The Intentional Spinner
I receive email newsletters from Interweave Press, as I'm sure many of you do. Not long ago they introduced a new spinning book called "The Intentional Spinner". Of course I was interested - any new spinning book interests me! However, I already own several spinning books and at the publisher's price of $26.96 USD I wasn't about to line up to buy it! But then I was doing some things on Amazon.ca and I searched for the book there. Imagine my surprise to see it at 35% less! I found they had an excellent content description too and I decided to save it until I placed my next order to get free shipping. Well it arrived just before the weekend and I have to say if I could only own ONE book on spinning, this would be IT! The content is so exceptional that there isn't a single book on spinning I've seen that's it's equal.
The book starts at the very beginning, explaining everything you might need or want to know about every conceivable fiber ever used for spinning, right to golden mussel down! Judith is indeed a Master Spinner! Her technique descriptions are thorough and accompanied by many color photos, covering spindles as well as wheels plus how to prepare and dye fibers first. She covers how to spin for weaving, sock knitting, even lace, plus a broad range of novelty yarns too. It's an amazing book and I know I will read it from cover to cover - more than once!
The book starts at the very beginning, explaining everything you might need or want to know about every conceivable fiber ever used for spinning, right to golden mussel down! Judith is indeed a Master Spinner! Her technique descriptions are thorough and accompanied by many color photos, covering spindles as well as wheels plus how to prepare and dye fibers first. She covers how to spin for weaving, sock knitting, even lace, plus a broad range of novelty yarns too. It's an amazing book and I know I will read it from cover to cover - more than once!
I see many more relaxing hours spinning for you . I love reading about your spinning since I don't know a thing about it .. I just take the strings and with a hook or needles make happy hours for me.
Elsie <><
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Thanks for the review! I was not sure I wanted to buy it, but now I probably will.
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That sounds like a really good book. I've never tried spinning, but have thought about it. When I do decide to take the plunge, I will get this book. Debbie
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So, you think this one is a 'must-have'? I just ordered a used copy of Amos Alden's book as I was told that was a great reference as well, but I've been hearing so much about this book that I think I may have to grab it as well. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Thanks for the heads up on the price. I have been looking at it too and Interweave is usually high priced. I forgot about Amazon. Another place to find books cheaper is OVERSTOCK.com
I thought this was too new for those.
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I buy books at Amazon and Knit Picks too! Great prices at both.
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I got the book a couple of weeks ago and I agree that it has a wealth of information! I consider it an intermediate spinning book because some of the techniques introduced are things that I hadn't read in any of my other spinning books except for Alden Amos'.
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I haven't seen the book yet, living out in the boonies like I do. I buy my knitting/spinning books from my LYS when I get there.
However, I have met Judith and she is among the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to fibre. She is also a logical thinker, so it stands to reason it should be a good book. I am looking forward to putting it in my library.
(I entered a knitting contest once because Judith was doing the judging and gave a critique on each item. Wonderful input, this is great, this could be better if you did this, etc.)
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