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Fiber Preparation & Multicolor Blending Techniques Deb Menz
This DVD covers many ways to prepare fiber for spinning-using both drum carders and combs. It
starts with drum carding and then moves on to blending colors to create new colors. Learn how to get
predictable results, to blend luxury fibers and to create multi-colored drum carded batts so the colors
stay clear and bright. Multi-colored rovings can also be created using combs. Designing plied yarns
concludes the workshop. 87 min
DVD # 6067300D • $34.95 DVD rental # 606730DR • $10
Spinning Exotic Fibers & Novelty Yarns Judy MacKenzie
In this DVD, you will learn how to spin many exotic fibers including camel, llama, alpaca, cashmere,
angora, dog, rabbit and quiviut. You will learn how to spin many types of novelty yarn using a combination
of fibers and spinning techniques. Tips on buying these fibers and the best end use of the yarn is
also included. 96 min
DVD # 6067100D • $34.95 DVD rental # 606710DR • $10
Spinning Wool: Basics & Beyond ... Patsy Zawistoski
Ready to start spinning on a wheel, or don’t quite have the control you’d like? In addition to a thorough explanation
of single drive band, double drive band and bobbin lead spinning wheels, you will learn about wheel setup,
fiber preparations, spinning various fiber preparations, pre-drafting, the importance of understanding wraps per
inch, how to use a control yarn, woolen & worsted spinning techniques including point of twist, fingered draft,
double drafting & spinning a parallel preparation. Learn how to ply from 2 bobbins or from one ball; make a
3-ply from one source and make your hand spinning beautiful & successful. 102 min ... Rent for 10 days.
DVD # 6098000D • $39.95 DVD rental # 609800DR • $10
DVD Spinning Cotton, Silk & Flax
Patsy Zawistoski
Cotton, silk and flax are three of the
finest spinning fibers. Each fiber will
be dealt with separately during the
DVD, with information on choosing
and preparing fibers as well as spinning
techniques. Different drafting and finishing
techniques which affect the resulting
yarns are also explained, along with tips
on adjusting wheels and record keeping.
111 min.
DVD # 6067000D • $39.95
DVD Rental #606700DR • $10
Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning
Alden Amos
Truly a “Big” book with every aspect of
handspinning explored. From dissolving
lanolin, washing fleece, rotating wheel
position, and choosing types of wool, the
wisdom apparent on every page will change
your spinning for the better.
480 pgs. (hard,bl&wh)
# 56090000 • $39.95
Learn to Spin Silk on a Top-Whorl Spindle
Ruth MacGregor. Spinning with silk is a challenge.
Learn how to spin and handle silk.
40 pgs. (paper, bl&wh)
# 56032000 • $9.95
Spinning Wheels and
Accessories
David Pennington &
Michael B Taylor
Collectors of spinning wheels,
antique dealers, and lovers of textile
tools will be excited that Pennington
& Taylor are back with another
great book about spinning wheels,
including over 350 color photos to go
with their painstaking research. Their
emphasis remains the American spinning
wheel from 1775-1900. 224 pgs. (hard,color)
# 56333000 • $59.95
Spinning in the Old Way
Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts
Discover the magic of making your
own yarn! With a warm touch and
plenty of clear instructions, Spinning
in the Old Way will teach you everything
you need to know about this
ancient and inspiring craft. All you
need is a high-whorl spindle, unspun
fiber and a few yards of leftover knitting
yarn. 176 pgs. (paper,bl&wh) #
56033000 • $14.95
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