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Author : Mabel Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (248 download)
Download or read book The Essentials of Handspinning written by Mabel Ross and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mabel Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Essentials of Yarn Design for Handspinners written by Mabel Ross and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Allen Fannin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Handspinning Art & Technique written by Allen Fannin and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explains both the mill technology and its adaptation as a tool you can use in your own work ... also contains an extensive discussion of yarn design in the hand process ... and fiber preparation processes. Photographs of actual spinning operations, many of them detailed closeups"--Dustjacket.
Author : Pam Austin
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785003747
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Hand Spinning written by Pam Austin and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, encourage and inspire spinners to extend their skills and uncover the mystique surrounding the long draw, the hallmark skill of accomplishment in hand spinning. It includes over 200 supporting images and clear step-by-step instructions on spinning methods, fibre preparation, colour skills, dyeing, yarn structure, art and yarn design. It will bring inspiration and pleasure to all spinners, regardless of experience or expertise. Gives clear and precise instructions for the long draw, worsted and core-spinning techniques that determine yarn quality and performance; Outlines how to choose and prepare fleece, flax, silk and camelid fibre for hand spinning; Includes proven definite colour skills that will personalize and enhance hand-spun work; Describes dyeing animal and vegetable fibre and yarn, without special materials or equipment, using natural and synthetic dyes; Encourages use of classic yarn structures such as boucle, gimp, coils, and crepe, as design features for unusual visual and textural effect; Individual hand-spun work illustrates the concept of art yarn and the design process; Suggests projects for the mindful spinner, from making a Shetland hap to creating art yarn that has meaning, artistry and purpose. Beautifully illustrated with 204 colour photographs and 12 artworks.
Download or read book Handspinner's Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Maggie Casey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620332000
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Start Spinning written by Maggie Casey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, and choosing a yarn size.
Author : Sara Lamb
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620333481
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Spin to Weave written by Sara Lamb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For spinners and weavers alike! Get in-depth information on fiber properties and color choices, as well as beautifully photographed samples. Spin to Weave is not simply a how-to-spin book, but a how-to-spin-exactly-what-you-want book. Weavers who spin their own yarns have the ability to choose fiber type, method of twist insertion (woolen, worsted), twist amount and/or direction, finishing methods, and grist. Author Sara Lamb focuses on the process of spinning for specific results, providing detailed instructions, a sampling of projects, variations, and a gallery of pieces by other spinners. Sara takes the reader to the very source of woven fabric--introducing the thought processes and concepts related to choosing fibers and how to spin them with finished fabric in mind.
Author : Beth Smith
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612126138
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)
Download or read book How to Spin written by Beth Smith and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 easy!
Author : Kris Brandt Riske
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 073871724X
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)
Download or read book Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology written by Kris Brandt Riske and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easiest way to learn astrology is to start with yourself. Your astrological birth chart is a powerful tool for gaining a deeper understanding of your unique gifts, talents, challenges, and life's purpose. As you begin to decipher the wealth of information in your own birth chart, you'll experience astrology in a personally meaningful way—which makes it easier to understand and remember. Once you learn the basics of astrology, you'll be able to read the birth charts of yourself and others. This friendly guidebook is the most complete introduction to astrology available. Popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske presents the essentials of astrology in a clear, step-by-step way, paying special attention to three areas of popular interest: relationships, career, and money. She explains the meaning of the planets, zodiac signs, houses, and aspects, and how to interpret their significance in your chart. Over 30 illustrations, including the birth charts of several famous people—Al Gore, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, and Tiger Woods, to name just a few—add a helpful visual dimension to your learning experience. Practical and positive, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology offers techniques for using astrology to identify the qualities you seek in an ideal mate, realize your career and financial potential, calculate your luck, and discover your inner strength.
Author : Anne Field
Publisher : Borgo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809575503
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (755 download)
Download or read book The Ashford Book of Spinning written by Anne Field and published by Borgo Press. This book was released on 1989-09-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spinning is a practical, fascinating and satisfying hobby with continuing appeal in an age of mass production. It is a comprehensive spinning primer written by a leading New Zealand spinner with an international reputation as a teacher and craftsperson. This book describles a physical skill clearly and concisely and her instructions are illustrated by over one hundred step-by-step photographs and diagrams. In addition to advice on spinning wool with a variety of techniques, she offers chapters on the use of other fibers and novelty yarns, and on dyeing. There is also an introduction to the craft of felting and a useful selection of patterns for knitting , crocheting and weaving your own handspun yarn.
Author : Mabel Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780934026321
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Handspinning written by Mabel Ross and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Shannon Okey
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596680074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Spin to Knit written by Shannon Okey and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran balance, and yarn meter, while the following sections include choosing wool and other fibers, presenting knitting patterns suitable for handspun yarn, and in-depth profiles of real urban spinners. For crafters who want to experiment with spinning but don't want to sacrifice too much of their knitting time, there are lots of ideas for jazzing up a thrift-store cardigan with handspun trim or knitting a boatneck pullover in a combination of commercial and handspun yarns. Methods for incorporating beads and threads into yarn and a technique for dyeing yarn in the dishwasher are also featured.
Author : Emily Pilloton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Design Revolution written by Emily Pilloton and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good long tradition. Design can change the world. Water. Well-being. Energy. Education. Mobility. Food. Play. Enterprise.
Author : Tricia Guild
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847840697
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)
Download or read book Tricia Guild: Decorating with Color written by Tricia Guild and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world’s foremost interior designers focuses on color and its use in creating truly evocative personal interiors. For forty years, Tricia Guild has set the pace with her acclaimed interiors and up-to-the-minute collections of fabrics, wallpapers, and furnishings. She is celebrated for her extraordinary gift for combining bold patterns, chinoiserie, and Indian influences with contemporary lines and an impeccable sense of color that has made her one of the most sought-after interior designers today. Here, she shares her systematic approach to understanding and working with color, pattern, and texture, exploring themes that shape and inspire her stylish and sensuous yet playful sensibility. She begins by defining her notion of five basic color families and then demonstrates how to use color and pattern with impact and confidence to create glamorous, dramatic environments. With a knack for beautiful and dramatic spaces that do not sacrifice comfort, Tricia Guild shares her years of experience in creating memorable living spaces. Examples from her own acclaimed designs coupled with stunning original photography of real-world examples from all over the globe—from contemporary London lofts to coastal New England cottages and California Wine Country estates—complements a text rich in insight from the designer’s perspective.
Author : M. K. GANDHI
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book TOWARDS NEW EDUCATION written by M. K. GANDHI and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOWARDS NEW EDUCATION by M. K. GANDHI: Explore Mahatma M. K. Gandhi's views on education and his vision for holistic and value-based learning in "TOWARDS NEW EDUCATION." This book outlines Gandhi's ideas on education as a tool for personal and societal transformation. Key Aspects of the Book "TOWARDS NEW EDUCATION": Value-Based Education: The book advocates for an education system that imparts values, ethics, and character development, aligning with Gandhi's belief in the importance of moral education. Practical Learning: "TOWARDS NEW EDUCATION" emphasizes experiential and practical learning, encouraging students to connect their education with real-life skills and community service. Human-Centric Education: This work reflects Gandhi's vision of education that prioritizes the well-being and holistic development of individuals. Mahatma M. K. Gandhi's ideas on education continue to influence discussions about education reform and the need for a values-based approach to learning.
Author : MR Wally Satzewich
Publisher : Spin Farming LLC
ISBN 13 : 9780615452302
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (523 download)
Download or read book Spin-Farming 2.0: Production Planning & Crop Profiles written by MR Wally Satzewich and published by Spin Farming LLC. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes data on 40 classic SPIN crops."--Cover.
Author : Rita Buchanan
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9780934026949
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (269 download)
Download or read book Socks written by Rita Buchanan and published by Interweave. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are complete instructions for 20 different handspun, handknitted socks. Patterns include hiking socks, knee socks, "girly-girl" lace socks, and much more. You'll also find notes on spinning, choosing equivalent commercial yarns, and managing all the tricky little techniques that make socks so much fun to knit.
