What is the best book to learn seat weaving?
If you are looking to repair just one chair, then one of the small books would be best: “Cane Seats for Chairs”, “Hong Kong Grass, Rope & Twine Seats”, “Rush Seat for Chairs” and “Splint Seats for Chairs”, each book covers one style of seat weaving. “Chair Seat Weaving for Antique Chairs” is a great book for fiber rush and includes instructions for hand cane, splint and Shaker tape. For a comprehensive look at all types of seat weaving, “The Caner’s Handbook” is the best book, also covering wicker repair and specialty hand and press cane chairs. To go a step farther in hand cane and weave fancy patterns, try “Ideas for the Experienced Caner #1 and #2. Click HERE to see or purchase seat weaving books.