Handwoven, November/December 1985 Digital Edition

It’s all about twill in this issue of Handwoven magazine.

Twill, as simple and serviceable as ordinary denim, as delicate and intricate as linen diaper or as outrageous as an undulating twill, is the most versatile of weaves. It is the foundation to scores of variations and derivatives, and the possibilities that exist with even the simplest of twills can be explored ad nauseam, with never a duplication or tiring in the exploration.

Whether it’s plain or fancy, pointed or undulating, or any number of other variations, twill will serve you well for a myriad of fabrics as seen in the designs in this issue; with projects by Leslie Voiers, Ronnine Bohannan, Eileen O’Connor, Jane Patrick, Pam Pawl, Sharon Alderman, and Hector Jaeger.

The features invite you into the world of twill, from the basics to using a design key to create dozens of fancy twills on a minimum number of shafts.

Discover the intriguing possibilities of twill with Handwoven November/December 1985.

Features:

• Twill with a Twist by Doramay Keasbey
• Portfolio: The Twills of Charlotte Funk by Jane Patrick
• The Versatile Twill
• Twill Resources
• Yarn Twist and Twills
• A Fraction of the Twill Story
• Don’t Float Past This
• Swatch Collection #12: Classic Fabrics for City Fashions by Sharon D. Alderman
• Shadow Weave
• Waffle Weave: Twill in 3-D
• Twill Basics
• Keep it Simple
• Jerga, a Twill in Harmony with its Heritage by Kax Wilson
• Twills in Double Two-tie Unit Weave by Madelyn van der Hoogt
• The Ribbon, A Celebration of Life by Dale Pettigrew

Columns:

• From the Beginning: Color Effects in Weft-faced Plain Weave by Betty Davenport
• Finishing Finesse: Getting it Straight by Louise Bradley
• Your Weaving Teacher: Twills, Another Look by Deborah Chandler
• Professional Pursuits: Sales Brochures by Constance LaLena
• Interface: Fabric Analysis by Carol Strickler
• Home Brew: Bindweeds by Anne Bliss
• Designing Ways: Dynamic Design by Barbara Liebler
• Weaver’s Challenge: Complementary Colors by Kathry Werenberger