The Book Of Looms

Weaving Znamierowski, Nell: Step-By-Step Weaving, Golden Press/Western Publishing Co Inc, NY, 1967 ; 1. Ed.
Condition: VG. Tear & tape outer edge front cover, bottom corner creased, overall content excellent. Book Size 4to.

A complete introduction to the craft of weaving. Illustrated in full color. In this book the world or weaving is opened to the beginner. Step-by-step instructions introduce the novice to the frame and four harness looms. The dyeing of yarns, using both commercial and natural dyes, is explored. A Rya rug, poncho, place mats, bags, a tapestry, pillows and stoles are among the projects included for the beginner to create. LCCN 67-13490. 96 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10043.; 1st Ed

[KW: How-to]

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Laurel, Alicia Bay. LIVING ON THE EARTH Celebrations, Storm Warnings, Formulas, Recipes, Rumors, & Country Dances Harvested by Alicia Bay Laurel. Berkeley: Bookworks, c. 1970.
Illustrated cover is somewhat heavier than posterboard. PAPER COVERS. HOUSEHOLD. "This book is for people who would rather chop wood than work behind a desk so they can pay P. G . & E. It has no chapters; it just grew as I learned; you may find the index your only guide to this unmapped land. However, if you have a feeling for the flow of things, you will discover a parth. " This very unusual book is handwritten script, with loosly representational drawings on every page. The book is sort of a free association , with Alicia's thoughts on this and that, lots of thoughts about nature, numerous recipies, things you can make. Some index entries: Abacus, alfalfa, apples, backpacking, biodegradable soap, boiled breads, cleaning clothes, cheeses, dandelion, camping equipment, fermentation, fish, fleas, dried fruit, garlic, gourds, herbs, incense oils, ladybugs, looms, moccasins, musical instruments, nuts, patterns, poison oak, purslane, recycling, roasted soy beans, rust, sassparilla, seasickness, snake bites, soy beans, stuffed toys, tempura, tortillas, triangle house, vinegar, vitamins, waterproofing, wheat germ, whittling, yerba buena, yoga, and zither. Loosly laid in is a full-page "correction about glazes. " ; 8-3/8 x 10-7/8".

First Edition, Large Paperback, Good+; Nickle-size light stain on front cover, else minor soil and wear on the sound binding. Contents are clean and unmarked. This is a large book and is not eligible for Priority or Air under standard fees..

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Overman, Ruth & Lulu Smith. CONTEMPRARY HANDWEAVING. Ames Iowa: Iowa Sate College Press, )c. 1955) 1966.
Very minor edge wear on the clean, sound binding. Minor foxing of endpapers. Contents are almost like new. Moderate wear , damp wrinkling, and soil on the price-cut DJ. This is a large book and is not eligible for Priority or Air under standard fees. ; Green cloth, bright gold lettering. Scores of sepia-tone photos. HOUSEHOLD CRAFTS. "Presents a fresh, simplified approach to America's fastest growing hobby. The beginning weaver will follow with ease the well-illustated and simply worded introduction to the tools and techniques of weaving. The more advanced weaver will thrill to the challenge of creating his own original designs. The 4-harness loom, with which this book is concerned, is capable of producing almost any type of fabric that the weaver's skill and imagination can design. " The Contents: Our weaving heritage; Tools and accessories; Fabric materials; An approach to design; Making the warp; Preparing the loom; Processes of weaving; Finishing techniques; Fabric structure; Solving your problems; Evaluation. Plus Glossary, For Futher Reading, Acknowledgements, and Index. ; 8 x 10-1/4"; 180 pages.

First Edition; Third Printing, Hardcover, Very Good- in Good- dust jacket.

[KW: Bobbins; Fibers; Heddle; Looms; Rugs; Shuttle; Tabby Weave; Threading; Twill Weave;,]

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History Verschuur, Gerrit L: Hidden Attraction The Mystery and History of Magnetism, Oxford University Press, NY, 1993 ; 1. Ed. ISBN: 0195064887
Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Bump in bottom edge of boards near outer corner, balance in like new condition. Book Size 8vo.

Boasting many informative illustrations, this is an adventure of the mind, using the specific phenomenon of magnetism to show how we have moved from an era of superstitions to one in which the Theory of Everything looms on the horizon. LCCN 92-37690. 256 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 8352.; 1st Ed 1st Pr

[KW: Physical Science]

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