Figuring Fibers

Figuring Fibers
Author: Carolyn Yackel
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Fiberwork
ISBN: 1470429314

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Pick up this book and dive into one of eight chapters relating mathematics to fiber arts! Amazing exposition transports any interested person on a mathematical exploration that is rigorous enough to capture the hearts of mathematicians. The zenith of creativity is achieved as readers are led to knit, crochet, quilt, or sew a project specifically designed to illuminate the mathematics through its physical realization. The beautiful finished pieces provide a visual understanding of the mathematics that can be shared with those who view them. If you love mathematics or fiber arts, this book is for you!

Making Mathematics with Needlework

Making Mathematics with Needlework
Author: sarah-marie belcastro
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2007-12-12
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439865132

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Mathematical craftwork has become extremely popular, and mathematicians and crafters alike are fascinated by the relationship between their crafts. The focus of this book, written for mathematicians, needleworkers, and teachers of mathematics, is on the relationship between mathematics and the fiber arts (including knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, and quilting). Each chapter starts with an overview of the mathematics and the needlework at a level understandable to both mathematicians and needleworkers, followed by more technical sections discussing the mathematics, how to introduce the mathematics in the classroom through needlework, and how to make the needlework project, including patterns and instructions.

Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes

Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes
Author: Daina Taimina
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 865
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1351402196

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Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.

Needlework for Schools Second Edition

Needlework for Schools Second Edition
Author: Melita M Neal
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780748792696

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Needlework for Schools provides the guidance needed to sew successfully, whatever the level of skill.

Crafting Conundrums

Crafting Conundrums
Author: Ellie Baker
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1466588497

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Designed for crafters, puzzle lovers, and pattern designers alike, Crafting Conundrums: Puzzles and Patterns for the Bead Crochet Artist provides methods, challenges, and patterns that offer a springboard for creative exploration. All are illustrated with beautiful color diagrams and photographs. Experienced bead crochet crafters looking for a proj

Nursery Stitch

Nursery Stitch
Author: Rebecca Shreeve
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Children's paraphernalia
ISBN: 9781908449245

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Looking for the perfect gift for a baby or toddler? Nursery Stitch is brimming with beautiful projects for babies and young children. Rebecca Shreeve’s unique ideas combine hand-appliqué, embroidery and simple machine-stitches with gorgeous textiles to create irresistible gifts for the little ones in your life. It includes innovative ways to embellish bought items, such as a nappy bag, bib or baby socks. More advanced crafters can liven up baby’s room with Doggy Draft Excluder, Monster Play Mat or a Cosy Kitty Cushion. Or if you'd rather make an heirloom toy there are colourful creatures that children of all ages will just adore. Percy Pig will be baby’s best friend in no time and Molly Mouse will be a prized pal for years to come. So say good-bye to shopping and start stitching simply stunning gifts for the ones you love.

Mystical Stitches

Mystical Stitches
Author: Christi Johnson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 163586335X

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Explore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Encyclopedia of Needlework

Encyclopedia of Needlework
Author: Therese De Dillmont
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781095453230

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From crochet to tapestry, fine French seams to intricate bobbin lace, this volume has explanations and illustrations for everything necessary for an excellent needlework project. It has information about the size of the needles to use and the thread type that works best for the project that is being worked. There are clear instructions and methods for each type of needle-work, and also suggestions for backing and framing. A complete guide for many projects. Probably not for a beginner.

Crafting by Concepts

Crafting by Concepts
Author: sarah-marie belcastro
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439867682

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From the editors of the popular Making Mathematics with Needlework, this book presents projects that highlight the relationship between types of needlework and mathematics. Chapters start with accessible overviews presenting the interplay between mathematical concepts and craft expressions. Following sections explain the mathematics in more detail,

Needlework as Art

Needlework as Art
Author: M. Alford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2016-07-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9783741195167

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Needlework as art is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.