
Sara Lamb
Author of Spin to Weave: The Weaver’s Guide to Making Yarn
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Color by Number book 2 3 copies
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I feel a lot more confident about my big spinning/weaving project now than before I read this book. Sara Lamb makes it all sound very doable.
Of course there is the problem that I love the two jacket patterns in the back of the book so that I may have to spin more yarn so that I can make a jacket, too, to match the skirt.
Of course there is the problem that I love the two jacket patterns in the back of the book so that I may have to spin more yarn so that I can make a jacket, too, to match the skirt.
With weaving enjoying a resurgence in popularity among crafters and cottage industries worldwide, this guide enables novice weavers to explore basic folk techniques and styles to produce beautiful and evocative handcrafted works of art. From creative conception to completion, aspiring fiber artists are given accessible yet in-depth instructions on hand-manipulating weaving techniques, such as soumak, twining, cut pile, cardweaving, inkle weaving, and plain weave. Containing six show more easy-to-follow weaving tutorials and projects for eight exquisite hand-woven bags, this manual encourages personal, creative distinctions and promotes understanding and appreciation of the color and textural components of traditional folk weaving style. Designed to instill a sense of creativity and accomplishment through the learned techniques and finished product, this delightful guide is certain to become an essential reference for those starting out in the rewarding and inspirational field of fiber arts. show less
Lovely projects, good directions, and tips for designing your own.
How to weave a variety of beautiful fabrics all in plain weave using fiber reactive dyes on the warp. Includes scarf, jacket and vest projects.
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