Weaving, Rug Making

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Foreign Language books are listed at the end of each section.

The Art Of Rug Hooking. Anne D. Mather.
A pictorial gallery plus all the techniques. 128pgs (p) (SW32) $15.00
Belt Weaving On The Inkle Loom, Jules Kliot.
Basic instructions for setting up, reading and working sample designs. 4pgs. (leaflet) (LA09) $1.00

* The Big Book Of Hooked Rugs, Jessie Turbayne
A collection of over 450 rugs. 448pgs (p) (SJ59) $30.00

The Braided Rug Book, Norma M. Sturges.
Creating your own American Folk art. A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to braiding rugs, including instructions for 3 complete projects. Filled with fabulous color photos and many designs for inspriation. 112pgs. (p) (SW27) $17.00

* The Braided Rug Book, Norma M. Sturges & Elizabeth J. Surges
The classic guide completely updated. 128p [p] (TB88) $15.00

* Card Weaving, Candace Crockett.
Patterns for exquisite bands and straps, trims, wall art and even rugs. 144pgs (p) (IT30) $25.00

Card Weaving, Ed Jules & Kaethe Kliot.
Basic instructions for card weaving and reprint of instructions by Mary Meggs Atwater. ISBN 0-916863-01-3. 14 pgs. (Slip Spine) (LA10) $7.50

* Card Weaving Or Tablet Weaving, Russell E. Groff.
Basic technique together with rich selection of patterns and instructions for drafting. 47pgs (comb) (RR05) $12.00

The Complete Book Of Rug Hooking, Joan Moshimer.
Covering design, hooking directions, dyeing and finishing, a valuable resource. 167pgs (p) (DY75) $17.00

Country Rag Crafts (Sue Reeves).
"50 Colorful Projects from Leftover Fabric." Braiding, weaving, crocheting rag strips to make rugs, wreaths, and other items for decorating. How to recycle scraps into jewelry, and general fabric altering: dyeing, printing, marbling. Colored illustrations, diagrams, 120pgs. (h) (SV68) $25.00

* Creative Locker Hooking, Leone Peguero.
A simple wool hooking technique with projects for bags, jackets and rugs using natural unspun yarn. ISBN 0-916896-95-1. 48pgs. (p) (LE52) $16.00

* Creative Rug Hooking, Anned, Mather.
The hookd rug with a wide range of design ideas and technique. 144p (h) (SZ08) $25.00
Creative Rug Hooking, Anne D. Mather.
Technique and designs (see SZ08 for h). 144p (p) (ST60) $17.00

* Creative Spinning, Alison Daykin And Jane Deane
Detailed instruction for fleece preparation, carding and spinning on drop spindle and spinning wheel tohgether with 30 inspiring spinning projects. 112p (p) (TC63) $15.00

* Creative Weaving, Sarah Howard And Elizabeth Kendrick
Working with a 2-harness loom to create 30 inspiring projects (TC64) $15.00

* Art De La Soie, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering all aspects of silk work including spinning, weaving, pattern drafts, etc. 150+/- pgs (p) (DA12) $20.00

* Art Des Textiles, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th c.(1762) facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering multi harness floor looms and construction, spinning, frame knitting, etc. 100+/- pgs (p) (DA11) $20.00

* Tapissier, Tapisserie Des Gobelins, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering tapestery, upholstery, tapestry weaving on small and vertical looms, etc. 100+/- pgs (p) (DA10) $20.00

Ecclesiastical Pomp & Arist... Spies (NS05) $40.00

* Fiber & Bead Jewelry, Helen Banes.
23 woven necklaces incorporating beads by free weaving technique.128pgs (p) (ST35) $15.00
* Fun Projects For The Lacis Walking Stick Loom.
9 projects for the "Lacis" Walking Stick Loom including a stuffed snake, doll, duck, hound and more. All projects utilizing the unique feature of this loom of its ability to weave circles and shaped pieces. 16pgs (s) (LB51) $5.00

Handcrafted Rugs, Sandra Hardy,
Technices for braiding, prodding, tufting, felting, hooking, knitting, needlepoint, locker-hooking and weaving. 150pgs (p) (SZ26) $18.00
* A Handspindle Treasury, Spin-Off Magazine
28 articles covering every aspect from history to building. 96pgs (p) (UN91) $17.00

* The Complete Guide To Collecting Hooked Rugs: Unrolling The Secrets, Jessie A. Turbayne
Antique, collectible and contemporary with over 400 photos. Includes price guide. 160pgs (h) (SJ17) $40.00

* Hooked Rugs, Ann Davies & Emma Tennant.
A stunning full color volume with everything you need to know to make beautiful rugs. Preparing and choosing fabrics, basic rug making techniques and a selection of 25 exquisite projects. 128pgs. (h) (SV34) $22.00

* Hooked Rugs Today, Amy Oxford
Exhibition of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guiild by 600+ photos. 192pgs (p) (SJ58) $30.00

* How To Make Hand-Hooked Rag Rugs, Ann Davies.
Techniques and some imaginative projects using a variety of materials. 48pgs (p) (SW94) $13.00

* Kathleen'S Fabric Locker Hooking, Kathleen Carpenter
Using fabric remnants to create rugs and other home dec items. Instructions and charts. 48pgs (s) (MG41) $20.00

* Kathleen'S Fabric Locker Hooking, Advanced Techniques, Kathleen Carpenter
13 Designs from needlework and quilting design sources. 48pgs (s) (MG42) $20.00

* Kathleen'S Fabric Locker Hooking, Christmas; Kathleen Carpenter
Holiday themes for locker gift items. 48pgs (s) (MG43) $20.00

* Kids Weaving, Sarah Swett
Cool projects, simple tools and inspiration bring the joy of weaving to the novice.128pgs (h) (AB74) $20.00

* The Knitted Rug, Donna Druchunas
A variety of techniques through over 20 projects using an innovative palette of fibers. 128pgs (h) (SZ82) $25.00

* The Magic Of Handweaving, The Basics And Beyond, Sigrid Piroch
A tour through the techniques of weaving, across cultures and all variety of equipment. Covers techniques, drafts, finishing and projects. 144pgs (p) (FW32) $24.00

Making Rugs, Melinda Coss And Sylvie Soudan.
Latch hook and cross stitch techniques with 29 charted patterns. 128pgs. (h)ej16 (PB74) $28.00

* Nalbinding (Needle Looping), Berit Westman
The first in-depth study of N�lbindung, or looping, in Sweden. This old technique of N�lbindung has existed in various forms throughout the world. This book presents 12 variations that arose in Sweden and Norway, with extensive detail on the techniques and applications of each one. An inventory of all the variations documented at the V�stmanslands museum in Sweden. Swedish text. 30pgs (Spiral) (AC15) $35.00

* Nalbindning, The Easiest, Clearest Ever Guide, Nusse Mellgren
A step-by-step photo guide with Danish and English text to this unique form of needle construction. 19pgs (s) (AC19) $36.00

Nantucket Inspirations, Claire Murray.
Fourteen charming charted designs reflecting the many aspects of this New England coast suitable for needlepoint, rugs and cross stitch. Each design shown as worked in the tradional punch needle rug technique with reference to DMC colors. 119pgs (h) (AU25) $40.00

* Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Cool And Fun Made Easy, Kathleen Carpenter
Belts, hats, scarves and more. 17pgs (s). (MG45) $10.00

* Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Fashions Made Easy Kathleen Carpenter
Hats, belts, bags and more using the populr novelty knitting yarns. 17pgs (s) (MG46) $10.00

* Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Hats And Scarves Made Easy, Kathleen Carpenter
A bright collection of hats and scarves. 17pgs (s) (MG44) $10.00

* On Weaving, Anni Albers.
Weaving from a visual and structural perspecive from a Bauhaus student. 224pgs (p) (DZ55) $20.00

* Pattern Weaves On The Lacis Square Loom, Ed. Byjules & Kaethe Kliot.
A collection of patterns and textured weaves which can be made of the Lacis Square Board Loom. An edited version of the "Weave-It Weaves Booklet". 20pgs (s) (LG48) $6.00

Rag Rug Inspirations, Juliet Bawden.
Contemporary decorative objects by traditional hooking, weaving and braiding techniques using recycled materials. 144pgs. (h) (SV65) $30.00

* Rag Rugs, Juju Vail.
The origins and artistry of rag rugs with 20 projects by hooking, braiding, prodding and applique. Projects include cushions, hangings, hats and jewelry. 128pgs. (h) (BS28) $18.00

* Rag Rugs, Ann Davies.
The various techniques for using discarded materials to make rugs with and without a frame. Covers dyeing, cutting, backing. 96pgs (spiral) (DG31) $30.00

* Rag Rugs, Contemporary Crafts, Ann Davies.
Recycling fabrics in a variety of techniques and controlled designs. 96pgs (p) (SW57) $15.00

Ragwork, Lizzie Reakes.
An inspiring visual treat going beyond the rag rug and into hats, jewelry, bags, etc. 96pgs. (h) (LO57) $15.00

Rug Braiding With Verna, Verna Cox.
An illustrated gude to all aspects of braiding square, rectangular and oval rugs. 60pgs (comb) (CO15) $10.00

* The Rug Hook Book, Edited By Thom Boswell.
Techniques, projects and patterns for this easy, traditional craft. Everything you need, new or experience. See dozens of color photos of finished rugs from ultra modern to classical and dozens of patterns to create your own. 144pgs. (h) (SV51) $25.00

* The Rug Hook Book, Thom Boswell.
Crochet hook and scraps of old cloth to make plush, colorful rugs in traditional, contemporary and primitive styles. Includes graphed patterns. 144pgs. (p) (SS54) $17.00

* Rug Hooking For The First Time, Donna Lovelady.
Techniqes cover dyeing, pattern making, color planning and finishing. (SZ36) $20.00

* Rug Hooking For The First Time, Donna Lovelady
An inviting introduction to the most basic or rug techniques with focus on primitive style designs. 112pgs (p) (SZ92) $10.00

* Shaped Tapestry, Kathe Todd-Hooker
Weaving on improvised two and three dimensional looms with basic tapestry techniques. 77pgs (spiral) (FF61) $25.00

* Spin It, Lee Raven
Making yarn from scratch. 32p (p) (UO24) $12.00

Spinning Wheels, Sprinners & Spinning, Patricia Baines.
The most complete account of the history of spinning. Tracing the wheel's evolution from the 13th century to present, covering methods and technique and with illustrations dating different types of wheels. Also practical instructions on making a variey of yarns and spinning flax, silk and wool. 252pgs. (p) (PW04) $40.00
Sprang: Eine Alte Textile Technik Neu Entdeckt, Hildegard Gerhardt-Wenzky.
Warp plaiting techniques for belts, bags, snoods, shawls, etc. graphically presented. 48pgs. (p) (TP26) $10.50

* Sprang, Language & Technique, Revised Third Edition, Jules Kliot. View The First 6 Pages.
An ancient technique (almost 3500 yrs), Sprang is a net type fabric formed solely from parallel warp strands stretched between two supports. Believed to be the forerunner of bobbin lace, it is described with detailed instructions using a wide range of materials. This new edition includes a gallery of pictures from the 1974 "Fiber Allusions" show. ISBN 1891656465. 24 pgs. (s) (LF58) $14.00

* Swiss Straw Work: Techniques Of A Fashion Industry, Veronica Main
The definitive book on Swiss Straw work. Every motif (more than 120) is described in fine detail and the working diagrams easy to follow. Covers basic technique for the different elements and moves effortlessly into the more advanced work. Most of the techniques as as well the motifs and braids are suitable for materials other than straw such as ribbon, hair and decorative cords which should make this title of interest to all textile enthusiasts. 192pgs (p) (MS90) $68.00

* Tablet Weaving Magic, Otfried Staudigel.
Pictorial patterns from Oriental countries as well as p;lain weaves using 4 and f sided cards. A thorough discourse for weavers of all levels. German and English text. 249pgs (p) (UN42) $55.00

* Tapestry Loom Techniques, A Guide To Exploration On The Two Harness Loom, Revised Ed, Jules Kliot. Read First Few Pages.
A classroom guide to the techniques and stitches of hand manipulated weaves. Covers tapestry, locking, wrapped, pile, lace and knotted weaves. ISBN 1-891656-19-8. (LE75) 36 pgs. (p) (LE75) $9.00