In this comprehensive book, an expert textile arts instructor reveals
everything readers need to know to make their own fabrics. This book
explains where different fibers come from, how to grow and harvest your
own vegetable fibers, and how to prepare them for spinning. The
principles of spindle and spinning wheel spinning are covered, along
with home dyeing using natural dyestuffs, and hand weaving with or
without a loom. Finally, there are a number of simple projects, such as
a rug, shoulder bag, bed cover, and jumper and mitts to put your newly
learned skills to the test.