Fiber Arts & Textiles

A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels. Designer and weaving expert Asa Parson and professional textile curator Amica Sundstroem have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626542150Author Peter CollingwoodFormat HardbackPage Count 324Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

A visual goldmine for designers of original print, weave and embellishment, Sourcing Ideas for Textile Design will help you generate new ideas, develop them methodically and finally create beautifully designed textiles. The carefully selected range of...

In this tribute to today's vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues...

Don't be afraid to mix colors and cables!The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance...

Zero waste is key to Maria Sigma's renowned weaving designs, and here she shows beginners-and more-accomplished weavers too-how that philosophy can transform what you weave. Enjoy learning the basics of both heddle loom and frame loom weaving and succeed...

Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, co-owner of and design force behind the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this new collection, she includes hoods, beanies,...

Start something new with fibre art expert Mia Boyle of Peanut Butter & Jelly Bean by Mia, and explore the world of modern macrame! Begin with the basics and learn tools, materials, and simple knotting techniques for fibre arts, and then move onto making...

Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. But it doesn't have to be difficult! In this book, Susan Kesler-Simpson makes...

Macrame at Home is the easy way for anyone to add an earthy, boho vibe to their homes with 20 gorgeous decor projects, including a variety of wall hangings, unique plant hangers, a rug, hanging light, pillow, floor pouf and more. An ancient fiber art,...

A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long Slow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through five basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment...

From around 1875 to 1950, Dutch fishermen wore sweaters with characteristic knit and purl stitch patterns, sometimes cable. These jerseys, known as ganseys, became an intrinsic part of the identity of the Dutchmen who wore them. Many of the children in...

Silk! Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the...

A complete guide to the techniques and finishing touches that every quilter needs to know. Whether you would like to learn new patchwork and quilting skills or want to take up this flourishing craft for the first time, you'll find all the techniques...

Sakiori is an approach to rag weaving used by Japanese peasants to cope with the scarcity of new cloth for clothing and household textiles. In modern times, there is instead an overabundance of cloth filling up thrift stores and being discarded. Weavers...

Designer Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making mixes lessons...

From choosing yarns, shapes, and styles to finishing off your project with flair, Dora Ohrenstein shows you how take your crocheted creations to the next level. This fun guide includes more than 70 stitch-along swatches that teach specific crochet...

Iridescent fabric shimmers and glows, changing colours depending on how the light hits it. Different colours appear in the folds and pleats, adding surprising layers of colour to fabric. To the uninformed it appears magical and difficult, but the truth...

Knitting is finding a new generation of enthusiasts. More and more kids of all ages are interested in knitting and creating their own special clothing and accessories. Finally! A collection of knits for girls and teenagers that suits their relaxed,...

A celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle. In the first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611808926Author Kazuko AokiFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Roost BooksPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Birger Berge is a trend-setting contemporary designer and is deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins. Berge was taught to knit as a child by his mother and grandmother, and for him, handcrafts have become a source of comfort and...

This beautiful and inspirational book written by a doyenne of British textile design explores the art of painting and making patterns on cloth. Fabrics bring colour and vibrance to our lives, adding inventiveness and charm to both our clothes and our...

Laura Preston, founder of the textile studio and quilting shop Vacilando Quilting Co., has created the ultimate resource for modern quilters. Her minimalist quilting method uses geometric shapes and bold, solid colours to simplify traditional quilting...

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. They go with nearly anything and can be dressed up or down as you please. Add in the fun...

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,...

Get ready for a mind-blowing adventure in cables!In this exploration of cable knitting, Meghan Jones goes way beyond your traditional cables of knit stitches crossing over purl stitches. Instead of stopping the overall patterning of the garment when she...

Learn to take a new spin on the popular craft of modern macrame with Chantel Conlon's inspired mixed fiber designs that are anything but ordinary. Mixing fibers adds another layer of texture and visual interest to this already stunning craft and Chantel...

This long-awaited guide is a complete manual explaining the principles of natural dyeing! This comprehensive guide will help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450...

Boot cuffs are just the thing to add a little spice to your style! Peeking just over your boot tops, they can be lacy, sporty, thick and warm, or delicate and feminine. Best of all, they are easy-to-knit tubes with minor shaping--no tricky foot as with a...

Crochet in a day! Get ready to stitch the cutest crochet girls ever! Inside this endearing book, you will learn how to make 10 adorable crochet girls in a flat style that's tailor-made for applique projects. You'll get started with a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648605348Author Shelley HusbandFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Shelley HusbandPublisher Shelley HusbandWeight(grams) 671gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

A fun and on-trend guide for crafters of all abilities to learn how to dye and print their own textiles. This book covers the 7 most popular dyeing and printing techniques: sun print, veggie print, shibori, wooden model, cyanotype, string, and flower...

Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home as you knot your way through this captivating collection from visionary fiber artist Rachel Breuklander. Known in the macrame community for her unique colour-blocked landscape wall hangings, Rachel now...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648605300Author Shelley HusbandFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint Shelley HusbandPublisher Shelley HusbandWeight(grams) 508gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

World-renowned artist Kaffe Fassett dives deep into the archives to reinvent his most beloved and classic fabric-based designs through an extraordinary collection of fresh quilt patterns Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction-a master colorist and textile...

From knitting expert Brandi Harper, a must-have pattern book for modern knitters, with essays on self-care and sourcing creativity There is no such thing as being kind-of a knitter-the wobbly scarves and that oversized sweater you tried to shrink all...

"If you enjoy arts and crafts and have an insatiable love of corgis (like we do), then Ellen Deakin's Corgi Crafts is the perfect guide to spark your creativity and celebrate the low-rider lifestyle." -Parents of Maxine the Fluffy Corgi,...

In 1974, women in a feminist consciousness-raising group in Eugene, Oregon, formed a mock organization called the Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society. Emblazoning its logo onto t-shirts, the group wryly envisioned female collective textile making...

A modern, stylish and practical exploration of the traditional craft of block printing. For self-taught textile designer Molly Mahon, there is something special about block printing that has stood the test of time...