Silk Worker's Notebook, 1st ed.
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A review of the 2nd edition Silk Worker's Notebook paperback which is no longer available:
"A Silk Worker's Notebook by Cheryl Kolander. Interweave Press, 306 N. Washington Ave., Loveland, CO 80537; 1985, $12, paperback, 155 pp.
Fiber artists who appreciate quality will want this book. Cheryl Kolander covers the topic of silk from the moth
to the care of the garment in your closet. Those interested in processing silk from the cocoon, dyeing it, or bleaching it will find good, clear instructions. For spinners, Kolander writes about yarns—their twist, ply, and function. Both weavers and knitters are given a helpful appendix. There is also information for the collector on the care, display, and storage of silk. The glossary, an alphabetical listing of silk fabrics, a list of suppliers, and a bibliography make this book a useful reference tool.
Kolander gives more than just hard facts, sharing anecdotes that reveal her love of silk. A reverence for the fiber grows as one reads her book. Through quotations, she provides a glimpse of
the treasured position silk holds in many cultures. Color and black-and-white plates Illustrate the quality silk brings to fabric, to a towel, or to a tapestry. To quote A Silk Worker's Notebook, "In the realm of fiber, silk is as jewels."
This paperback is a revised, less expensive version of the original 19T9 limited edition, which was hand-bound with actual silk samples. New drawings have tightened the format, but some interesting quotes were cut in the revision. However, this book still offers the best information available on silk.
—Marcia MacDonald"
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