CARD WEAVING, by Candace Crockett

The author here presents a complete discussion of card weaving, including its history, the materials needed, the techniques followed, pattern drafting and designing, finishing, and special approaches. Over 250 diagrams and photographs, many in color.

Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 DVD with Nancy Harvey

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 includes many advanced techniques as shown in the small piece on the cover. During the workshop this will be made into an attractive tote bag. Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 continues where level 1 left off, and includes tips and techniques as they apply to weaving both from the front and the back side of the tapestry. Techniques include horizontal shading (hatching, hachures and floating bars), vertical shading (using single and multiple strands of weft), vertical outlining, refinements of double weft and single weft interlock and how to create overlapping transparent imagery. Ways to plan a project, prepare a cartoon and color sampling are also presented along with a selection of tapestries wich incorporate the many techniques included in this workshop. Many functional and useful projects can be woven in tapestry technique, such as pillows, rugs, tote bags, wall hangings and even clothing.

Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 Video with Nancy Harvey

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 includes many advanced techniques as shown in the small piece on the cover. During the workshop this will be made into an attractive tote bag. Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 continues where level 1 left off, and includes tips and techniques as they apply to weaving both from the front and the back side of the tapestry. Techniques include horizontal shading (hatching, hachures and floating bars), vertical shading (using single and multiple strands of weft), vertical outlining, refinements of double weft and single weft interlock and how to create overlapping transparent imagery. Ways to plan a project, prepare a cartoon and color sampling are also presented along with a selection of tapestries wich incorporate the many techniques included in this workshop. Many functional and useful projects can be woven in tapestry technique, such as pillows, rugs, tote bags, wall hangings and even clothing.

Tapestry Weaving - Level 1 with Nancy Harvey

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This workshop will teach you how to successfully weave horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, vertical curving and horizontal curving shapes. It includes many technical considerations as well as finishing and mounting tips. As you weave three sample projects 14" x 14" (suitable for pillows), you will learn many techniques including slit, interlocking, outlining, pick and pick and horizontal stripes. Once you complete this course you may wish to go on to Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 which teaches shading and blending techniques.

Tapestry Weaving 1 DVD with Nancy Harvey

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This workshop will teach you how to successfully weave horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, vertical curving and horizontal curving shapes. It includes many technical considerations as well as finishing and mounting tips. As you weave three sample projects 14" x 14" (suitable for pillows), you will learn many techniques including slit, interlocking, outlining, pick and pick and horizontal stripes. Once you complete this course you may wish to go on to Tapestry Weaving 2 which teaches shading and blending techniques.

DVD: FIBER DYEING - Immersion Dyeing & Painting of Protein Fibers with Deb Menz. This DVD is designed for handspinners who wish to create their own colored fibers for spinning.

DVD: Fiber Preparation and Multicolor Blending Techniques with Deb Menz. Many wonderful ways to prepare fiber for spinning using both drum carder & combs.

DVD: Spinning and Plying Textured Yarns with Patsy Zawistoski. This DVD teaches you how to make the fancy yarn you want when spinning and plying your fiber to fit the project.

DVD: SPINNING COTTON, SILK, & FLAX with Patsy Zawistoski. Award winner! Expand your horizons and learn from an expert.

DVD: SPINNING EXOTIC FIBERS & NOVELTY YARNS with Judith Mckenzie. Learn how to spin many exotic fibers including Camel, Llama, Alpaca, Cashmere, Angora, Qiviut, Dog, and Cat.

DVD / HANDSPINNING: Advanced Techniques with Mabel Ross.

After the basics...this! lots of techniques. In this course it is assumed that you already know the basics of how to spin a yarn on a spinning wheel. You will learn how to prepare and spin different lengths of fibers to make worsted and woolen yarns for weaving or knitting, using shortdraw and traditional longdraw techniques.

DVD: Spinning Wool - Basics & Beyond: Wheels, Fiber Preparation & Spinning Techniques, with Patsy Zawistoski.

This very comprehensive spinning workshop DVD is designed for the beginning to intermediate level spinner.

DVD: Rigid Heddle Weaving, with Betty Davenport.

If you've always wanted to weave, but don't have the space for a large floor loom, this is a great way to get started. You'll be amazed with the weavings that can be produced on such a portable (and inexpensive) loom.

DVD: Beginning Four Harness Weaving,by Deborah Chandler.

A four-harness loom, from the smallest table model to the largest floor model, offers many weaving possibilities. This course will introduce you to several styles of these looms.

DVD: Introduction to Weaving,with Deborah Chandler.

This DVD is designed for the person who wants to lean to weave. It is an introduction to the tools, the yarns, the formulas and the vocabulary. It will assist you in determining what type of weaving you want to do.

DVD: Navajo Weaving: Sharing the Technique & Tradition

DVD: Navajo Weaving, Sharing the Technique & Tradition

With Angie Walker Maloney assisted by Susanne Clark. This is a comprehensive video workshop that begins with an introduction to your instructors. You'll learn about looms, tools, yarn and equipment.

For Beginners and Advanced Spinners

"Cotton Spinning Made Easy" was made to show how easy it is to spin cotton fiber into a thread. A few adjustments to the wheel and some basic techniques are all you need to make cotton easy to spin.

This film is ideal for those who have just started to spin and want to know more about spinning wheels, how to care for spinning wheels, and who wish to learn an easy, efficient method of carding fiber. There are simple basic steps to lead you into spinning cotton for the first time or to improve your cotton spinning.

For Beginners and Advanced Spinners

"Cotton Spinning Made Easy" was made to show how easy it is to spin cotton fiber into a thread. A few adjustments to the wheel and some basic techniques are all you need to make cotton easy to spin.

This film is ideal for those who have just started to spin and want to know more about spinning wheels, how to care for spinning wheels, and who wish to learn an easy, efficient method of carding fiber. There are simple basic steps to lead you into spinning cotton for the first time or to improve your cotton spinning.

Spinning Wool - Basics & Beyond: Wheels, Fiber Preparation & Spinning Techniques, with Patsy Zawistoski.

This very comprehensive spinning workshop video is designed for the beginning to intermediate level spinner.

Warping The Loom: Back to Front

DVD: Warping The Loom: Back to Front

With nationally recognized weaving instructor Peggy Osterkamp.

Warping The Loom: Back to Front

Video: Warping The Loom: Back to Front

With nationally recognized weaving instructor Peggy Osterkamp.

This booklet covers; equipment needed, materials you can use, patterns, draft explanation, color in card weaving, setting up...

Rigid Heddle Weaving-Level I, with Betty Davenport.

If you've always wanted to weave, but don't have the space for a large floor loom, this is a great way to get started.

DVD; Spinning and Weaving the Ashford Way,

Ideal for teachers (ideas & techniques for inspiration), for students (easy-to-follow warping and weaving instructions. Spend less time warping and more time enjoying your weaving, for new buyers assembly of a new spinning wheel & table loom is demonstrated.

Video; Spinning and Weaving the Ashford Way,

Ideal? for teachers (ideas & techniques for inspiration). for students (Easy-to-follow warping and weaving instructions. Spend less time warping and more time enjoying your weaving. for new buyers (assembly of a new spinning wheel & table loom is demonstrated.)

DVD Weaving Instruction! Tips, Tricks & Problem Solvers for the Handweaver with Sallie Guy.

Includes a detailed presentation of a number of tested, practical, timesaving ideas which will facilitate the entire process of weaving. In addition, constructive, imaginative approaches to correct problems encountered when warping and weaving will be demonstrated.

HANDSPINNING: Advanced Techniques with Mabel Ross.

After the basics...this! lots of techniques. In this course it is assumed that you already know the basics of how to spin a yarn on a spinning wheel. You will learn how to prepare and spin different lengths of fibers to make worsted and woolen yarns for weaving or knitting, using shortdraw and traditional longdraw techniques.

Video Weaving Instruction! Tips, Tricks & Problem Solvers for the Handweaver with Sallie Guy.

Includes a detailed presentation of a number of tested, practical, timesaving ideas which will facilitate the entire process of weaving. In addition, constructive, imaginative approaches to correct problems encountered when warping and weaving will be demonstrated.

VIDEO: SPINNING COTTON, SILK, & FLAX with Patsy Zawistoski. Award winner! Expand your horizons and learn from an expert.

Doubleweave,with Clotilde Barrett.

If you have a narrow loom, you'll love the flexibility that this technique gives you to weave cloth wider than your loom.

Tablet Weaving Magic: Patterns From Oriental Countries and 25 Patterns in Plain Tablet Weave by Otfried Staudigel

VIDEO: SPINNING EXOTIC FIBERS & NOVELTY YARNS with Judith Mckenzie. Learn how to spin many exotic fibers including Camel, Llama, Alpaca, Cashmere, Angora, Qiviut, Dog, and Cat.

Video: Fiber Preparation and Multicolor Blending Techniques with Deb Menz. Many wonderful ways to prepare fiber for spinning using both drum carder & combs. The focus is on using fibers that have already been dyed to create multi-colored yarn.

Doubleweave,with Clotilde Barrett.

If you have a narrow loom, you'll love the flexibility that this technique gives you to weave cloth wider than your loom.

Warping & Loom Preparation Instructional DVD!, with Sally Guy.

Successful warping is just a DVD away! This comprehensive DVD includes warping from the back to the front with a stationary warping paddle, using a raddle.

Instructional Video! Warping & Loom Preparation, with Sally Guy.

Successful warping is just a video away! This comprehensive video includes warping from the back to the front with a stationary warping paddle, using a raddle.

Card Weaving, with Candace Crockett.

Card weaving can be done without a loom but you do need simple tools ? weaving cards and yarn.

Handwoven Fabric: Structure and Pattern, with Madelyn van der Hoogt.

Let Madelyn assist you as she answers your questions about weave structure and pattern as she classifies and clarifies the difference.

DVD INSTRUCTION! Weave Drafting The Easy Way - Part 1 with Constance LaLena.

Even beginning weavers can learn to draft weaves using the step-by-step video instructional course. WEAVE DRAFTING THE EASY WAY, Part 1, begins with a simplified method of writing weaving drafts, then proceeds to the actual designing of weaves.

Boundweave-Level 1 & 2,

Video: Spinning and Plying Textured Yarns with Patsy Zawistoski. This video teaches you how to make the fancy yarn you want when spinning and plying your fiber to fit the project.

VIDEO: FIBER DYEING - Immersion Dyeing & Painting of Protein Fibers with Deb Menz. This video is designed for handspinners who wish to create their own colored fibers for spinning.

VIDEO INSTRUCTION! Weave Drafting The Easy Way - Part 1 with Constance LaLena.

Even beginning weavers can learn to draft weaves using the step-by-step video instructional course. WEAVE DRAFTING THE EASY WAY, Part 1, begins with a simplified method of writing weaving drafts, then proceeds to the actual designing of weaves.

Boundweave-Level 1 & 2,

Supplementary Warp Patterning: Inkle Loom Techniques, with Jacquetta Nisbet.

This course shows you how to weave a magnificent warp-faced pattern structure from ancient Peru, while learning optimum inkle loom techniques.

Your workshop instructor Nancy Harvey, is an internationally recognized weaving teacher, tapestry artist & video producer. She is the author of "Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide".

Your workshop instructor Nancy Harvey, is an internationally recognized weaving teacher, tapestry artist & video producer. She is the author of "Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide".

The author details the history of the craft of brocaded tablet weaving from the sixth to the sixteenth century.

DVD: Warp Painting Plus with Mollie Freeman and Sara Lamb.

By following the step-by-step instructions in this DVD, you will be able to weave a variety of beautiful fabrics...all in plain weave...using a 5/2 cotton sett at 20 epi, and woven in either a 14", 18", 27", or 32" width, depending on the style garment you wish to make.

Tubular Woven Finishes (on DVD) - Backstrap Loom Techniques with Jacquetta Nisbet.

An overview of Andean textiles will give you an initial concept of the artistry and inventiveness to be found in the designing and weaving of embellishments for ponchos.

Tubular Woven Finishes - Backstrap Loom Techniques with Jacquetta Nisbet.

An overview of Andean textiles will give you an initial concept of the artistry and inventiveness to be found in the designing and weaving of embellishments for ponchos,

These cards are made from a sturdy, thick paper stock. Size is 3 1/2 inches square.

Weave Drafting The Easy Way - Part 2 with Constance Lalena.

In WEAVE DRAFTING ? THE EASY WAY, Part 2, you will continue your exploration of weave drafting concepts as you design your own weaves.