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Spin Art: Mastering the Craft of Spinning Textured Yarn

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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.

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 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.

I love this book...the photos are fantastic and all the instructions are clear and plainly written...Jacey makes it easy to read and follow!!Spin Art: Mastering the Craft of Spinning Textured Yarn

I love this book!!!! I am a newer and less confident spinning, but this book really explains art yarn and how to create beautiful yarn.

I bought Jacey Boogs DVD a while ago (all spinners needs it I thing, fun and easy to follow) and liked it so much I pre-ordered her book as soon as it was announced. I waited for it patiently...for 2 months... I finally received it a few days ago and am in love with it. I can't wait to have more time to read it properly. I bought a few books about spinnings, fibbers, yarns... but this one is by far the most incredible book I have. The pictures are amazing (and yes it is very important!!!!). The subdivisions are clear and easy to follow and there is tons of explanations to make the most amazing yarns you could imagine. Not mentioning the DVD that came with! It unfortunately does not make yarn for you and I anticipate a lot of bad words certainly to make something not even close to what it should be. You'll still need to practice...over and over ;)

Hi All!

I received my book as a Christmas present from my best friend; and this present secured her spot at the top of the list. This book has hit the mark on art yarn tutorials (and I haven't yet had the chance to see the video that comes with it).

Jacey Boggs has hit the mark on the "how to's" and "why's" of what makes art yarns / textured yarns work. On top of being a great book for spinners, the wonderful layout and great pictures make it a super "Coffee Table" book.

If this is what her FIRST book is like I can't wait to see what's up her sleeve for the next one.

I've been spinning for years and didn't have much use for novelty yarns. What do you do with them? And why waste all that time for a yarn that in the end wasn't all that useful? Then I saw this book. It's not really that the novelty yarns presented are better than they've ever been, but the explanations of how to make them--and why are beyond wonderful and the yarns themselves are fantastic eye candy. There are no finished projects in the book (unless the yarn itself counts, and that's just fine by me), but the beauty of the yarns and the clarity of the presentation made me start looking for the possibilities. And don't overlook the included DVD. I'm not much on instructional videos, but this one is very good AND shows knitted swatches. Best spinning money I ever spent!

After years of spinning gurus teaching us to spin finer and finer, Jacey has made spinning fun again. Funky yarns and colors. One disappointment is that this book is tamed down somewhat from her first DVD; the set is bland and the yarns have become "useful" And I miss the band with crazy wool hats.
But seriously fellow spinners, this book is fantastic. You can read about the spinning tecniques, then watch Jacey actually do it. What a great idea! Then if you need a quick refresher, look back at the book. Useable for beginning or advanced spinner.
Jacey is aware of balance and structure, so your yarns will not only be cool but you can actually knit and wear them!
AND this book DVD combo is a great price. You can't go wrong here, get it for your library!

This book has beautiful pictures and includes a wealth of information.I hope to try each one. It is a must have for the fiber enthusiast.