Yarn From Wild Nettles

Author : Birte Ford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1999712501

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Yarn from Wild Nettles by Birte Ford Pdf

Author : Birte Ford
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-02
Category : Nettles
ISBN : 1497581710

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Yarn from Wild Nettles by Birte Ford Pdf

Birte Ford began experimenting with nettles in the 1990s when she moved to Scotland. In her quest to find the simplest way to get spinnable fibres from nettles, she has experimented with dew and water retting, the two traditional methods for retting flax and hemp. While both these methods work well for nettles, Birte found a simpler method for a cold northern European climate, which she termed root retting. This book is about her work with wild nettles and her results.

Author : Babs Behan
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781787132870

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Botanical Inks by Babs Behan Pdf

Learn how to transform foraged wild plants, plants, garden produce and recycled food into dyes and inks with Botanical Inks. The book shows you how to extract environmentally sustainable colour from the landscape and use it to create natural dyes for textiles, clothing, paper and other materials. Botanical Inks covers dyeing and surface application techniques, including bundle dyeing, Shibori tie-dyeing, hapazome, indigo sugar vat dyeing, wood-block printing, screen printing and more. And it also shows you how to turn your new inks, dyes and technique knowledge into wonderful projects, from a simple bundle-dyed a scarf to a block-printed tote bag. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet.

Author : Alice Fox
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781849948326

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Wild Textiles by Alice Fox Pdf

A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging – from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist. Other ideas for found materials include stones, shells and wood that can be wrapped or woven into, as well as a multitude of urban treasures that find a new life in creative hands.

Author : Cindy Conner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780811772204

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Homegrown Flax and Cotton by Cindy Conner Pdf

Grow your own sustainable clothes! From seed to shirt, Cindy Conner shows you how to plant, grow, harvest, process, spin, and weave cotton and flax into cloth from which you can sew your own clothes. And since cotton and flax are made from plants, when your clothes' usefulness has passed they can also return to the environment without causing harm--a truly renewable and sustainable option for clothing. Whether you live in colder climates where flax can thrive, or warmer climates where cotton does best, there is a sustainable option (or two, if you live in the temperate zone) for you. And it takes much less space than you would think; a backyard garden will do! This complete guide includes in-depth instructions on growing and harvesting, preparing the fiber for spinning, the spinning process for each fiber; the basics of weaving cloth; and suggestions on patterns and how to weave the pieces you need for clothing, and how to sew your woven pieces together. Cindy has been growing her own clothes for years and teaches the process in classes, so she includes all of her knowledge on potential pitfalls and how to avoid them in her thorough instructions on each phase. You can grow your own flax and cotton and make clothes to your own style preferences. It's time to take the next step in sustainable living and make your own clothes in breathable and comfortable natural cotton and flax grown in your own backyard!

Author : Robert R. Franck
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849325978

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Bast and Other Plant Fibres by Robert R. Franck Pdf

Environmental concerns have regenerated interest in the use of natural fibers for a much wider variety of products, including high-tech applications such as geotextiles, and composite materials for automotive and light industry use. Covering minor as well as major fibers produced worldwide, Bast and Other Plant Fibers analyzes flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, ramie, sisal, coir, and nettle, and provides an index of fiber-yielding plants. Each chapter examining chemical and physical structure, fiber, yarn and fabric production, dying, handle and wear characteristics, economics, and environmental, health and safety issues. A comprehensive set of tables makes it easy to compare the physical and chemical characteristics of different fibers.

Author : Rita Buchanan
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486136394

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A Weaver's Garden by Rita Buchanan Pdf

Valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics, soap plants to use for cleaning textiles, fragrant plants to scent and protect fabrics; planning and creating a garden featuring cotton, flax, indigo, and much more.

Author : Ann Richards
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785009303

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Weaving by Ann Richards Pdf

Weaving: Structure and Substance looks at weave design from several different perspectives, showing how resources, ideas and practical experience can come together in a creative process of designing through making. Emphasizing the potential of woven textiles throughout, Ann Richards follows the success of her sister title Weaving Textiles that Shape Themselves and explores the tactile properties that emerge from the interaction of material and structure. The book is organized into four parts that look at the natural world as inspiration, the design resources of material and weave structure, the fabric qualities as starting points for design, and the practical issues of designing through making. With over 280 lavish photos, this book will be an invaluable resource for textile designers and enthusiasts looking for inspiration and practical advice.

Author : Susan Gerofsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319725239

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Contemporary Environmental and Mathematics Education Modelling Using New Geometric Approaches by Susan Gerofsky Pdf

This book takes a fresh approach to using educational tools to solve profound problems in societies. The authors bring perspectives from curriculum studies, mathematics education, environmental education, and Indigenous epistemologies to a new consideration of “geometries to think with”. These tools reveal the wealth of resources and interrelationships in our world that have the potential to reconfigure and revitalize education. The transdisciplinary nature of the chapters and authors emphasizes the need for thinking beyond boundaries, while respecting the wisdom inherent in intellectual disciplines and traditions.

Author : Gillian Edom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0956569315

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From Sting to Spin by Gillian Edom Pdf

Author : Ken Thompson
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781800811454

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Common or Garden by Ken Thompson Pdf

We often imagine that rarity is special - we seek out the most uncommon wild plants to tick off our lists, while overlooking the extraordinary appeal of the species we encounter day-to-day. Yet it's these plants -the most successful, able to adapt and thrive - which are truly fascinating. Botanist, writer and expert gardener Ken Thompson has set out to chart Britain's fifty most abundant wild plants and reveal the secrets of their success. He explores the roots of their common names, from the dog rose to Yorkshire fog, and explains the key traits that have led them to flourish across Britain. And, along the way, he shares his tricks for making your garden a haven for green life. Stunningly illustrated by Sarah Abbott, Common or Garden is a celebration of the everyday wonder of the plants that you can see, as Thompson enthuses, 'before you even have lunch'

Author : Rebecca Burgess,Courtney White
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781603586634

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Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess,Courtney White Pdf

The Cost of Our Clothes -- The Fibershed Movement -- Soil-to-Soil Clothing and the Carbon Cycle -- The False Solution of Synthetic Biology -- Implementing the Vision with Plant-Based Fibers -- Implementing the Vision with Animal Fibers and Mills -- Expanding the Fibershed Model -- A Future Based in Truth.

Author : Lucy Vaserfirer
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781592339488

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The Ultimate Pasta Machine Cookbook by Lucy Vaserfirer Pdf

At last, a cookbook about pasta-making that covers all kinds of pasta machines—both manual and electric, and also stand-mixer pasta attachments—and that delivers foolproof recipes sure to make you an expert noodle master in no time! Homemade pasta is easy, fast, and fun. It tastes better than boxed pastas from the store. And, while-store-bought pastas do indeed come in a variety of shapes, they all have basically one bland and unexciting flavor; by contrast, as this wide-ranging and deliciously inventive book shows, making pasta by hand at home lets you create and enjoy dozens and dozens of different flavors of noodles. In her previous books—on such subjects as searing, marinating, and cast-iron cooking—chef, cooking teacher, and food blogger Lucy Vaserfirer has earned a reputation for expertly and gently translating the methods of master chefs into simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that let home cooks cook like the pros. Here, Lucy does the same for pasta-making, showing you how easy it is to use a sheeter or an extruder of any type, manual or electric, to create tasty pastas that will please everyone from grown-up gourmands to picky kids who want pasta at nearly every meal. Lucy shares in these pages terrific purees that you can make, using a blender or a mixing bowl, that you then can turn into all sorts of flavored pastas, from the familiar tomato or spinach pastas to noodles flavored with herbs like basil or tarragon, spices like pepper or saffron, and other flavors, such as a Sage Brown Butter Pasta that incorporates a flavored butter. She teaches you how to make every kind of pasta shape with your pasta machine, including ones you can't find in stores. She includes durum and semolina pastas, the most common kinds, as well as buckwheat, ancient-grain, and gluten-free pastas. She even shows how to make Asian noodles, such as udon, soba, and ramen, with your pasta machine. Whether you are a first-time owner of a pasta maker or a seasoned pro looking for exciting new ideas, this book has more than 100 splendid recipes, plus loads of clever tips and tricks, that will make you love your pasta machine and use it often.

Author : Shannon Okey
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781580089159

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Alt Fiber by Shannon Okey Pdf

"More than twenty-five clothing, accessories, and housewares projects to knit and crochet using environmentally friendly plant fibers"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Margaret Baker
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996-05-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : IND:30000054071448

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Discovering The Folklore of Plants by Margaret Baker Pdf

An alphabetical list of plants and their associated folklore.