Weaving of the Southwest pc_kumihimo

Weaving of the Southwest pc_kumihimoThis book is an extensive survey of Navajo, Pueblo, Rio Grande and Northern Mexican weaving. Traditional and modern styles of blankets, clothing and rugs are explained in detail with brief accounts of some of the trading posts that sold them. There are hundreds of carefully documented pictures, historical details, and discussions with weavers still plying their craft today. The author, a curator at Maxwell Museum in New Mexico, has worked extensively

if you are using contrasting colors always test a woven or knitted sample using the same washing method you plan to use on the finished piece

• Knit beanies with personality--projects include colorwork

from lace-weight to super bulky art yarn

Locking pin is 2

When looking for woven Tencel project inspiration look for patterns calling for mercerized cotton or silk

When weaving

Comes in clear vinyl case with carry strap

Snap a plastic divider between the metal loops of the raddle after every few turns to keep subsequent layers of warp separated

and full-color photographs

Stick shuttles are 1 1/2" wide

It promises to inspire

handwoven blanket