Download or read book Traditional Shirred and Standing Wool Rugs written by Diana Blake Gray and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Shirred and Standing Wool Rugs written by Diana Blake Gray and published by Rafter-Four Designs. This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is amazing what happens when you stand a piece of wool on its edge. With just the simplest of tools, you can make traditional shirred and standing wool rugs with incredibly rich textures, colors and patterns. Traditional Shirred and Standing Wool Rugs is the fourth volume in the Rugmaker's Handbook Series of reference books for textile explorers of all skill levels. The book covers all of the traditional methods of using fabric with step-by-step directions making it easy to create luxurious, reversible rugs from a variety of fabrics and recycled clothing. This classic book has been revised, expanded and updated to include never before published methods. Shirred and standing wool rugs are a recycler's dream since they can be made with the smallest fabric scraps. Color cover, B&W interior with over 260 photos and illustrations.
Download or read book Coils Folds Twists and Turns written by Tracy Jamar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use traditional fabric techniques in modern ways Fiber artists are experimenting with and combining techniques like never before, and this book gives detailed instructions on the rediscovered techniques of folding, shirring, gathering, bundling, quilling, and more. These techniques can be used to create rugs, wall hangings, clothing, bags, and even jewelry. The techniques are explained and illustrated, and patterns and instructions are given for 7 projects.
Download or read book Crocheted and Fabric Tapestry Rugs written by Diana Blake Gray and published by Rafter-Four Designs. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third volume in the Rugmaker's Handbook series is designed to teach textile explorers of all skill levels to make crocheted or fabric tapestry rag rugs from fabric strip, with simple crochet stitches. Step-by-step directions make it easy to create patterned rugs in any shape including freeform rugs. This classic book has been revised, expanded and updated and for the first time includes directions to adapt rug patterns to any material, including yarns.
Download or read book Crocheted Rugs written by American Thread Company and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Crocheted Rugs" is a book of instruction on the creation of crocheted rugs of different sizes, shapes, and designs. The book presents pictures, schemes, and a detailed step-by-step description of how to create a piece of décor to bring a cozy atmosphere to your home.
Download or read book Pure Wool written by Susan Blacker and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to select and wisely use single-breed wool yarn for knitting, crocheting, and other needlecrafts.
Download or read book American Sewn Rugs written by Jan Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Country Rugs written by Pat Hornafius and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers 13 small, easily completed folk-art patterns that appeal to rug hookers of all levels. Describes how to produce an authentic antique look.
Download or read book Basic Rug Hooking written by Alice Beatty and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1983-07 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised and updated, this has become the standard introduction to making wool rugs with the traditional handheld hook. Originally published as The Hook Book.
Download or read book Pat of Silver Bush written by L. M. Montgomery and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, this charming story introduces Patricia Gardiner, a young girl with a deep aversion to change and an unwavering love for her home, Silver Bush. Pat's life at Silver Bush is filled with warmth and happiness. Her childhood was spent surrounded by her loving family and the ever-enchanting housekeeper, Judy Plum, whose magical tales bring wonder to every occasion. But as Pat grows up, she must learn to cope with the inevitable changes and tragedies that threaten to disrupt her idyllic world. Through these trials, Pat's resilience and the strength of her bonds with her family and friends are put to the test. Pat of Silver Bush is a captivating novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, originally published in 1933. A heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and the courage, Montgomery's rich storytelling brings Pat's world to life, making readers fall in love with Silver Bush just as deeply as Pat does.
Download or read book British Wool for Feltmaking written by International Feltmakers Association and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2022 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain has more native breeds of sheep than anywhere else in the world, providing a valuable source of wool for feltmakers. The characteristics of these breeds vary widely, making some more suitable for felting than others. Aimed at all levels of feltmakers, this helpful guide explores a selection of native breeds, and explains how their wool can be used successfully to create a variety of types and weights of felt. The book gives detailed information on each breed of sheep and then advises on their suitability for individual projects. It covers combining different wools, and blending colours to create colour and texture and includes how to work with raw fleece, and how to dye wool and felt. There are over 250 photos which illustrate a wide variety of felted projects.
Download or read book Simple Spectacular Braided In Rugs written by Diana Blake Gray and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Braided-in rugs only look complicated! With a few old T-shirts, a pair of scissors and a handful of safety pins, you can create stunning braided-in rugs. This lost folk art comes alive with simple step-by-step directions. These durable, reversible rugs are made in a single step, which automatically forms swirling lines for big visual impact. The author walks the first-time rug maker through the process and shows how to make rugs with two, four, six and even eight strands. Directions for right- and left-handers, plus no-sew options make the rugs suitable for all skill levels. With a dozen projects in various shapes, you can create your own heirloom rugs and baskets with fabrics ranging from light cotton to heavy wool.
Download or read book A Guest at the Ludlow written by Bill Nye and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Hooked and Sewn Rugs written by Joel Kopp and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines hooked and sewn rugs as a form of American folk art, with photographs and text that trace the history of hooked and sewn rugs from the origin of the craft in eighteenth-century New England to the twentieth century.
Download or read book Under Fire written by Emily Steiner and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical fiction based on the coal mine war in Harlan CO, Kentucky in the 1930's.
Download or read book Work Of Art written by Sinclair Lewis and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Sinclair Lewis’s lesser-known novels, Work of Art follows three generations of the Weagle family through their work in the American hospitality industry. In Work of Art Lewis again delivers memorable characters struggling to better themselves and achieve prosperity against the backdrop of traditional American values and craftsmanship. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Download or read book Cloudy Jewel written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When One Person’s Trash Becomes Another’s Treasure Mistreated by her selfish sister and in danger of becoming a mere servant, Julia Cloud is saved by her niece and nephew. Both are in college and both are in need of a guiding mother. Julia succeeds in undertaking this role and soon becomes known as ‘Cloudy Jewel.’ Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
