Download or read book Alpaca Fleece What Can You Do with It written by Annaliese Reis and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an alpaca owner, every year you are faced with the decision of what to do with your fleeces. This book identifies a number of proven ways, to monetise your fleeces and gives details of where to sell them, as well as tips to improve your sales. Alpaca fleece is luxurious, warmer and stronger than cashmere, and softer than wool. It is hypoallergenic and doesn't itch so can be worn close to the skin. This book encourages you to take the fleeces out of the barn and share the beauty and attributes of your alpaca fleeces.
Download or read book The Fleece Fiber Sourcebook written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.
Download or read book Krokbragd written by Debby Greenlaw and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weavers around the world have been searching for a book that explores the delightful motifs of the Scandinavian weaving technique known as krokbragd. Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave fills that niche and provides a comprehensive look at this beautiful weaving technique. In this book, Debby Greenlaw brings together the traditional aspects of krokbragd with a fresh, contemporary approach to creating stunning textiles. You will explore the structure and design of krokbragd for the floor, table, and rigid-heddle looms. In addition to traditional single krokbragd, exciting variations such as double point krokbragd and turned krokbragd are also covered. Each topic is supplemented with a project that allows the weaver to gain hands-on experience with the technique.Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave is filled with weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography. Debby provides guidance on yarn and color selection, design, and finishing techniques to create and weave uniquely personal krokbragd pieces.Whether you're a weaver or a lover of Scandinavian textiles, you'll enjoy Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. Add it to your library; you'll be delighted!
Download or read book Alpaca Pati s Fancy Fleece written by Tracey Kyle and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adorable picture book about an alpaca who loves to dress up and what happens when she learns her beautiful coat will be sheared. Little alpaca Pati has a beautiful coat of fur that is the envy of the other alpacas. Pati loves to adorn her fur with velvet bows, sparkly hair clips, and flower headbands. When she learns that she will have to lose her coat in the spring, she is heartbroken. She doesn't want to give up what makes her beautiful, so she runs away to the city. Upon arriving, Pati is amazed by the many vibrant goods for sale at the market. She realizes that her alpaca fur is used to make everything and decides that she must give up her coat to keep the villagers warm. Incorporating Spanish terminology throughout, Alpaca Pati's Fancy Fleece offers an endearing message about sacrifice and reminds readers that it's what's on the inside that counts.
Download or read book Heritage of Colour written by Jenny Dean and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Heritage of Colour explores the techniques that can be used to create a wealth of colours from 50 plants, including many that have been in constant use as dyes for over 2000 years. Inspired by the colours on textile fragments from the Iron Age and by the achievements of early dyers, the author describes some of the dyes and methods of the past and considers how they can be adapted for use by today's dyers. The book covers all the basics of natural dyeing and explains in detail how to experiment with local plants, wherever you may live, to produce a wide range of beautiful, rich colours on textile fibres. A Heritage of Colour also includes sections on dyeing with fungi, contact printing on cloth and dyeing multi-coloured fibres and fabrics. The emphasis throughout is on environmentally-friendly methods and on the thrill of personal discovery through practical experience. Follow Jenny's blog on http://www.jennydean.co.uk/
Download or read book Start Spinning written by Maggie Casey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, and choosing a yarn size.
Download or read book Alpacas written by Michael Safley and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 9 Patch Pizzazz written by Judy Sisneros and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The projects are easy (not to mention fun) . . . Beginners or experienced quilters will love 9-Patch Pizzazz. It’s a keeper for your quilt book library.” —Armchair Interviews They’ll never believe you made it in a day! Talk about bang for the buck: combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You’ll get hooked on this technique! Judy provides sixteen different layouts for unlimited project potential. A beginner book without that “beginner look!” It’s been called the “potato chip quilt”—no one can make just one Use your favorite fabrics including large-scale, novelty, and panels “Most quilts only use three or four fabrics and only squares and rectangles are used in their design but the results look much more complex than that would suggest . . . The choice of fabrics and design guidelines at the beginning of the book are well illustrated, simple to comprehend and can be adapted to produce quilts of any size . . . The six projects given in the second part are for small quilts which can be used as large wall-hangings or lap quilts.” —Popular Patchwork “A great way to use large scale fabrics, and it’s also a design that leaves a lot of room for your own sense of color and artistic layouts.” —Quilting . . . for the Rest of Us
Download or read book Edward s Menagerie written by Kerry Lord and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen, and a seriously chivalrous tiger . . . With just two weeks to go before her baby Edward’s due date, yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time, and a new obsession began. Over the next twelve months, the collection of crochet animals expanded week by week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete—with forty unique patterns. These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques, and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern, allowing crocheters to change their hooks and yarns to create four different sizes, making for 160 different possibilities. Be warned—these unlikely characters, made using a super-soft yarn in a sumptuous natural color palette, will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!
Download or read book Alpaca Veterinary Field Manual written by C. Norman Evans and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alpaca Veterinary Field Manual is the definitive guide for alpaca health and wellness. Used by owners and veterinarians alike, this extensively researched book is full of practical advice from renowned camelid veterinarian, Dr. Norm Evans. This manual provides updated alpaca health and management information presented in clear language that will help you understand the fundamentals of raising healthy alpacas to maximize their genetic potential. It includes material geared toward both new and seasoned owners, as well many helpful charts, dosages, and common procedure instructions essential for veterinarians.This 4th Edition includes contributions from camelid veterinary experts, Dr. Pat Long and Dr. Rachel Oxley, who cover topics such as Geriatric Care, Dental Issues, Newborn Evaluation and Care of the Dam, Handling the Overdue Alpaca and more. In addition, Austrian veterinarians, Dr. Sonja Franz and Dr. Agnes Dadak have also contributed articles focusing on common skin issues such as Mange, as well as Gastrointestinal Nematode Infections. There is a special emphasis on Barber Pole Worm, which has become a common killer of alpacas in the past decade.Topics include: ?Basic Management?Nutrition to Maximize Health and Fiber?Internal Parasites ?Alpaca Conditions?Diagnostics and Procedures?Drug Dosages?Breeding ?Ultrasound (with over 60 images)?Birthing (Normal and Dystocia)?Cria-Related Care?Skin and Fiber Problems?Tools for Fiber Producers with information on EPDs, Histograms and Skin Biopsy InterpretationQuick Reference Charts and Lists Include?Dosages for Anesthetics, Reproductive Drugs, Antibiotics, Dewormers, Anti-inflammatories, Ulcer treatment and more?IP Plasma Transfer Administration?Skin Biopsy Procedure?Laboratory Value Interpretation?Hay Testing?Water Testing?Forage SelectionNorm Evans, DVM is a Kentucky native and graduate of Auburn University. This field manual is a result of what he has learned in over 35 years of camelid practice. His primary interest lies in breeding management, nutrition, and skin biopsy research to maximize the alpaca's genetic potential.
Download or read book A Definitive Guide to Alpaca Fibre written by Cameron Holt and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Frugal Alpaca Farmer written by Ingrid Wood and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Th e Frugal Alpaca FarmerA Holistic Approach to Success defi nes the authors mission and purpose for writing the book. Ingrid Wood gives the reader important information on how to structure and manage an alpaca farm. The content of her book is wellorganized and off ers valuable insight based on her research, experiences, and lessons learned over more than two decades of owning a small farm. Ingrid candidly discusses thought provoking issues and clearly spells out positive as well as negative aspects of alpaca farming. I especially liked her exploration of various management styles and care protocols. An open mind, common sense, and frugality must prevail if you wish to build and maintain a viable farm business. Reading The Frugal Alpaca Farmer will help you reach your goals. Hugh Masters
Download or read book Green Living Made Easy written by Nancy Birtwhistle and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. 'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady
Download or read book The Fiber Factor written by Stacy Heydt and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alpaca owner and fiber artisan, Stacy Heydt, shares the methodology in preparing both huacaya and suri alpaca fleeces to create superior products once treasured by ancient Incan Kings and today's most discriminating. This comprehensive book uses illustrations, colorful graphics, photographs and a light, conversational format to reduce complex theories and technical terminology into an easy to understand fiber tutorial suitable for both the alpaca owner and fiber enthusiast. It is organized into four sections providing specific information using proven procedures of fiber management from shearing, to showing, to the production of quality finished products and so much more! The "How-To" section includes full step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs for preparing fleeces for show and production. Included are blueprints for making breeding and purchasing decisions plus helpful guidelines to assist the new owner in creating a business plan. Hands-on tutorials put the theories to the test including the twist factor in yarn making. Discover how the uniformity factor effects all aspects of production including yarn making, feltmaking and weaving. Color theories are tested through blending and dyeing experiments. The final section features references, a tutorial on creating My Best and My Ultimate Alpaca Fiber Guides, an editorial on how the author judge's a Spin-Off competition, a full glossary plus a complete index. 169 pages, 43 graphics, charts and illustrations, over 70 photographs
Download or read book Investing in Alpacas written by Brian Weiner and published by The Illusion Factory. This book was released on 2005 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living the Country Lifestyle All In One For Dummies written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living the Country Lifestyle All-in-One For Dummies features six books in one, including: Country Cooking (cast-iron cooking, canning, pickling, and outdoor cooking, among other topics) Traditional Crafts (sheering animals and producing wool, knitting, hand sewing, patchwork and quilting, candle making) Kitchen Gardening (growing and caring for vegetables, herbs, and fruit) Outdoor Skills (camp skills, fishing, navigation, outdoor family fun) Raising Farm Animals (buying, housing, and raising animals, beekeeping) Natural Health (herbal remedies, an encyclopedia of herbs, and healing foods)
Download or read book How to Know Textiles written by Cassie Paine Small and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
