Spinning and weaving Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Basketry Basics
Book SynopsisThis easy, accessible, and fun approach to basket making offers instructions for 18 beautiful and useful baskets.
£17.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Welcome to Weaving 2
Book SynopsisStylish photos and a fun approach help weavers learn and enjoy intermediate-level techniques and projects from the popular blogger at Hello Hydrangea!
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Anatomy of a Tapestry
Book SynopsisTapestry weaving is an art form that has been around since antiquity, and these insights from renowned artist Jean Pierre Larochette offer 30 traditional techniques!Trade Review“Stunning . . . a comprehensive guide to tapestry weaving, full of practical tips that only a master could provide . . . conversational, clear and occasionally humorous.” -- The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
£32.79
Globe Pequot Weaving with Clasped Weft
£21.25
David & Charles Tapestry Weaving for Beginners and Beyond
Book SynopsisLearn to weave your own stories and make personalised woven wall art with this guide to tapestry weaving. A collection of wonderful woven hangings for you to build your tapestry weaving skills. Learn all the techniques you'll need to create your own woven tapestries with a unique, personalised element.Table of ContentsWelcome to Weaving! 5 Tools 6 Making Your Loom 7 Warping Your Loom 10 Choosing Your Yarn 14 Creating a Template 18 Using Your Template 20 Starting a Weave with Tabby 22 Rya Knots 24 Weft-facing Weaving 26 Soumak 28 Diamond Twill 31 Pile Weaving 34 Overweaving 36 Bobbles 38 Inverted and Continuous Rya 40 Embroidery 44 Beading 45 THE PROJECTS Flower Face 48 Love Those Stems 52 Up on High 56 A Pair 60 Bright Dorky Love 64 Blush Breeze 68 Get in Line 72 Girl’s Got Hair 76 Mo Bro 80 Peace, Sister 84 Summer Recall 88 Yarn Upgrade 92 Your Name Here 96 Oh! The Texture! 100 Milkshake 104 The Lovers 108 Fur Gets on Everything 112 Templates 116 Troubleshooting 118 Finishing Your Weaving 120 Acknowledgments 126 About the Author 126 Suppliers 126 Index 127
£15.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Spinning and Weaving
Book SynopsisThis book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be important throughout human history (or should that be herstory), in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of fibre, dyes, tools and yarn, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Playful Peg Loom Weaving: A modern approach to
Book SynopsisThere has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with a choice of contemporary projects presented for a modern lifestyle. Fibre artist Stephanie Fradette introduces you to weaving with the peg loom and sticks in this vibrant and fun guide. Her thoughtfully curated selection of fresh, trending woven projects embrace contemporary colour palettes, easily mastered techniques and high-quality materials to guarantee satisfying finished objects. Whether you have a few hours in the evening, a day off or a whole weekend to dedicate to creativity, the guide conveniently groups textile creations by duration. So whatever your inspiration and available time, the intuitive step-by-step collection of projects ensures everyday crafters and seasoned makers alike can embrace the ease and versatility of weaving on a peg. With plenty of techniques to discover, fibre alternatives and DIY resources, you can make it your own while experimenting with this meditative woven craft. Playful Peg Loom Weaving lets you play, have fun and relax, and in doing so, grow organically and creatively beyond the fleece. Whatever your inspiration or motivation, the new craft to master is Peg Loom Weaving.
£16.99
Stenlake Publishing The Irish Linen Industry
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£12.30
Crecy Publishing Locomotive Traction 2019 Edition
Book SynopsisLocomotive Traction 2019 is the essential companion for modern traction enthusiasts and for all of those with even a passing interest in the locomotives seen on the network today. For those involved in the industry itself it will provide a handy reference source to remind them of the traction options available from the various leasing firms
£6.95
Annie's Inspiring Afghans for Swedish Weaving: 8 Stunning
Book SynopsisThese eight beautiful Swedish weaving afghan patterns by Katherine Kennedy are designed especially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on Monk's Cloth is easy and it is the perfect fabric for creating cosy afghans, throws and baby blankets. The repeating patterns featured in these eight designs allow you to easily create other projects such as pillows, table runners and more. Stitch an afghan for your own home or gift it to a special friend or newborn baby. Your stunning afghan will be sure to become an heirloom piece to be cherished for years to come.
£10.44
Interweave Press Inc Learning to Weave
Book SynopsisNEW IN PAPERBACK 'Learning to Weave' is a four-shaft weaving course which makes learning to weave, with or without a teacher, easy and fun. The writing is friendly and straightforward; the illustrations and photographs are thorough and clear. All you need to know to weave with confidence is here: step-by-step warping (by three different methods), weaving technique, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of most common weave structures, and lots of handy hints. Beginners will find this book an invaluable teacher; more seasoned weavers will find food for thought in the chapters on weave structures and drafting.
£19.19
Page Street Publishing Co. The Joy of Weaving
Book SynopsisWarp & Weave Your Way to Fiber Craft ProwessThe weaving game just got a whole lot more vibrant. Beginners will love the easy-to-follow approach and bright, cheerful style of weaver extraordinaire and instructor Jen Duffin. With Jen's expert direction, you'll go from learning to warp your loom and weaving basic stitches to creating colorful, professional-quality tapestries in 12 step-by-step projects.Learn essentialand funtechniques with the classic Party Weave, then experiment with unconventional materials with Into the Wild Weave or the bubbly Sunset Gradient Weave. Try your hand at unique color blocking with Rainbow Plaid, or play with shape with a circular loom in Cloudy with a Chance of Rainbows. Each project helps you build your skills and confidence as a weaver and results in bold, colorful pieces that are sure to brighten up your home.Through these projects, Jen will expand your realm of weaving possibilities, so you'll be on your way to warping
£17.09
C & T Publishing Contemporary Weaving: Bold Colour, Texture &
Book SynopsisRenowned artist Allyson Rousseau explores everything a beginner needs to start weaving on a frame loom, including design planning. Start making projects for the home and stunning accessories.Trade ReviewHere's everything a beginner needs to start weaving on a frame loom. The book includes using bold colour, texture and planning designs to make stunning accessories and projects for the home. * Machine Knitting Monthly, July 2023 *
£15.29
Annie's Publishing, LLC Jelly Roll Baskets & Bags: 11 Creative Designs
Book SynopsisUse your jelly rolls strips measuring 2 1/2" wide to create 11 creative designs. Use leftover strips, precuts or strips you cut yourself to make projects ranging from casserole carriers, catchall baskets, lunch bags, purses and more. Make projects to use for yourself or to give as gifts.Trade ReviewA selection of eleven bags, baskets and fabric bowls using 2 1/2" wide strips of fabric. Most are aimed at beginners or confident beginners. Many require lining fabric, interfacing or other specialised stabilisers. Some for carrying food, such as the Nantucket Casserole Carrier, use heat-reflective fleece. There are full-sized patterns to trace for the bags and basket bottoms and there is also a Quilting Basics page at the end of the book. Several of the projects use similar techniques which is described well with diagrams, which are perhaps a little small. Hints and tips are provided as you go and the photography is good to help with construction. Some of the bags are easily seen in these images. These would make lovely gift bags for presents or excellent gifts in their own right. They would also be perfect for craft fairs or as charity makes. An interesting way to use up your fabric strips. The British Patchwork & Quilting Book of the Month. -- British Patchwork & Quilting * British Patchwork & Quilting *
£9.86
The Crowood Press Ltd Hand Spinning
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£21.60
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Welcome to Weaving
Book SynopsisFrom the weaver behind the blog and brand Hello Hydrangea, teaches techniques plus simple tapestries and stylish projects for beginners to intermediate-level weavers.
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weaving
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom
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£19.54
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Weaving with Natural Dyes
Book SynopsisWeaving with Natural Dyes is a comprehensive guide to the art of weaving with eco-friendly, natural dyes. Authored by textile designer and weaver Lucy Rowan, this book features 12 stunning woven projects with step-by-step imagery that will inspire and guide weavers of all skill levels.This book takes you on a journey through the seasons, exploring the beauty of natural hues found in leaves, flowers, and vegetables. Each project is designed to highlight the colours of the season, from the warm oranges and browns of autumn to the bright pinks and yellows of spring.With this book, you''ll learn everything you need to know about using natural dyes in your weaving projects. You''ll discover how to dye yarns with materials found in nature, using eco-friendly methods that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. The projects in this book range from easy to advanced, so whether you''re a beginner or an experienced weaver, you''ll find something to inspire you.The step-by-step imagery and deta
£17.09
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Weaving
Book SynopsisWeaving is a modern guide that celebrates this ancient art. By nature, weaving is a gentle and slow craft and it will help you to discover the joy of making. Covering nine key stitches and multiple techniques, Mary Maddocks will teach you how to create your own woven fabrics, find inspiration from the natural world, and stitch a collection of 17 timeless homewares and accessories. Demystifying this craft through clear step-by-step instructions, from warping up your loom and using a shuttle to maintaining the correct tension and removing and displaying your work, this book has all the guidance you need to make and finish beautiful weavings.By Hand: Weaving is for those who want to learn a new craft, be more sustainable and create designs to cherish.
£15.29
Globe Pequot Weaving Hand Towels Simply
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£21.25
Interweave Press Inc Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One
Book SynopsisPortable and productive, the hand spindle has been responsible for creating the world’s yarn for millennia. Many contemporary spinners view the hand spindle as a beginner’s tool, suited to learn the basic steps of spinning before moving on to a spinning wheel. In Respect the Spindle, Franquemont emphasizes the spindle's importance and use to make yarn in advanced ways for high-end to novelty cloth. In fact, the yarns and cloth made for thousands of years—Viking sails, Egyptian shrouds, Roman togas—all were created with the use of hand spindles. And, in other parts of the world, the spindle still reigns supreme, supplying astounding volumes of yarn for every purpose imaginable. The perfect how-to book for any spinner with a growing collection of spindles or even just a dowel, Respect the Spindle combines step-by-step photography with detailed illustrations, making the spindle spinning techniques clear to even the novice spinner. Franquemont teaches techniques from the basics, such as getting started on the spindle, to more specialized techniques, such as using the spindle to make specific kinds of yarn faster than imagined. Profiles of spindle spinners from various traditions are presented in sidebars throughout the book, which introduce heartwarming and historical fiber stories from around the world. Images of gorgeous yarn and spindles provide inspiration and plenty of eye candy for any fiber lover. Franquemont also includes five simple projects give spinners practice in creating a variety of yarns and patterns. Trade ReviewAug 10 This is much more than a technique book. There are 50 pages about spindles and the history of spinning, before you get to "Starting to Spin". The instructions are very well done, nothing is rushed and there are good photos of everything you need. I'd happily recommend this to a beginner. It is a very readable book. We have tales of Abby's own experiences as a spinner, a chapter on how spindles work (it does get a bit technical, but she does explain it all clearly), all spindle spinning and plying techniques well covered, and even a few pages on looking after your spindles and repairing them. A good read, excellent spinning instructions, helpful photos. * Yarn Maker *Table of ContentsIntroduction Spindle Anatomy Getting Started What About The Wheel? Fine Tuning Spindle Productivity Plying Your Spindle Lifestyle Five Spindle-Spun Projects Bibliography Index
£17.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tapestry with Pulled Warp
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£27.74
Stackpole Books Shadow Weave Simply
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSusan walks us through alternating light and dark threads, in both warp and weft, to produce motifs outlined with an identical shadow. Learn how structure works, then weave any of the 25 project patterns. * Machine Knitting Monthly *As a novice weaver I have attempted shadow weaving once, was disappointed with the results and did not feel inclined to try it again. Until I read this book. By the time I had read the introduction and the first two pages I suddenly realised that I understood the weave structure, as the title promised. The author writes in a friendly and conversational style. After explaining the basic principles of shadow weaving, she leads the reader step-by-step through threading and treadling for four and eight-harness set-ups. In Chapter 6 she explains how to break down a full draft into its individual components, starting with the dominant threads, then adding the shadow threads, before putting all the components together to see if it works. The second half of the book contains 15 very attractive projects to try, from simple but beautiful designs on 4-shafts to complex constructions for 8-shafts. I now understand why my first attempt at shadow weaving failed and I can’t wait to warp up my loom for my next project. Highly recommended. -- Sarah A. Pape * The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *
£999.99
Stackpole Books Spinning 101
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewTom has taught introductory spinning for 30 years and shares his knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. Photos guide us from choosing a wheel and spinning, to plying and finishing. He knows all the pitfalls and tackles them with troubleshooting tips. * Machine Knitting Monthly *
£999.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Earth Basketry 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisA classic by craft pioneer Osma Tod, first published in 1933, teach how to create baskets using materials found in nature.
£14.39
Stackpole Books Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave
Book SynopsisCombining Huck with Color and Weave orders opened the door to astonishing pattern possibilities. With 144 patterns in four color schemes--Light and Dark, Complimentary Colors, Monochromatic, and Triadic--that's 576 patterns. Instructions for five Huck Lace projects are included.
£21.21
Interweave Press Inc Dyeing to Spin & Knit: Techniques & Tips to Make
Book SynopsisInspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!
£999.99
Stackpole Books Handwoven Table Linens
Book SynopsisMaster weaver Tom Knisely presents patterns and ideas to spruce up your table with new weaves.Trade ReviewFor weavers, Handwoven Table Linens is like a sampler of different weave structures. Twenty-seven projects in 4- and 8-shafts encompass techniques such as summer and winter, false satin, overshot, shadow weave, canvas weave and Quigley. For intermediate and experienced weavers who prefer to learn by doing, they provide a simple way to try new things. Anyone weaving for a holiday table will like the Finnish Trees place mats, with their subtle, abstract pine border. Other projects include table runners, napkins, a tablecloth, and mug rugs–everything you need to dress a bare table. Tom points out that, by choosing colors and patterns that complement the dishes on the table, you can create one-of-a-kind, personalized textiles that are exactly right for the people on your gift-giving list! Each project lists the warp and weft yarns, sett, total number of ends, and width. The weaving instructions are provided in the threading, tie-up and treadling charts. (Beginners should be aware that this book does not include warping instructions or information for planning and making calculations for warp length.) As always, Kathleen Eckhaus really delivers on the photographs. Clear, beautifully staged project photos include at least one close-up of each piece, showing both front and back when relevant. Additional photos, such as the one found on the title page, create an inviting and homey atmosphere in which to peruse this book. -- Amanda RobinetteWhether weaving on a rigid heddle loom, table or floor loom: kitchen linens are rewarding to weave. They are useful, help decorate your room, nice to use and can protect your furnish. Linens are fun to create with patterns, colors and fibers. They also make the perfect gift for an engagement, wedding shower and hostess present. I enjoy putting on yards and yards of neutral warp and thread in a pattern that has many variations. Then it is a matter of sitting down, relaxing and creating. If you need a little prompting on what pattern to weave your towels, place-mats, table runners, napkins, tablecloths and mug rugs, I have just the book. Master weaver Tom Knisely is truly an inspiration with his latest beautiful projects, Handwoven Table Linens: 27 fabulous projects from a master weaver. Though some of the patterns look complex, don’t let that stop you. There are simple weaves that are worked on 2 and 4 harness looms. For the more experienced weaver and for those who have looms with more harnesses, there are wonderful patterns for you to explore. The photographs make it difficult to decide what you want to weave first. You will get good use out of this book. Tom gives you great information about the history, materials to use and ideas on different finishes. The weaving drafts are laid out in a clear easy to use (large print) manner. He has a project called Kitchen Sink. Weavers always ask what to do with the waste thread on the loom. Tom and I use them in the same way. Now I have a name for it, “Zanshi.” It is a Japanese word for leftover thread weaving. You will like the results and feel good about recycling. I believe you will enjoy this book as much as I have. If so, look for his other bestsellers Weaving Rag Rugs and Handwoven Baby Blankets. -- Paula Moliver
£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Handwoven Tape
Book SynopsisThis book documents the fascinating American history of handwoven tape!
£20.69
Stackpole Books Crackle Weave Simply
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£21.25
Stackpole Books The Art of Weaving
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£27.90
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques
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£29.59
Globe Pequot Summer and Winter Simply
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£21.25
Interweave Press Inc The Handweaver's Pattern Directory
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£32.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Enigma of Shadow Weave Illuminated
Book SynopsisEverything handweavers need to understand and create shadow weave fabric that shimmers and glows with color!
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd WeftFaced Pattern Weaves
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weave Classic Crackle More
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hex Weave Mad Weave
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£20.69
University of Texas Press Weaving and Dyeing in Highland Ecuador
Book SynopsisA detailed study of the hand weaving and dyeing techniques of the indigenous Andean peoples of Ecuador.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Land and the People (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) 1. Plain Weave on the Backstrap Loom Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Poncho Weaving in Pualó, Cotopaxi Province (Laura M. Miller) The Vertical Loom in Carchi Province (Ann P. Rowe) 2. Warp-Resist-Patterned Wool Ponchos and Blankets Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Ponchos in Chordeleg, Azuay Province (Lynn A. Meisch) Blankets in Quero, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller) Blankets in Pungalá, Eastern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Poncho Rosado in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province (Laura M. Miller) 3. Warp-Resist-Patterned Cotton Shawls and Ponchos Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Macanas in Rumipamba de las Rosas, Cotopaxi Province (Laura M. Miller) Paños in the Gualaceo Area, Azuay Province (Ann P. Rowe) Kokomuro Poncho in Cacha Obraje, Central Chimborazo Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) 4. Belts with Supplementary-Warp Patterning Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Saraguro, Loja Province (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Molobóg, Eastern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Nitón, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Collage, Cotopaxi Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Antonio Cando Camuendo, La Compañía, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Natabuela, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Carlos Conterón, Ilumán, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Chibuleo, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Bar Design, Collage, Cotopaxi Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Miguel Andrango, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, José Manuel Bautista, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Cacha, Central Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe) 5. Turn-Banded 2/1 Twill Belts Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) La Compañía, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Nitiluisa, Central Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) 6. 2/1 Herringbone Complementary-Warp Weave Ponchos of the Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) 7. 3/1 Alternating Complementary-Warp Weave Belts Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Banderilla Belt in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province (Laura M. Miller) Kawiña Belt in Central Chimborazo Province (Laura M. Miller) Cañari Belts, Cañar Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) 8. Treadle-Loom Weaving Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Santa Teresita, Northern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) Belt Weaving in Ariasucu, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Lynn A. Meisch and Rudi Colloredo-Mansfield) 9. Natural Dyeing Techniques Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Walnut (Ann P. Rowe) Indigo (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) Cochineal in Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Conclusions (Ann P. Rowe) Notes Glossary References Cited Contributors Index
£31.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Art of Weaving a Life
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£20.69
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Weaving Within Reach
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£14.39
Craft School Oz Finding Form with Fibre
£19.99
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Profile Drafting for Handweavers
£25.59
The Crowood Press Ltd Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves
Book SynopsisWeaving Textiles That Shape Themselves sounds like a contradiction in terms, but this book sets out to show how textiles can do precisely that: shape themselves. Weaving with high-twist yarns and contrasting materials can create fabrics with lively textures and elastic properties. Although these fabrics are flat on the loom, they are transformed by washing - water releases the energy of the different yarns and the fabrics 'organize themselves' into crinkled or pleated textures.
£22.50
Stackpole Books Pattern Weaving Basics for the Handloom
Book SynopsisPresents the basic steps needed to weave luxurious fabrics on a foot-treadle handloom. This title includes tips and variations for exploring creative weaving ideas. With step-by-step colour photos that show the process, it offers projects for scarves, throws, table sets, runners and blankets.Trade ReviewAutumn 13 Subtitled ‘Basics for the Handloom’ this book is intended as an introduction to four-shaft weaving on a floor loom (although the principles and projects are equally applicable to a table loom). Starting with an introduction to the names and purposes of parts of the loom and accessories, the author takes the reader step-by-step through basic skills from winding the warp, through dressing the loom to starting to weave. The clear and abundant photographs are a definite plus for beginners, and in general I found the combination of text and illustration very easy to understand. I found several instances however where information was provided in later chapters rather than where it would have been most appropriate, indicating the importance of reading the whole book before attempting to wind your first warp and dress the loom. To apply the basic skills learnt in the first part of the book, the author details four projects for the beginner to explore the versatility of their loom through a good variety of techniques in wool, cotton and linen. These range from checked scarves in plain weave and twill, through placemats in Ms and Os, a herringbone blanket involving stitching together narrower lengths and a table set in Bronson Lace. There are many helpful hints throughout which more experienced weavers could find useful, for example a recommendation to include a little extra warp length in each project to weave a notebook sample. On the downside there are several photographs that do not correlate with the text descriptions and could confuse a beginner weaver. Christina Chisholm, Online Guild * Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *
£13.49
Stackpole Books Benches Stools and Chairs
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£21.25
Globe Pequot Listen to the Wool
£21.25
