Weaving category: 111 books
by Hugo Warner
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
Macramé ("MAC ruh may") is the art/craft of tying cordage into knots in such a way that they form a useful or decorative shape. This was a very popular craft in the 1970s in the USA that is now being revived in the form of jute jewelry and knotted purses. To macramé, follow these steps.
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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 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...
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...
Loom Magic Creatures!
25 Awesome Animals and Mythical Beings for a Rainbow of Critters
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
From the authors of bestselling titles Loom Magic! and Loom Magic Xtreme! comes Loom Magic Creatures!: 25 Awesome Animals and Mythical Beings for a Rainbow of Critters. According to the New York Times, Rainbow Looms are the hottest trend on the market, and it is continuously growing in popularity....
Loom Magic Charms!
25 Cool Designs That Will Rock Your Rainbow
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2014
Rainbow Looms have taken the world by storm! With projects of every variety, from bracelets, rings, and necklaces, to sports fan memorabilia, to cute little critters, there is a fun creation for every loomer out there.
As loomers get more skilled, they are looking to go beyond bracelets-and...
by Tom Knisely
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colorful designs will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of traditional weaves.
Respect the Spindle
Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Portable and productive, the hand spindle has been responsible for creating the world's yarn for millennia. In Respect the Spindle, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont teaches spinners old and new how to create incredible yarn with this amazing, yet simple tool.
Many contemporary...
by Jennifer Moore
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Defy Your Loom’s Limits!
The conventional use for a shaft loom is to weave one layer of flat fabric, no wider than the loom. Doubleweave blows that convention out of the water. Master weaver Jennifer Moore takes a fresh and logical look at this most intriguing of weave structures while exploring...
Spin Control
Techniques for Spinning the Yarns You Want
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2013
From soft, bulky single yarns to serviceable three-ply for heavy use, this guide to handspun yarns combines the positive traits of commercial yarns with personal touches. Focusing at first on the spinning wheel, emphasis is placed on the importance of adjusting and customizing the wheel for best results....
Spin to Weave
The Weaver’s Guide to Making Yarn
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2013
For spinners and weavers alike! Get in-depth information on fiber properties and color choices, as well as beautifully photographed samples.
Spin to Weave is not simply a how-to-spin book, but a how-to-spin-exactly-what-you-want book. Weavers who spin their own yarns have the ability to choose...
by Jim MacLachlan
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2017
This book is for anyone who wants to buy, design, &/or build an Inkle loom. It will show the weaver what to look for in a loom, as well as modify, repair or build their own. They're great projects for woodworkers since they’re fairly simple & generally forgiving to construct. They make unique...
The Beaded Bracelet
Beadweaving Techniques & Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2012
This is it--your perfect guide to making beautiful, eye-catching beaded bracelets!
With The Beaded Bracelet, you can't go wrong. Because bracelets are the perfect projects for both learning new techniques and for advancing your jewelry-making skills. Because bracelets make wonderful gifts; they're...