Books and Dyes
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| Spinning Books |
SB1 Spin It New Drop Spindle Publication from Interweave Press--$9.95
SB3 ))))))) Hands on Spinning Lee Raven--$18.95
~Teaches how to spin and prepare fiber.
SB6 ))))))) Learn to Spin on an Ashford--$2.50
~Basic instructions for spinning on an Ashford wheel.
SB7 ))))))) Ashford Book of Spinning, revised Anne Field--$19.50
~Detailed instructions on operating Ashford spinning wheels, spinning techniques, and patterns.
SB10 ))))))) Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools Spin-Off--$19.95
~Rare Sheep Breeds and Collected Works from the Save the Sheep Project.
SB11 ))))))) A Handspindle Treasury--$16.95
~20 years of Spin-Off's Wisdom
SB12 ))))))) Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning Alden Amos--$39.95
~Comprehensive coverage on spinning yarn.
SB8 ))))))) Spin, Span, Spun Bette Hochberg--$9.95
SB13 ))))))) Fibre Facts Bette Hochberg--$9.95
SB14 ))))))) Handspindles Bette Hochberg--$9.95
SB15 ))))))) Handspinner's Handbook Bette Hochberg--$9.95
SB17 ))))))) The Spinner's Companion Bobbi Irwin--$19.95 |
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| Dyeing Books |
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DB5 ))) Ashford Book of Dyeing--$26.50
~Fabric dyeing
DB6 ))))))) A Dyer's GardenRita Buchanan--$12.95
~From Plant to Pot: Growing Dyes for Natural Fibers
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| Knitting & Weaving Books |
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KB1 ))) The Knitter's Companion Vicki Square--$19.95
~Handy instruction and reference book for knitters.
KB2 ))))))) Knitting on the Road Nancy Bush--18.95
~Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter
KB3 ))))))) Folk Shawls Cheryl Oberle--$21.95
~25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from around the World
KB4 ))))))) Folk Socks Nancy Bush--$21.95
KB9 ))))))) Folk Vests Cheryl Oberle--$21.95
KB14 ))))))) Folk Mittens Marcia Lewandowski--$21.95
KB5 ))))))) Knitter's Stash-Favorite Patterns from America's Yarn Shops edited by Barbara Albright--$34.95
KB6 ))))))) The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns Ann Budd--$24.95
KB7 ))))))) Tops with a Twist Spinoff Publication--$14.95
KB8 ))))))) Homespun Handknit Linda Ligon--$21.95
KB10 ))))))) Domino Knitting Vivian Hoxbro--$16.95
KB11 ))))))) The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook Lynne Vogel--$18.95
KB12 ))))))) The Crocheter's CompanionNancy Brown--$19.95
KB13 ))))))) Hip to Knit Judith Swartz--$18.95
KB15 ))))))) Socks --$9.95
WB1 ))))))) The Weaver's Companion Handwoven--$19.95
~ Handbook and reference charts for every weaver.
WB2 ))))))) The Ashford Book of Textiles and Towels --$10.95
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| Gaywood Dyes |
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Gaywood Dyes come in 32 colors. They are easy to use. No additional acid or mordants are necessary.
Gaywood Dye Color Card - $6.00
~100gr (3.5 oz) can dyes 2.2 lbs wool, $12.00/can
GD10 Mushroom -- GD11 Paw Paw -- GD12 Wattle Bark
GD13 Logwood -- GD14 Coal -- GD15 Silverbirch
GD16 Honeycomb -- GD17 Pumpkin -- GD18 Madder Orange
GD19 Water Melon -- GD20 Tomato -- GD21 Rasberry
GD22 Blueberry -- GD23 Cornflower -- GD24 Indigo
GD25 Avocado -- GD26 Olive -- GD27 Lucerne
GD28 Plum -- GD29 Cyclamen -- GD40 Mulberry
GD30 Hibiscus -- GD31 Primula -- GD32 Lavender
GD33 Violet -- GD34 Daisy -- GD35 Azelea
GD36 Orchid -- GD37 Iris -- GD38 Lily
GD39 Cedar -- GD41 Musk
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| Createx Liquid Fiber Dyes |
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Createx Dyes are brilliant light fast dyes. The liquid dyes do not
contain airborne procion dust powders, alcohol vapors, or any known harmful
ingredients.
Dye 4 oz. Bottle $5.00
CDY Yellow -- CDGY Golden Yellow -- CDO Orange
CDR Red --CDCR Cool Red --CDM Magenta
CDT Turquoise -- CDB Blue -- CDMB Marine Blue
CDEG Emerald Green -- CDFG Forest Green
CDV -Violet -- CDBR -Brown -- CDBL Black
Immersion Dyeing for Animal fibers with Createx Dyes
1) Soak wool or yarn in warm water for 15 minutes.
2) Fill pot with warm water adequate to cover wool or yarn when added to pot.
3) Add 2 oz. Salt and 3 oz. Vinegar for each Gallon of Water into the pot
of water.
For one pound of fiber add-
Pastel shades --1/2 oz. Dye
Medium shades-- 1 oz. Dye
Deep shades--2 oz. Dye
4) Add presoaked fiber to dye pot.
6) Gently stir fiber and yarn if needed. Very slowly raise temperature of
water to 120 - 160.
7) Heat for 1 to 2 hours. Turn off heat and let pot sit until cool.
8) Remove fiber or yarn from pot and rinse until water is clear
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| Livestock Books |
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GB1 ))) Natural Goat Care Pat Coleby--$25.00
~Goat husbandry using non-invasive remedies, nutrition and basic land care.
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