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The Magic of Handweaving The Basics and Beyond by Sigrid Piroch
This new book on the basics of hand weaving is for all who wish to become weavers and for all who wish to review the "basics" alone or as a study group. It is a how-to-book which takes you step by step through "the basics" of hand weaving. The book introduces you to different types of weaving with simple equipment and tools. Learn textile terms, how to draft patterns, analyze fabrics, work with yarns, sample and weave exciting projects. Hundreds of tips from a long-time professional teacher.
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Magic in the Water Wet Finishing Handwovens by Laura Fry Learn the magical transformations of fiber through wet finishing. Laura shares expertise derived from years of research and experimentation. Her guidelines make professional-quality finishing achievable by every hand weaver, hobbyist and professional alike. By examining her actual fabrics, both before and after wet finishing, you will understand why Laura says, “It isn’t finished until it’s wet finished.”
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Reflections From a Flaxen Past: For Love of Lithuanian Weaving by Kati Reeder Meek Kati combines 11 years of research and two trips to Lithuania with teaching and writing experience to inspire and guide. Reflections includes invaluable techniques, outlines interesting projects, contains beautiful pictures of finished weaving, provides an enjoyable history of Lithuania weaving, and provides a wealth of in-depth information on linen. Learn how to get consistent tension using a Purrington Warping Trapeze when warping your loom by yourself. Kati is dedicating all profits from the sale of this book to Lithuanian museums.
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Peggy Osterkamp's Series of Books, DVDs and Videos on Weaving |
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Book #1 How to Wind a Warp and Use a Paddle by Peggy Osterkamp
Want to weave frustration free and produce first quality cloth? Whether you warp from back to front or front to back, the techniques described will work for you. Some are new; others derived from the experiences of literally thousands of weavers over hundreds of years - especially from the experiences of generations of European weavers. You will learn how to get rid of wasted effort and time in warping and every warp will be easier and more pleasurable to weave.
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Book #2 Warping Your Loom & Tying on New Warps by Peggy Osterkamp
In this book, you will learn how to prepare your loom for weaving-beginning at the back of the loom. Additionally, you will learn to beam on, thread, and sley the reed. Extensive information is provided on sectional beaming, tying on new warps, knots, and adjusting jack, counterbalance and countermarch looms. Peggy's book contains nice illustrations throughout and step-by-step sections at the ends of chapters for quick reference while working at your loom.
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Available in April 2005 NEW! NEW! NEW! Book #3 Weaving & Drafting Your Own Cloth by Peggy Osterkamp Peggy Osterkamp's New Guide to Weaving offers novice and experienced weavers invaluable information. The methods described are based on many sources: Europe's centuries-old tradition of efficient handweaving as a livelihood, adaptations for handweaving from the textile industry, techniques taught by Jim Ahrens, the original designer of AVL looms, and her own experiences teaching and weaving.
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DVD or VideoWarping the Loom Back to Front by Peggy Osterkamp
A comprehensive Video/DVD that thoroughly explores the process of dressing a loom by yourself, from back to front, in six easy steps. This video is loaded with many timesaving techniques and problem solving tips and shows you many ways to set up the loom to make warping comfortable.
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