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The title of this book is a weavers book of 8shaft patterns and it was written by carol strickler editor. Despite the cares of raising a family and of time generously given to numerous marguerite porter davison began her career at berea college under the guidance of mrs. Contains three hundred and fortyfive threading directions ranging from simple twills to complicated techniques. Marguerite porter davison an outstanding collection of pattern drafts, out of print but worth the effort to find a used copy. The chapters begin with a brief historical overview of the structure. The drafts contained in this book are from weavers who lived in the 18th and 19th century and who wove them mostly as coverlets. Color photographs and largescale drawings allow weavers to closely examine the details, and the compac.
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