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The Weaving, Spinning, and Dyeing Book

by Rachel Brown

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Info:	Knopf (1983), Edition: 2 Rev Exp, Paperback, 336 pages
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This is the one my weaving, teaching mother wore cleanly out with loving use, and recommended to her students. Contents: Basics of Weaving, Card weaving, inkle loom, hopi belt loom, backstrap loom, Navajo loom, tradle Loom, Finishing techniques, Spinning, Dyeing, Design & Color, Making a living at it, suppliers. Glossary, Recommended Reading, Key to Color Photos, Index. (

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RuTemple | Jun 7, 2009 |

Very comprehensive text for all phases of making textiles, profusely illustrated with line drawings and some color photos of every step in the process. Good for practitioners as well as students of handicrafts. (

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drj | Jul 6, 2008 |

A great overview of fiber crafts, with practical advice on how to build your own tools. Very comprehensive. (

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author is Rachel Brown (1926- )

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This big, beautiful book with 435 illustrations is the clearest and most comprehensive ever published on the subject--explains everything the expert or beginner needs to know on how to weave, spin, and dye.

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