Pretty safe to say anyone who’s been weaving a minute knows about, if not swears by, The Green Book, or The Weaver’s Bible, or, its actual title, A Handweaver’s Pattern Book by Marguerite Porter Davidson. It’s long been out of print and copies are coveted. Oh how I could go on about Marguerite's expertise and how I developed as a weaver alongside this book! Found out some months ago that her granddaughter and many others came together to create a 75th anniversary edition, being published by Schiffer, and could not be more delighted! If you want a fiber nerd high please listen to the episode on Long Thread Media all about the project.

In honor of its coming release, Handwoven Magazine put out a call for weavers to submit new interpretations of favorite drafts from the book. While I’m not submitting (article writing ain’t for me) I was inspired by the call. I took Undulating Herringbone, page 53, which I’ve loved for years, and decided to undulate the colors alongside the pattern in a way I hadn't before. Eight color changes in each 86 thread repeat, with an emphasis on green of course and my usual off-course treadling ventures. Required more maths, focus and time on the warping side than usual. Can’t say I’ll be doing it again anytime soon but I loved every moment of the making, and how each piece turned out. And, while still a long ways off, I can't wait to get my new Green Book!