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The ancient craft of spinning is becoming increasingly popular with today's modern craft enthusiasts as it provides a method of creating unique, personal and unusual yarns that can be used in contemporary weaving, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery and macramé. It is a highly creative craft, yet simple to learn, and therein lies both its fascination and challenge. The story of spinning is interwoven with the history of man. The first attempt...
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Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving, from measuring and adding spokes and forming God's Eye knots to weaving twill and twining patterns. With step-by-step instructions and photography for 3 rib basket projects, followed by 12 additional designs to accomplish independently, you'll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become a successful basket-weaver. Author Lora Irish is a talented and successful...
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Country craftworkers have traditionally relied on tools that evolved over centuries. A revival of interest in these handmade implements has led to an increased demand for information on craftsmen's techniques; but up to now, mention of their tools has been incidental and incomplete. This book examines specific tools on which workers have long relied, and for ease of reference, groups them according to use rather than craft. Authoritatively written...
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Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method - also known as mad weaving - is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide reintroduces the traditional craft to modern hand weavers...
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Pin looms are hot! These palm-sized weaving looms go anywhere and make just about anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-sized blankets. Just drop a pin loom in your project bag with a ball of yarn and you are on your way to fast, fun weaving.
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Explore the world of textile arts, one thread at a time! The Textile Artist's Studio Handbook is the only book you need for expanding your repertoire of textile crafting and design techniques. This is the go-to guide for the foundations of design and fabrication, glossary of materials, and classic techniques that include weaving, dyeing, painting, and more! Plus, where else can you get behind-the-scenes access to setting up the best home textile studio...
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The only book you'll need on the fundamentals of threads and weaves, plus numerous projects. Coverage includes shed and its variations, weaving a table mat or rug on a loom, making a two-harness table loom, preparing the weft, more. Extremely clear discussions of weaves for the four-harness loom. Over 160 illustrations.
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Hand Spun contains a collection of never-before-published spinning techniques along with interesting, creative, hip projects. The essential momentum behind this book is to satisfy fans of the author's first two books in their desire for new materials to learn. As Intertwined becomes more well-known, these handspun styles are flooding the internet craft community. Hand Spun offers fresh, new, and exciting material for these spinners to move on to....
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Learn to weave by hand. Enjoy many hours with a meditative and rewarding craft as Fiona Daly teaches you everything you need to know to start small frame loom weaving at home. From setting up to finishing techniques, these step-by-step tutorials guide you through the creation of five contemporary projects, all made with natural materials. You will also learn to create patterns, such as basket and bird's eye weaves, rib, twill, and herringbone. With...
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2 videodiscs (75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc guide.
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Princess Aurora is born to King Stefan and his wife. At a ceremony for her, fairies - Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather - bestow gifts of magic on the child. But the evil sorceress, Maleficent, shows up and places a curse on the princess - where Aurora will die on her 16th birthday after touching a poisoned spinning wheel. Merryweather tries to undo the damage by casting a spell that will allow princess Aurora to awake from an ageless sleep with a kiss...
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Quilting involves many different skills apart from sewing. Some love creating and planning the design, some love the piecing, and others love the actual quilting, but everyone loves the finished product! If you've looked around a store that has quilting supplies, you've seen an awful lot of sometimes baffling equipment. Don't be intimidated! You don't need a lot of fancy stuff to make a quilt. Your great-great-granny certainly didn't have all that,...
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A beginner's guide to circular weaving and a fresh take on a classic craft, from a creative and inspiring teacher
Weaving came back in style a few years ago, and it's clear the trend isn't going away anytime soon. Makers have flocked to this hands-on fiber art, devising everything from wall hangings to rugs and pillow covers to keychains. Circular weaving is a fun and creative extension of weaving and offers a new approach to the traditional craft....
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Learn the art of palm weaving with this fun Hawaiian craft book. Based on years of meticulous study and practice, the book explains in clear, easy-to understand instructions how to obtain and prepare coconut palm fronds suitable for weaving into hats, baskets, epergnes, mats, birds, and various decorations. More than 100 easy-to-follow diagrams and sketches give the reader exact, detailed instructions on weaving procedures, and provide countless ideas...
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From fiber artist and weaving expert Maryanne Moodie, the perfect guide to weaving bold, colorful pieces
Maryanne Moodie is the maker to watch. Since her first book debuted in 2016, both Moodie and weaving have continued to grow in popularity. In Maryanne Moodie's “Modern Weaver”, there is a wealth of information focused on color theory, designed to help readers better select their own palettes for their custom creations. With detailed instructions...
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The purpose of these Hand Books is to bring the Various Branches of the Textile Industry conveniently arranged before the reader so that he may consult whatever subject of the Industry he is more particularly interested in. The present Volume of this Series of Hand Books, the Dictionary of Weaves, Part 1, covers a collection of all the Weaves for Four, Five. Six. Seven, Eight and Nine Harness. In designing these weaves, stress has been laid on selecting...
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