Old mill weaves from America's weaving industry! Language is often technical and assumes a great knowledge base in the reader.
The best. This is my third copy in 20 years.
I read the reviews before buying this book, so I expected it to be a little over my head (I am brand new to weaving and have bought several "getting started" books.)Indeed, it is way over my head.
From the publishing information: This Dover edition, first published in 1952, is an unabridged and unaltered republication of the original edition published by the Macmillan Company in 1915.What this means to a hand weaver in 2012 is that Oelsner is a idea book.
I use this book as a reference when creating my own patterns. Would be good for experienced weavers.
I was thoroughly disappointed in this book as it does not include basic draft information for the weave structures. Neither the "flap" information or descriptions of the book indicate that this is an advanced book and not a "how to" book of weave structures and drafts.
A must have book for anyone who wishes to extend his basic knowledge of weaves.
