The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory: 400 Warp-Faced Weaves

The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory: 400 Warp-Faced Weaves

<div><p>From expert weaver Anne Dixon is <i>The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory</i>--the ultimate resource for inkle weavers. Inkle weaving is a simple technique that offers ample opportunity for experimentation by beginners and experienced weavers. This book provides 400 patterns for loom enthusiasts and is the most comprehensive tool available to weavers.</p><p>You'll discover:<ul><li>An overview of inkle weaving's history and traditions.</li><li>Instructions for loom set-up and simple techniques.</li><li>An astonishing 400 woven patterns--some making their first debut.</li><li>Illustrated samples and charts.</li><li>Drafts provided throughout the entire guide.</li></ul> An incomparable guide, Anne Dixon offers all of the tips, tricks, and techniques to these traditional and modern patterns and introduces a bounty of new, innovative designs as well. Inkles can be used for a variety of projects ranging from belts and braces to trims and neckpieces. They can be stitched together to make bags, mobile-phone purses, cushion-covers, table-mats, and much more.</p><p>Also included is a foreword by Madelyn van der Hoogt, the editor of <i>Handwoven</i> magazine and the author of <i>The Complete Book of Drafting</i> and <i>The Weaver's Companion</i> (Interweave). She opened the Weaver's School in 1984 and teaches weaving workshops throughout the United States and Canada.</p></div>