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| The Age of Homespun by L. Thatcher Ulrich: using ordinary household goods (baskets, spinning wheels, a niddy noddy, bedcovers, a linen tablecloth, an unfinished stocking and more), the author chronicles the production of cloth and of history in early America. 500 pages. Black and white photos. $16.95. |
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| New! At Knit's End by S. Pearl-McPhee: the subtitle of this book is "Meditations for women who knit too much"; they are one-page stories that will make you smile, reflections that will make you think, all dealing with the power of yarn and knitting. A great gift for a knitter! $9.95. |
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| Big Cotton by S. Yafa: tells the history of cotton fiber, how it "created fortunes, wrecked civilizations and put America on the map". Large print. Hardcover. Limited quantities. $30.95. |
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| Child Life in Colonial Days by A. Earle: a detailed and fascinating account. Covers everything from dress to toys, school to play, discipline and religion. 418 pages. Now out of print (sorry, no discount on this book) - WE STILL HAVE A FEW LEFT! $39.95. |
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| New! Crewel Yule by Monica Ferris: Part of the Needlecraft Mystery Series. At this years needlework convention, Besty Devonshire works to solve the murder of a shop owner with plenty of enemies. $6.99 |
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| New! Cutwork by Monica Ferris: Part of the Needlecraft Mystery Series. When Someone is murdered at the art fair, Betsy Devonshire is asked to prove a young man's innocence and solve the murder. Includes Free Embroidery Pattern! $6.99 |
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| Eating Stone by E. Meloy: the author relates 4 seasons spent watching a band of rare desert bighorn sheep. She observes the cycles of breeding and birth, predators and death, and enjoys the beauty of a wild remote place. Hardcover. $26. |
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Fiber Mania! A Travel Guide 2009-2010 by M. Merin: would you enjoy stopping at a knitting, weaving or spinning shop while traveling? Or know where guilds are located? This handy guide (the size of a fat pocket book) features a map of each state (several maps for the larger states) with the locations of such stores and guilds followed by a town directory with name, address, phone number and e-mail and/or web site (when applicable) of each store plus guild contacts and when members meet. 481 pages! You will want to have it with you anytime you hit the road. $15.95.
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| A Good Dog by J. Katz: the author gets a new dog, Orson, a 2-year old border collie who does not know how to herd sheep and proves to be quite a challenge. While Katz is trying to train him, Orson helps the author in his own way, making him discover life on an old farm in upstate New York with sheep, chickens, donkeys and other dogs. An endearing story of a man and a dog struggling to keep faith with each other. $13.95. |
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| New! Hanging by a Thread by Monica Ferris: Part of the Needlecraft Mystery Series. Betsy Devonshire works to solve a 5 year old double murder and prove the innocence of a local handy man. $6.99 |
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Knit Lit ed. by L. Roghaar & M. Wolf: over 75 stories, essays, anecdotes and recollections by knitters about their hobby and the joy it brings into their lives. Would make a great gift for a knitter. $13. |
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Knit Lit (Too) ed. by L. Roghaar & M. Wolf: another charming collection of stories and anecdotes by knitters that speak to the power of knitting in people's lives. Over 70 pieces, some sweet and touching, others inspirational or hilarious. $13. |
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| Knit Lit the Third ed. by L. Roghaar & M. Wolf: an all new collection of over 70 endearing stories, all about knitting and kintters. $14. |
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| New! Knitticisms...and Other Purls of Wisdom ed. by M. Dregni: features witty remarks and stories dealing with knitting, all of them brilliantly illustrated with historical postcards, photos, vintage patterns and advertising.Compact format ( 5 7/8" x 5 7/8") makes it easy to take along and share with your friends. A fun book! Hardcover. $12.95. |
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| New! Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales ed. by K. Cornell: a collection of lighthearted essays by knitters and knitting designers like Meg Swansen, Lily Chin, Kay Dorn, Amy Singer, Michael Dregni, Greta Cunningham and more. There is a short introduction to each of the authors. Hardcover. $16.95. |
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| Mauve by S. Garfield: the story of how in 1856 18-year-old English chemist William Perkin accidentally discovered a way to mass-produce color and in the process transformed the world around him. A stirring tale of scientific progress made through the extraordinary exertions of a single person. (Soft cover temporarily unavailable ****) Hardcover. $23.95. |
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A Midwife's Tale by L. Ulrich: a portrait of the life of Martha Ballard, based on her diary (1785-1812). Her work and domestic life are described in detail and include numerous references to spinning and weaving. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. $15.95. |
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| Prehistoric Textiles by E. Barber: chronicles the development of cloth in the neolithic and bronze ages; covers the domestication of fibers, spinning and spindles, looms and weaving, textile weaves, felt and felting, dyeing, and various discussions. Very thorough; 470 pages. Black and white illustrations. Soft Cover. $69. |
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| Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! by McClun and Laura Nownes: 800,000 copies sold in the first edition, the second printing has even more information for the quilter. Sotfcover $24.95. |
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| New! The Root of Wild Madder by B. Murphy: the author recounts his travels to Afghanistan and Iran, meeting people who make Persian carpets. He explains how the carpets are made, marketed, used, and what they mean, how people spin, dye and weave the yarn. Not a how-to book but a very interesting read. Color photos. Hardcover. $25. |
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| New! Sheep - The Remarkable Story of the Humble Animal that Built the Modern World by A. Butler: great history of sheep and wool and their relationship with humans from the cradle of civilization to Dolly and beyond. Hardcover. $19.95. |
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| New! The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society by Beth Pattillo: When Eugenie introduces an angry teenager to knitting and the Knit Lit Society, the group begins to change. Reluctantly the women discover that they can still be heroines of their own stories. $13.99 |
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| Trafficking in Sheep by A. Priest: a working actress and divorced mother, Anne Priest falls in love with Nova Scotia, buys a house there and ends up purchasing an island, alternating her life between Nova Scotia and New York, raising sheep and Border collies and learning much in the process. This is her memoir covering several decades and a very enjoyable read. Hardcover. $19.95. |
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| New! Unraveled Sleeve by Monica Ferris: Part of the Needlecraft Mystery Series. Betsy Devonshire needs a break. She heads to a "stitch-in" only to find a dead woman. Then the body disappears. She has to solve this mystery just to get some rest. $6.99 |
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| Women and the Machine - Representations from the Spinning Wheel to the Electronic Age by J. Wosk: an engaging study of the ways women and machines have been represented in art, photography, advertising and literature. From spinning wheels, looms and fashion wires to typewriters, bicycles, automobiles, airplanes and more. Black and white and color photos. Hardcover. $39.95. |
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| Women's Work - the First 20,000 Years by E. Wayland Barber: enjoyable history of women, cloth and society in early times. 330 pages. $15.95. |
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| New! Yarn Harlot - the Secret Life of a Knitter by S. Pearl-McPhee: fun-filled stories of the author's experiences as a knitter. She talks of projects she has known and loved, of the thousand or so skeins she has stashed under the bed, of moths and a yarn-thieving squirrel, ways to anger a knitter and more. Very funny. No photos. $12.95. |
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| Ahab's Wife by S. Naslund: some references to Captain Ahab's young wife in Moby Dick led the author to write this novel of drama and romantic adventure. Note the interesting chapter "The Woolsack" about a shearing festival. 668 pages. $15. |
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| The Bridal Wreath - Kristin Lavransdatter I by S. Undset: the first volume of the masterpiece trilogy by Nobel Prize winning Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset describes Kristin's youth in 14th century Norway and her romance with Erlend Nikulausson, of whom her father disapproves. $13. |
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| The Mistress of Husaby - Kristin Lavransdatter II by S. Undset: tells of Kristin's married life on the estate of Husaby. A wonderful follow-up to The Bridal Wreath, this novel is universal and timeless in its scope. $14. |
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| The Cross - Kristin Lavransdatter III by S. Undset: chronicles the trials and losses Kristin must bear and how she finds the strength to endure them. $14. |
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| New! The Carpet Makers by A. Eschbach: for generations, the carpet makers have tied knots and made intricate carpets for the court of the emperor. Made from the hair of wives and daughters, these carpets are so detailed that a carpet maker finishes only one carpet in his lifetime. One day, the empire vanishes... Award winning science fiction. Hardcover. $24.95. |
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| Counting on Grace by E. Winthrop: a novel about two children working in a spinning mill in New England and a photographer who investigates the working conditions. $6.50. |
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Daughter of the Forest by J. Marillier: a fantasy novel based on a legend, this is the tale of spinner and weaver Sorcha who must save her six brothers from an evil enchantment. Small paperback format. $6.99. |
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| A Deadly Yarn by M. Sefton: another knitting mystery from Maggie Sefton! When Kelly Flynn and a knitter friend arrive at weaver/designer Allison Dubois's apartment, they find her dead. The police suspect suicide; it's up to Kelly and her crafty friends from the House of Lampsun to unravel this tightly stitched puzzle. Delicious recipe and knitting pattern included. $6.99. |
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| Died in the Wool by M. Kruger: Ariadne enters her knitting store one day and discovers the body of a long time customer strangled with yarn. She is determined to untangle the mystery. $13. |
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| New! Drunk, Divorced & Covered in Cat Hair by L. Perry: the true life adventures of the author aka Crazy Aunt Purl. After her husband leaves her, a concerned friend drags her to a knitting class to distract her and she gets hooked. Knitting allows her to make new friends, to take risks, even to think about dating again. Very funny and moving. Includes 14 knitting projects (scarves, hats, cat tunnel, baby blanket, bags, purses and shawl pictured in color at the end of the book). $15.95. |
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| Far from the Madding Crowd by T. Hardy: the tale of beautiful headstrong farmer Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors, including Gabriel Oaks, the shepherd. A classic set in 19th century England. $5.95. |
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| Framed in Lace by M. Ferris: a skeleton is found on a historic ferry boat and near it is a piece of unidentifiable lacelike fabric. Betsy Devonshire, a needlecraft shop owner, and some of her patrons decide to unravel the mystery. $6.99. |
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| New! The Friday Night Knitting Club by K. Jacobs: Georgia Walker has her hands full running a yarn shop and raising her teen daughter by herself. She enjoys the regulars who come to her knitting club. However, unexpected changes soon throw these women's lives into disarray. Hardcover. $22.95. |
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| A Good Yarn by D. Macomber: four women find companionship and comfort in each other and in joining a knitting class. By New York Times bestselling author. Hardcover. $19.95. |
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| Indigo Dying by S. Albert: herbalist China Bayles is in the town of Indigo, Texas to teach a "Colors to Dye for" workshop; she ends up investigating a murder. If you are a dyer or fiber artist and enjoy a murder mystery, this book is for you! $6.99. |
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| New! Knit Fast, Die Young by M. Kruger: the Freeport Wool and Yarn Festival is the site of a murder and Ariadne, the knitting shop owner, is the prime suspect. $6.99. |
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| Knit One, Kill Two by M. Sefton: Kelly's aunt was an expert knitter; now she is dead. With the help of the knitting regulars at House of Lambspun, Kelly decides to learn how to knit and also how to untangle the mystery behind her aunt's murder. Knitting pattern included. $6.99. |
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| Knitting by A. Bartlett: two widows, Sandra and Martha, meet unexpectedly. Sandra persuades Martha, a gifted knitter, to help her mount a knitting exhibition and their collaboration becomes an exploration of healing, grace, and a search for meaning. Hardcover. $23. |
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| New! The Language of Threads by G. Tsukiyama: this novel is a follow-up to "Women of the Silk". Silkworker Pei arrives in 1930's Hong Kong with a young orphan in her care. Soon, war and the Japanese occupation force her to make her own way and struggle to survive. $13.95. |
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| The Mists of Avalon by M. Zimmer Bradley: a magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's throne, this epic novel has many references to spinners and weavers. 876 pages. $16.95. |
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| A Murderous Yarn by M. Ferris: a driver in an antique car race ends up dead. Was it an accident? Betsy Devonshire, owner of a needlecraft shop, and her friends decide to find out. The answer may be in a piece of needlework. $6.99. |
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| Needled to Death by M. Sefton: Maggie Sefton's latest knitting mystery. When Kelly Flynn takes tourists to visit an alpaca farm, she finds the owner dead, blood seeping into the design of one of her handwoven rugs. Kelly decides to do some investigating, even if it means taking a break from the sweater she has been knitting. Includes recipe and knitting pattern. $6.99. |
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| Nop's Hope by D. McCaig: a novel about sheepdog trials, Hope, a remarkable Border Collie, and his owner Penny. 211 pages. Ages 9-adult. $14.95. |
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Nop's Trials by D. McCaig: classic novel about sheepdog trials and th enduring bond between a man and Nop, a Border Collie. Ages 9-adult. $13.95.
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| Precious Bane by M. Webb: "It was at a love-spinning that I saw Kester first"; so starts a wonderful novel set in the remote hill country of Shropshire during the time of the Napoleonic wars. A bestseller, this novel of the countryside also happens to describe the spinners of the time and a weaver. 320 pages. $14.99. |
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| The Rose Rent by E. Peters: one of the acclaimed Brother Cadfael mysteries that inspired the PBS series starring Derek Jacobi, this novel deals with weaving, sheep and the wool market in 12th century England. $6.99. |
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| Sarum - the Novel of England by E. Rutherfurd: an epic novel that traces the history of the Salisbury (formerly "Sarum") area from prehistoric times to 1985. References to sheep raising. 1033 pages. $7.99. |
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| The Sheep Queen by T. Savage: this novel tells the story of the Sweringen family of Idaho including Emma, the matriarch, known as the Sheep Queen. $13.95. |
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| Silas Marner by G. Eliot: embittered by a false accusation and disappointed in friendship and love, the weaver Silas Marner retreats into a life alone with his loom and his gold until fate intervenes. A classic novel set in early 19th century England "in the days when spinning wheels hummed busily in the farmhouses". $3.95. |
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| Silk by A. Baricco: an international bestseller, this short compelling, sensual novel takes place in late 19th century France: Herve Joncour buys, sells and raises silkworms. Once a year he leaves his wife Helene to travel in search of silkworm eggs. This lyrical timeless tale is at once simple and complex, delicate and strong, as sensuous as a piece of silk fabric. Adults. $12.95 |
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| A Stitch in Time by M. Ferris: needleworkers volunteer to restore a damaged tapestry found in the basement of a local church. Betsy Devonshire, owner of a small needlecraft shop, offers to donate materials but her good intentions unleash some deadly secrets. $6.99. |
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That'll Do, Moss by B. Levin: Diane befriends a Border Collie who seems to be sad and searching for someone. She decides to ask his owners to let her prepare the dog for sheepherding competitions. Hardcover. Ages 9-12. $15.95. |
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| The Thorn Birds by C. McCullough: an epic of the rugged Australian outback with its sheep stations, this is the bestseller story of Meggie Cleary and her remarkable family. $7.99. |
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| New! Three Bags Full - a Sheep Detective Story by L. Swann: a flock of sheep discovers that their shepherd has been murdered. Since these are not ordinary sheep (they were read to by their shepherd and learned a lot from him), they set out to discover who the killer is. A witty, fun philosophical murder mystery with endearing sheep characters. International bestseller. Hardcover. $22.95. |
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| Women of the Silk by G. Tsukiyama: set in the rural China of 1926, this novel is about a group of women who forge a sisterhood amidst the reeling machines of a vast silk factory. $12.95. |
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