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ith the key to block weaves in your hand, you can enter the Palace of Original
Design. Without that key, you can only look in its windows. This eBook is your
golden key. You’ll learn how to create your own block profile drafts and how
to interpret them in different weave structures, from summer and winter to taqueté to EDITORIAL
EDITOR IN CHIEF Madelyn van der Hoogt
warp rep to doubleweave. The projects in this book will help you understand the CREATIVE DIRECTOR Linda Ligon

theory as well as satisfy your weaver’s soul by creating spectacular fabric. This eBook C R E AT I V E S E R V I C E S
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PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Trish Faubion
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Ja nic e Jo n es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . 1 5
P l ayi ng w i th B l o c k s : T hr e e U ni t We ave s

JOIN
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R e du c i ng B l o c k De s i gns to Fit Yo u r L o o m
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B r e ak i ng the B l o c k : De s i gni ng w ith Hal f U nits
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R i ps m a tta Tab l e Ru nne r o n Fo u r S hafts
Jea n S c org ie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 4 1
Tu r ne d Ta qu e té fo r To w e l s o n Fo u r S ha ft s
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M ic ha el F. R oh d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 4 5
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