Needlecrafts Fabric category: 4727 books
Silk
Trade & Exchange along the Silk Roads between Rome and China in Antiquity
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2017
"Already in Greek and Roman antiquity a vibrant series of exchange relationships existed between the Mediterranean regions and China, including the Indian subcontinents along well-defined routes we call the Silk Roads. Among the many goods that found their way from East to West and vice versa...
The Quilting Answer Book
Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2009
Whether you’re perplexed about piecing, baffled by binding, or curious about cutting, Barbara Weiland Talbert has all your quilting quandaries covered. With answers to more than 200 common quilting questions, this handy reference guide will earn a permanent place in your sewing room. You’ll turn...
by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2012
Crochet pattern to create a water bottle holder and a little purse for children. The water bottle bag fits most small water bottles and mugs. The bags have an adjustable strap.
Materials:
No 5 yarn (Chunky, Bulky) color red and yellow for making bag;
For making appliqué:...
by Popular Mechanics Company
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
How to construct wireless outfits, boats, camp equipment, aerial gliders, kites, self-propelled vehicles engines, motors, electrical apparatus, cameras and hundreds of other things which delight every boy.
Knitting for Good!
A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Every time we knit, we have the opportunity to create positive change in ourselves, our community, and in the world. That’s Betsy Greer’s fervent belief, and in this book she shows us how. Betsy explores the ways we can use knitting to slow down in a fast-paced culture, while using the craft to...
KnitLit (too)
Stories from Sheep to Shawl . . . and More Writing About Knitting
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2010
Knitters are a breed unto themselves. They speak their own language, and they harbor a passion for their craft that takes a strong hold, blocking out troubles and worry, whenever they pick up the needles. But knitters are not exclusionary—all are welcome into the warm circle once you appreciate...
by Peter Woodrow
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
**You can finally start your project TODAY! **
Woodworking is so much fun when you learn the essential skills!
Not only will you learn all the essential skills, you will also take several steps further in your woodworking learning process!
Just take a look at what you are getting:
-...
The Classic Ten
The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2003
Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion:
* the little black dress
* the white shirt
* the cashmere sweater
* blue jeans
* the suit
* high heels
* pearls
* lipstick
* sneakers
* the trench coat
Tracing the evolution of...
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2011
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs...
The Field Guide to Fleece
100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about...
by Manny Venito
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2013
This book covers several topics including:
- A Hobby or a New Trade? - What Do You Need to Begin? - Making Your Own Cloth - Making Your Own Yarn - All About Dyeing
and so much more!
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Textiles
For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker’s Trades
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2013
TEXTILES
FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND DOMESTIC ARTS SCHOOLS;
ALSO ADAPTED TO THOSE ENGAGED IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRY GOODS, WOOL, COTTON, AND DRESSMAKER’S TRADES
This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index
CONTENTS (abridged list)
CHAPTER...
by Annie Firth
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
“Cane Work” is a classic guide to weaving baskets, offering the reader simple instructions on how to make a variety of baskets, ranging from the simple and practical to ornate and decorative. With easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with...
by T. Welford
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
First published in 1926, “Weaving Patterns of Yesterday and Today” is a comprehensive handbook on the textile industry, dealing with every aspect from the basic materials and tools to bleaching, finishing, and beyond. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of timeless information that will...