Fiber gathering: knit, crochet, spin, and dye more than 20 projects inspired by America's festivals

Fiber Gathering offers readers a sampling of the rich fiber heritage of the US. From East to West, author Joanne Seiff whisks readers through ten festivalsthat highlight the various themes, sizes, and flavors of American fiber fairs. This book features a rich mixture of photos, essays, ideas, and patterns that guide readers through each festival. Whether purchased as an actual souveniror as armchair travel, theres a chance for knitters to bring a little of the festival home, through more than twenty-five patterns; with fourteen knitting projects, four spinning projects, three crochet designs, two felting projects,two shepherd/spinning how-tos, and one traditional rug-hooking tutorial. Festivals featured in the book include: Maryland Sheep s Heart of America Sheep Show and Wool Festival Estes Park Wool Market (CO) Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon Michigan Fiber Festival TN State Fair Fleece Auction and Spinning Competition (Nashville) New York State Sheep and Wool Festival (Rhinebeck, NY) The Wool Festival at Taos (New Mexico) SAFF, Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival in Asheville, NC.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-28935-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 176
• Fecha Publicación: 06/03/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés