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Below is a gallery of our books....both new and pre-loved items we have for sale.  ... What you are looking for might just be here one day! ......
New books.....
          
Currently OUT of PRINT $ 39.50 $ 39.50 new!

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. 

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.. 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

$ 14.95 $ 39.50
Elsa 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.

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.

$ 34.50 $ 39.50 $ 19.95

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
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. 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.
$ 14.50 incl 2 needles $ 14.50 incl 2 needles $ 39.50   Latest version
$ 39.50 New edition $ 4.40
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. 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.

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  qty 10
Vol 4  qty 10

Vol 6   qty 2


Vol 11 qty10

Pre-loved books.....

 
 
$ 8.00      #7 42 pp

$ 12.00 $ 5.00 $ 14.00


$ 4.50   Vol 22    #1 $ 4.50   Vol 22   #2
$ 14.50 $ 8.50 $ 6.95   over 60 favourites

$ 12.00 $ 8.00


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