The Techniques of Tablet Weaving

tl;dr =Intermediate, and advanced tablet weavers are encouraged to get this book.Beginners should learn from a separate book specifically designed for learning to tablet weave (Candace Crockett's is still a good one). But get this (Collingwood's) book if you think you'll pursue this fibercraft further.This review is for the hardcover 2015 reprint version of Peter Collingwood's "The Techniques of Tablet Weaving". The book was purchased in new condition and fulfilled by Amazon.CONS - The pages are not "high quality" (more "average quality") but they are thinner possibly to reduce the size and weight of the book. The photos are faded and somewhat grainy but you can still manage to see the point they are trying to convey.PROS - The hardcover cover itself is good quality. The text and drawn diagrams are crisp and clear. And there are a LOT of photos and diagrams.The book begins with the known (at the time of original publication) history of tablet weaving. Because Collingwood was able to work with fibercrafters as well as museum personnel he had access to a wide range of information. In addition to showing historical techniques, he also shows his own experiments with tablet weaving. Text, photos, and diagrams enable readers to replicate (almost?) all of it. There is a great deal of technical information and it is presented well. Collingwood includes important aspects of tablet weaving such as how to make a continuous warp and how to thread multiple cards (tablets) at the same time. He covers the possible orientations of the cards and the different ways they can be manipulated during weaving.This book is appropriate for the tablet weaver who wants a better understanding of WHY tablet weaving works and how to expand on the basic "turn forward" "turn backward". It gives plenty of new techniques to try with tablet weaving. A beginner theoretically could learn to tablet weave from this book, but it would be challenging. However, once a beginner has learned the basics (from another book) this book is a wonderful resource for tips and tricks that are useful for tablet weavers of all levels.

This is an excellent reference time history of tablet weaving. As other reviewers have said, this is not a book looking for how to start out tablet or card weaving. However, if you are looking for techniques it is any excellent source. Mr. Collingwood did a great job with historical references and how to use and design using more then just a four hole tablet to weave with.There is only one thing I have to complain about with this book. That is the fact when you are reading and it makes a reference to a particular picture or plate number that they are on the same page as the reference. It gets a little madding to have to hunt the referenced picture down to see what the writing was talking about.Overall very good book!

Comprehensive and informative. It was recommended by a friend and she was stunned to find it was back in print at a reasonable price! The hardcover is high-quality and will last a long time. Because it is a reprint of a lower-budget 1980's book, be prepared for lots of black and white pictures and hand drawings, but they are still very informative and convey the desired information well.

There is an abundance of information in this volume, The Techniques of Tablet Weaving; however, the detailed information is sometimes so history bound that it is difficult to use in our modern world. Certainly, having the historical background of tablet weaving is important, but the how to weave this type of pattern is just as important for today's weavers. The book is further history bound because all of the graphics are in black and white. I know this is not a recent publication, but, after all, much of what makes tablet weaving so special are the colors used in the weaving. I am glad I purchased this book, but I am a bit disappointed at the same time.

I know a lot of beginning weavers who hear that this is "the" tablet weaving book, buy it, and end up frustrated - because it isn't a hands-on "how to" instruction book for crafters. It was written as a comprehensive catalogue of weaving techniques, aimed at researchers, textile historians, and museum workers - and in that respect, it really *is* The Book. That being said, Collingwood does provide plenty of patterns and other information on replicating different designs and weaving styles, but it helps to know the basics first. With that in mind, it's a top-notch reference, and the range of material covered is impressive.

Once you have started to Card Weave and have a little knowledge but want more and want true understanding of what is actually happening, get this book. It will answer all your questions. It is not, however, a beginners guide to get you up and running. It isn't a step by step guide although he does explain particular procedures in very great detail. It's just that there are no projects in it for you to try from start to finish like other "How To" books. If you are a beginner get Candace Crockett's book and try a few projects and then buy this one. It will answer all your questions and provide you with more methods than the Crockett book.

Nice instructions.

I have been attempting to figure out this most simple of weaving styles for years and this book really opened my eyes and imagination. After reading and setting up some tablets and seeing for myself exactly how things work, I am even more determined to explore this type of weaving especially since with a small inkle loom, the weaving is super portable! I am anxious to weave bands to compliment a hand woven fabric which will make a vest.

¡Me encantó el libro muchas gracias!... 乂♡‿♡乂

Great book for understanding the history of Tablet weaving - and the technology and the nature of the fabric produced. Including the limitations, such as the twist introduced that needs releasing. I was having trouble getting my head round what was happening to be able to be much good at this weaving technique. If you need to understand processes to be able to do them this is the book for you. There are patterns in here, with clear explanations of all the ways you can manipulicate cards to effect patterning. This is amust have for anyone serious about getting into using cards to make lovely braids.

Great book . Easy to follow instructions

This is an awesome book. It is a reprint from 1985 and all photos are black and white but that doesn't matter. The book itself is rather detailed and easy to understand. It starts with a bit of history with some interesting photos. Then it is explained how card weaving works, it explains the twist, how you thread the cards, how you read the drafts, how to dress a card weaving loom and get started and how you can start and finish the bands. This book is full of knowledge.There are heaps of patterns, photos and illustrations throughout the book. Instructions are easy to follow. Heaps of techniques are explained. They are for beginners and for advanced card weavers as well.I really love this book.

c'est le Livrepour l'histoirepour faire plus que du galon en chevron et comprendre comment cela fonctionne.seul bémol pour le français , c'est écrit en anglais seulement