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415 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm + 9 sheets of patterns
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English
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From knits, wools, and flannels to corduroy and cottons, these patterns show how to make the most of each fabric's unique characteristics. Sewers will love the affordability and ease of these patterns, each requiring just one yard of fabric. There's something for every skill level and interest.
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English
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The author of this guide spent four summers during the 1930s among the Navajos, from whom she learned the principles of weaving. This book conducts readers through the process, introducing the materials and methods of the Navajo style and commenting on history, patterns, symbolism, and other related matters. 97 illustrations.
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385 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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"For centuries the Huichol (Wixárika) Indian women of Jalisco, Mexico, have been weaving textiles on backstrap looms. This West Mexican tradition has been passed down from mothers to daughters since pre-Columbian times. Weaving is a part of each woman's identity--allowing them to express their ancient religious beliefs as well as to reflect the personal transformations they have undergone throughout their lives. In this book anthropologist Stacy...
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