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The spinning books are divided up over several pages, to
shorten loading times. Books are listed alphabetically by title.
NEW!!LEARN TO SPIN SILK ON A TOP WHORL SPINDLEThis
claims to not be an in-depth text, but rather opens the door to those of us who
have fallen in love with silk and want to learn a new skill through an easy to
use booklet. However I found the pages to be full of helpful information. From
affordable equipment suppliers to concise definitions on the forms of silk
fibers, to the kinds of silk available, the author obviously knows her subject.
She takes you by baby steps, through refining your technique, to making a skein,
to plying. There is a section on troubleshooting, and info on local guilds of
fiber friends. A very useful little booklet. ISBN #1788343887. 38
pages, softcover, 5 1/4" x 8 1/2". $9.95 #139168
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NO-LATHE SAXONY-STYLE SPINNING WHEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, Richard & Myrna
Schneider. This is a modified, modernized version of the
traditional Saxony spinning wheel. With clear, measured drawings, photographs,
and step-by-step instructions, the authors take you through the entire
construction process. 54 pages. Sc, $7.95 #549001
PUTTING
ON THE DOG: Handbook of Spinning with a Different Twist, Carol Kroll. Once you have seen, and touched, the lovely samples
inside the front cover spun from the hair of samoyed, chow, collie, and
Newfoundland dogs, and a Persian cat, you will want to know how such nice yarn
was made. The author explains it all. Instructions for making simple drop
spindles and an improvised yarn winder are included. Sc,
$6.50 #139112
RAISING
SHEEP THE MODERN WAY, Paula Simmons. Here's a definitive book on small-scale sheep raising.
It gives you complete up-to-date basic information, in understandable form, on
every phase of sheep raising. Paula and her husband have been raising sheep for
20 years. She has faced all the problems she writes about. Her book is an
enjoyable offering of practical know-how. Illustrated. ISBN: 1580172628.
Sc, $18.95
Mielke's
Fiber Arts, LLC
NEW!!
LEARN TO SPIN SILK ON A TOP WHORL SPINDLE
PUTTING
ON THE DOG: Handbook of Spinning with a Different Twist, Carol Kroll.