Mielke's
Fiber Arts, LLC Your Central Wisconsin source for weaving,
spinning, knitting, crocheting, tatting, bobbin lace, felting, dyeing, and
locker hooking equipment, books, and supplies.
Unless otherwise noted, there is only one of each item
listed below.
Clear Spinning Wheel Oil 4.75" tall with cap. No weight is marked, but it seems to be
approximately one ounce. Was $4.99, now
only $4.00! Six bottles available.
Clemes & Clemes Spinning Wheel Oil
From the label: "This oil is excellent for lubricating spinning
wheels. Place one drop of oil on each bearing surface every time the wheel
is used (Can also be used on drum carders)."
This is a thicker, darker oil than the one above. Again, no weight is
marked on the bottle, but is seems to be approximately 2 ounces. Was $3.70,
now only $2.75! Five bottles available.
PVC Sample Niddy Noddy
Makes 36" sample skeins. These are a little scuffed. $6.00
each. Two niddies available.
Mini PVC Niddy Noddy
Makes 25" sample skeins. A little scuffed. $4.95
each.
Vintage Warping Paddle
17.5" overall length, 3.75" wide. Handle is 3.5"
long. Was $9.95, now only $7.50!
6" Oval Wooden Peg Loom for Frame Knitting
Includes directions and knitting tool. Was $12.49, now
only $10.00!
Ashford Weaving Frame, 9" x 13"
Simple and effective!
- wonderful introduction to weaving
- very quick to warp and weave
- strong
- compact
Create wall hangings, cushions, tablemats and coasters. The loom is ideal for students or any weaver wanting a simple way to be creative. Made from solid Silver Beech hard wood the frames are strong and robust for a variety of warps and tensions. Small and compact, the weaving frame is ideal for taking on holiday.
If desired, the finished piece can be left in the frame and hung on the wall – a framed masterpiece!
Unfinished silver beech. Yarn/weaving shown in photo are not included.
Was $39.75, now only
$30.00!
Meadows Fibermaster
Heavy duty grease and stain remover. Some folks used to use this for
washing raw fleece. Enough for 5-10 lbs of raw wool, depending on how
level of grease/stains. Discontinued by manufacturer.
4 oz. $7.50 per bottle. Three bottles available.
PICTORIAL WEAVINGS OF THE NAVAJO
by Nancy N. Schiffer. Shopworn. Though early Navajo weaving rarely contained pictorial representations of recognizable objects, this situation has been changing dramatically as we enter the 1990s. That is hardly surprising since any art tends to change with the times - some lead, others follow. This book presents you with a fascinating collection of such pictorial weaving, most - but certainly not all, woven in the last 40 years. They still the "look" of Navajo weaving, but they are certainly different from the designs we are used to. This is not a "how-to" book, but one to show you the direction in which Navajo weaving is going today. 64 pages, over 200 color photographs.
ISBN-10: 0887403182. Schiffer Publishing. Softcover. 64
pages. Was $12.95, now only $7.77!
#139487
MOSAIC MAGIC AFGHANS MADE EASY
by Lily M. Chin.
OUT OF PRINT. Shopworn. The designer’s intent for this book was to develop crochet patterns that are easy to do by using only one color per row, but still look complicated. By combining stitches that drop down into a row or rows below plus using post stitches for more texture, these mosaic-like patterns emerge. Designs include pastel patchwork baby afghan, full size Afghans in soft colors, dramatic black and white, a new take on a ripple pattern, stole and hat, pillow, vest, jacket and man’s pullover. Thoroughly illustrated with full-page color photos of each project.
ISBN-13: 9780848719029
ISBN-10: 0848719026. 8.5" x 11" hardcover. 144 pages. Was $19.95,
now only $11.97! #139357
FELTING: Vogue Knitting on the Go
by Trisha Malcolm. Shopworn. Felting — or boiling a knit item so it shrinks and the fibers mesh together — yields amazingly durable, beautiful pieces with unusual textures. It's the perfect technique for beginners because many mistakes just disappear during the washing process. An introduction explains all the knitting basics and felting fundamentals, from yarn selection to blocking and finishing the final product, and there's a wide variety of great things to create. With more than 20 stylish projects, you can knit a flower clutch bag, baby blanket, pillows, a snake toy, beret, tea cozy, slippers, scarves, multicolored mittens, and more.
ISBN-10: 193154364X. Sixth & Spring. 5.75" x 7.25"
hardcover. 96 pages. Was $12.95, now
only $7.77! #139388
Pima Cotton Sliver
The label says pencil roving, but it's thicker than what I know as pencil roving
- looks like typical cotton sliver to me. 2 oz. per bag for $2.25 8 bags available.
The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners By Linda Sparks.
Discusses the tools you'll need, plus types of steel, plastic, and
textiles. Covers everything you need to know about working with bones and
busks, setting grommets and eyelets, and creating a beautifully finished corset.
How to make a modest panel, mock-up, and building single layer, double layer,
and fashion fabric corsets. Discusses commercial corset patterns, as well
as how to fit and style a corset for exactly the look you want.
ISBN 0312535732. Hardcover. 77 pages. Was $29.95,
now only $20.00! #169406
New Punchneedle Embroidery: 20 Original Designs
By Charlotte Dudney.
Shopworn. Raised pile designs that look like miniature hooked rugs are fun
and easy to create. Learn from Charlotte Dudnney, the country's leading
expert and designer, and punch all 20 of her newest designs. Lots of
styles to choose from - cute animals, seasonal scenes, contemporary florals, and
a classic silhouette. Everything you need to know about tools, threads,
fabrics, and techniques. Patterns printed with blank pages on the back are
easy to transver. Step-by-step instructions for every design with helpful
tips. Finishing techniques that turn your punchneedles projects into
beautiful art pieces, fashion accessories, home decor accents and sentimental gifts.
Discover how easy punchneedle embroidery really is. You'll enjoy it from
your very first. punch! 95 pages. Full-color photographs
throughout. Softcover. 8 1/2 x 11. Was $21.95,
now only $13.17! #139516 Two copies available.
Punchneedle Fun: Unique and Colorful Projects By Amy Bell Buehler.
Shopworn. Includes seven patterns plus variations; make a charming
bookmark, needle case, pincushion, and more. Projects are easy to finish
in just a sitting or two - you need little more than a punchneedle, fabric, a
hoop, and embroidery floss. Fine step-by-step instructions for basic
punch-needle techniques, plus tips for personalizing designs. Take a traditional
craft and give it new "punch"! Softcover. 48 pages. Was $18.95,
now only $11.37! #139606 Two copies available.
Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion
Lisa Wheeler and Frank Ansley.
OUT OF PRINT. When the sheep family gets together, even the odd relatives are welcome!
Once a year they gather - Woolverton, Little Bo Sheep, Felice, Uncle Abe Ram,
and the rest of the fleecy flock. It's Baa-dmintion here, sheep dipping
there, brunching and lunching everywhere. It's kissing and hugging fore each
little labmly in this wild and woolly close-knit fambly. Aren't' you
excited to be invited? ISBN-13: 9780689843693. ISBN-10: 0689843690. 10" x 10.25"
hardcover. Was $16.95, now only $10.17! #139376
Eight Shafts: A Place to Begin
By Wanda Jean Shelps and Carolyn Wostenberg.
In style and format, this book closely resembles Davison's "Handweaver's
Pattern Book". For each draft, there's a tie-up, several treadling
variations, and each treadling sequence is illustrated with a woven
swatch. There's a heavy emphasis on twills followed by some color weave
effect, and then a number of shadow weave patterns. Basically this is a
pattern book, and there are few words and many patterns. Looking for an
8-haness pattern book? This one is easy to follow. Profusely illustrated
in black and white.
ISBN: 1813478288.
Slightly shopworn. 8.5" x11" spiral-bound. 194
pages. Was $34.95, now only $20.97!
#139171
Weaver's Super Index 2000 Compiled by Lee Anderst.
Shopworn. Weaver's and PWC index 1981-2000. Articles listed by subject,
author, and issue. For PW issues 1-16 and Weaver's issues 1-44. 56
pages. Was $9.95, now only $5.95! #139432
Stain Rescue! The A-Z Guide to Removing Smudges,
Spots & Other Spills
by Good Housekeeping Shopworn. "Life can be mess. But you don't have to live
with it. Is the pattern on your rug coffee-spattered? Is your
tablecloth a gravy magnet? do you have more red polish on your chair than
on your nails? Let The good Housekeeping Research Institute pros show you
how to remove more than 80 tough stains from fabrics, upholstery, and carpeting
in this A-Z guide. You'll also find tips for identifying those vexing
mystery stains - and how to banish them from your life forever!" 6
1/8" x 7 1/2" hardcovered spiral-bound. Was $12.95,
now only $7.77! #139560
Smocks: Shire Album 46
by Maggie Hall Shopworn. "The smock-frock was worn by countrymen in
England and Wales during the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It was essentially a practical garment and represented a true folk craft
developed by ordinary people. It never became a fashionable garment men
although the technique of smoking has been used on women's and children's
clothes sine the end of the nineteenth century. It was unique in
needlework, being both serviceable and decorative, and the work ranged from the
simple, robust working smock for everyday use to the beautifully and finely made
sock for special occasions." Softcover, 32 pages. Was $9.00,
now only $5.00. #169254
The Cotton Industry: Shire Album 63 by Chris Aspen.
Shopworn. "Cotton was Britain's largest industry for more than a century
and its principal source of wealth during the Victorian and Edwardian
Eras. Yet, despite its importance, it has attracted few historians.
This book tells the story of the cotton industry from its spectacular growth
during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to its devastating
decline in recent years. The impact of the British cotton trade was
enormous. Goods mass-produced in busy factories undercut all competition
and the industry became the first to make the whole world its market.
Cotton inaugurated a new way of life for the thousands who flocked to the mill
towns of Lancashire and there the world's first industrial society produced a
remarkably wide range of social, religious and political movements, which
profoundly affected the nation's life. Using much previously unpublished
material, the book traces cotton's birth, growth and downfall. The
development of the processes used to transform raw cotton into finished goods is
also well illustrated." Softcover, 32 pages. Was $6.00,
now $5.00. #169195
Field Guide to Stains: How to Identify and Remove Virtually
Every Stain Known to Man By Virgina M. Friedman, Melissa Wagner, and Nancy Armstrong. "...a field guide to identifying and doing battle with more than 100
stains, from tomato juice to tar, from avocado to urine..." 5
3/4" x 4 1/2" softcover, 280 pages. ISBN:
978-1-931686-07-5. Was $15.95, now
only $9.57! #169292 Two copies available.
Needle Felted Rose Pin Instructions
From Morning Glory Workshop.
Instructions for making a 4 1/2" inch wool needle felted rose pin. 3 pages
with sketch and full-color photograph. Was $8.50, now
only $4.25! #619301 Four available.
Wool Roving Angel Kit
Includes wool roving, flax top fiber, embellishments and directions.
Finished size is approximately 6 inches tall. Embellishment colors will
vary. $5.00 Two kits available.
Felt Ball Kit for Kids
Includes approximately 1 ounce of roving (predominantly natural grey, with dyed
accent colors), and written directions. Colors
vary. $3.75 Two kits available.
Olde Country Wool, Natural Medium Grey
3 oz. English Bred scoured wool locks. $4.95
Euroflax Dyed Flax (Linen) Roving
4 ounce hanks. One of each color. From left to right: light grey,
medium grey, black. $10.00 each.
Color on Color: Elegant Designs to Stitch
By Janet Haigh. Book is new, but shopworn.Traditional hand embroidery with a
new twist!Twenty beautiful but simple designs for a
range of textiles and accessories, including bags, pillows, slippers and
quilts. Projects have full step-by-step instructions. Illustrated
glossary of all the embroidery stitches used. ISBN: 1-931499-85-3.112 pages. 8 3/8" x 10" softcover. Was $21.95,
now only $13.17! #139492
Paper Yarn: 24 Creative Projects to Make Using a Variety of
Techniques by Uta Donath, Eva Hauck, Petra Hoffman, and Claudia Huboi.
Book is shopworn, but in good condition. "24 decorative and functional projects
to make from paper yarn, paper ribbon, paper twine and paper cord. Basic information
on the characteristics of paper yarn and the different types of products available.
Explanation of weaving, sewing, knitting, crochet, braiding, layering and
wrapping techniques. Illustrated step-by-step instructions ensure you can
complete every project successfully. No special technical skills required
to tackle any of the projects; all can be made with readily available
tools." ISBN: 978-0-312-55565-8. 9.25" x
10.25"softcover. 128 pages.
Was $21.95, now only $13.17!
#139877
Floral Interpretations for Silk Ribbon
By Helen Dafter
Book is shopworn, but in good condition. "The twelve major ribbon embroideries and associated
smaller flower studies presented in Flora Interpretations for Silk Ribbon are
inspired by photographs taken by author Helen Dafter over the years, and
by delicate watercolour studies painted by her daughter. some of the
flowers are created by the combination of several different stitches, while
others use just one or two basic stitches. Along with detailed
step-by-step stitch instructions and diagrams, and a tracing outline for each
project, the photographs and watercolours on which the designs are based are included
for the embroiderer's enjoyment. Embroiders may choose to reproduce the designs
directly, or perhaps to duplicate and combine some of the flowers to vary a
project and make it their own. The creative techniques revealed in these
projects allow the embroiderer to combine, delete, embellish and enlarge to
whatever scale or size is required."
Milner Craft Series. 128 pages. 8.25" x11" softcover.
ISBN 978-1-86351-373-9.
Was $19.95 now only $11.97!
#139662
Washed Merino Fleece Wisconsin grown. Natural ecru.3 to 3.5 inch
staple length. It has a fair amount of vegetal matter. Approximately 14 ounces available. $5.00 an ounce, now only $3.50 an ounce!
Finn Wool Washed Fleece
Natural ecru. Nice wool, but needs combing to remove vegetable
matter. Of the representative locks I pulled out (there is some matting at
the cut end) half had signs of scurf. Staple length ranges from 2 - 3
inches. Only 24 ounces available. Was $2.00 an
ounce, now only $1.60 an ounce.
Tuffer Sampling Cards, Large
Used. They are marked top and bottom. The top card also has
the number "24" on them. The bottom card has a number that also
starts with a "2" but the second digit is so light, it is hard to
tell. Maybe "26"? They look like 75 psi, though I haven't
measured/counted, just visually compared to other handcards. They are not
exactly the same pins - the bottom card has slightly thicker pins.
The cards measure approximately 4-1/4" x 11". Handles extend
another 5-1/4." Pin area measures approximately 10" x
3" and the pins are 3/8" tall. The rubber coating on the
carding cloth is starting to degrade in a few areas (click on photo above for
larger view). $40.00
Harrisville Lap Loom "Sierra" Refill Kit This Lap Loom Project Kit has been designed to be woven on
Lap Looms A and B. Beginners as well as more advanced weavers will find them
rewarding and fun! The kit includes illustrated instructions, cotton warp
string, a plastic needle, and all of the yarn necessary to complete one of the
projects pictured. You choose whether to make the wall-hanging/placemat or
the purse. Loom not included.
Harrisville PegLoom Belt Pouch or Purse Refill Kit
Contains enough 100% wool yarn for a
complete project, cotton warp yarn, notions, plastic needle and instructions (loom not included).
Kit makes one belt pouch or purse.
Wooden Shuttles Listed from top to bottom in photo:
24.75" Wooden Stick Shuttle...$7.00 SOLD
21" Wooden Rag Shuttle (will hold 2.5" wide strips of fabric)...$15.00
SOLD
Used Schacht 35" Rigid Heddle Reeds
Louet Shuttle Pin
Wooden laminate "fish shape" tapestry shuttle, with a pin on the
back. Embellish with your favorite thread, handspun, etc. Create a
unique name tag! $2.00 Four available.
Braid-Craft Cones
Used to fold the fabric strips as you braid rag rugs. Cute heart-shaped
cut-out on back. Set of three. Was $16.50, now
only $8.25 per set! Three sets available.
Louet Heddle Hook
Made in Sweden. Red wooden handle. 7 1/4" overall length. Was $21.00, now only $15.00!
#159143
Harrisville Potholder Purse Kit
FUN and EASY for beginners!!
Enough cotton loops in great colors to weave two potholders which can then be
sewn together to make an attractive and useful little purse.
NOTE: You don't have to make the purse - you can choose to just make the
potholders. This is great price - compare to the Basic
Potholder Kit, priced at $16.95!
Available in three different color ways:
Purple/white - SOLD OUT
Brights
Rainbow - SOLD OUT
Contents of Kit:
Sturdy Metal Loom - 7" x 7"
Cotton Loops - enough to make 2 potholders
100% Wool Yarn for Strap
Glass Bead for Button - colors and size vary
2 Hooks - one for weaving and one for finishing
Illustrated Instructions (needle and thread are not included)
Price: Was $19.95
- now only $12.00!
Pattern: Polo Sweater for Baby
Shopworn. Knitting pattern. From Oat Couture. Calls for sport
weight yarn. Sizes 6, 12 and 18 months. Was $3.50,
now only $1.75. Five copies in stock.
Pattern: The Ragg Fairisle
Shopworn. Knitting pattern. From eweCANknit. Calls for worsted
weight yarn. Children's sizes 2 - 12. Was $2.99, now
only $1.50. Two copies in stock.
Pattern: Twisted Rib Pullover Shopworn. Knitting pattern. From Knit One Crochet Too. Calls for DK yarn. To fit
Misses' sizes Small through X-Large. This pattern is for the Pullover ONLY -
vest pattern is sold separately (and we are sold out of the vest
pattern). "Much of the shaping for the classic Twisted Rib Pullover
is achieved through variations on the basic body stitch, and easy right twist
pattern." Was $3.99, now
only $2.00.
Pattern: The Windowpane Vest, Knitted Shopworn. Knitting pattern. From Knit One Crochet
Too. Sized XS - XL. Can be knit in Sport/DK, Worsted
or Chunky. "Everyone loves choices and The Windowpane Vest gives you
plenty. You can make a pullover or a button-front cardigan or you can make
it for a man or a woman. It looks complex, but it's really one easy
slip-stitch pattern with only one color per row. Dressy or plain, you'll
love making and wearing your Windowpane Vest." Was $4.99
now only $2.50.
Schacht Baby Wolf Loom
Used - classroom model. Photo shows loom while folded. 26"
weaving width. 4 shafts. Flat steel heddles. Includes 12-dent
stainless steel reed and Wolf Stroller. Great workshop loom, or for those
with small living spaces - loom can fold with a warp on it. Available for
pick-up at studio, or we can arrange to deliver it within a 50-mile radius of
the shop. $1200.00 plus sales tax.
Schacht Low-Castle Jack Loom
Used - classroom model. Photo shows loom with back beam folded up (loom
will fit through doorways while folded). 45" weaving width. 4
shafts. Flat steel heddles. Includes 8-dent stainless steel
reed. Available for pick-up at studio, or we can arrange to deliver it
within a 50-mile radius of the shop. $1900.00 plus sales tax.
Louet David Loom
Used - classroom model. 28" weaving width. 8 shafts.
Texsolv heddles. Includes 12-dent stainless steel reed and built-in raddle.
Available for pick-up at studio, or we can arrange to deliver it within a
50-mile radius of the shop. $1600.00 plus sales tax.
Tatting Needles
The packaging on these are shop-worn.
Stanley Keychain Tape Measure
Three foot PowerLock(r) tape measure. Plastic case, metal tape and
keychain. $1.50 each #349009 Twenty in stock.
Susan Bates Quicksilver Circular Needles New, still in packaging. 16" or 24" length. Only one of each size left, unless otherwise noted. $2.75 each.
Susan Bates Quicksilver Double Point Knitting Needles New, still in packaging. 7 inch lengths. Four needles to a
set. Only one set of each
size left. $2.00 per set.
16"
Circular Knitting Needle, US #5 (3.75mm)
By Perle. Made in Turkey. I think the tips are coated aluminum and
the connecting cord is nylon. $2.50
Diva Yarn, Autumn - Four Skeins
By Southwest Trading Company. 75% Acrylic/28% Nylon. 50 yards.
50 grams. Hand wash & dry flat. Suggested 3.5 sts & 4 rows =
1 inch with US 10 needle. Made in China. Dye lot 540 Autumn.
$18.00 for all four skeins. #589702
Diva Yarn, Jubilee - Four Skeins
By Southwest Trading Company. 75% Acrylic/28% Nylon. 50 yards.
50 grams. Hand wash & dry flat. Suggested 3.5 sts & 4 rows =
1 inch with US 10 needle. Made in China. Dye lot 540 Jubilee.
$18.00 for all four skeins. #589703
NOTE: One of the four skeins only weighs 48 grams
Diva Sample/Display Scarf
So soft! Approximately 30" long and 5" wide, with slightly
flared ends. Knit in garter stitch. $10.00
Melody Yarn, Bougainvillea - 5 Skeins
By Southwest Trading Company. Sometimes referred to as
"railroad" or ladder" style yarn. 65% Rayon/35%
Nylon. Approximately 100 grams & 400 yards. 4.5 sts & 8 rows = 1 inch
with US8. Handwash or dry clean. Made in China. Dye lot 516
Bougainvillea. $35.00 for all 5 skeins. #589601
NOTE: One of the four skeins only weighs 92 grams.
Tickle Knitting Yarn, Chameleon - One Skein
By Sullivans International Pty Ltd. 100% polyester eyelash yarn.
Approximately 50 grams, 60 yards. Suggested needles size US7. Dry
cleanable, hand washable, do not bleach. Do not wring, do not iron or
tumble dry, dry flat in shade. Made in China. $2.50 #339407
Tickle Knitting Yarn, Black
By Sullivans International Pty Ltd. 100% polyester eyelash yarn.
Approximately 50 grams, 60 yards. Suggested needles size US7. Dry
cleanable, hand washable, do not bleach. Do not wring, do not iron or
tumble dry, dry flat in shade. Made in China. $2.50 per skein (20 skeins in stock). #339405
Tickle Knitting Yarn, Malt - per skein
By Sullivans International Pty Ltd. 100% polyester eyelash yarn.
Approximately 50 grams, 60 yards. Suggested needles size US7. Dry
cleanable, hand washable, do not bleach. Do not wring, do not iron or
tumble dry, dry flat in shade. Made in China. $2.50 per skein (7
skeins in stock). #339402
100% Wool Hoods
For shaping into felt hats. Adult size. Available in Black, Blue-Grey, or Brown.
Originally $18.00 now only $12.00
each. #169358
Bunny Magnet This little magnet measures 2" tall and 1-1/4" wide.
Crocheted in acrylic yarn. $1.00
Wisconsin-made Spinning Wheel
Made by a Wisconsin woodworker
whose name has been lost. It appears to be predominantly maple, with the
rear upright out of cherry. The conrod has been reconstructed, but not yet
stained to match. While you could theoretically spin on this wheel, I recommend
using it for it's decorative abilities, instead. The drive wheel is only
13" across and the flyer runs on wooden bearings. The orifice is 27
1/2" from the floor. The wheel is 31" tall, 53" with the
distaff. The footprint is approximately 17" x 16 1/2". One
bobbin included. $125.00
Ashford Jumbo Double Drive Sliding Hook Flyer
With clear lacquer finish. Barely used. There are some cosmetic
issues (scuffs where
the front guide hooks were placed and removed) on the flyer (as pictured above)
that could easily be touched up. Includes all the original pieces and parts, and is in working
order. Originally $105.00 - now
only $80.00!
Used LeClerc 18" Ski Shuttles
Like-new condition. $18.00 Two in stock.
100%
Wool Hat
Handknit in bright red 100% wool yarn. Knit extra long, so it can be folded up
twice for extra warmth around the ears. Adult size. Washing
instructions: Handwash in lukewarm water, rinse in plenty of clear water,
roll in a towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry. $25.00
ASHFORD BOOK OF RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING, First Edition, Rowena Hart.
Shopworn. International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows you how you can create exciting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two harness
rigid heddle loom.
In this book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through color and
texture. Be inspired by Rowena, who has worked with weavers from many cultures in her role as Education and Marketing Manager of Ashford Handicrafts Ltd. The
ten chapters include: colour and weave; tapestry weaving; fleece rugs;
textured cushions; hand woven cloaks; shibori; silk textures; different
materials; cotton towels; leno lace.
ISBN:0473084376. 75 pages. Softcover, 8¼" x 10¼"
Was $23.95 - now $19.95! #139209
BOBBIN LACE IN PHOTOGRAPHS,
Cynthia Voysey.
Having had a life-long interest in photography and for the last eighteen years
in lace, it was natural Cynthia Voysey should wish to record those exquisite
pieces of needle and bobbin lace she had seen in private collections and at the
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. This she did and her recordings form the basis
of this book. Here she presents the best of bobbin laces form the
seventeenth century to the present day. Each pieces of lace featured is
named and dated; they are in chronological order. The fine detailed
photographs, allow for a close study of each lace and its characteristic
form. Lacemakers of all ages and skills will find this to be a stimulating
and inspirational book. It will also be enjoyed by all those interested in
lae as an art form.
Published by Batsford. 177 black & white photographs. ISBN: 0713453311.
8.5" x 12" hardcover with dust jacket. 126 pages. $28.95,
now only $19.95! #139543 Two copies.
Knitted
Babes: Five Dolls & Their Wardrobes to Knit & Stitch, Claire
Garland. Shopworn. Softcover. 128 pages. Was $19.95,
now only $11.97! #239170
Sock Whimsy: Creative Sock Patterns by Patti Pierce Stone.
Shopworn. 12 patterns, themed around the holidays and seasons.
"Sock Whimsy demonstrates the design abilities of Patti Pierce Stone.
Known for her unique colorwork designs, she has taken this talent and applied it
to sock knitting. You'll find something for any day of the year with these
unique and fun to knit projects." Full-color photos and
diagrams. 8.5" 5.5" softcover. 40 pages. Was $15.00,
now only $9.00! #139394
Framework
Knitting, Marilyn Palmer.
Slightly shopworn. A Shire Book. A historical look at the
history of frame (mechanical) knitting. 8.5" x 5.5"
softcover. 32 pages. Was $10.00, now
only $6.00! #169178
STITCHES AND HER FRIENDS: 18 Inch Knitted Dolls And Three Knitted
Outfits - Book 1, Betty Lampen & Karen Richardson. Shopworn. 18" knitted dolls with three outfits and many variations on hairdos and even little
shoes. Good Value. Softcover. Was $6.50,
now only $2.00! #139331 Two copies in stock.
LAMB: Touch 'N Feel, Bettina
Paterson. Shopworn. Momma sheep is looking for
little lamb. Lift the flaps to see what she does find!
Illustrated with charming torn-paper artwork, the cover has a "wooly"
inset and wiggly eye. ISBN 0333744934. Die-cut paper over
board. Was $5.95 now only $3.95.
#139354
HANDS
ON DYEING, Betsy Blumenthal & Kathryn Kreider. This workbook on
controlled dyeing teaches you an easy method to obtain repeatable, predictable
results with the use of commercial dyes. Sections include rules of
controlled dyeing, equipment, mixing the dye stock solutions, fiber types,
applying dye, color theory, color mixing, resist techniques, overdyeing for set
of harmonious colors, and overdyeing to subdue colors. The rewarding and
simple projects give you practice in both dyeing and using your custom colored
yarns and fabrics. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 111 pages, color and black
and white photographs and illustrations throughout, ISBN 0-934026-36-X.
Was $21.95 now only $11.97! #239009
DYEWORK:
Creative Fabric Decoration to Enhance the Home, Judith Gussin.
Transform plain fabrics, threads, and papers into beautiful, desirable objects
with which to decorate the home. Experiment with a whole range of fabric
coloring techniques, including spaced-dying, spray-dyeing, tie-dyeing,
dip-dyeing, pepperpot method, batik, and fabric painting with inks.
Projects range from simple pyramid shape lavender bags to a vibrant paisley
valance. Softcover, 96 pages. ISBN:1842152750. Was $12.95
now only $7.77! #139232
HAND-DYED YARN CRAFT PROJECTS, Debbie
Tomkies.
A dazzling new world of color opens up for knitters and crocheters when they
discover how to dye their own yarn. Best of all, only basic kitchen equipment is
required. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for creating customized color
combinations--from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends--and for using them in 12
eye-catching projects, arranged progressively. Rainbow dyeing is the main
technique shown, but spraying, resist, yarn painting, and overdying are also
thoroughly covered, and readers are encouraged to experiment freely. The knitted
projects range from a Colorful Woolly Scarf to a Super-chunky Child's Jumper,
and the crocheted items include such stunners as the Ultrawarm Chenille Scarf,
Beaded Wrist Purse, and Sleeveless Top in Wild Thai Silk. Demonstrating the
techniques that can be used to create unique and attractive yarn accessories by
adapting or adding a range of embellishments, this title includes projects that
range from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends.160 pages. ISBN:1861083149.8 1/4'' X 10 7/8'' Softcover. Was $17.95 now
only $10.77! #139372 Two copies in stock.
Eisaku Noro, the World of Nature: Noro Kids Kureyon Collection. Vol. 4
Shopworn. Patterns for I-cord bag, entrelac pouch, scarves, entrelac cap,
mittens, cardigan with hood, cardigans, entrelac front cardigan, entrelac front
pullover, garter-stitch pullover, and Was $8.99 now
only $5.00! #139334 Two copies in stock.
Really
Cool Felt Crafts
By Peg Blanchette & Terri Thibault.
Shopworn. How to craft with pre-made felt sheets. 28
projects for ages 8 and up. Mobiles, pencil toppers and finger
puppets, pillows, hats, vests, pouches and more. 64 pages,
softcover. Was $8.95 now
only $5.00! #139240 Two copies in stock.
The
Key to Dream House, Ayala Talpai. From the back cover: "Within you'll find: A bedtime story
for those who are nervous about going off to sleep. A coloring book for
your own involvement and expression. Instructions for making a
sleepytime companion from socks or a wool fleece kit. All touched
with love & best wishes from the author." 8.5" x
7" paperback. 24 pages. Was $15.00,
now only $9.50! #169407 Two copies in stock.
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
By Judith Baker Montano.
Cover is shopworn. Judith Montao introduces you to silk ribbon embroidery,
a glorious needle art that spans several centuries. Included are how-tos
for more than 40 stitches, photos of works by 12 contemporary needle artists who
specialize in silk ribbon embroidery, and 12 lively projects designed by Judith
to show you how to do this fascinating, three-dimensional art form.
Softcover, 114 pages. Was $25.00 now
only $15.00! #169241 Two copies in stock.
Alterknits Felt:
Imaginative Projects for Knitting & Felting, Leigh Radford.
New copies, but the fabric on the binding has faded unevenly.
Now, in AlterKnits Felt, Radford pushes the boundaries of traditional felting, as she did with traditional knitting in her earlier book, AlterKnits. Through 30 colorful, vibrant projects, she shows readers how to knit and then felt their own handiwork, as well as how to create gorgeous felted objects from recycled knits and unspun fiber. An introductory chapter on felting basics explains everything you need to know to make the fabulous clothes, accessories, and home decor that follow. The projects range from a quick and easy circle coin purse, to a shibori bag, to a reverse-appliqué rug, each unusual in its own way, distinguished by a special surface texture, an innovative mix of techniques, or a quirky combination of yarns. AlterKnits Felt provides every crafter with the tools to explore—and expand—the art of felting.
ISBN-13: 9781584797074. ISBN-10: 158479707X. Publisher: STC Craft.
Hardcover. $24.95 now only
$19.95! #169413 Two copies available.
FELTED
EMBELLISHMENT, Ondori.
Japanese text. Needle felted appliqué ornaments and flowers using felting molds and imagination.
ISBN: 9784277431224. 60 pages. Softcover. $19.00 SALE!
$5.00 #169363
Damaged, Used or Out of Print
The Knitter's Companion: 101 Handy Hints
By Anne Willis.
Used. Upper right-hand corner of cover has been bent. "Need
help with some of those awkward bits with you're knit? This book will help you
achieve a professional look with helpful hints on the details of casting on,
increasing and decreasing, 'locking in' stitches, building up shoulders without
casting off shoulder stitches, joining shoulders, sewing up, invisible casing
off on a knit one, purl one row, knitting with two or more colors, bobbles,
buttonholes, front bands, pockets, and ore. This book features
clear, precise text and numerous illustrations of the techniques." 44
pages. Softcover. $7.75 #139323
SWEATER RENEWAL : Felting Knits into New Sweaters and Accessories
By Sharon Franco Rothschild.
Out of print.
Gather your old sweaters, start your washing machines, and sharpen your scissors . . .
With this guide to redesigning, recycling, and renewing your wool sweaters, you’ll transform knits that have been felted—intentionally or otherwise—into fun, colorful, and eco-conscious sweaters, bags, and accessories.
In Sweater Renewal, Sharon Franco Rothschild goes green in full color, showing you how to rescue your old woolen knits and give them renewed life as felted creations. With little or no knitting experience, you can refashion blankets, sweaters, scarves, or even hand-knitted pieces into vibrant clothing, accessories,
and home decor. The only requirement is that they are made of wool.
The 25 colorful, cheerful projects in Sweater Renewal incorporate a diverse range of skills—including felting, appliqué, crochet, sewing, and embroidery—and range from Short, Sweet & Simple Projects using felted sweaters, such as a cell phone holder and a Fair Isle digital camera case, to Knitted, Felted & Fantastic Projects that you knit and then felt, such as a purse and a felted scarf. Most can be finished in less than a day, some in a few hours.
Now is the time to go through your attic, basement, and even your closets to look for old blankets and sweaters to create beautiful clothing and accessories.
ISBN-13: 9780307396297. ISBN-10: 0307396290. Publisher: Random House.
128 page softcover. Was $19.95, now
only $15.00! #139655 Two copies available.
White Sweaters
By Nihon Vogue. New, but the cover is shop-worn. Paperback. 65
pages. $12.00
Notes on Gang Weaving
By Naomi Whiting Towner. Self-published. Used, but in good
condition. 12 pages. 8 1/2" x 11" $15.00
The Weaver's Book of Scottish Tartans
By Harriet Tidball. Shuttle Craft Guild Monograph Five, 1962.
Used. Good condition. Paperback. 8 1/2" x 11"
46 pages. $25.00
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