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A Quillwork Companion – An Illustrated Guide to Techniques of Porcupine Quill Decoration
2nd Edition
Originally published in 1990, this book has become the definitive source on the exciting, unique American Indian art form of porcupine quillwork. Not since William C. Orchard’s 1917 classic has a book of this importance to the art of porcupine quill decoration been made available, and this new, revised 2nd edition has been enhanced with 15 new full page color plates and 45 full color photos of techniques and finished pieces of fine quillwork.
Description
A Quillwork Companion – An Illustrated Guide to Techniques of Porcupine Quill Embroidery
2nd Edition
The author, an expert at her craft, describes and illustrates all of the basic and advanced designs used by the American Indian. The text is easy to understand and each step has been fully illustrated with diagrams, figures, and new color photographs. Also included are many of the secrets of the art that allow the reader to create truly beautiful quillwork.
After an examination of the basic tools and stitches, the zigzag, simple band, single thread line, quill wrapping and quill plaiting techniques are described and explained. With this background the craftsman is taken step by step through the production of such advanced techniques as two quill zigzag, two quill triangle, two quill diamond, three quill double diamond, multiple quill plaiting, checker weave, single thread sawtooth zigzag edging, wrapped filled edging and the techniques used in the creation of rosettes. In addition, birchbark and loom quillwork are explained, and extensive appendices covering the preparation of rawhide and brain tanned leather and a much-needed explanation of old-time dyes for porcupine quills are included.
With over 200 illustrations and 60 photographs in full color, and 10 more in black and white, this is a fine addition to the field of arts and crafts and a must for the traditionally oriented craftsman.
ISBN – 1-929572-37-9
90 Pages
Softback
8 1/2″ x 11″
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC, 2023