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In a Spin by Pat Old $31.95The book has been arranged as a series
of projects with the exphasis of each project more on technique
rather than the reproduction of the final item. I think it is a
'must have' for every spinner, new or more experienced.
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Color and Spinning 240pg $26.95
A paperbound edition of Deb Menz's classic guide to color for handspinners
is finally here! Menz draws on 20 years of experience teaching and
experimenting with color techniques to offer a technically savvy
yet accessible tutorial on working with color and fiber.
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Color Works 152 pp $24.95
The Crafter's Guide to Color by Deb Menz
This is the first book to bring the principles of
color theory down to a practical level and apply them to knitting,
spinning, weaving, surface design (including stenciling and rubber
stamping), hand- and machine-embroidery, beadwork, quilting, and
paper collage. Basic color concepts are presented in sections on
color description, values, contrasting and complementary colors,
warm and cool colors, undertones, using color relationships, and
much more. If understanding color is the bridge to creative expression,
how did we ever live without this book?
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Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning 480pp$39.95
Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble
Art & Craft
by Alden Amos
Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, Alden Amos
the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom lets no point
go unexamined. This is truly a BIG book offering decades of experience
in making and handling yarn. Hell change your spinning for
the better, whether you agree with him or not.
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Spinning Designer Yarns 96pp $16.95
by Diane Varney
Few things are as satisfying as creating the perfect yarn for a
special project. Learn to apply dye to fibers in new and exciting
ways. Corespun, bouclé, snarl, knotted, and tufted yarns
will become part of your spinning repertoire, and youll rediscover
the excitement of spinning all over again.
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The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook 96pp$18.95 by
Lynne Vogel
The title gives you a big clue: this book is about
sisterhood, sharing, crafting, giving, laughing. Its also
about spinning yarn and making socksnot just any old yarn
or any old socks, but glorious, zany, wildly colorful yarn for perfect-fitting
socks of character. Dip-dyeing, pour-dyeing, and hand-painting yarns
or wool rovings is as easy as making homemade soup, whether you
use commercial dyes or Kool-Aid®. If you like starting from
scratch, spinning one-of-a-kind yarn is easier than you think. And
the socksa pair of well-crafted, perfectly fitting socks is
one of lifes true luxuries. Its all right here in this
book.
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WEAVING, SPINNING, AND DYEING BOOK $40.00
by Rachel Brown
This book covers so much. The author covers a great deal and does
it well. You are shown "how-to," then given more than 50
weaving projects for such things as belts, sashes, stoles, handbags,
wall hangings, pillow covers, tapestries. The step-by-step directions
are crystal clear and thoroughly illustrated with drawings showing
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Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools
96pp $19.95
Collected Works from the Save the Sheep Exhibit
Edited by Deborah Robson
Bringing together the art of spinning and wools from rare breeds of
sheep, Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools catalogs the 29 touring
pieces from the Save the Sheep Exhibit. It also includes photos and
pieces that illustrate points about the rare-breed fibers and what
makes them indispensable for contemporary handspinning.
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HANDSPINNING: Advanced Techniques with Mabel Ross -VIDEO
$39.95 by Mabel Ross
$39.95
Review: This video takes you slowly, methodically and easily through
the steps involved in creating worsted and woollen-spun yarns. Ms.
Ross explains how to control yarn twist, ply yarns, and much more.
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SPINDLE SPINNING: From Novice To Expert
$15..00
by Connie Delaney
This is a manual for the spinner, who, like most spinners around the
world do their spinning the time worn way on a weighted stick of some
form or other. A very well produced text with good essays on spinning
and clear line drawings and photos of the various processes and techniques,
this slim tome will inform the novice and inspire the expert. |
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Hands on Spinning: Lee Raven, 120pp,
$16.95.
Understanding how spinning works, building a simple spindle, spinning on a
treadle wheel, preparing fibers, carding, twisting, and plying - all these
essential spinning techniques are explored in this hand-on manual.
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SPINNING WHEELS AND ACCESSORIES $59.95
by David Pennington & Michael Taylor
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In Sheep's Clothing
A Handspinner's Guide to Wool: Nola Fournier and
Jane Fournier, 223pp, $24.95.
This comprehensive book examines 100 breeds of sheep and their fleece, paying
special attention to the characteristics of each. Excellent photographs support
the descriptions. From selecting top-quality fleeces to spinning and plying a
variety of yarn styles, this book is an essential reference tool for
handspinners.
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