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One of the things I love about Jacey Boggs as a teacher is that she doesn't mess around by saying what she's teaching is quick or easy. She firmly states that you have to be able to spin to make textured yarns, and the better spinner you are the better texture yarns you will make and the more the process will make sense. There are 8 different types of yarn to make with this book, each building on the skill set of the one before it. She starts the book with a basic wrap technique and ends with a three layered yarn that is the spinning equivalent of rubbing your stomach, patting your head and dancing a jig all at the same time. In between she teaches about loop, coils, corespinning, beehives and all of the combinations of skills that make up the yarns that Jacey is know for and has been teaching around the world. There are typically 4-6 photos for each technique in this book and 2 of those are (really gorgeous) beauty shots. The reminding photos exactly illustrate the crux of making each yarn. These process shots were clearly chosen by Jacey herself. Each yarn technique is broken down into numbered written steps and explained in mechanical detail: set your wheel up this way, your fiber hand does this and your drafting hand does this. There is no magic. With this book, you learn yarn making in a way that is a repeatable, an intentional yarn. You can look at the pictures and read the words and watch the DVD to have the lessons soak into your spinning mind through a variety of learning styles. The DVD follows each of the yarn lessons in the book -- it's very straightforward. It's great to see Jacey spin at her regular pace and also slowed down, so you can see the steps. I found myself rewinding to watch parts over and over. I will repeat that you have to know how to spin already to use this book; it's not for beginners. Even the most determined beginner might find themselves in a puddle of tears and cusswords if you try to leap straight into this type of yarn making. If you do know how to spin the basics, this book and DVD are an excellent learning experience.-Knitty.com
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Jacey walks you through each of her techniques, with a refreshing mixture of quirky, fanciful, and unexpected designs that are always skillfully constructed. You'll discover how to create innovative, eye-catching single and plied yarn styles, including wraps, beehives, bumps, racing stripes, loops, bubblewrap, multiplied, and more. Plus, you'll find detailed technical instruction with step-by-step photos with finished yarn and swatch close-ups. Traditional spinners will love Jacey's adventurous spirit and attention to expert technique, while art-yarn spinners will love Jacey's wild designs and solid construction. A bonus instructional DVD provides additional handspinning demonstration and commentary.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow, what a cover. Calling all spinners - take your spinning to the next level with this book that shows how to spin contemporary yarns. The yarns with wraps, coils or bumps are nothing short of fantastic. I love the colours and the texture. Beautifully produced with great photography and instructions plus the added bonus of a DVD. This is my number one book on spinning. It does the job of making you want to grab a wheel and spin. Highly recommended. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's yarnsandfabrics blog.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Spin-tastic!!
22 Dec 2011
Format:Paperback
Flawlessly photographed...expertly presented. The definitive bible on textured/art yarns. Jacey shows you how to craft spectacular yarns, that are made to last. You won't find anything slap dash, fly by the seat of your pants here. This book is chock filled with techniques you want to know now! The book dives into the hardcore techniques that some spinnners crave. Even if you're and experienced spinner, you will find valuable little tidbits throughout.
The book is very technical, it goes the extra mile where other spinning books don't. I broke the rules and started spinning 4 years ago, before I had a clue. I wish this book had come out 4 years ago! It covers equipment, orifice styles, guides, tensioning. There's a handy chapter on "tips" which is a good reminder to seasoned spinners as how to construct yarn, and I assume will be a revelation to new spinners. Jacey leaves no stone unturned. The book covers a myriad of spinning styles. From corespinning, to wild tailspinning...even faux boucle...and something called "bubblewrapping" which I can't wait to try. The book is perfectly couched with excellent illustrations, and how-to numbered snapshots that walk you through each technique. Did I mention the colorful awesome photos? The yarns are juicy with color, they make you want to run to your spinning wheel and get spinning! I have many spinning books, they are all really good. This one is one of my new favorites...I am super excited to get to attend one of Jacey's workshops coming up next year.
12/25 Follow up, I watched the accompanying DVD.
It was very well thought out, and presented. I have to note the lighting wasn't as good as I would have liked. I found it a little distracting. The DVD was informative, yet I much preferred the fresh-raw format of the Sit & Spin video in comparison.
**Tailspinning was not covered in the DVD. It was the one technique I wanted to see Jacey put "her spin" on. (pun intended!) I give the DVD 4 stars, A for effort.
The book is very technical, it goes the extra mile where other spinning books don't. I broke the rules and started spinning 4 years ago, before I had a clue. I wish this book had come out 4 years ago! It covers equipment, orifice styles, guides, tensioning. There's a handy chapter on "tips" which is a good reminder to seasoned spinners as how to construct yarn, and I assume will be a revelation to new spinners. Jacey leaves no stone unturned. The book covers a myriad of spinning styles. From corespinning, to wild tailspinning...even faux boucle...and something called "bubblewrapping" which I can't wait to try. The book is perfectly couched with excellent illustrations, and how-to numbered snapshots that walk you through each technique. Did I mention the colorful awesome photos? The yarns are juicy with color, they make you want to run to your spinning wheel and get spinning! I have many spinning books, they are all really good. This one is one of my new favorites...I am super excited to get to attend one of Jacey's workshops coming up next year.
12/25 Follow up, I watched the accompanying DVD.
It was very well thought out, and presented. I have to note the lighting wasn't as good as I would have liked. I found it a little distracting. The DVD was informative, yet I much preferred the fresh-raw format of the Sit & Spin video in comparison.
**Tailspinning was not covered in the DVD. It was the one technique I wanted to see Jacey put "her spin" on. (pun intended!) I give the DVD 4 stars, A for effort.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Crazy fun spinning!
31 Dec 2011
Format:Paperback
I must admit, the first time I saw Jacey Boggs' yarns I wasn't impressed. As a knitter and a spinner, what use did I have for yarn with felted eyeballs in it? I figured she was a fad and that she'd blow over and disappear, leaving the field for "serious" spinners. I can't tell you how wrong I was and how happy I am to have been so wrong.
This last summer I took a 3-day class with Jacey at the prodding of a fiber friend. My mind was blown. Apparently, when she takes on a challenge, Jacey jumps in head first and completely immerses herself in the task. When she started spinning, she spent 4-6 hours a day making yarn. That's pretty incredible for a new spinner. I've been spinning for almost 20 years (off and on) and she said things that made me re-evaluate what I was doing and actually do it better.
What does that have to do with this book? Let me tell you. Boggs spent so much time spinning in order to figure out what the fiber will do so that she could then make it do what SHE wanted (know the rules so you know which ones you can break). If you understand the structure of fiber and the effects of the work you're doing, you'll understand the resulting yarn and be able to incorporate it into your own work very precisely.
Spin Art is essentially a multi-day workshop with Jacey sitting next to you and showing you what to do. She starts you off with easily do-able yarns. Even if you've never tried "art yarn", you can make these first few. Once you conquer those, you will be able to work your way through the book trying everything. The pictures are wonderful and while her descriptions may seem strange, do exactly what she says the first time through. It will all become clear, I promise.
This last summer I took a 3-day class with Jacey at the prodding of a fiber friend. My mind was blown. Apparently, when she takes on a challenge, Jacey jumps in head first and completely immerses herself in the task. When she started spinning, she spent 4-6 hours a day making yarn. That's pretty incredible for a new spinner. I've been spinning for almost 20 years (off and on) and she said things that made me re-evaluate what I was doing and actually do it better.
What does that have to do with this book? Let me tell you. Boggs spent so much time spinning in order to figure out what the fiber will do so that she could then make it do what SHE wanted (know the rules so you know which ones you can break). If you understand the structure of fiber and the effects of the work you're doing, you'll understand the resulting yarn and be able to incorporate it into your own work very precisely.
Spin Art is essentially a multi-day workshop with Jacey sitting next to you and showing you what to do. She starts you off with easily do-able yarns. Even if you've never tried "art yarn", you can make these first few. Once you conquer those, you will be able to work your way through the book trying everything. The pictures are wonderful and while her descriptions may seem strange, do exactly what she says the first time through. It will all become clear, I promise.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Gorgeous!
19 Dec 2011
Format:Paperback
This is the follow up to Jacey Boggs'first, wildly successful DVD on spinning art yarn. This book builds on the techniques shown last DVD by going into step by step detail on everything from how to set up your spinning wheel to how to hold your hands with gorgeous pictures to illustrate. This book is a must have and not just for art yarn spinners. It teaches fiber control and wheel set ups that benefit even the most vanilla of yarn spinners.
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