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FIBER ART, NATURAL FIBERS, KNITTING, MACRAMÉ, CROCHET | 31 Dimensional Cloth: Sculpture by Contempo- rary Textile Artists • Andra F. Stanton, Josephine Stealey • Sculptural cloth art is seeing a revival. These 78 artists, each limited only by her imagina- tion and ingenuity, manipulate fabric into configu- rations meant to conceptually stand on their own. More than 350 lavish photographs of today’s fiber sculptures, and profiles of the artists who created them, provide insight into their processes and cre- ativity. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 358 color images • 256 pp • 978-0-7643-5536-3 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD Fiber Art Today • Carol K. Russell • A survey of sculpture and wall art, portrayed in 335 images and text, recognizing the work of three genera- tions of fine artists who create a boundless range of expressive possibilities in textile methods or ma- terials.Weaving, crochet, or quilting techniques are employed to create unique works of art. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 335 color photos • 192 pp • 978-0-7643-3777-2 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD The Fine Art of Painting on Silk: Inspiring Methods and Techniques for Beginners and Expert-Level Artists • Jan Janas, Diane Tuckman • Color, texture, and design can be one-of-a-kind in silk painting. Learn every aspect, from the basic techniques to plein air and landscapes, from paint- ing on preconstructed clothing to enriching your skill using a unique color workshop. Throughout, the focus is on letting go and taking creative risks to improve your work. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 497 color & b/w images • 256 pp • 978-0- 7643-5535-6 • PB • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Nordic Hands: 25 Fiber Craft Projects to Dis- cover Scandinavian Culture • Anita Osterhaug • Bring the warmth and beauty of Nordic culture into your life through the work of your own hands. This is an armchair tour especially for makers. The step-by-step projects thoughtfully bring each as- pect to life via knitting, felting, weaving, and more, allowing beginning crafters to achieve beautiful results and experienced crafters to try new designs. • 7.5" × 10" (191 × 254 mm) • 300 color images & patterns • 192 pp • 978-0-7643-6691-8 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques: From Peru, Bolivia, and Around the World • Rodrick Owen, Terry Newhouse Flynn • Includes a 32-slot braiding card, ready for creating an Ande- an-style braided sling. A key resource for historians, ethnologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and more, this guide covers the history of slings as weapons and herding tools. Instructions help you make 50 designs, from 8 to 32 strands. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 457 color photos, charts/ drawings, and weaving diagrams • 208 pp • 978- 0-7643-5430-4 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD What If Textiles: The Art of Gerhardt Knodel • Janet Koplos, Shelley Selim • This photo-rich exploration covers all aspects of internationally-re- nowned textile artist Gerhardt Knodel’s works. It features over 400 photographs, essays from art world experts who share insights on the phases of his career, and a chronology of nearly 300 works. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 425 color photos • 224 pp • 978-0-7643-4994-2 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD The Big Book of Flax: A Compendium of Facts, Art, Lore, Projects, and Song • Christian and Johannes Zinzendorf • Learn the fascinating story of the flax to linen process in history, legend, song, crafts, lesson plans, and recipes. With 414 images, this comprehensive book offers sugges- tions for flax projects, collecting flax-related tools and clothing, and planting and harvesting flax. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 414 images • 240 pp • 978-0-7643-3715-4 • HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth • Lin- da Heinrich • Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 233 color photos 156 b/w photos & drawings • 248 pp • 978-0-7643-3466-5 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD 101 Socks: Circular Needles, Felted, Ad- di-Express, Toe Up, Crocheted, and Spiral Knit • The Editors of the Oz Creativ Series • With seven techniques and 101 patterns, this how- to book provides detailed, clear instructions for knitting and crocheting colorful and artful socks. Aimed at a wide range of skill sets, from the begin- ner to the advanced knitter, the book also includes helpful tips and size tables. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 319 color photos & illus. • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-4850-1 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Artisan Ropework: 15 3-D Stitched Rope Craft Projects • Jessica Geach • Turn plain rope into spectacular art with this exciting technique. This guide helps any level of crafter to create bas- kets, vessels, wall hangings, bowls, and much more with simple techniques to sew rope into dimen- sional—and impressive—results. Also includes tips on how to vary the designs to make them your own. • 8.5" × 10" (216 × 254 mm) • 150+ color photos • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-6306-1 • PB • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD All-Year-Round Knitting for Little Sweet- hearts: 68 Patterns for Everyday, Parties, and Special Times • Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås, Torunn Steinsland • More nature in- spired designs from Norway's bestselling brand KlompeLompe! • 8" × 10" (203 × 254 mm) • 200 color photos • 200 pp • 978-0-7643-6507- 2 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Knitting for Little Sweethearts • Hanne An- dreassen Hjelmås, Torunn Steinsland • Thrill to these 60+ patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from the beloved KlompeLompe blog. Nature inspired and sweetly casual, the designs are for boys and girls aged one to six, with piec- es for adults and babies too. Most patterns are intermediate level, together with several that are easy or more challenging. • 8" × 10" (203 × 254 mm) • 193 color & b/w images • 168 pp • 978-0-7643-5627-8 • HC • $28.99 / £26.99 / 39.99 CAD Summer Knitting for Little Sweet- hearts: 40 Nordic-Style Warm Weather Patterns for Girls, Boys, and Babies • Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås, Torunn Steinsland • Nature-inspired and sweetly casual, these summer creations offer a world of Scandinavian charm! • 9" × 9" (229 × 229 mm) • 200 color & b/w images • 168 pp • 978-0-7643-6606-2 • HC • $28.99 / £26.99 / 39.99 CAD Winter Knitting for Little Sweet- hearts: 46 Nordic-Style Patterns for Girls, Boys, and Babies • Hanne Andre- assen Hjelmås, Torunn Steinsland • Indulge in the cozy charm of Norwegian winters with KlompeLompe's heirloom-quality de- signs for infants and children up to 10 years old. Clear difficulty rankings welcome both new and seasoned knitters. • 9" × 9" (229 × 229 mm) • 160 color & b/w images • 168 pp • 978-0-7643-6844-8 • HC • $28.99 / £26.99 / 39.99 CAD Basic Knitting and Crocheting for Today's Woman: 14 Projects to Soothe the Mind & Body • Anita Closic • This knitting/crocheting book offers fourteen projects that are fun to make while allowing the knitter to escape the stresses of the day. Using basic knitting and crocheting tech- niques, make throws, baby wraps, meditative yoga mats, a table runner, scarves, baby blankets, wrist warmers, and pillows. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 14 patterns • 48 pp • 978-0-7643-4668-2 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Granny Square Style: How to Make Lim- itless Projects from 10 Classic Patterns (Belts, Pillows, Afghans, Scarves, Totes) • Hyllam Lefèvre • Tap into the fun and versatility of granny squares with this clear introduction: learn 10 vintage granny square patterns, un- derstand the power of your unlimited colorway choices, and use your squares to make five fresh and contemporary projects. • 7.5" × 9" (191 × 229 mm) • 125 color images • 96 pp • 978-0- 7643-6895-0 • PB • $18.99 / £17.99 / 25.99 CAD Japanese Paper Yarn: Using Washi and Ka- mi-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More • Andra F. Stanton, Meher McArthur • Using paper yarn gives crafters who crochet, weave, and knit with more-typical fibers (like wool and cotton) the chance to make and use a new material for their creations. Learn about the ancient Japanese roots of this technique, and enjoy how-to projects. Photos of gorgeous work by artisan-level makers provide inspiration. • 8" × 10" (203 × 254 mm) • 145 color images • 96 pp • 978-0-7643-6830-1 • HC • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD Knot Design • Kristin Möller • A variety of knot- ting projects with different levels of difficulty are provided, including cell phone or MP3 player cas- es, wallets and key chains, bracelets or eyeglasses cases in contemporary colors and designs. Master vertical and horizontal half hitches, spiral knots, square knots, and finishing knots. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 81 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-3999-8 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Macrame Couture: 17 Embellishment Proj- ects • Gwenaël Petiot • Embellishments and ac- cessories are on trend in the artisan fashion world, and macrame is the perfect method for creating contemporary garment embellishments. This book introduces the materials, the knots and techniques, and how to choose the best combinations for vari- ous style needs and garment enhancements. Then, enjoy 17 projects—very accessible and doable, but with high-fashion impact. • 8.5" × 10" (216 × 254 mm) • 150 color photos • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-5991-0 • PB • $27.99 / £25.99 / 38.99 CAD Macrame Fashion Accessories & Jewelry • Author Sylvie Hooghe, Editor Omicron Language Solutions, LLC • Create your own fashion acces- sories through DIY macramé projects. Illustrated step-by-step directions will guide you through the making of your own unique scarves, handbags, bracelets, and necklaces. This book is perfect for both beginning and seasoned hobbyists, and the fashionista who wants to add to their repertoire of fashion accessories. • 8.13" × 9.13" (207 × 232 mm) • 87 color images • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-4857-0 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Macrame Today: Contemporary Knotting Projects • Darlyn Susan Yee • Knotting as an art form can be very diverse and result in a complex blend of texture and intricate patterns, using such materials as yarn, fiber, and string. With 110 color images and step-by-step instructions, this compre- hensive guide will have you creating beautifully designed wearable and functional art pieces. Basic knotting forms and ten projects of varying skill lev- el are featured. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 110 color images • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-3799-4 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD FIBERS, NATURAL KNITTING, MACRAMÉ, CROCHET