Author: Sharon Alderman
The freedom to imagine a wonderful fabric and create it successfully lies in mastering the fundamentals of the craft. And what is more fundamental than weave structure? Sharon Alderman has made a lifework of creating exquisite fabrics and, in Mastering Weave Structures, she shares the depth of her knowledge.
More than just a survey of interlacements from simple to intricate, Mastering Weave Structures is a study course for weaving the best, most interesting most successful fabrics you can imagine. A thoughtful reading will free you from the limitations of published drafts. You will discover how to design your own threadings, to use the design power of the tie-up, to make the most of treadling options.
The author also shares her years of experience in understanding fibers, setts, and color interactions, and in finding the most accurate and efficient ways to manage the weaving process. You will find both inspiration and useful information in the scores of color photographs of her fabric samples, the product of more than thirty years of serious exploration. Mastering Weave Structures is destined to become a classic for weavers.
HC/297 pages/color pictures
