Hundreds of sumptuous braided designs are arranged by structure, from twisted and knotted pieces to more elaborate looped and woven examples. Each braid features a beautiful close-up photograph, materials list, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow color illustrations to guide crafters along. Each technique is explored indepth, followed by tips on starting and finishing braids and advice for incorporating braids into other textile projects.
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"This should be the standard reference on braiding." — Library Journal, starred review
"What good is a braiding book to us knitters? TONS! You must see this book...Brilliant." — Knitty.com
"A fascinating compilation of braids that is well-illustrated and clearly explained." — The News & Observer
"Five stars! I am literally fascinated by all the various kinds of braids and trims that can be made." — Knitting News
"Such simple techniques yielding such sumptuous results...I'm dreaming about ways to use the miles of trims I'm planning on making." — Craftypod.com
"If you have fond memories of making lanyards in summer camp, this book is for you." — Knitter's Review
"This is braiding for grown-ups...braids that you create to decorate whatever you wish. The results are luscious." — Fiber Arts News
"A great deal of value to offer even the more experienced braider" — Library Bookwatch
"What good is a braiding book to us knitters? TONS! You must see this book...Brilliant." — Knitty.com
"A fascinating compilation of braids that is well-illustrated and clearly explained." — The News & Observer
"Five stars! I am literally fascinated by all the various kinds of braids and trims that can be made." — Knitting News
"Such simple techniques yielding such sumptuous results...I'm dreaming about ways to use the miles of trims I'm planning on making." — Craftypod.com
"If you have fond memories of making lanyards in summer camp, this book is for you." — Knitter's Review
"This is braiding for grown-ups...braids that you create to decorate whatever you wish. The results are luscious." — Fiber Arts News
"A great deal of value to offer even the more experienced braider" — Library Bookwatch
About the Author
Jacqui Carey is the author of Beads and Braids, The Beginner's Guide to Braiding, Creative Kumihimo, and Round the Beading Twist, as well as a teacher and lecturer specializing in braid making.
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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, especially for beaders!,
This review is from: 200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave (Spiral-bound)
I bought this book because I wanted to start making my own cores for embellishing with beads and decorative ends and cords to showcase focal beads from the multitude of gorgeous hand-dyed embroidery floss out there.
This book provided thousands of design possibilities and is an instant favorite in my collection. Each braid is very clearly illustrated, and includes several variations (all shown in photos) for each braid based on strand thickness or type of cord. Exact instructions for each variation is also provided--I have never seen a book so detailed. For someone like me who gets frustrated seeing something I like in the gallery or variations section of a book but then can't reproduce it, this is a great idea. I was also pleased that the title "200 Braids" was true. Usually when books say they include X number of something, what is often included are a number of pretty close variations and quite a few uninspired items just to fill the quota given in the title. Not the case here. 200 unique braids give you a lot to choose from.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Profusely illustrated on every page,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave (Spiral-bound)
Profusely illustrated on every page, "200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, Or Weave" by braid making expert and instructor Jacqui Carey offers everything you need to know to create personalized braided trims for clothing, furnishings, greeting cards, jewelry, totes, gift wraps, floral arrangements, gift wrapping, and any other crafts project. Features with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions are all of the techniques necessary including twisting, knotting, interloping, weaving, braiding, loopwork, ply-split darning, working with beads, and creating braids from start to finish. The techniques are categorized by the materials used, color combinations, and textures, with each braid featured in a lovely close-up full color photograph. Each braid also features a materials list, and is ranked accordingly to difficulty of execution. Ideal for the novice, "200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, Or Weave" has a great deal of value to offer even the more experienced braider seeking to incorporate braids into textile projects, couching down braids to form decorative designs, hiding ends in seams, edging, and using war ends to form decorative finishes. "200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, Or Weave" is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and professional Needlecraft, Braiding, and hand Weaving instructional reference collections.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
embellish with pazzazz,
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This review is from: 200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave (Spiral-bound)
jacqui carey has produced another first-rate instruction manual. the selection of techniques brings together methods from weaving as well as braiding and knotting, so nearly every crafter will find something new to them. there are even instructions for using a lucet, not the most common textile tool. there is a very brief section on basic tassel making, enough to provide a finishing element for the braids.
the book is beautifully organized. the instructions are clear and thoroughly illustrated. as always, carey includes the construction details that make the process easier and that result in professional quality work. the best part of the book is carey's incredible inventiveness. even with the simplest technique, her combinations of texture, weight, and color create lovely, striking and elegant results. the braids could be used by anyone involved with textiles--embellish clothing, hats, purses, make belts; decorate pillows, upholstery and curtains. use them as jewelry. the quick ones could be used to tie presents for stylish presentation. endless possiblities. carey is english, so many of the terms for yarn might not be familiar to american readers. but the photos are very clear, so finding equivalents would not be a problem. a really useful, inspiring resource.
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