Weaving, Rug Making

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HA69 * Amazing Circular Weavingm Emily Nicolaides
The basics of teneriffe lace translated into technques for yarn weaving. (HA69) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781419762918

UO83 * Anna Neuper's Modelbuch, Nancy Spies With Ute Bargmann
Early 16 th c. charted card weaving patterns for weaving brocaded bands. (UO83) $45.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 56

VP01 * The Art Of Crocheted Ruffle Rugs, Virginia Provo
The basic techniques of shirred rugs using the unique schirren needle LD91. (VP01) $8.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28

SW32 The Art Of Rug Hooking. Anne D. Mather
A pictorial gallery plus all the techniques. (SW32) $15.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 0806917636, 9780806917634

MR36 * The Art Of Shirret, Louise McCrady
A unique shirred rug technique also known as Schirren, which, requires no canvas or sewing, is completely reversible and can be made from scraps of recycled fabric of virtually any size or type. A companion DVD also available (MR37) $26.00 Order Item (MR36) $27.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9780965957946

MR37 * Art Of Shirret (dvd)
Easy to followinstructions with lots of examples. (MR37) $26.00 Order Item

Belt Weaving On The Inkle Loom, Jules Kliot
Basic instructions for setting up, reading and working sample designs. (leaflet) (LA09) $1.00 Order Item
Pages: 4
Publisher: Lacis

SJ59 * The Big Book Of Hooked Rugs, Jessie Turbayne
A collection of over 450 rugs as selected from the prize winners at various fairs and shows. (SJ59) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 448
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 0764321986, 9780764321986

* Card-Weaving, Mary M. Atwater
Indepth 8 page article on technique with patterns reprinted from the May-June 1931 "The Handcrafter" (PT07) $8.00 Order Item
Pages: 8

DY75 The Complete Book Of Rug Hooking, Joan Moshimer
Covering design, hooking directions, dyeing and finishing, a valuable resource. (DY75) $17.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 167
ISBN: 0486259455, 9780486259451

SZ08 Creative Rug Hooking, Anned, Mather
The hookd rug with a wide range of design ideas and technique. (SZ08) $25.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 0806971460, 9780806971469

Creative Rug Hooking, Anne D. Mather
Technique and designs (see SZ08 for h) . (ST60) $17.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 0806975474, 9780806975474

Designing & Hooking Primitive Rugs
Basic techniques for rug hooking, including finishing and dyeing techniques. (SQ14) $15.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 9780764332883

LH58 * Double Faced Tablet Weaving, Linda Hendrickson
Classic designs from many different cultures for double faced weaves.. Instrctions and large graphs. (LH58) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 120

NS05 Ecclesiastical Pomp & Aristocratic Circumstance, Nancy Spies
"A Thousand Years of Brocaded Tabletwoven Bands" in this amazing treatise on the rich heritage attached to this elegant weaving technique not requiring any loom. From the sixth to sixteenth century the technique was absorbed by most cultures and every level of society. Includes techniqe and the charts for many patterns. (NS05) $200.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 315
ISBN: 0615116817, 9780615116815

ST35 * Fiber & Bead Jewelry, Helen Banes
23 woven necklaces incorporating beads by free weaving technique (ST35) $15.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 1402700733, 9781402700736

SB94 Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps, Naoko Minowa
Using only your fingers and bulky yarn to create scarves, blankets, pillows and more by basic plaiting techniques. (SB94) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9780811715577

* 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. (LB51) $5.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 16
Publisher: Lacis

SJ17 * The Complete Guide To Collecting Hooked Rugs: Unrolling The Secrets, Jessie A. Turbayne
Antique, collectible and contemporary with over 400 photos. Includes price guide. (SJ17) $40.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 076431954X, 9780764319549

SV34 * 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. (SV34) $22.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 080691338X, 9780806913384

SJ58 * Hooked Rugs Today, Amy Oxford
Exhibition of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guiild by 600+ photos. (SJ58) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 0764321528, 9780764321528

SW94 * How To Make Hand-Hooked Rag Rugs, Ann Davies
Techniques and some imaginative projects using a variety of materials. (SW94) $13.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 48
ISBN: 085532807X, 9780855328078

LH62 * How To Make Ply-Split Baskets, Linda Hendrickson
From making your own cords, weaving through the plies, creating 2-color patterns and forming into various basket shapes through clear step-by-step photos (LH62) $50.00 Order Item
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 180

MG41 * Kathleen's Fabric Locker Hooking, Kathleen Carpenter
Using fabric remnants to create rugs and other home dec items. Instructions and charts. (MG41) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48

MG42 * Kathleen's Fabric Locker Hooking, Advanced Techniques, Kathleen Carpenter
13 Designs from needlework and quilting design sources. (MG42) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48

MG43 Kathleen's Fabric Locker Hooking, Christmas; Kathleen Carpenter
Holiday themes for locker gift items. (MG43) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48

LH73 * The Lacis Reweaving Needle For The "Fabricon" Method Of Reweaving
Excerpts from the 1950 Fabricon instruction manual. (LH73) $8.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 12

FY09 Locking Loops, Theresa Pulido
Locker hooking, a technique for creating secured loops on canvas for rugs as well a accessories and wearables is well demonsrated in ths inspiring book. (FY09) $23.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9781440215810

FW32 * 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. (FW32) $24.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0873493842

PB74 Making Rugs, Melinda Coss and Sylvie Soudan
Latch hook and cross stitch techniques with 29 charted patterns. (h) ej16 (PB74) $28.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0261660284, 9780261660281

PQ84 * Modern Rug Hooking, Rose Pearlman
Punch needle projects (PQ84) $23.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9781611807073

AC19 * 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. (AC19) $46.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 19
ISBN: 916316552X, 9789163165528

AU25 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. (AU25) $40.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 119
ISBN: 0965261301, 9780965261302

MG45 Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Cool and Fun Made Easy, Kathleen Carpenter
Belts, hats, scarves and more. (MG45) $10.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 17

MG46 Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Fashions Made Easy Kathleen Carpenter
Hats, belts, bags and more using the populr novelty knitting yarns. (MG46) $10.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 17

MG44 Novelty Yarn Locker Hooking: Hats and Scarves Made Easy, Kathleen Carpenter
A bright collection of hats and scarves. (MG44) $10.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 17

AQ36 * On The Loom, Maryanne Moodie
An adventerous book on tapestry weaving techniques, exploring stitches, materials and looms. (AQ36) $27.50 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 9781419722370

LG48 * 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". (LG48) $6.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 20

NB59 * Peg Looms & Weaving Sticks, Noreen Crone-Findlay
A complete guide covening techniques through inspiring projects. (NB59) $22.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9780811716123

SB77 * Pin Loom Weaving, Margaret Stump
This mini, portable, palm size loom comes of age through 40 projects created by woven squares using a single strand of yarn. (SB77) $25.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780811712484

* Plain Weave, Tina Ignell
60 patterns possiblem on the 2-harness loom (including the Lacis Kliot Tapestry Loom LF11) from elementary to extraordinary by Swedish expert. (TU45) $32.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 196

LH57 * Please Weave A Message, Linda Hendrickson
Instructions and graphs for Tablet-Woven Calligraphy using the double-faced weave for letters based on 6 Roman alphabets. (LH57) $42.00 Order Item
Pages: 144

Punch Needle Rug Hooking, Rachel Lawson & Siobhan Watt
A readily accessible craft for upcycling available materials. (SQ96) $27.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9780764363191

PQ74 * Punched, Stacie Schaat
Punch needle art beyond the traditional rug to contemporary projects and modern appeal. (PQ74) $25.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9781632506832

SV65 Rag Rug Inspirations, Juliet Bawden
Contemporary decorative objects by traditional hooking, weaving and braiding techniques using recycled materials. (SV65) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 030434768X, 9780304347681

BS28 * 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. (BS28) $12.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
ISBN: 078580658X, 9780785806585

DG31 * Rag Rugs, Ann Davies
The various techniques for using discarded materials to make rugs with and without a frame. Covers dyeing, cutting, backing. (DG31) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 96
Publisher: Trafalgar
ISBN: 1861262299, 9781861262295

SW57 * Rag Rugs, Contemporary Crafts, Ann Davies
Recycling fabrics in a variety of techniques and controlled designs. (SW57) $15.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 1853688606, 9781853688607

LO57 Ragwork, Lizzie Reakes
An inspiring visual treat going beyond the rag rug and into hats, jewelry, bags, etc. (LO57) $15.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 96
ISBN: 1859672388, 9781859672389

CO15 Rug Braiding With Verna, Verna Cox
An illustrated gude to all aspects of braiding square, rectangular and oval rugs. (comb) (CO15) $10.00 Order Item
Binding: Comb
Pages: 60
ISBN: 1883830060, 9781883830069

SV51 * 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. (SV51) $25.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0806983582, 9780806983585

SS54 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. (SS54) $17.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 0806983590, 9780806983592

SZ36 * Rug Hooking For The First Time, Donna Lovelady
Techniqes cover dyeing, pattern making, color planning and finishing. (SZ36) $20.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 0806993871, 9780806993874

SZ92 Rug Hooking For The First Time, Donna Lovelady
An inviting introduction to the most basic or rug techniques with focus on primitive style designs. (SZ92) $10.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 112
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 1402722370

FF61 * Shaped Tapestry, Kathe Todd-Hooker
Weaving on improvised two and three dimensional looms with basic tapestry techniques. (FF61) $25.00 Order Item
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 77
ISBN: 0975369806, 9780975369807

LF58 * Sprang, Language & Technique, Revised Third Edition, Jules Kliot Read A Few 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. (LF58) $14.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 24
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 1891656465, 9781891656460

HA77 * Straw Plaiting, Veronica Main
For each pattern, follow the step-by-step diagrams and instructions and discover how they were developed whilst learning about materials, tools and preparation. Once familiar with the plaiting techniques – using straw as well as other materials – you will be able to develop your own skills, possibly blending in recycled materials, which are increasingly being used to produce beautiful and unique pieces. (HA77) $60.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781789940756

LH59 * (lh59)
Basic instructions and simple projects. (LH59) $6.50 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 16

LE75 * Tapestry Loom Techniques, A Guide To Exploration On The Two Harness Loom, Revised Ed, Jules Kliot Read A Few Pges
A classroom guide to the techniques and stitches of hand manipulated weaves as can be worked on the "Kliot" Tapestry Loom (LF11) $78.00 Order Item . Covers tapestry, locking, wrapped, pile, lace and knotted weaves.. (LE75) $9.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 36
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 1891656198, 9781891656194

TE23 * Three-Dimensional Textiles With Coils, Plates, Loops and Nets, Ruth Lee
Working witth a variety f materials from yarn to plastic tape and distressed Tyvek (TE23) $28.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 9781906388645

DG87 Traditional Shirred & Standing Wool Rugs, Diana Blake Gray
The most misunderstood classic technique for rug making, going back to Colonial times, interpreted in terms of modern tools and establishing a new vocabulary and techniques for standing strips of fabric on edge. (DG87) $24.00 Order Item

FY03 Twist & Twine,bobbie Irwin
An old, yet unique tapestry technique, specificsally geared to cloth strips, for making rugs where two strips are twined around a fixed strecthed warp strip. From the basics and a sampler to rugs, baskets, placemats and moe. 144p (p) (FY03) $25.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9780896897366

LH60 * Two-Hole Andean Pebble Weave, Linda Hendrickson
Andean card weaving using only 2 holes. Traditional designs, several graphed words, and an alphabet. (LH60) $9.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28

LA23 * The Vertical Loom, Principles and Construction, Jules Kliot
Construction details and operation of the vertical tapestry loom, commonly used for large tapestries. Covers loom up to 20 feet wide. (LA23) $9.00 Order Item
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 16
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 0916896099, 9780916896096

UP63 * Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory, Anne Dixon
With memories of the '60s when the simple Inkle loom was virtually part of everyone's attire, the rich patterns for all the belts and gutar straps are again available. The history, traditions, technique and over 400 warp-faced weave patterns are oresented in what is destined to be a weaver's classic.. (UP63) $30.00 Order Item
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781596686472

IT95 * Weaving Made Easy, Liz Gipson
A guide fo basic flat weaving on a 2-harness loom such as the "Kliot" Tapestry Loom (LF11) $78.00 Order Item with 17 projects from sinuous to funky in making bags, pillows, placemats, rugs, and belts. (IT95) $25.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9781620336809

AS69 Weaving Without A Loom, Veronica Burningham
Techniques and projects for stick weavimng, weaving on a card, board and ring (AS69) $17.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 0855328185, 9780486271248

FW43 Wool Rug Hooking, Tara Darr
Pillows, embellishment, handbags, table runners and rugs with techniques dyeing and design. (FW43) $23.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0873498933, 9780873498937

IT96 * Woven Treasures, Sara Lamb
A selection of folk inspired bags with warp faced, weft faced, tabby and pile weaves on a 2-harness loom such as the "Kliot" Tapestry Loom (LF11) $78.00 Order Item . Also included is basic card weaving instructions for bands. (IT96) $25.00 Order Item
ISBN: 9781596681026

German Text

Weben (carrickmacross, Cd Wvg, Smocking) (B1450) $6.00 Order Item

Japanese Text

JG83 Woven Bag Techniques [5111], Ondori
A variety of basket weaving techniques for bags and hats using hemp, straw, raffia. Well diagrammed. (JG83) $19.00 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 72
ISBN: 427745111X, 9784277451116

JG15 Woven Motifs [9003], Ondori
A varity of wearable and home dec projects based on small yarn motifs made in Teneriffe fashion.Can be worked on the Lacis Square Loom. (JG15) $7.50 Order Item
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 56
ISBN: 4277490034, 4943309490034

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