Search Results: TEXTILES from Pistil Books Online

England: Telos Art Publishing, 1997. Oversize Paperback. Near Fine. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Plastic book cover has small tear. 128 pages. 9 1/2""w x 11 1/4""h. Includes work by Hiroyuki Shindo, Yuko Takada, Chiyoko Tanaka, Masashi Honda, Masakazu and Naomi Kobyashi, Haruko Honma, Machiko Agano, Kyonori Shimada, Chiyu Uemae, Mitsuo Toyazaki, Yasuko Fujino, Masae Bamba.

University of Washington Press, 2000. Trade Paperback. Fine. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 208 pages with chapters on: The Navaho, the bedouin, Narrow-strip weaving, Indonesian textiles, Kasuri resist dyeing, Inlay weaving of Nepal, Brocaded motifs from Guatemala, Peruvian tapestry weaving.

Churubusco, IN: Sailrite Enterprises Inc., 2003. Comb Binding. Very Good. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 49 pages. Detailed instructions and illustrations.

West Hartford, CT: Handweaver's Guild of America, 1985. Folder. Very Good. A paper portfolio containing thirteen 8 1/2"" x 11"" single sheets (some printed on both sides), each with a weaving pattern using any discarded or new textiles by thirteen weavers, and an introductory pamphlet. The projects included are Rag Rugs, Rag Weave, Rugs, Bath Mat, Bags, Skirt, Vests, Kimono Jacket, Vest made from Jeans, and Table Mats. The folder shows edge wear and some creases and closes with a button and thread style fastener. Previous owner's name on cover. No date given - circa 1985.

West Hartford, CT: Handweaver's Guild of America, 1985. Folder. Very Good. A paper portfolio containing thirteen 8 1/2"" x 11"" single sheets (some printed on both sides), each with a weaving pattern developed for tablemats, and two introductory sheets. The projects included are Patterned Mats, Plain Weave Mat, Plain Weave Mat - with a Twist, Striped Mat - Plain & Twill, Two Potholders, Double Weave Mat on a Rosepath Threading, Checked Mat, Linen Mat, Table Protecting Mat, Modified Swarthmore Lace Mat, Heavy Mat, Checked Mat in Huck, and Scandinavian Squares. The folder shows edge wear and some creases and closes with a button and thread style fastener. Previous owner's name on cover. No date given - circa 1985.

West Hartford, CT: Handweaver's Guild of America, 1984. Folder. Very Good. A paper portfolio containing thirteen 8 1/2"" x 11"" single sheets (some, printed on both sides), each with a weaving pattern developed as baby gifts by thirteen weavers, and one introductory sheet. The gifts are a Carrier for Baby, Cover for Baby, Shawl, Ribbons, Blanket, Grow Chart, Christening Dress, Christening Costume, Wallhanging, Cuddly Lamb, Bibs, More Bibs, and a Quilt. The folder shows edge wear and some creases and closes with a button and thread style fastener.

N Y: Clarkson N. Potter, 1984. First Edition. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Previous owner's name inside. Full purple cloth boards. 9 1/4""w x 12 1/4""h. 240 pages. Many color illustrations. Light wear to price-clipped dust jacket.

London: Mills and Boon, 1958. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Book shows light wear to covers, a small wrinkle in the upper R. corner of some of the pages. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind except for previous owners name on half-title page. 89 pages, with 65 blackwork patterns, with variations: abaresques, some animals, a dragon, fish, etc. Layouts and technique tips.

Batsford, 1973. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears. 63 pages with diagrams and how-to illustrations throughout, often many per page: 230 examples in total.

London: Embroiderers' Guild, 1960. Staple Bound. Very Good. A clean, unmarked book. 6 1/2""w x 9""h. 32 pages.

US. Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1894. Pamphlet. Very Good. Price written on cover. 27 page staple-bound pamphlet. Black and white photographs.

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1972. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows light shelf wear with a little chipping at upper edge only. 96 pages many b&w photos and diagrams. Chapters include: History, Materials,Preparatory work, Technique: (Darning stitch, Diagnol stitch, Good-eye stitch, Ground stitch, samplers) Making up, Original designs, Designs.

N Y: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1976. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Good. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full blue cloth boards. Edge wear to worn dust jacket. Previous owner's name inside. 10 3/8""w x 14""h. 272 pages. Many color photos.

Barbara Humes. Loose Leaf Binder. Very Good. 112 pages. 8 1/2""w x 11""h. Metal binder rings hold loose sheets together,

Seattle, WA: Museum of History and Industry, 1982. Staple Bound. Very Good. Exhibition catalogue for a display of looms at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, WA in 1982. 45 pages. 8 1/2""w x 11""h. Black and white illustrations. Looms depicted in fine-line drawings with descriptions include: Chilkat Dancing blanket, Hopi horizontal loom, Salish loom, Navajo; Bolivian oblique loom, Guatemalan backstrap, Mayoruna bow loom, Taaniko twining of the New Zealand Maori, Korean cotton loom -- Izaribata, etc.

London: Collins & Brown, 2001. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Metal comb binding.

Malmo, Sweden: ICA - Forlaget, 1966. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Text in Swedish and English. Color and black & white illustrations. Edge wear and discoloration to cover. Blue coth spine and paper-covered pictorial boards. 6 1/8""w x 8 5/8""h. 68 pages. Three loose folded pattern sheets in sleeve at rear of book.

Barrons Educational Series, 2015. Ex Library. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 255 pages, heavily illustrated. Book is ex-library but it shows virtually no wear.

United Kingdom: Good Life Press Ltd.. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked; tight binding. 128 pages.

N Y: Harper & Brothers, 1952. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked with a tight binding. 274 pages. Many b&w illustrations.