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Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. When she is given a task that no other community member can carry out, Kira soon realizes that she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world—and to find out what exists beyond it.

The Lady and the Unicorn (Unabridged)

by Tracy Chevalier

A tour de force of history and imagination, The Lady and the Unicorn is Tracy Chevalier’s answer to the mystery behind one of the art world’s great masterpieces—a set of bewitching medieval tapestries that hangs today in the Cluny Museum in Paris. They appear to portray the seduction of a unicorn, but the story behind their making is unknown—until now. Paris, 1490. A shrewd French nobleman commissions... (more)

Learning to Weave, Revised Edition

by Debbie Redding, Deborah Chandler

Since it's first printing a decade ago, Learning to Weave has become the standard text book for both teachers and self-taught weavers. All you need to know is here including warping, reading and designing drafts, and the basics of weave structures. Warping back to front is included as well as updated resource lists.

The Blood of Flowers: A Novel

by Anita Amirrezvani

In 17th-century Persia, a 14-year-old woman believes she will be married within the year. But when her beloved father dies, she and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to sell the brilliant turquoise rug the young woman has woven to pay for their journey to Isfahan, where they will work as servants for her uncle, a rich rug designer in the court of the... (more)

Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth

Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth

by Sharon D. Alderman

This exploration into the structure of various weaves provides an understanding of how each weave works, guiding weavers to design and weave their own beautiful fabrics. The underlying principles that govern a particular kind of structure are explained, as are modifying the basic draft and choosing fibers and yarns. Comprehensive and detailed, the book covers plain weave, twills, satin, waffle weaves, distortions... (more)

A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns: From the Friends of Handwoven

A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns: From the Friends of Handwoven

Whether you want to get a project off to a fast start or to experiment with confidence, let A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns be your guide. This recipe book contains almost 1,000 weaving patterns on more than 25 different weave structures.

Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs

Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques & Original Designs

by Ann Benson

"...<this> beautiful book turns craft into wearable art. Using black-and-white diagrams to clarify procedures, <Benson> introduces two types of beadwork: needle weaving, in which beads are threaded together; and card stitching, in which beads are sewn directly onto a backing of lightweight cardboard or construction paper....More than 40 gorgeous projects...a splendid book."-- Booklist . "...a visual... (more)

The Goat in the Rug

by Charles L. Blood

Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends.

Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years : Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times

Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years : Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times

by Elizabeth Wayland Barber, E. J. W. Barber

New discoveries about the textile arts reveal women's unexpectedly influential role in ancient societies. Barber "weaves the strands of mythology and literature, archaeology, ethnology, and documented history into a rich tapestry" says John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review. Photos and drawings. Author lectures.

Anahita's Woven Riddle

by Meghan Nuttall Sayres

A richly detailed and enchanting novel, set in 20th-century Persia Anahita, a nomad, learns that her father has promised her hand in marriage to a man she dislikes. Determined to have a say in her own fate, Anahita convinces her father to let her hold a contest, in which potential suitors must correctly answer the riddle she has woven into her wedding carpet. A diplomat, a schoolteacher, a shepherd, and a prince... (more)

General crafts

by George Alonzo Willoughby

Abuela's Weave

by Omar S. Castan?eda, Ai?da E. Marcuse

A 1993 Parent's Choice Award honoree, this story about the importance of family pride and personal endurance introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the eyes of little Esperanza, who works with her abuela--her grandmother--on weavings to sell at the public market. Full color throughout.

Weaving the Rainbow

by George Ella Lyon

How do you make a rainbow? If you are a weaver you can make a rainbow with wool. If you are a sheep you can BE a rainbow. Here's how.

The Magic of Handweaving

by Sigrid Sample Piroch

Beautiful works of fabric art are easily achieved using the magical hand weaving techniques presented in this exciting new book—the second in the Tradition in the Making series. Author Sigrid Piroch expertly guides readers through everything they need to know about the art of hand weaving, including the history and heritage of this timeless art, how looms work, what tools and equipment to use, the basics of... (more)

Weaving Without a Loom

by Veronica Burningham

Create textures, patterns and colors using card, hardboard, picture frames and rings and other simple weaving techniques. For adults and children. Work with remnants of yarn and weaving sticks, too.

Twill Thrills: The Best of Weaver's (Best of Weaver's series)

Twill Thrills: The Best of Weaver's (Best of Weaver's series)

This fourth book in the illustrated Best of Weaver's series includes the best twill articles from 13 years of Weaver's Magazine issues. Included are more than 30 projects on simple twills, twill blocks, advancing twills, snowflake twills, networked twills, and damassé. Complete directions are given for weaving glorious scarves, shawls, garments, and table linens on four-shaft to 16-shaft looms. Full-color photos... (more)

Finger Weaving: Indian Braiding

by Alta R. Turner

Learn the ancient art of flat braiding (a method that predates the loom) and make beautiful woven sashes, belts, collars, neckties, and headbands. Fully diagrammed and illustrated, these directions show how to create original, expertly woven creations. Includes historical information on the techniques and designs used.

Figures in Silk: A Novel

by Vanora Bennett

Two sisters discover passion during the War of the Roses—one in the arms of the king, the other in the world of silk From the author of the acclaimed novel Portrait of an Unknown Woman comes an epic tale of love and intrigue. The year is 1471. Edward IV, who won the throne with the help of his brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is restoring law and order after years of war. Under Edward IV, life in... (more)

Weaving Made Easy: 17 Projects Using a Simple Loom

Weaving Made Easy: 17 Projects Using a Simple Loom

by Liz Gipson

Weaving, one of the fastest ways to produce cloth, is thoroughly explained in this simple guide to the age-old craft. A perfect blend of ease and functionality, the small, portable rigid heddle loom can be used to easily produce loose, drape-friendly fabric as well as dense, sturdy material. Eighteen projects—for scarves, bags, belts, tops, and a bevy of household goodies such as pillows, rugs, and... (more)

Basic Book of FingerweavingEsther Warner Dendel

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Gathering Blue

by Lois Lowry