The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn by Brenda Gibson
Includes basic techniques for making your own yarns as well as recipes for more adventurous yarns for experienced spinners. Step-by-step sequences explain techniques for the preparation of fibres, spinning a single thread, plying single threads together to make a balanced yarn, and creative use of colour. Once you have mastered the techniques, there are lots of recipes for a huge range of textured yarns in various colourways and fibre combinations - includes mohairs, two-plies, flecked, spiral, boucle and bullion yarns. Also includes suggestions for using each type in terms of drape and durability. Includes a special section about marketing and selling your work.
This is a very strong book, useful to any spinner.. the best spinning book I have seen * Yarns and Fabrics (http://yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts/) *
Although intended mainly for beinner and improver, there is much to interest the more experienced spinner, with 'expert advice' on many pages; I have been spinning for 25 years and found it most stimulating. The quality of the illustration together with the clear instruction throught the book is quite outstanding. It is a valuable resource for all spinners. * Journal of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *
Although intended mainly for beinner and improver, there is much to interest the more experienced spinner, with 'expert advice' on many pages; I have been spinning for 25 years and found it most stimulating. The quality of the illustration together with the clear instruction throught the book is quite outstanding. It is a valuable resource for all spinners. * Journal of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *
Brenda Gibson is an active member and past chair of the London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. She has won awards for her spinning and weaving, and teaches both. She is past winner of the Fashion and Textiles Award from the V&A for their Inspired by... competition. She uses her handspun yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408139394 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408139391 |
| Title | The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn |
| Author | Brenda Gibson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2012-02-02 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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