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Doubleweave Revised & Expanded is a complete update and re-release of the book originally published in 2010. This edition includes a number of new projects and updated text and resources lists. Released 15th Jan 2019 by Interweave in collaboration with F+W media, it's a hefty 381 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats.
This is a primer specifically for exploring doubleweave. As such, it presupposes a degree of familiarity with weaving techniques. It should also be noted that the tutorials and projects in the book are woven on shaft looms and not rigid heddle looms. Many fibre arts guilds have shaft looms for rental, so access to the necessary equipment needn't be impossible.
The author explains the structure and the process and gives step-by-step diagrams for set up and draft. She also covers materials selection and color use. The illustrations are in color but the book's real value is in the meticulous explanations of technique.
There are 12 included tutorial projects (including an introductory sampler) and there's not a single one that is less than gorgeous. They're all beautiful.
The book also has a really useful bibliography. I heartily recommend this book as an addition to the weaver's library. Even if you use a rigid heddle loom at the moment, Doubleweave provides a lot of information for 'someday'.
Five stars, definitive treatment of the subject matter.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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- 2 February, 2019: Reviewed