Weaving & Spinning

Expert Beth Smith teaches you everything you need to know to spin your own yarn, from choosing a spinning wheel to every stage of preparing your fiber, plying, winding off, and finishing. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make it simple and...

This full-color look at the patterns that Dr. William Bateman developed and studied over 50 years ago will help intermediate to advanced-level weavers think more innovatively about their craft. With hundreds of color draft diagrams and photos of...

A comprehensive guide to more than 30 circular weaving techniques perfect for crafting unique and modern home decor. Artist and educator Emily Nicolaides demonstrates the wonderful possibilities of contemporary circular weaving in this one-of-a-kind...

The first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781772034530Author Francine McCabeFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Heritage House Publishing Co LtdPublisher Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd

40 appealing projects for everyone. Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing continuous strand weaving technique. Projects include blankets, bags and purses, soft toys, home decor and...

With nothing more than some strands of yarn and a few simple cards with holes in them, you can easily weave fabrics of great complexity and beauty. No loom is required, and no tedious picking out of patterns by hand.About the AuthorCandace Crockett is a...

Once ideas and images come to mind, the next step in weaving your tapestry-interpreting these into effective compositions-may be challenging. Learn here, in ways that relate specifically to tapestry art, the design basics you need to make your best work...

Weaving is more popular than ever, so why not join the biggest trend - in miniature. Discover over 20 cute projects to weave in this beautiful book by multi-crafter Harumi Kageyama. Create home decor essentials such as table mats and tiny wall...

There's No Place Like a Handwoven Home! Hand towels, table runners, placemats, throws--weaving is perfectly suited to creating and customizing just about any textile for your home. In Handwoven Home, weaving expert Liz Gipson explains the tools and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999623022Author Ann BensonFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Ann Benson PublishingPublisher Ann Benson PublishingWeight(grams) 216g

Discover how to make incredible woven yarn mandalas in a mindful, meditative way. This is a practical book of instructions for woven mandalas, starting with very simple four sided mandalas through to more complex designs, with an emphasis on how they can...

An encyclopedia of beaded bracelet patterns for your small loom. Weaving beaded bracelets on a small bead loom is easy, and with the 500 patterns in this book you can make all kinds of creative designs! From bold graphic prints to animals and flowers...

A respected fiber artist teaches a technique that allows weavers to create shaped and three-dimensional tapestries, on any kind of loom.Designed for adventurous weavers of all skill levels who love a new challenge, this is the first book on the...

Tom Knisely, author of bestseller Rag Rug Weaving and Handwoven Baby Blankets, has now turned his attention to one of the most popular categories of weaving: table linens. Placemats, runners, tablecloths, and napkins play a central role in creating the...

Welcome to Tom's beginner spinning class! Come on in and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand spun yarn. Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632506788Author The Weaver's StudioFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Woven Optical Illusions explores a variety of optical effects through the medium of weaving. Suitable for weavers of all experience levels, it explains the basic principles behind the illusions and shows how to create the effects in selected weave...

This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basics - parts of the loom, how to wind your warp and dress your loom; how to read and weave drafts - but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read...

This comprehensive guide to weaving big on your frame loom enables you to maximize your little loom to make large projects. Weave long warps up to 2 metres (6.5 feet) on a basic frame loom. Aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced weaver,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904263555Author Christina MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Wooden BooksPublisher Wooden Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998459004Author Tamara PoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Poff StudioPublisher Poff StudioWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 7mm

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781596680401Author Anne DixonFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press IncWeight(grams) 958gDimensions(mm) 246mm *...

Narrow bands of woven tape were important to Americans in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, before the days of elastic and zippers. This book documents the fascinating American history of handwoven tape and offers patterns and instructions...

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,...

There has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with a choice of contemporary projects presented for a modern...

"I have been weaving tapestries for more than half a century. It is as much a part of my everyday as eating, sleeping-or dreaming. It is an utterly ordinary activity for me." One of the world's most influential tapestry weavers, renowned for bringing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626542143Author Peter CollingwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 324Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

There is not just one story of silk.In silk is science, history and mythology.In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad's Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620336809Author Liz GipsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998459011Author Tamara PoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Poff StudioPublisher Poff StudioWeight(grams) 304g

A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.Reviews"The illustrations...are superior to those in many other knot books." --Library Journal Book InformationISBN...

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for...

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand,...

There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia. ...

Hand spinning is a peaceful, wholesome and creative craft that can bring immense joy and satisfaction to a busy life. This beautiful book explains how to spin unique yarn using natural raw materials such as fleece, flax and silk. It aims to teach,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780451499219Author A WeilFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 688gDimensions(mm)...

Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after...

All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. In this compact edition, readers will...