Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves Hardcover – March 31, 2012

This book has information on yarns that is hard to come by. Most books cover structure as means to produce collapsed fabrics.She thoroughly explains yarn counts, twist and gives formulas to establish yarn diameter and twist angle which will assist in choosing adequate yarns for your projects.There are various chapters that cover adequate structures for collapse, yet it is not a recipe book. It presents structure information as a starting point for further developments.The chapter on finishing the fabrics is well researched and explanations go beyond the usual wash and tumble dry.The photos are another source of information as well as very inspirational.All in all there is not a wasted filler page in this book i give it 5 thumbs up.

Although I'm fairly new to weaving and use nothing more complex than a Rigid Heddle loom this was comprehensible and fascinating! I've been getting interested in collapse weave gauze. This book has it all - from loosely woven gauze to highly structured pieces! Inspirational pictures as well as lots of detail and explanations --lots to learn and it's all intriguing I loved it!

This is a super valuable resource

Lots of inspiration in these pages. A beautiful and important book that should be in every weaver's library.

Inspirational

So many beautiful idea!

fascinating--lots to ponder and work on here.

I recommend this wonderful book!Amazing weaving, beautiful full page pictures!Using sophistique fibers as metal, paper etc...Working, also with High-Twist Yarns in the warp!

Suitable for someone who knows the weaving basics and wants to explore the possibilities of various different yarns together with sett on the resulting cloth

A good present thank you

Pages falling out of missing. Returned

Great informative book with lots of information, just what what I expected from the Author Ann Richards.

good book for beginners and intermediate weavers.