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A paperbound edition of Deb Menz's classic guide to color for handspinners is finally here! Menz draws on 20 years of experience teaching and experimenting with color techniques to offer a technically savvy yet accessible tutorial on working with color and fiber. Written expressly for the handspinner seeking new adventures in color, this comprehensive manual presents in-depth discussions and step-by-step photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying multicolored preparations. And for those spinners who are color challenged, a useful chapter on understanding color principles will give you the skills needed to easily work with color. Whether you're a novice or an expert, no spinner's library is complete without this book.
Reviews:
"An essential manual for any handspinner who wishes to add color to handspun yarn.... Highly recommended." - Library Journal
"This comprehensive guide is absolutely essential for the handspinner who wants colour in his or her work." - KnitNet
"Through gorgeous illustrations, in-depth discussions, enjoyable text and detailed tutorials, this book has everything a fiber artist needs to learn about color in handspinning. I'm at a loss as to what Deb Menz left out of this impressive book...." - Cara Randall, BellaOnline
"Back in print at last a lovely, impressive volume." - Textile Fibre Forum
"All I can say about this one is WOW! I learned way more than my money's worth with this treasure trove of information." - Spindle and Wheel online magazine
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Features
- Projects
- Fair Argyle Cap - Erda Kappeler
- Coin Purse - Kathryn Alexander
- Moth Mittens - Sarah Anderson
- Self - Striping Socks - Kathleen Taylor
- Andean Alpaca Poncho - Kaye D. Collins
- Wisteria Lace Shawl - Diane Mulholland
- Zipped Baby Hoodie - Lisa Shroyer and Nancy Shroyer
- Prairie Scarf - Nancy Bush and Judith MacKenzie McCuin
- Lace - Up Mittens - Sara Lamb
- Hannah’s Autumn Jacket - Amy Clarke Moore
- Stained Glass Cap and Mittens - Carol Huebscher Rhoades
- Nomad Bag - Sara Lamb
- Diamonds and Pearls Lace Mitts - Emma Crew
- Spider Hat - Nancy Roberts
- Old Garden Scarf - Faina Letoutchaia
- Child’s Nordic Set - Sarah Anderson
- Sheepy Mittens - Amy King
- Chutes and Ladders Hat - Kristi R. Schueler
- Square Bags That Look Round - Sarah Swett
- Indigo and Lichen Beret - Jeannine Bakriges
- Glitterpants - Kathryn Tewson
- Entrelac Socks - Erda Kappeler
- Happy Headband - Liz Gipson
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