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These books are not meant to be the end all or complete coverage of any subject. They are compact and in a size for carrying in spinning, knitting, or crochet baskets and with space to write your own notes. These books are meant to encourage your own research and experimentation. The information available for those involved with fiber, is sometimes overwhelming and everyone need a place to begin. These books are meant to help you on your journey.

Beginning Spinning

An introduction to the art of spinning.

Textile History: A Timeline

Dates and events in the history of textiles

Spinning Bast

Spinning Raime, Hemp, and Flax

Spinning Cotton

Spinning Cotton

The Handspindle: Not Just for Demonstration Anymore

A discussion of the use of the handspindle in making and plying your yarn

At The Humming of the Wheel

A collection of "Textilely" correct fairy tales

Variations On A Draw

Discussion of different draws that allow for the creation of thread

Dyeing is not Alchemy

A Beginner's Guide to Theory and Methods of Natural Dyeing

The Ply's the Thing

Workshop handout detailing plying your yarn

Mix It Up: Blending 101

Workshop handout discussing blending of different fibers

Colors: To Dye For

An introduction to dyeing synthentic and natural fibers

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