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The Book of Pattern Weaving
The Book of Pattern Weaving
Book · 48 pages · weaving drafts
A 1930s English instruction book on pattern weaving for weavers moving beyond basic school weaving. It explains how to read and write drafts (including Danish drafts and numeric notation), build patterns, and thread table and pedal looms. It then gives threadings, tie-ups and pedalling for traditional four-shaft patterns (Honeysuckle, Monksbelt, Buttercup, Extended Diamond, Solomon's Delight, Dog Tracks, Cleveland Web, Sweetbrier Beauty), twill weaves, tweeds, basket and honeycomb weaves, and Betsy Ross, M's and O's. It closes with experiments on 2 to 6 shafts and advanced pattern work. Samplers and projects (pochettes, runners, scarves, towels, cushion covers) are described with warp, weft and weaving instructions and shown in photographic plates.
The Book of School Weaving
The Book of School Weaving
Book · 66 pages · weaving drafts
A 1933 teaching manual on weaving for schools by N. A. Reed, a lecturer for the Board of Education and London County Council, with a foreword by R. R. Tomlinson. It progresses from cardboard looms, simple pattern work and small articles through board, frame, braid and roller looms, tapestry, rug making, spinning, dyeing and small table looms, ending with the pedal loom and pattern weaving. Numbered diagrams and plates illustrate loom construction, warping and projects. Drafts are given for Monksbelt, Rose Path, Honeysuckle, twill and bird-eye patterns, and the book includes advice on materials and on teaching children.

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