Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
A sensuous and richly-imagined historical novel that centers on a skilled young carpet weaver, her arranged marriage, and her quest for self-determination in 17th-century Persia.
In 17th-century Iran, a 14-year-old woman believes she will be married within the year. But when her beloved father dies, she and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to sell the brilliant turquoise rug...
In 17th-century Iran, a 14-year-old woman believes she will be married within the year. But when her beloved father dies, she and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to sell the brilliant turquoise rug...
Author
Language
English
Description
With just a few tools and fabric, Karen Tiede gives you directions for making 28 different rugs with designs that use age-old motifs, including stripes and spirals, traditional quilt patterns, such as tessellations and log cabin designs, and freeform inventions. She shows how to create a wide range of color modulations, as well as different shapes, from rectangles to circles. The results are beautiful, one-of-a-kind floor coverings and wall hangings...
Author
Language
English
Description
This classic oriental rug guide is still the most comprehensive and authoritative book for buying or selling rugs-essential reading for any collector. Author, Charles W. Jacobsen was a world renowened authority on Oriental rugs. Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs represent the essence of his five decades of experience in buying and selling new and antique Oriental rugs. Experienced dealers and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the expert...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book explores the ancient art of rug weaving in Afghanistan. "Woven Legacies" will take you on a mesmerizing journey through time, a tale woven with threads of tradition, culture, and exquisite craftsmanship. As we unravel the ancient origins of rug weaving in this rugged and culturally diverse land, we discover a rich heritage that spans millennia, reflecting the convergence of nomadic lifestyles, cultural exchanges, and artistic brilliance....
Author
Language
English
Description
14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué.
Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué-its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from...
Author
Language
English
Description
If you want to make punch needle crafts with simple tools then read on...
Do you want to learn a new craft within hours?
Do you want to make cute toys for your younger loved ones this holiday season?
Do you find it difficult and expensive to find punch needling tools and supplies in your area?
You can start your punch needle adventure today while saving your time and money, with what I reveal inside this book.
Inside this you'll...
18) Beginner's Guide to Free Motion Quilting: What Beginners Should Know Before Starting FMQ + 4 Project
Author
Language
English
Description
How to start FMQ and break through the 'stitch-in-the-ditch' barrier, using only your home sewing machine
Are you tired of hand quilting the same patterns over and over again?
Does "drop the feed dogs" paralyze your brain and cramp your fingers?
Do you always feel a lack of control when doing machine quilting?
Are you sick of wasting fabric, thread, and time on traditional quilting?
If your answer is yes, then book is for you.
I, Beth Burns,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Braided rugs are like family quilts — each strip of cloth comes from a cast-off garment and tells a story all its own. Piecing the rug together is an act of weaving family memories into a useful heirloom you'll treasure forever. Nancy Bubel covers every step of the simple process, from planning the perfect size, shape, and color scheme to cutting your cloth strips, braiding them together, and finishing off your rug.
Since the 1973 publication of...
Author
Language
English
Description
Since 1973, “Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins” have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Introduction & Brief History
Getting Started
Selecting or Creating a Design
Color
Hooking...
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Penticton Public Library can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Items must be over 1 year old.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service for new books published this year. Submit Request