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a gallery of our books....both new and pre-loved items we have for
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All aspects of
spinning,
including selection and preparation of wool, carding, using fibres,
spinning techniques and all types of Ashford spinning wheels and
accessories are included in this comprehensive book by Anne Field.
Exciting
projects for your
handspun yarn are shown in full colour. Also contains an introduction
to dyeing and felting wool.
152 pages,
120
photographs.
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This is a practical and
inspirational guide to carding fleece, slivers and exotic fibres.
Written for the hand spinner and felter, and everyone who loves fibre,
there are sections on using flick, hand and drum carders, fibre and
colour blending, colour theory and four innovative projects. Step by
step instructions and full colour photographs envelope you in the world
of colour, texture and the endless possibilities of fibre. 92 pages.. |
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Learn
to hand spin with fibre artist Jo Reeve. Jo, the author of the very
popular Ashford Book of Carding, has twenty-seven years of spinning
experience and will show you how to spin from the beginning through to
advanced techniques. Learn how to create unique yarns using different
techniques and fibres and make five easy projects using your handspun
yarn. Step by step instructions and gorgeous colour photographs will
take you on a new journey of creativity. 120 pages |
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Krogh is a master weaver
and teacher living in the north of Denmark.
This book
contains a variety of
techniques from twill variations in the Scandinavian tradition to
multishaft summer-&-winter and modern backed weaves. The new
owner
of an eight shaft loom and the experienced weaver will both find
inspiration and challenges in this collection of placemats, towels,
shawls, wallhangings, and suit material.
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The revised
edition of the Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving. In this new
edition we include new techniques like brooks bouquet, huck weaving,
bronson lace and weaving with the second heddle kit. 100 pages
International
weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows you how you can create exciting,
beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two harness loom. In
the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques,
showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive
through colour and texture. Also known as the Rigid Heddle, this loom
is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce fabrics and
tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or experienced
weaver.
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By Rowena Hart
For weavers and knitters, an all-new project book
with 25 stunning scarves. Sixty-five, full colour pages with easy and
inspirational projects. This project book uses a selection of fabulous
knitting yarns available from yarn stores everywhere and featuring the
exciting, new, portable Ashford Knitters Loom – a great
combination for weavers and knitters on the go |
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Anne Field has
recently updated
her classic weaving book. The Ashford Book of Weaving for the Four
Shaft Loom, available soon, is a 175 page, full colour inspirational
and informative text. Written specifically for this popular loom this
comprehensive book covers planning a warp, pattern drafting, weaving
techniques and fourteen innovative projects. |
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The
Ashford book of Projects - 24 Fashion garments made on the Knitters
Loom. Weave beautiful fabrics and create your own fashion garments.
With your Ashford Knitters or Rigid Heddle looms we will show you how
to make fabulous jackets, skirts, capes, hats, ponchos, waistcoats,
sweaters and scarves. Thirty-two, full colour pages with easy and
inspirational projects for you, your family and friends. |
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| Explore
the unlimited
potential of needle felting. Create your own adorable figures,
beautiful flowers and scenes, striking jewellery and embellishments all
in flat or sculpted felt. With just a little wool, a felting needle and
this book you can create unique, beautiful felted works of art. If you
haven’t tried needle felting, here is a book to inspire you.
Barbara, a popular teacher and author, explains and illustrates all the
techniques, materials and equipment needed. For each project there are
step-by-step instructions and full colour photographs of each process.
There are projects for beginners and skilled felters and each project
builds on the knowledge gained. By the book’s end you will be
experienced and confident to create your own masterpiece or try one of
Barbara’s beautiful gallery pieces. The book provides all the
pattern templates for the projects. 112 pages, full colour. |
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Ashford Learn
to Spin booklet is easy
to follow, providing full colour step-by-step instructions for the new
spinner. A basic introductory text only. Comes with all Ashford wheel
kits. |
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New, but oldish!....quantities
shown per
volume
Masterweaver
series from
Leclerc Canada - new but old!!
The deal ...
1 for
$5, 2 for $9, 3 for $12, 4 for $14, 5 for $15, 6th+ add $1 each onto $15
plus post:
1
book:$4 2 books:$5 3 books:$5.50
4 books:$7
5-15 books:$9 |
Vol 2
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Vol 4 qty 10 |
Vol 6 qty 2
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