Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble Art & Craft

by Alden Amos

Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, Alden Amos the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom lets no point go unexamined. This is truly a BIG book offering decades of experience in making and handling yarn. He’ll change your spinning for the better, whether you agree with him or not.

"Amos, who has been making spinning wheels and studying handspinning for more than 40 years, has finally distilled this experience into a definitive book deserving of it's title. "– Library Journal

Hardbound, 7 x 9, 480 pages, 400 line illustrations

by Helene Bress

Everything you need to know about inkle weaving is covered in this book, including directions for four different pick-up techniques. Of course, the basics are covered, and many interesting and practical variations are described. The pick-up weaves are described in words and are accompanied by clear pictures.

by Vicki Square

Bags are essential for living-whether walking to a neighbor’s house or going to the store. And Vicki Square’s contemporary interpretations of these 30 folk designs are truly extraordinary. Each one is inspired by traditional folk bags or folk art from 23 different countries including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ireland, Ecuador, and Guatemala.

Bruges Flower Lace, by Edna Sutton.

This illustrated guide describes the basic techniques used in the lace - braids, edgings, leaves, scrolls and flowers - and provides detailed explanations on how to make many decorative lace pieces. The accessible instructions are accompanied by photographs, prickings and diagrams. 118 pages, softcover

Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches: New Revised Edition, by Bridget M. Cook & Geraldine Stott

This comprehensive new edition of a standard work contains over 260 stitches and variations developed in the traditional art of bobbin lacemaking, which dates back to the 17th century. An essential aid for all lacemakers, examples range from the simplest to the most complex stitches; all the nets, grounds and fillings are included, plus decorative features such as spiders, buds, shells, toiles and peas. Photographs, prickings, diagrams and instructions are self-contained on single pages, making this book eminently practical for the working lacemaker and student. 268 pages, softcover

New Patterns in Honiton Lace by Caroline & Barry Biggins. This inspirational book shows lacemakers with a sound basic knowledge how to develop their individual interpretations of designs and their awareness of the many exciting possibilities of working a pattern. This book contains thirty new designs that have been worked by experienced lacemakers. Each pattern has been interpreted in an original style, and is illustrated with a photograph of the finished work, a pricking and a diagram of the working order. 143 pages, softcover

Hands on Spinning, by Lee Raven.

It’s all here. . . spinning with a hook, a spindle & with a wheel plus fiber selection, preparation, dyeing, and finishing. This is an excellent beginner/intermediate book. Lots of reference material for the experienced or spinner too. 120 pages, softcover