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: Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble Art & Craftby Alden AmosWheel 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. He’ll change your spinning for the better, whether you agree with him or not."Amos, who has been making spinning wheels and studying handspinning for more than 40 years, has finally distilled this experience into a definitive book deserving of it's title. "– Library JournalHardbound, 7 x 9, 480 pages, 400 line illustrations
Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning
Our Price:$ 39.95
: Teach Yourself Visually: Handspinning, by Judith MacKenzie McCuinA modern approach to teaching an ancient art that’ s reviving rapidlyThe unprecedented popularity of knitting and crocheting is spurring great interest in handspinning (making yarn from raw fiber using a spinning wheel or hand spindle). Unlike other references, this book has a refreshing, contemporary visual design. With step-by-step instructions and photos, it covers the necessary tools and materials, preparing fiber for spinning, plying and dyeing yarns, working with fibers other than wool, using handspun yarns, and more. Because spinning wheels are expensive, it begins by teaching readers how to use a hand spindle to make yarn. With today’ s emphasis on things that are handmade and natural, this book fills a great niche.
Teach Yourself Visually: Handspinning
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START SPINNING
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: ASHFORD BOOK OF CARDING: A Handspinners Guide to Fibre Preparation, by Jo ReeveThis is a practical and inspirational guide to carding fleece, slivers and exotic fibres. Written for the hand spinner and felter, and everyone who loves fibre.Click on image for more details.
Ashford Book of Carding
Our Price:$ 25.00
: by Anne Field A wealth of information for all spinners. This seems to be the first serious spinning book that most spinners purchase. Ten chapters covering just about every aspect of our craft.
Ashford Book of Spinning: Revised Edition
Our Price:$ 27.00
: 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. Written expressly for the handspinner seeking new adventures in color, this comprehensive manual presents in-depth discussions and step-by-step photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying multicolored preparations. And for those spinners who are color challenged, a useful chapter on understanding color principles will give you the skills needed to easily work with color. Whether you're a novice or an expert, no spinner's library is complete without this book.
Color In Spinning
Our Price:$ 26.95
: ESSENTIALS OF HANDSPINNING by Mabel Ross.This book has a great amount of material in its 40 pages that's not easy to find elsewhere. Among other things, the author shows you how to produce handspun yarn in the same sizes as commercial yarn. That allows your handspun to be used with ordinary knitting patterns. The book ends with a chart of spinning faults and remedies.40 pages, softcover, 5.75" x 8.25"
ESSENTIALS OF HANDSPINNING
Our Price:$ 14.95
: FIBRE FACTS by Bette Hochberg.A fact-filled spinners and weavers guide to natural and synthetic fibers and yarns. How they behave; choosing and using them; finishing and caring for them. How their properties affect quality, appearance, and performance of textiles.
FIBRE FACTS
Our Price:$ 9.95
: Hands on Spinning, by Lee Raven.It’s all here. . . spinning with a hook, a spindle & with a wheel plus fiber selection, preparation, dyeing, and finishing. This is an excellent beginner/intermediate book. Lots of reference material for the experienced or spinner too. 120 pages, softcover
HANDS ON SPINNING, BY LEE RAVEN
Our Price:$ 21.95
N/A : The handspindle–a profoundly simple tool that helped civilize the world–is the subject of 28 articles collected here from past issues of Spin-Off. This books represents 20 years of the best and most useful knowledge on handspindles including techniques and tricks.Paperbound , 8 1/2 x 11, 88 pages, color photographs and line drawings
Handspindle Treasury
Our Price:$ 16.95
: HANDSPINDLES by Bette Hochberg.Handspindles have been in use for at least 6,000 years. There are many different types and styles and ways of using them. Bette Hochberg gives a good background on spindles and spindle spinning. She discusses ten of the most common varieties of spindles, how they were used, and what types of fibers would have been spun on them. Good information.
HANDSPINDLES
Our Price:$ 9.95
: Handspinner's Handbook, by Bette HochbergHere's a very clear, practical manual on spinning all types of fibers on a "flax" wheel. All aspects of spinning are considered and the "long draw" method emphasized, parts and care of the wheel are discussed, breeds of sheep, other natural animal and vegetable fibers, man-made fibers, carding, drum carding, blending fibers, plying, skeining, and stumbling blocks are covered. The presentation is easy to follow.
Handspinner's Handbook
Our Price:$ 9.95
javascript:clickTab('Update','http://imageupload1. : Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools: Collected Works of the Save the Sheep Project, edited by Deborah RobsonSpin-Off Magazine presents a gallery of the work of spinners who consciously use the wool and support the growing of rare sheep breeds. Looking at the beautiful color gallery of finished pieces, ranging from socks to Navajo rugs isn't the same as feeling them, but all the detailed information about each piece and the accompanying essays make this a valuable reference and inspiration for serious spinners.
Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools
Our Price:$ 19.95
: Wheels & Looms by David BryantNew, old stock, original price written insideSlight skuffing at the top and bottom of the dust jacket spine Long out-of-print hardbound bookCover and pages as newBook appears to have never been read or used!We have one copy only
Wheels & Looms by David Bryant / OUT OF PRINT
Our Price:$ 325.00
: SPECIAL SALE!!! 30% OFF THIS BOOK until this order is depleated!!! Hand Woolcombing and Spinning: A Guide to Worsteds from the Spinning-Wheel, by Peter Teal.Here is a book for hand-spinners who aspire to a high standard of professional excellence in their work. The book rediscovers many of the old methods and applies modern technological principles to the forgotten trade of woolcombing.
Hand Woolcombing and Spinning: A Guide to Worsteds from the Spinning-W
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: HIGH WHORLING by Pricilla A. Gibson-Roberts.On the subject of handspindles, high whorl and low whorl, the author is unabashedly opinionated: the high whorl is superior and she shows why in this book.High Whorling is an inviting book book for the new spinner, covering all aspects of spinning with the high whorl handspindle from fiber selection and preparation to detailed spinning technique. It is also the ideal guide for those with previous experience in low whorl or wheel spinning who wish to take up the high whorl. Spinners at all levels will want to study the author in her (sometimes surprising) approach to fiber and spinning technique, her choice of hand tools, and her own carefully worked out methods of yarn finish.135 pages, hardcover
HIGH WHORLING
Our Price:$ 18.95
: In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide To Wool by Nola Fournier and Jane FournierSo you've been spinning awhile and a variety of breed's fleece are available. Which one will suit your needs? What are it's properties besides the obvious ones? How should you prepare your choice for your project? This new handbook clarifies through photos, specs, and suggestions for many breeds from three classifications of sheep breeds: fine wools, long wools, down wools, and miscellaneous crosses. Each classification has a quick reference guide for each of its breeds. This reference book will inform your fleece selection and fine tune your spinning so you get what you expect.
In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide To Wool
Our Price:$ 24.95
: Learn to Spin Silk on a Top-Whorl Spindle by Ruth Macgregor.Silk, the stuff of dreams. . . . Have you dreamed of silken yarns, their moonlight shimmer cool and fresh?Have you wanted to learn to spin, but been put off by the thought of wool or fuzzy yarns?Yearn no more — the answer is here!
Learn to Spin Silk on a Top-Whorl Spindle
Our Price:$ 9.95
: No-Lathe Saxony-Style Spinning Wheel Construction Manual by Richard & Myrna Schneider.This is a modified, modernized version of the traditional Saxony spinning wheel. With clear, measured drawings, photographs, and step-by-step instructions, the authors take you through the entire construction process.54 pages, softcover, 6.5" x 8.5".
No-Lathe Saxony-Style Spinning Wheel Construction Manual
Our Price:$ 7.95
: Projects for Alpaca and Llama edited by Crris Switzer.Crochet (scarf & tam, toy 'paca bear), Felting (pin, vest), Knitting (baby booties, child's cap, doll, hat & cowl, mittens, socks), Knititng-Felting (mittens), Locker Hooking (pillow), Machine Knitting (ear-warmer), Weaving (belt, blanket, pillow, scarf, shawl, sweater-vest, vest)60 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11"
Projects for Alpaca and Llama
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: First published in 1979 as an "Artist's Book" and reprinted in paperback by Interweave Press in 1985, this classic silk book is being reprinted as an archival quality hardbound edition. This book is a reproduction of the original Artist's Book, complete with seven tipped-in fabric swatches and over 30 photo plates. This edition is printed on acid-free recycled paper.In addition to the original text, this edition includes an extra 20 pages on bleaching, knitting, dyeing, and therapeutic aspects of silk, as well as a list of reputable suppliers and further reading on the subject of silk.A Silkworker's Notebook represents the culmination of Cheryl Kolander's lifetime of experience working with silk as a professional textile artist and a Master Natural Dyer.
Silk Worker's Notebook: Reproduction First Edition: Artists Book
Our Price:$ 80.00
: SHEARING DAY: Sheep Handling, Wool Science, and Shearing with Blades by Kevin FordSome books come along that just can't be introduced fully in few words. Getting that fleece correctly off all those sheep so the wool is ready, the sheep safe, and the sheerer doesn't have to depend on electrical connections, is an ancient task. The author presents us with a thorough study of this endeavor that is also a good story of his experience in this world of sheep shearing. Spinners and wool handlers will not find this information any where as well presented. Many photos of the how's and why.
SHEARING DAY: Sheep Handling, Wool Science, and Shearing with Blades
Our Price:$ 29.95
: Small Upright Spinning Wheel Construction Manual by Richard & Myrna Schneider.This charming diminutive wheel is compact and easily portable. Measured drawings, photographs and detailed, step-by-step instructions help you every step of the way. You do need a lathe to make this wheel.58 pages, softcover, 6.5" x 8.5"
Small Upright Spinning Wheel Construction Manual
Our Price:$ 7.95
: Spin It: Making Yarn from Scratch, by Lee Raven, edited by Traci Bunkers. This little book will teach you all you want to know about handspindles and how to use them to make your very own yarn. Designed to appeal to the beginner spinner, tips and hints are provided that illustrate how easy, enjoyable, and relaxing spinning can be. Handspindles are the simple tools that help you turn wool into yarn: from a potato on a stick, to beautiful handcrafted wood spindles and new-age titanium spindles with CD whorls. Included are complete instructions for five simple, appealing projects: a woven scarf, a knitted bunny bag, a spiral-knit baby hat, knitted fingerless mittens, and a crocheted felted brimmed hat. Once you begin spinning on a handspindle, you won't want to stop--it's soothing, portable, and mesmerizing.
Spin It: Making Yarn from Scratch
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: Spin to Knit, by Shannon OkeyDo you want to knit with something other than commercial yarns? Dare to be different — become a full-fledged fiber fanatic with Spin to Knit, the essential guide for knitters wanting to learn to make their own yarn! Urban spinner Shannon Okey, author if KnitGrrl, teaches the basic tools you need to get started spinning. . .
Spin to Knit, by Shannon Okey
Our Price:$ 21.95
: SPIN SPAN SPUN by Bette Hochberg.This delightful book is accurately reflected by its subtitle. It contains page after page of historical, biblical, fictional, mythological, and biological references to spinners, spinning, wool, cotton, flax, spinning wheels and spinning. While the book will not make you a better spinner, it will give you a lot of enjoyable reading.
SPIN SPAN SPUN
Our Price:$ 9.95
: SPINDLE SPINNING: From Novice to Expert by Connie DelaleyThis book leads you, with the humor and skill of a patient teacher, from your very first day to fine silk thread. Shows you the best methods for all types of spindles — top-whorl to Navajo — even how to make your own!
SPINDLE SPINNING: From Novice to Expert
Our Price:$ 15.00
N/A : By Diane VarneyFew things are as satisfying as creating the perfect yarn for a special project. This book, first printed by Interweave Press in 1987, leads the new or intermediate spinner gently into the world of super-soft luxury fibers, textured effects, and the dyepot’s miracles. Learn to apply dye to fibers in new and exciting ways, predict how novelty yarns will look in finished fabrics, blend fibers for color and texture effects, and spin singles and plied yarns in ways that will put more zip in your spinning—and your weaving, knitting, and crocheting. Corespun, bouclé, snarl, knotted, and tufted yarns will become part of your spinning repertoire, and you’ll rediscover the excitement of spinning all over again.
Spinning Designer Yarns
Our Price:$ 16.95
: SPINNING IN THE OLD WAY by Pricilla A. Gibson-Roberts.Loose fibers become yarn because of twist, which holds them together. Just by adding twist you can create yarn that is sturdy enough to be knitted or woven into fabric. All you need is a high-whorl spindle, some unspun fiber, a few yards of leftover knitting yarn for a leader, and the guidance of a master spinner and knitter Priscilla Gibson-Roberts through the pages of this book.176 pages, softcover, 6" x 9", illustrations throughout
Spinning in the Old Way
Our Price:$ 14.95
: Spinning Llama and Alpaca by Chris Switzer."Everything you might ever want to know about spinning the wool from the popular Andean camelid, but couldn't find the best book for", would describe this new book. All kinds of camelid raising lore, wool handling facts, spinning hints, including dyeing, abound here. Along with all the photos and illustrations, there are even some actual samples of wool and yarn.50 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11"
Spinning Llama and Alpaca
Our Price:$ 16.00
: Spinning Wheels & Accessories: With Price Guide, by David A Pennington and Michael B TaylorCollectors of spinning wheels, antique dealers, and lovers of textile tools will be excited that Pennington and Taylor are back with another great book about spinning wheels, including over 350 color photos to go with their painstaking research. Their emphasis remains the American spinning wheel from 1775-1900, and they have substantial sections on fancy European wheels as well as the various accessories that textile tool collectors crave.
Spinning Wheels & Accessories: With Price Guide
Our Price:$ 59.95
: Understanding the Spinning Wheel by Eric Corran.This very important book has a split personality. Is it a technical manual for woodworkers on the most minute details of spinning wheel construction? Is it a complete history of the modern spinning wheel? Is it an advanced spinners' manual for the more proficient use and maintenance of their various wheels? The center of this manual is the vast amount of information collected over the past 35 years by the author, who is a retired engineer and woodworker. In his hands, this information becomes the most thorough exposition of the development of the modern wheel, the variations on the flyer. The book has charts, tables, illustrations, and photos of the most important developments in spinning wheel design over the past 500 years. Complete working drawings are here for woodworkers. Complete discussions of how the various parts of the wheel have developed are here for anthropologists. Complete know-how for spinners to use in refining their skills is here. This is definitely the book for understanding the spinning wheel.
Understanding the Spinning Wheel
Our Price:$ 89.95
: The Yarn Book, by Penny WalshYarn is the basic unit of textile construction and every fabric, except felt is made with it. The properties of yarn — its ply, tensility, strength, weight, elasticity, and resistance to heat, water, shrinkage — are what give each yarn its unique characteristics. By manipulating these properties, an astonishing array of fabric types can be produced, creating any number of textures and appearances. By focusing on these varieties, Penny Walsh is able to closely examine the composition and construction of different yarns and explore their many uses.
Yarn Book (The) by Penny Walsh
Our Price:$ 26.50
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