I'm Alice Schlein, a weaver in South Carolina. A few times a week I write about my weaving, Network Drafting, Amalgamation, bread baking, my morning walks, and whatever else strikes my fancy. Thanks for stopping by! Comments are welcome.

Classes

  • Lecture: "My Weaving Life So Far"
    Weavers Guild of Boston, Wed., Sept. 15, Virtual lecture, open to the public. Register online, registration closes Sept. 12. Go to weaversguildofboston.org, Meetings, Register for a Zoom Meeting, September 15 Meeting, Register Now, RSVP.

Books

Monographs

  • Amalgamation: Double Your Dobby
    24-pages of text, diagrams, and color photographs, in pdf format for download. Create drafts for 8 or more shafts in half-drop or brick arrangements which would normally require twice the number of shafts. Related to network drafting, this is a technique for intermediate or advanced weavers with dobby looms or multi-shaft table looms. Includes guidelines for amalgamation with three current weaving applications. View on a computer, or print out one copy for your own use. USD$21. via PayPal. Email aschlein[at]att[dot]net and indicate your preferred email address for PayPal.
  • Lampas for Shaft Looms
    Class notes from Complex Weavers Seminars 2016, newly revised and formatted, in pdf form for download. A review of methods for designing your own lampas fabrics for treadle looms, table looms, and dobbies, eight shafts and above. Over 90 color photos of actual fabrics with drafts. Includes info on pickup lampas and a lampas bibliography. View on a computer, or print out one copy for your own use. USD$21. via PayPal. Email aschlein[at]att[dot]net for ordering info.
  • A Crepe Is Not Just a Pancake
    52 pages of text, b&w and color diagrams, and drafts for multishaft tradle & dobby looms. Many color photos of actual cloth. Methods for drafting your own crepe weaves. Annotated bibliography. Pdf available for immediate download. $21. USD. Payment by PayPal. Email me at aschlein[at]att[dot]net for payment instructions.
  • Echo Weave
    Based on the 1996 article in Weaver's, Issue 32. With brand new diagrams and high resolution scans of original fabrics. Pdf available for immediate download. $7. USD. Payment by PayPal. Email me at aschlein[at]att[dot]net for payment instructions.

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February 27, 2010

Old & New Friends Gather at Sutherland

Friday's book signing at Sutherland was a great success. I arrived at the gallery in Asheville's River Arts District early in the morning…

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…and was greeted by energetic and talented owners Karen Donde and Barb Butler.

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The gallery is a beautifully renovated warehouse space, high ceilinged and brightly illuminated, with the patina of old brick walls. 

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Their newly delivered Wolf Pup looms are in the process of being warped and are ready for classes.

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More weavers arrived. Below from left to right are Betty Carlson and Catherine Ellis, and Bob Martin, showing off Betty's woven shawl.

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And here are Kathy Roig (left) and Susan Leveille (right). Sorry I can't identify the others, but they are among a group of very enthusiastic participants in in the Sutherland classes.

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Karen and Barb have some of their gorgeous weaving on display at the gallery.  I was especially struck by this gossamer plain weave scarf in very fine silk by Barb (click to enlarge). 

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After chatting for a while about my experiences in self-publishing, selling copies of Network Drafting, The Woven Pixel, and The Liftplan Connection to these nice people, and signing books, I joined them for lunch at The 12 Bones Smokehouse, a restaurant experience not to be missed. 12 Bones is just across the street from the River Arts District, and it's worth waiting on line to get one of their salads or famous barbecue. Check out the rib flavors here:

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