My Books

The Coptic Tapestry Albums

and the Archaeologist of Antinoé, Albert Gayet

Nancy Hoskins deftly interweaves the creation of these Coptic tapestries in the Greco-Roman city of Antinoé, Egypt, with their discovery by the charismatic French archaeologist, Albert Gayet.

Published by University of Washington Press

Weft Faced Pattern Weaves

Tabby to Taqueté

Travel beyond the traditional limits of boundweave with this comprehensive guide to weft-faced pattern weaves. Beginning and experienced weavers will learn how to plan, predict, and weave colorful, rhythmical patterns, charming folk figures, and geometric designs.

Published by Schiffer

Universal Stitches

for Weaving, Embroidery, and Other Fiber Arts

Universal Stitches is a text for beginning or advanced fiber artists that teaches how five basic stitches, plus 195 of their variations and combinations, work upon warp and fabric in functional and decorative ways.

Published by Schiffer

Boundweaving (DVD)

Nancy teaches you how to design, draft and weave those interesting and intriguing loom-controlled figures with “boundweaving” techniques. You will learn how one threading (Rosepath), can create an infinite variety of designs by varying the tie-up, treadling, and color order of the wefts.

Published by Yarn Barn