This inspired resource for spinners details the dizzying array of techniques and tactics that turn fleece. Techniques for creating 80 yarns by sarah anderson 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber. In this comprehensive guide, beth smith profiles 21 types. An essential companion for spinners of all levels, this sheepbysheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable. These factors are crucial when youre deciding how to spin your fleece and use your finished yarn. The characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter vary widely depending on the breed o. Jul 08, 2015 beth smith interview author of the spinners book of fleece join benjamin as he interviews beth smith about her book and a few of her favorite things. Beth smith interview author of the spinners book of fleece. The spinners book of fleece ebook king county library.
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Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the spinners book of fleece. The characteristics of fleece its structure, grease. Five facts about making the spinners book of fleece. Expand your wool knowledge with an informative book and a wide variety 2. Orders will be processed within 24 business hours of receipt, and an order confirmation with estimated ship date will be sent. Beth is a fiberista who simultaneously navigates the ins and outs of farm fresh fleece all the while sporting a sparkly tiara. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the spinners book of fleece. Yesterday i posted about my two most very favorite books about woolsheep. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose. Photo by john polak, excerpted from the spinners book of fleece.
In this comprehensive guide, beth smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose ebook written by beth smith. Though the spinners book of fleece is targeted at spinners, every fiber lover will find something they love in this book. If you are new to spinning and want to know more about your new found hobby, treat yourself to a copy of beth smiths new book the spinners book of fleece. Another reference book about sheep breeds, spinning qualities of different fleeces, how to clean, prepare, or anything else to do with choosing or using fleece would at the very least, be superfluous to my needs. In fact, i think the video showing her daughter doing park and draft was a video i saw really early on if a kid could do it, so could i. The spinner s book of fleece by beth smith is a sheepbysheep guide to the characteristics of 19 breeds, from fine wools and down breeds to longwools and multicoat breeds. The spinners book of fleece by beth smith, 9781612120393, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. About a year ago in my breeds study classes i started giving a little bibliography to the.
Beth smith as spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose smith, beth, robson, deborah on. I think if youre sort of learning on your own, and you dont have access to a breed study workshop and you dont know anyone else that spins. Pdf the spinners book of fleece download full pdf book. Here at the spinning loft we focus on conservation and heritage breeds from around the world, and work with shepherds to give them an outlet for their wool, thus helping them. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by. Beth smith, author of how to spin and the spinner s book of fleece, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and howtos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. Picking up on the brushstroke design on the cover, i painted all the yarn cards. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose kindle edition by smith, beth, robson, deborah. A sheepbysheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. I am going to recommend that my local guild adds this to their library. The spinners book of fleece schacht spindle company.
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The spinners book of fleece by beth smith is a sheepbysheep guide to the characteristics of 19 breeds, from fine wools and down breeds to longwools and multicoat breeds. As spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. Beth smith is so obsessed with fiber that she has fleece in every room of her house, including her bathroom. Beth smith the characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. The spinners book of fleece is written by beth smith, an expert spinner. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. If youre lucky enough you could actually study with her in person. This breedbybreed guide helps the spinner proceed with confidence in choosing the perfect fiber and turning it in to the perfect yarn for the project at hand. The spinner s book of fleece a breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose ebook.
Simply put, featuring beth smith, author of the spinners book of fleece, here at spin artiste is a dream come true for me. This breedbybreed guide helps the spinner proceed with confidence in choosing the perfect fiber and. The spinners book of fleece a breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith author deborah robson author of introduction, etc. By beth smith, deborah robson foreword by storey publishing, llc, 9781612120393, 256pp. The spinners book of fleecea breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith as spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of. The spinner s book of fleece hardcover a breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose, by beth smith the characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fibre diameter vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. May 29, 2014 the spinners book of fleece by beth smith is the definitive guide to selecting, preparing, and spinning raw fiber into yarn that captures the fleeces best characteristics. The spinner s book of fleece is written by beth smith, an expert spinner.
The spinners book of fleece by beth smith is like deepdiving into a breed study workshop. Seasoned spinners can learn from this book also as i did. Aug 12, 2014 beth smith, author of how to spin and the spinner s book of fleece, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and howtos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. The spinners book of fleece by beth smith is the definitive guide to selecting, preparing, and spinning raw fiber into yarn that captures the fleeces best characteristics. The book covers the fleece from about 20 breeds of sheep most are available in the us market at any given time. Indepth instruction is provided on buying fleece, washing, preparing, and spinning different types of fleece, including. Aug 15, 2014 the spinners book of fleece is a pleasure to handle, solidly bound and beautifully illustrated.
Having admired the body work, kicked the tyres and looked under the bonnet, it was time to take it out for a spin. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose 4. Beth smith this sheepbysheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable for a wide range of projects from lacy shawls to sturdy. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith august 12. Book overview the characteristics of fleece its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith august 12, 2014 beth smith on. Spinners book of fleece beth smith bok 9781612120393.
What the barbara walkers treasury of knitting pattern books are to knitters, the spinners book of yarn designs will be to spinners. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose author. The joy in this book is the instruction of 80 yarns spinners now have at their fingertips. We stock raw fleece and processed roving and top from a wide variety of breeds and we normally have more than 50 distinct breeds in stock at any time. The spinners book of fleece by beth smith overdrive. This is a fantastic booka must for a spinners library. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose beth smith. Read the spinners book of fleece a breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose by beth smith available from rakuten kobo. A breedbybreed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose ebook.
The spinning loft is the goto source for breedspecific fiber. If you are new to spinning and want to know more about your new found hobby, treat yourself to a copy of beth smith s new book the spinner s book of fleece. Here at the spinning loft we focus on conservation and heritage breeds from around the world, and work with shepherds to give them. These factors are crucial when youre deciding how to spin your. Read download the spinners book of fleece pdf pdf download. She teaches the whys and howtos of preparing and spinning as many breeds as a spinner can in her classes taught all over the world and in articles written for spin off, knittyspin and entangled magazines. For seven years she owned the spinning loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hardtofind quality fleeces. The spinning loft fleece, spinning tools, and more for.