Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning

Author : Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118153103
Total Pages : 603 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Handspinning written by Judith MacKenzie McCuin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its soothing, meditative effect, handspinning is a relaxing hobby, and the beautiful yarns you create are an even better reward. This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, you'll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations. Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review The skill demonstrated is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance

Author : Barbara Parry
Publisher : Visual
ISBN 13 : 9780470403051
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Hand-Dyeing written by Barbara Parry and published by Visual. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the DIY trend continues, crafters are taking their skills to the next level and are looking for "what's next." Hand-dyeing is on the rise--giving crafters the freedom to create their own unique yarns and fibers to spin wholly original projects. This photo-intensive book covers everything from dyeing with Kool-Aid to more involved processes like working with acid dyes and hand-painting. Concealed wiro binding allows the book to lay flat--perfect for undertaking projects with wet or dye-covered hands. Barbara Parry (Shelburne, MA) is the founder and creative vision behind Foxfire Fiber & Designs. She produces her own yarn line from the wool of the sheep she raises on her farm in the Berkshire foothills, which is home to 70 sheep, two llamas, and two goats. The wool she produces is prized by knitters and handspinners and has won numerous awards. Barbara chronicles life on her farm in her blog "Sheep Gal: Notes from a Shelburne Shepherd" (www.sheepgal.typepad.com).

Author : Barbara Parry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047045282X
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Hand-Dyeing written by Barbara Parry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the DIY trend continues, crafters are taking their skills to the next level and are looking for "what's next." Hand-dyeing is on the rise--giving crafters the freedom to create their own unique yarns and fibers to spin wholly original projects. This photo-intensive book covers everything from dyeing with Kool-Aid to more involved processes like working with acid dyes and hand-painting. Concealed wiro binding allows the book to lay flat--perfect for undertaking projects with wet or dye-covered hands. Barbara Parry (Shelburne, MA) is the founder and creative vision behind Foxfire Fiber & Designs. She produces her own yarn line from the wool of the sheep she raises on her farm in the Berkshire foothills, which is home to 70 sheep, two llamas, and two goats. The wool she produces is prized by knitters and handspinners and has won numerous awards. Barbara chronicles life on her farm in her blog "Sheep Gal: Notes from a Shelburne Shepherd" (www.sheepgal.typepad.com).

Author : Alanna Wilcox
Publisher : Alanna Wilcox
ISBN 13 : 099903281X
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A New Spin On Color written by Alanna Wilcox and published by Alanna Wilcox. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever tried spinning painted top or roving only to be disappointed with the color outcomes in your yarns or finished projects? This book will clearly and artfully walk you through understanding color theory making it less intimidating for both novice and expert spinners alike. Never before has a book presented the same dyed roving worked up into 20+ different approaches accompanied by easy to follow directions so you can see how the techniques look in both a skein and a knitted swatch. Plus there are photos of finished products accompanying the techniques to make envisioning the spinning application even easier. After reading this book you will be inspired to delve into your stash with a new eye and excitement for color in your spinning. In addition to writing books, Alanna also offers workshops both online and in person on spinning and dyeing. You can visit her website www.alannawilcox.com to learn more.

Author : Judith M McCuin
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596683600
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Intentional Spinner w/DVD written by Judith M McCuin and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner with DVD. The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a compendium of spinning wisdom, with a fun blend of technical knowledge, history, tips, and gently opinionated narrative. Yarn making is approached in three fundamental areas: Understanding Fibers: Compare the rich historic traditions of plant and animal fibers with the fascinating scientific advances in synthesizing fibers. Managing Yarn Structure: Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the range of possibilities in yarn, from sturdy plied yarns to playful novelty yarns. Practical Uses: Learn how to make yarns that precisely match your needs with decision making and planning to create the exact project you want from the beginning. The Intentional Spinner with DVD includes four projects that demonstrate how handspun can be used in weaving and knitting. The projects explain how to choose material, techniques, and finish the processes. The enclosed DVD features detailed information on yarn diameter, plying, novelty yarn structures, and finishing. Blending technical expertise and fascinating lore, The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a must-have reference for every spinner.

Author : Barbara Parry
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1590308239
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Yarn Farming written by Barbara Parry and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer. Gain an insider's view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over the course of a year and discover all the facets of life with sheep: from shearing day and lambing season, to preparing fiber for yarn. Along the way you'll find projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers, essays on country life, and over 100 stunning photographs. With the growing locavore movement, the rising trend in sustainable farming, and the ever-increasing interest in crafting, this book is perfect for those who yearn for a closer connection to a rural lifestyle and who enjoy making things by hand.

Author : Lisa A. Bucki
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470377410
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 written by Lisa A. Bucki and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers new PowerPoint features including how to create presentation slides, dress them up using templates and graphics, add sound and animation, and present in a business or Internet setting Equips users to present visually charged, captivating slideshows Sophisticated, revised full-color design provides readers with easier navigation Shows users how to make real-world use of PowerPoint 2007 with highly visual two-page tutorials and numbered, step-by-step screen shots in full color on high-quality paper

Author : Keith Butters
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470478063
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Flash CS4 Professional written by Keith Butters and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the industry standard for creating lively Web animations, Flash allows you to develop animation content or turn existing graphics into dynamic Web page animations—the CS4 release guarantees a world of new and thrilling possibilities If you are a beginner-to-intermediate level Flash user, this book will get you up and running fast as you dive into the tasks of building animation sequences and using ActionScript to create interactive Web page components Contains 150 useful and interesting Flash tasks presented in full color that demonstrates how easy it can be to design rich and dynamic content for any Web site

Author : W. J. Johnson
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1589237889
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yarn Works written by W. J. Johnson and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2014 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the processes of spinning and dying yarn and explains how to match homespun fiber and yarn to knitted projects.

Author : Lexi Boeger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976725206
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handspun Revolution written by Lexi Boeger and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: