Author: Paula SimmonsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The Handspinner's Guide to Selling
Author: Paula SimmonsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The Essentials of Yarn Design for Handspinners
Author: Mabel RossPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hand spinning
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition
Author: Paula SimmonsPublisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129803
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.
Hand Spun
Author: Lexi BoegerPublisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 9781592537624
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In her newest book, Hand Spun, art-yarn pioneer and Pluckyfluff creator Lexi Boeger offers yet another exciting collection of new and innovative spinning techniques. This well-rounded book also covers a handful of traditional styles for the spinner to master and then turn on their ear. The many uses of these beautiful one-of-a-kind yarns are demonstrated in Boeger's trademark, surprising, and inventive projects. Learn the basics of fiber prep, from washing raw fleece to carding techniques. Find out how to adapt basic spinning styles to create cutting-edge forms. Be inspired by a stunning gallery of hand-spun yarns that combine various techniques shown in the book. Get complete instructions for 20 fashion-forward, yet accessible, projects including chunky scarves, fabulous hats, a belt, a rug, boas, and more.
Spin Off
Author: Peace Corps Times
Author: The Spinner's Book of Fleece
Author: Beth SmithPublisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612120393
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Explains the crucial factors that spinners, knitters and weavers need to know in order to create yarn, describing 21 different breeds of sheep, their characteristics and history and the structure, grease content and fiber diameter of each one's fleece.
The Cumulative Book Index
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3010
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
The Fiberworks Source Book
Author: Bobbi A. McRaeStorey's Guide to Raising Sheep
Author: Paula SimmonsPublisher: Storey Kids
ISBN: 9781580172622
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fiber products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.