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Finally, an easy explanation of Crackle Weave! Susan
Kesler-Simpson, author of the popular Overshot Simply and Shadow
Weave Simply, now explains Crackle Weave "simply." Her teaching
style is to break down the weave structure into its basic parts so
that it is easy to understand, and then teach you how the parts
work together to create the weave structure so that you can use any
pattern or create your own. The areas of separating threads give
Crackle Weave its appearance of cracking pottery, and once you see
how the structure works, there is so much you can do with it!
Crackle weave is a block weave structure made up of four or more
threading blocks that are based on the twill structure. Each block
has four threads made up of two primary threads and two secondary
threads. Incidental threads are added when needed to keep the
proper twill sequencing. These blocks can be enlarged, reduced, or
change location, allowing you to have a traditional or more modern
approach to your project. And then there is color! Crackle Weave
has many options for playing with colors; colors can be added
through the warp, primary threads, and/or secondary threads.
Learning is not complete without practice, so there are 25 patterns
to try for a variety of pieces in both modern and traditional
effects. The projects are simple enough for any beginning weaver,
and include shawls, scarves, rugs, blankets, towels, and table
runners. Some are woven in the traditional crackle method while
others introduce weaving crackle as overshot, summer/winter, and
more. Start your exploration of Crackle Weave today!
Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think
antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are
intimidated by its complex-looking structure. But it doesn't have
to be difficult! In this book, Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot
approachable by breaking it down piece by piece so that the weaver
understands how it works, and then she puts it all back together so
that weavers will have the confidence to make their own overshot
patterns or to try any of the 38 overshot projects she has designed
for the book. Weavers will learn: *to understand overshot as a
derivative of twill *to understand the tie-up, placement of tabby
in the tie-up, threading, and treadling *how to choose threads for
overshot *how to use borders in your designs *how to set up the
loom for overshot *how to work an overshot gamp Projects include:
*Blankets *Shawls *Scarves *Christmas ornaments *Table runners
*Placemats *Napkins *Others "Susan's explanations are to the point
and easy to understand. When you read through the chapters, it's as
if Susan is sitting there with you, telling you in a friendly voice
how to weave overshot step by step."--excerpt from the Foreword by
Tom Knisely
Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something
new! Weave structures often have a specific threading and treadling
style patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure.
These threading and treadling patterns generally are not shared
with another weave structure. This book takes you out of the
traditional method of weaving overshot patterns by using different
treadling techniques. This will include weaving overshot patterns
as summer/winter, Italian manner, starburst, crackle, and petit
point just to name a few. The basic image is maintained in each
example but the design takes on a whole new look. Samples of each
of the structures have been woven in the Star of Bethlehem pattern
using a consistent color palette. This allows you to see how one
pattern has been affected by the design/treadling changes and to
make comparisons and understand the overall process. Projects are
given for each example, so it's easy to start weaving and watch the
magic happen! Try the weaves for scarves, table runners, shawls,
pillows and even some upholstered pieces. You'll be learning as you
weave.
Add Shadow Weave to your repertoire with Susan Kesler-Simpson's
easy-to-follow instructions. Susan's approach is to first break
down the structure of Shadow Weave so that any level weaver can
understand how alternating light and dark threads in both warp and
weft can present a dominant motif outlined with an identical
shadow. She walks you through how the structure builds and weaves,
and once you comprehend how the weave structure works, you will be
able to weave any of the 25 project patterns in the book. You will
also have the knowledge to transform other drafts to Shadow Weave,
or to design your own Shadow Weave pattern.
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