The Fleece Fiber Sourcebook
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Author |
: Carol Ekarius |
Publisher |
: Storey Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 449 |
Release |
: 2011-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603427111 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603427112 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook by : Carol Ekarius
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.
Author |
: Carol Ekarius |
Publisher |
: Storey Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 233 |
Release |
: 2013-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781612121789 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1612121780 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Field Guide to Fleece by : Carol Ekarius
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.
Author |
: Beth Smith |
Publisher |
: Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 257 |
Release |
: 2014-08-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603428750 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603428755 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Spinner's Book of Fleece by : Beth Smith
The characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. You’ll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation.
Author |
: Sarah Anderson |
Publisher |
: Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 257 |
Release |
: 2013-06-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603429023 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603429026 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs by : Sarah Anderson
Discover the satisfying fun of spinning your own yarn! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarn types, from classics like mohair bouclé to novelties like supercoils. Covering the entire spinning process, Sarah Anderson describes the unique architecture of each type of yarn and shares expert techniques for manipulating and combining fibers. Take your crafting to a new level and ensure that you have the best yarn available by spinning it yourself.
Author |
: Ann Budd |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2017-01-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0692824901 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780692824900 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Knitting Comfortably by : Ann Budd
Modern knitters are faced with greater risk of musculoskeletal injury than knitters of a generation ago. This book explores risk factors that impact knitters' productivity, efficiency, and safety. Strategies for reducing risk of injury including early intervention and prevention are discussed. Methods for increased knitting efficiency and productivity are also explained.
Author |
: Susan Blacker |
Publisher |
: Stackpole Books |
Total Pages |
: 392 |
Release |
: 2012-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780811760959 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0811760952 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pure Wool by : Susan Blacker
How to select and wisely use single-breed wool yarn for knitting, crocheting, and other needlecrafts.
Author |
: Chris McLaughlin |
Publisher |
: CompanionHouse Books |
Total Pages |
: 176 |
Release |
: 2019-09-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1620083248 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781620083246 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Raising Animals for Fiber by : Chris McLaughlin
Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.
Author |
: Felicity Ford |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 104 |
Release |
: 2015 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0993041507 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780993041501 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Knitsonik by : Felicity Ford
Author |
: Letty Klein |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 112 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0881960144 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780881960143 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Shepherd's Rug by : Letty Klein
Author |
: Gwen Ann Powell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 98 |
Release |
: 2015-11-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0692588272 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780692588277 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Blending Board Basics and Beyond by : Gwen Ann Powell
Though forms of the Blending Board have been around for a couple of centuries, modern spinners need a guide to the plethora of possibilities available with this tool. With the reincarnation of the carding board into Blending Boards the demand has risen for instruction on all the possibilities of fiber preparation on these boards. Want to repeat design elements in your yarn? Do you want to blend long and short fibers together? Have trouble keeping inclusions in when spinning? Blending Board Basics and Beyond will walk you through woolen and worsted fiber preparation techniques on the Blending Board. In this century fibers from all over the world are readily available. Gwen Powell includes preparation techniques for a common and unusual fibers.