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The Shuttle-Craft Book of American Hand-Weaving

by Mary Meigs Atwater

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This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on American hand-weaving, being an account of the rise, development, eclipse, and modern revival of a national popular art together with information of interest and value to collectors, technical notes for the use of weaver, and a large collection of historical patterns. This comprehensive yet accessible guide will be of considerable value to those with an interest in weaving and its history, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Origins and Development, The Scope of this Book, Beginner's Problems, Design of the Fabric, Choice of Pattern and Color, Setting up the Loom, The Tie-Up, Weaving, The Plain Weave, The Twill Weave, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.… (more)
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  CathyLockhart | Sep 30, 2022 |
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  PTArts | Oct 6, 2021 |
RSHM library has multiple copies of many editions
  RSHMWeave | Aug 29, 2020 |
The classic book about weaving in America. Published in 1928
  WeavingIndiana | Feb 28, 2011 |
I have two editions of this book: 1944 and 1951. Though they have the same titles and the same author, the content in these editions is not identical.

This edition is divided into two parts. The first discusses the origins and development of weaving, it's decline between the late 1800s and early 1900s, it's revival, weaving literature, collections, colonial coverlets, and the language of weaving.

Part two Discusses spinning and dyeing, looms, draft writing and notation, and finishing of handwoven fabrics. It also covers overshot, summer & winter, double weave, double-face twill, damask, linen weaves, and twill.
  leighsfiberjournal | Mar 30, 2009 |
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This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on American hand-weaving, being an account of the rise, development, eclipse, and modern revival of a national popular art together with information of interest and value to collectors, technical notes for the use of weaver, and a large collection of historical patterns. This comprehensive yet accessible guide will be of considerable value to those with an interest in weaving and its history, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Origins and Development, The Scope of this Book, Beginner's Problems, Design of the Fabric, Choice of Pattern and Color, Setting up the Loom, The Tie-Up, Weaving, The Plain Weave, The Twill Weave, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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