Fiber Arts-Books
Using the Norwegian Cradle Loom by Lila Nelson
Newly revised! Lila Nelson, previous Vesterheim Textile Curator, originally wrote these instructions for how to use the cradle loom in 1977. Includes detailed drawings and updated full-color pictures.
Softcover.
$13.95
Norwegian Tapestry Weaving by Maria Brekke Koppen
The classic book on Norwegian tapestry. Profusely illustrated with over 220 black and white drawings, photographs, and 4 color plates. The translation combines the 1978 and 1988 editions. It includes: history, joining techniques (especially the Norwegian dovetail), looms, designing, weaving...
$19.99
Handweaving In The Norwegian Tradition by Laurann Gilbertson and Carol Colburn
Catalog of the popular Vesterheim exhibition, Handweaving In The Norwegian Tradition.Softcover, 30 pp.
$5.00
Norway's Knitted Heritage by Annemor Sundbø
The History, Surprises, and Legacy of Traditional Nordic Sweater Patterns Nordic knitting designs have long enchanted the world. What makes their allure and beauty so timeless? The answer is fascinating, and expert Annemor Sundbø welcomes you to join her on...
$60.00
Norwegian Pick Up Bandweaving by Heather Torgenrud
For the first time in English, here's a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving—from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections, including Vesterheim's. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read,...
$24.99
Vesterheim Magazine Vol. 19, No. 2 2021 – Dressed
Vesterheim is published twice a year, featuring in-depth articles focusing on the museum's priceless collections of artifacts, Norwegian-American history and culture, and up-to-date information on all museum events, classes, tours, and education opportunities. The magazine is a benefit to Vesterheim members...
$5.00
Pick-Up Bandweaving Designs by Heather Torgenrud
A lifelong resource for pick-up bandweavers, this pattern and color sourcebook contains 288 new charts that can be mixed and matched creatively, plus photos of 70 woven sample bands that illustrate techniques to help weavers arrange their own colors beautifully....
$30.00
Vestlandsband
Learn to weave from the Westland's most skilled in the field: Randi Stoltz, Åse Vatshelle, and Beate Skogstrand. The patterns have an increasing degree of difficulty throughout the book. You can start with simple ribbons, learn more picking techniques and eventually...
$145.00
Skinnfeller du kan lage selv by Britt Solheim
Learn the ancient craft of sewing and decorating a sheepskin coverlet with Solheim, who has taught skinnfeller at Vesterheim, Includes full-color photographs and patterns. Norwegian text. Hardcover.
$127.95
Hand Embroidery Stitches At-A-Glance
Presented in a quick and easy-to-understand format, this essential guide includes 30 favorite embroidery stitches to practice and inspire creativity! Providing needle and thread reference charts and step-by-step techniques for backstitches, blanket and buttonhole stitches, chain stitches, feather stitches, fly...
$8.50
A Tablet-Woven Migration Period Animal from Snartemo Book and Pattern
Maikki Karisto and Randi Stoltz have researched the tablet woven band that was found in the Snartemo II grave. In collaboration with the Vest-Agder Museum, they launched a booklet about this exciting find and the technique used to weave this...
$56.00
Early American Weaving and Dyeing
This landmark work is a practical and historical guide to hand-weaving patterns and dye recipes. It revolutionized 19th-century practices by revealing closely held trade secrets to home weavers and dyers, and giving recipes the home craftsman could use. While not...
$8.95
Happy Nordic Knits by Une Cecilie Oksvold
Happy Nordic Knits offers colorful, cozy outdoor sweaters and accessories, blending Norwegian knitting traditions with modern, vibrant designs perfect for any adventure in nature.Escape to the scenic Norwegian winter wonderland that knitwear designer Une Cecilie Oksvold calls home! This stunning collection of 23...
$26.99
Batik, Tie Dyeing, Stenciling, Silk Screen, Block Printing by Francis J. Kafka
Stenciling, batik, block printing, tie dyeing, free-hand painting, silk-screen painting, as well as flocking and transferring pictures are all covered in this book. Over 350 illustration and complete step-by-step explanations. This is an unabridged republication of 1959 edition. 198 pp....
$11.95
Knitted Socks from Finland by Niina Laitinen
Knitted Socks from Finland by Niina Laitinen has 20 beautifully designed sock patterns for experienced knitters with a theme of the four seasons. Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. With several books already under...
$23.95
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