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Creative Weaving: Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom

Creative Weaving: Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom

The timeless craft of weaving is experiencing a resurgence of interest—and this colorful guide, featuring 30 spectacular fabric designs, shows just how easy it is to learn and how enjoyable it can be to do. Follow a thorough tutorial in the basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how to work with a table loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles, from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold … Read entire article »

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Interior Textiles: Fabrics, Application, and Historic Style

Interior Textiles: Fabrics, Application, and Historic Style

When it comes to both the technical and aesthetic considerations of using textiles in interior design, this book gives working professionals what they need to know. You′ll receive expert guidance to the process of textile specifications, selection, installation and maintenance, as well as an understanding of the properties of fabric types and a historical context of styles. Sustainable design and code issues are also considered. More than 500 illustrations and photographs elucidate key ideas.This survey … Read entire article »

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