Learning to Weave- Revised Edition Description:

Learning to Weave, Revised Edition review:
4 stars (Not really for a beginer-beginer! ) - The most important thing I learned from this book is that I'm not ready for this book! I inherited my mother's table loom some time ago and have not had time to look into weaving until recently. To get myself started, I purchased a number of books on weaving so that I could build up to tackling her loom. I found both "Weaving Without a Loom" and "You Can Weave" very helpful for a beginner. They taught simple terminology, basic weaves, the use of a variety of materials not only for weaving but for looms, and the use of patterns. Chandler and Redding's book, "Learning to Weave," looks to be an excellent resource for weaving on my table loom, but just perusing it's pages, I realized that I still need to work a little with the simpler looms before getting on to the main task. In reading the book, I found the notion of samples a fine idea. I started making them with some of the simpler looms, and have even found a use for some of the samples I've made. The suggestion regarding practice color combinations was also helpful. In looking forward to the daunting task of warping or dressing my table loom, I suspect that the authors' suggestions with respect to managing the warp threads and the alternative suggestions with respect to approaching the physical task itself will make my first experience much less frustrating. But first we have to build up the courage!
5 stars (This book is a must have!) - I received an antique 4-harness loom for my birthday this year and along with that was given some videos by Deborah Chandler. The videos were excellent and got me on my way but I still needed a reference to give more specific info. So, I asked experienced weavers for their advice on a book or two to buy and to the person every one recommended this one as "the bible". I knew it'd be good since Deborah's videos are so good and indeed I wasn't disappointed. Throughout the book there are very clear detailed line drawings of equipment/tools and techniques with descriptions. In addition, there are black and white photos to further provide instruction and information. Everything you could need to get going with weaving is in here with step by step explanations and material needs. Formulas are clearly laid out as are patterns that you can use for twills and other weaves. This really is the bible for weaving. My products may not be too pretty just yet but I'm having a great time playing and learning the techniques.
5 stars (The Best) - This is absolutely the best weaving book for learning to weave, for solving problems, for learning how to design your own textiles. What you learn here you can apply to any loom, to any project.