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"The latest from Tina Ignell: a comprehensive study of 2-shaft stripes, plaids, color effects, and so much more. Renowned weaving expert Tina Ignell (Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave, Favorite Rag Rugs, Simple Weaves) turns her attention to the deceptively simple and endlessly adaptable category of plain weaves, in this exhaustive overview of techniques, sample projects, and inspirational possibilities. Combine a wide variety of materials, setts, beats, and other effects with just two shafts—though sometimes four is preferred for the sake of space—and you'll be astounded by the technical complexity, visual and textural effects, and stunning pattern styles you can achieve. - Project photographs as close to ""actual size"" as possible, to allow a true-to-life look at pattern structure and threading - Descriptions, instructions, and tips for dyeing, finishing, specialty techniques—everything necessary to master plain weave from start to finish - Variations including open rep with weft showing, using a fan reed, weaving in pleats and other textures, ikat and other patterned dyeing techniques, knotted paper yarn, and more"

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"""I love witnessing the potential of what is possible on a limited number of shafts ... and I am pleased to report I was not disappointed. In fact, I had difficulty focusing on this book when I first started reading it, because I became inspired with ideas every time I turned a page.""--Heddlecraft ""With her latest book, Tina Ignell has created an instant classic. ... I found the diversity and beauty of the cloth inspiring [... and] I'm amazed that all the fabrics in this book are plain weave. Plain Weave is full of techniques and design inspiration sure to make even the most seasoned multi-shaft weavers fall in love with plain weave all over again.""--Handwoven ""There is nothing plain about plain weave, as this book expertly demonstrates. ... [A] feast for the eyes of any textile enthusiast.""--Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers"

I love witnessing the potential of what is possible on a limited number of shafts ... and I am pleased to report I was not disappointed. In fact, I had difficulty focusing on this book when I first started reading it, because I became inspired with ideas every time I turned a page. --Heddlecraft With her latest book, Tina Ignell has created an instant classic. ... I found the diversity and beauty of the cloth inspiring [... and] I'm amazed that all the fabrics in this book are plain weave. Plain Weave is full of techniques and design inspiration sure to make even the most seasoned multi-shaft weavers fall in love with plain weave all over again. --Handwoven There is nothing plain about plain weave, as this book expertly demonstrates. ... [A] feast for the eyes of any textile enthusiast. --Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers

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Tina Ignell is the head editor of Vavmagasinet, a Scandinavian weaving magazine. She is the author of Simple Weaves, Favorite Rag Rugs, and Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave, published by Trafalgar Square Books. Tina currently resides in Linköpin, Sweden.

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