If you have ever searched for software for the fibre arts, you have probably wondered where to look. How do you locate it? Where do you look? Typically only a few programs are advertised consistently. But did you know there are hundreds of programs available in the areas of weaving, knitting, sewing, needlework and quilting? How do you find them without doing an exhaustive and time consuming search?
a source book by Lois Larson, lists over 275 programs for weaving, knitting, quilting, sewing and needlework. In addition there is a section on commercial and "off the shelf" programs used by fibre artists in their work and a section on industrial programs suitable for the textile industry.
Get your questions answered on program features, indicates sources, hardware requirements and costs. See actual illustrations and sample printouts (black and white and color). It also lists other programs useful to fibre artists such as consignment software for craft shows and companies that offer texture graphic files.
Find information on computer loom interface programs, weaving books with disks, online information, shareware programs and artists profiles. Resource sections and several appendices are included. An exciting section profiles seven professional textile artists who use computer software in their work. They explain how they use the computer and how it has changed the way they work.
"It is a beautiful book. The overall organization, ease of reference and apparent exhaustive research that has gone into it will make it a cherished reference volume for years to come."
Free demo disks are available to purchasers of the directory while supplies last. These disks are provided by several of the software developers listed in the directory.
Within its 246 pages, 146 illustrations (49 in color), resource lists, bibliography and four appendices you are sure to find a software solution. New information recently available is included with your purchase.
Cost is $30 US funds + $5 shipping. In Canada $35 + $5 shipping + GST. Make cheques payable to Studio Word at the address below.
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