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Design and Practice for Printed Textiles
Author:Andrea McNamara, Patrick Snelling and Vaughan Duck (Illustrator)
Format: Paperback, 1st ed., 312pp.
Pub. Date: April 1996
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Fabric Science
Author: Joseph J. Pizzuto, Ingrid Johnson, Allen C. Cohen and Arthur Price
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: March 1999
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This best-selling introductory text is designed for students and professionals who need a solid understanding of basic textiles. In addition to describing the fundamentals, the authors cover the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major international industry. This revised edition addresses the variety of career opportunities in the design, production, marketing, and merchandising of textiles, apparel, and home products associated with the world of textiles.
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The New Knitting Stitch Library: Over 300 Traditional and Innovative Stitch Patterns
Author: Lesley Stanfield and Leslie Stanfield
Format: Paperback, 192pp.
Pub. Date: February 1998
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More than 300 traditional and innovative stitch patterns are illustrated in color with easy-to-follow charts in this invaluable book. This is a great resource for knitters of all skill levels. Beginners see how a stitch should look while advanced knitters will treasure the endless supply of ideas and inspiration. 670 color photos. 342 two-color charts.
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Repeat Patterns: A Manual for Designers, Artists and Architects
Author: Peter Phillips and Gillian Bunce
Format: Paperback, 192pp.
Pub. Date: September 1992
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Repeat patterns have been used in ornament, decoration and design since the beginning of civilization. Their use not only links cultures across the globe, but also forms a bridge between the natural and the manmade worlds. This remarkable volume is the key to understanding the most basic and versatile creative tool of all - a design composed of one or more motifs, multiplied and arranged in orderly sequence. Combining mathematical analysis with advanced computer technology, the authors present their findings with a brilliant simplicity that can be followed by everyone.
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Structure and Surface: Contemporary Japanese Textiles
Author: Cara McCarty and Matilda McQuaid
Format: Hardcover, 104pp.
Pub. Date: March 1999
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Published to accompany an exhibition organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The Saint Louis Art Museum, more than sixty examples of exotic and beautiful creations are illustrated in full color. The texts describe materials used - among others, banana fiber, newspaper, copper, stainless steel, and feathers combined with silk, cotton, wool, linen, and polyester - and an array of ingenious techniques.
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Textiles: A Classification of Techniques
Author: Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger
Format: Hardcover, 272pp.
Pub. Date: February 1995
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The text is liberally illustrated with clear line drawings of each technique showing how threads interwork to create a stable fabric. Drawings depict various types of looms and other textile-producing tools. Color photographs of textiles from many cultures provide examples representing selected techniques. . . . The bibliography is extensive and makes this book worthwhile as a reference to other relevant literature through 1990; the author has provided a classified as well as alphabetic listing. Indexes in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish/Portuguese, and Northern (i.e., Scandinavian) languages assistin locating information on techniques known by variant names in different cultures and languages. Strongly recommended for textile research collections.
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