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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Spinning & weaving

Crazyshot!-Creative Overshot Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom (Paperback): Myra Wood Crazyshot!-Creative Overshot Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom (Paperback)
Myra Wood; Edited by Sarah Peasley
R438 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Gourds + Fibers - Embellishing Gourds with Basketry, Weaving, Stitching, Macrame & More (Paperback, Reprint ed.): James Widess,... Gourds + Fibers - Embellishing Gourds with Basketry, Weaving, Stitching, Macrame & More (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
James Widess, Ginger Summit
R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Weaving Explorer: Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools and Creative Projects for Working with Yarn, Paper, Wire and More... Weaving Explorer: Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools and Creative Projects for Working with Yarn, Paper, Wire and More (Hardcover)
Deborah Jarchow
R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Weaving Explorer features a wide variety of techniques, weave structures, and weaving materials that will excite all levels of crafters. Many of the 30 featured projects combine traditional methods with non-traditional materials to create woven items inspired by a classic approach but updated with a contemporary look. Some projects require no loom at all, while others use a basic frame to hold the threads together, and still others are woven around an object, such as a stone, branch, or ring, that remains part of the completed item. The book guides weavers through working with a range of materials, from paper, ribbon, fabric strips, and yarns to wire, plastic, stones, and wood. Examples of beautiful finished pieces showcase each technique and will inspire readers to imagine their own creative weaving possibilities.

Tapestry Weaving - A Comprehensive Study Guide (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Nancy Harvey Tapestry Weaving - A Comprehensive Study Guide (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Nancy Harvey
R985 Discovery Miles 9 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Yarn Preparation - A handbook (Paperback): John A. Iredale Yarn Preparation - A handbook (Paperback)
John A. Iredale
R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Almost all fabrics, whether woven or knitted, are produced from spun thread. However, this thread or yarn, produced by the spinning operation, either by a hand spinner using the simplest drop spindle or spinning wheel, or spun on the latest automated spinning frame, is rarely in a form suitable to be used immediately for producing a fabric. A broad range of tasks must be undertaken before the actual fabric production is reached. "Yarn Preparation" is concerned with the preparation of yarns which have been spun from staple fibres, and describes the post-spinning processes prior to fabric manufacture, such as yarn doubling, winding and spinning. Covers the operations to consider when producing a fabric by even the most basic of techniques. The information on basic processes, machinery and equipment should assist those people involved in the production of fabrics by showing ways to improve the quality to the end product. Includes a list of suppliers, sources of further information and a reading list. This is a valuable book which fills the need for a practical manual specifically about yarn preparation. Much has been published about the main textile areas of yarn manufacture and fabric production (both weaving and knitting), because yarn preparation tends to be a series of link operations, there have been very few books specifically directed to this area of processing. The "Small-Scale Textiles" series aims to present basic information about all aspects of small-scale textile manufacture from raw rmaterials to finished products, and will be of use to fieldworkers, development agencies, and those starting small-scale manufacture or attempting to improve or extend manufacture.

3-D Hand Loom Weaving: Sculptural Tools and Techniques (Spiral bound): Sally Eyring 3-D Hand Loom Weaving: Sculptural Tools and Techniques (Spiral bound)
Sally Eyring; Foreword by Stacey Harvey-Brown
R1,205 R1,099 Discovery Miles 10 990 Save R106 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Weaving the shape, not just shaping the cloth! Now, for the first time, handweavers have the tools and techniques to allow them to weave the 3-D shapes they want, on their own looms. Three new techniques are at the core of this exploration: weaving expanded areas, weaving dense areas, and weaving with infinite tensioning. By showing the benefits of challenging every aspect of the weaving process and breaking some of the old rules, Eyring helps handweavers free their skills to design the shapes they want to create, and then weave them. Start by understanding the terms invented to explain the processes, and the instructions for building the innovative weaving tools that make 3-D weaving possible. Instructions for using the new techniques offer clear details, options, and tips for making challenges work for you. With a minimum of new tools to build or loom modifications to make, three fast and easy projects allow you to try the techniques on a four- or eight- shaft loom-and to make an actual project rather than just a sample. Finally, a photo gallery of spectacular expert-level creations serves as a resource to inspire your next designs. If you dream in 3-D, why not learn to weave in 3-D?

A Manual of Fingerweaving (Paperback): Robert J Austin A Manual of Fingerweaving (Paperback)
Robert J Austin
R525 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The craft of fingerweaving is becoming a lost art. This great "how-to" book contains comprehensive instructions and wonderful color photos that show all there is to know about fingerweaving. Traditional Indian patterns, weaving techniques and materials, beginner to advanced weaving projects, historical photos, and more.

Benches, Stools, and Chairs - A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating (Paperback): Walter Turpening, Deborah Held Benches, Stools, and Chairs - A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating (Paperback)
Walter Turpening, Deborah Held
R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting seating for crafters and artistic creators (particularly weavers, knitters, handspinners, and musicians) for 20-plus years. His signature cotton-cord, curved, woven seats on fine woodworked frames are sought after by crafters, and he operates on an average two-year waiting list. He has also been teaching his techniques for many years, and this book is a compilation of his design journal and instructions for his methods, including the wooden furniture designs and weaving designs, plus his methods for measuring the recipient and their intended end use of the furniture for perfect ergonomic comfort. At 73 years young, it is Walt's desire to share his treasury of knowledge for the benefit of woodworkers and crafters.

Basketweaving for Beginners - 20 Contemporary and Classic Basketweaving Projects Using Natural Cane (Paperback): Sylvie Begot Basketweaving for Beginners - 20 Contemporary and Classic Basketweaving Projects Using Natural Cane (Paperback)
Sylvie Begot 1
R405 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Create twenty practical and stunning basketry projects for your home and garden. Author Sylvie Begot uses coloured cane to bring this enduring, traditional craft right up to date. She uses simple techniques that are clearly explained through step-by-step photographs and instructions. Anyone can create one of these basketry projects - no special skills are required, and the baskets can be made at home.

Anatomy of a Tapestry: Techniques, Materials, Care (Spiral bound): Jean Pierre Larochette, Yadin Larochette Anatomy of a Tapestry: Techniques, Materials, Care (Spiral bound)
Jean Pierre Larochette, Yadin Larochette; Contributions by Yael Lurie
R1,151 R994 Discovery Miles 9 940 Save R157 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The history, legacy, and boundless creativity of weavers over the centuries is the base in this helpful guide for new weavers, seasoned tapestry artists, and enthusiasts. Tapestry weaving is an art form that has been around since antiquity, and these insights from renowned artist Jean Pierre Larochette offer 30 traditional techniques built upon weavers' centuries of work. A fourth-generation French Aubusson tapestry weaver, he gives us a glimpse into the multiple combinations, variations, and applications of techniques that form the art of the weaver. Each technique is exemplified by diagrams, woven models, and examples of possible ways of applying it. Expert Yadin Larochette shares theories and approaches to conservation, including new scientific research to help in the much-needed task of preserving these treasures of human creativity for centuries to come. Along with distilling traditional information on the art, this book's precise written instructions and clear visuals--together with its handy lay-flat binding--assist you in both creating and preserving your tapestries.

Handwoven Baby Blankets (Paperback): Tom Knisely Handwoven Baby Blankets (Paperback)
Tom Knisely
R511 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colourful designs will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of traditional weaves. More than 30 snuggly cosy projects for baby. Plain weaves and fancy weaves, for everyday or special occasions. How to choose the best materials. Projects for both 4 harness and 8 harness looms.

Learning To Weave (Paperback, Revised edition): Deborah Chandler Learning To Weave (Paperback, Revised edition)
Deborah Chandler
R682 R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Save R61 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Originally published in 1995, more than 40,000 weavers have used this unparalleled study guide to learn from scratch or to hone their skills. Written with a mentoring voice, each lesson includes friendly, straightforward advice and is accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Crafters need only to approach this subject with a willingness to learn such basics as three methods for step-by-step warping, basic weaving techniques, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of all the most common weave structures, and many more handy hints. Beginners will find this guidebook an invaluable teacher, while more seasoned weavers will find food for thought in the chapters on weave structures and drafting.

Peg Looms and Weaving Sticks - Complete How-to Guide and 30+ Projects (Paperback): Noreen Crone-Findlay Peg Looms and Weaving Sticks - Complete How-to Guide and 30+ Projects (Paperback)
Noreen Crone-Findlay
R449 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R32 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Easy to learn, portable, and lots of fun--that's weaving on peg looms and weaving sticks! This book introduces you to the craft and answers all of your questions.* 20+ projects, including dolls and toys, flowers and brooches, cowls, baskets and bowls* Gallery of woven pieces will inspire your own weaving creativity* Includes finishing techniques for these handheld weaving tools

Maria Lai - Mending Pain Weaving Hope (Paperback): Micol Forti Maria Lai - Mending Pain Weaving Hope (Paperback)
Micol Forti
R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Maria Lai (1919-2003), the influential Sardinian artist whose work draws on the rich history and traditions of her native land, created multimedia works that explore community, religion, and folklore. This book, the catalogue for a show in Sardinia, presents nearly 70 works, most previously unseen, related to the extraordinary Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) series that Maria Lai created in 1981 and which she donated to the parish of Ulassai, her birthplace. Maria Lai's artistic endeavour is strongly defined by a mix of secular and religious spirituality: the work presented in this volume reveal her idea of "making art" as something that must respond to the essential questions of mankind and the meaning of existence.

Fall Of The House Of Usher (Paperback): Edgar Allan Poe Fall Of The House Of Usher (Paperback)
Edgar Allan Poe
R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Te Manu Huna a Tane - The hidden bird of Tane (English, Maori, Hardcover): Jennifer Gillam, Eugene Hansen Te Manu Huna a Tane - The hidden bird of Tane (English, Maori, Hardcover)
Jennifer Gillam, Eugene Hansen
R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Potholder Loom Designs: 140 Colorful Patterns (Paperback): Harrisville Designs, Rachel Snack Potholder Loom Designs: 140 Colorful Patterns (Paperback)
Harrisville Designs, Rachel Snack
R474 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R67 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unplug yourself-and any children in your life-and enjoy the art of weaving at the small-scale level with the fun, accessible potholder loom. Familiar to many from their childhood, simple square potholder looms hold stretchy fabric loops that are woven to create practical gifts or handy trivets for your own kitchen. There are a world of designs that you can create with your color and pattern choices, and most potholders take less than an hour from loom to done. Enjoy choosing from 140 patterns that can be woven on any standard potholder loom or on the PRO loom, resulting in colorful, practical works of art-and a joyful escape into creativity! Along with the exciting patterns for two-color to eight-color squares, be inspired by ideas for enjoying potholder weaving as a group activity, or as a fundraiser for schools, clubs, and other organizations.

Dyeing to Spin & Knit - Techniques & Tips to Make Custom Hand-Dyed Yarns (Paperback): Felicia Lo Dyeing to Spin & Knit - Techniques & Tips to Make Custom Hand-Dyed Yarns (Paperback)
Felicia Lo
R690 R603 Discovery Miles 6 030 Save R87 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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 teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!

Welcome to Weaving 2: Techniques and Projects to Take You Further (Hardcover): Lindsey Campbell Welcome to Weaving 2: Techniques and Projects to Take You Further (Hardcover)
Lindsey Campbell
R699 R595 Discovery Miles 5 950 Save R104 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Modern makers who have learned the basics of weaving can rejoice with this next-steps guide from Lindsey Campbell, the weaver behind the popular blog and brand Hello Hydrangea. Her trademark style, which powers the popularity of her first book, Welcome to Weaving, helps you take your creativity and your enthusiasm to the next level of style. Learn ways to expand your weaving with 11 intermediate to advanced level techniques like draping, deflected double weave, waffle weave, vertical soumak, and more. With 400+ detailed photos, Campbell offers just the right blend of learning, encouragement, and great weaving results. An easy tutorial helps you make your own loom that can be used to complete each project. Weave 13 projects meant to inspire ongoing creativity, including tapestries featuring more advanced methods as well as creations like woven pillows, a vest, and a swoon-worthy rug.

Weaving Our Dreams - The Tboli People of the Philippines (Paperback): Sandie Oreta Gillis Weaving Our Dreams - The Tboli People of the Philippines (Paperback)
Sandie Oreta Gillis; Illustrated by Francis Herradura
R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Secrets of Spinning, Weaving and Knitting in the Peruvian Highlands (Paperback): Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez Secrets of Spinning, Weaving and Knitting in the Peruvian Highlands (Paperback)
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez
R586 Discovery Miles 5 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'A beautifully informative new book with only one flaw: its title is much too modest! It not only offers, in patient words and detailed pictures, a primer on ancient inca spinning and textile-making, it also spins a tale of ancient heritage and living craft. The book's generous sharing of textile knowledge deeply enriches your own textile practice on many levels.' Anne Pollard Rowe, Research Associate of Indigenous American Textiles at The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. Ten years after the publication of her seminal book Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands, Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez has gathered artisans of all ages to share their knowledge, lore, and deep skills, highlighting many of the techniques used by spinners, weavers, and knitters of the Andes. Concise step-by-step instructions and rich photography give readers the how-to of several textile secrets of the Peruvian highlands. Poignant and detailed descriptions of Andean cultural traditions frame each section, providing context and rare insight into what textile work means as a living heritage of the Quechua people. Callanaupa Alvarez pays special recognition to the Young Weavers Groups who are proudly carrying forward the textile traditions of their ancestors with ingenuity and innovation.

Cricut Maker - A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Tools (Complete With Diy Project Ideas and Practical Steps) (Paperback):... Cricut Maker - A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Tools (Complete With Diy Project Ideas and Practical Steps) (Paperback)
Steven Brown
R437 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Warp Yarn Projects You Can Make - Creating Beautiful Warp Yarn Projects With Instructions (Paperback): Derek Vanbooven Warp Yarn Projects You Can Make - Creating Beautiful Warp Yarn Projects With Instructions (Paperback)
Derek Vanbooven
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
From the Hands of a Weaver - Olympic Peninsula Basketry through Time (Paperback): Jacilee Wray From the Hands of a Weaver - Olympic Peninsula Basketry through Time (Paperback)
Jacilee Wray; Foreword by Jonathan B. Jarvis
R877 Discovery Miles 8 770 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

For millennia, Native artists on Olympic Peninsula, in what is now northwestern Washington, have created coiled and woven baskets using tree roots, bark, plant stems--and meticulous skill. "From the Hands of a Weaver" presents the traditional art of basket making among the peninsula's Native peoples--particularly women--and describes the ancient, historic, and modern practices of the craft. Abundantly illustrated, this book also showcases the basketry collection of Olympic National Park.
Baskets designed primarily for carrying and storing food have been central to the daily life of the Klallam, Twana, Quinault, Quileute, Hoh, and Makah cultures of Olympic Peninsula for thousands of years. The authors of the essays collected here, who include Native people as well as academics, explore the commonalities among these cultures and discuss their distinct weaving styles and techniques. Because basketry was interwoven with indigenous knowledge and culture throughout history, alterations in the art over time reflect important social changes.
Using primary-source material as well as interviews, volume editor Jacilee Wray shows how Olympic Peninsula craftspeople participated in the development of the commercial basket industry, transforming useful but beautiful objects into creations appreciated as art. Other contributors address poaching of cedar and native grasses, and conservation efforts--contemporary challenges faced by basket makers. Appendices identify weavers and describe weaves attributed to each culture, making this an important reference for both scholars and collectors.
Featuring more than 120 photographs and line drawings of historical and twentieth-century weavers and their baskets, this engaging book highlights the culture of distinct Native Northwest peoples while giving voice to individual artists, masters of a living art form.

Beautiful Looms Homemade Projects - Make Your Own Beautiful Looms Projects For Beginners (Paperback): Derek Vanbooven Beautiful Looms Homemade Projects - Make Your Own Beautiful Looms Projects For Beginners (Paperback)
Derek Vanbooven
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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