Mastering Weave Structures - Hardcover

NEW IN PAPERBACK This is the most important new weaving book Interweave Press has published in almost 20 years. Sharon Alderman, one of the finest weavers in America, has written a a book that teaches you the finer points of weave structure in the same way a personal friend would encourage and inspire you. Clear explanations, wonderful examples, and colour photographs of stunning fabrics introduce you to the fundamental principles of weave structure. Beyond selecting or modifying a draft, Sharon also helps you make decisions about choosing the fibres and yarns you need to produce endlessly inventive fabrics. This book is destined to become a classic and should be on every weaver's bookshelf.

Sharon Alderman has been a full time weaver since 1970. She teaches and lectures widely and in 1996 was awarded the Utah Governor's Award in the Arts. Her work has been shown in competitions and invitational exhibitions throughout N.America and is held in private, corporate, city, county, state, and federal collections.