[{"id":420371955956,"handle":"all","title":"ALL","updated_at":"2025-03-26T09:10:08+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to Thread Collective - Your Premier Destination for Weaving and Spinning!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite world of fibre arts with Thread Collective, Australia's leading supplier of quality weaving yarns, weaving supplies, spinning wheels, and weaving looms. Elevate your craft with our curated collection featuring renowned brands such as Louet, Maurice Brassard, and Venne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo matter where you are in Australia, Thread Collective is dedicated to bringing the finest fibre art supplies to your doorstep. Enjoy the convenience of shopping online and have your favourite weaving yarns, spinning wheels, and looms delivered straight to you. 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The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/weaving-for-beginners-book\"\u003eWeaving for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e book is a step-by-step guide for newcomers, while the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/thread-magic-book\"\u003eThread Magic\u003c\/a\u003e book introduces advanced techniques for intricate designs. These resources ensure crafters of all levels can find something to enrich their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable Craft Books for Every Crafter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection of crafting books at Thread Collective offers exceptional value and sustainability. Designed for long-term use, these books are an investment in your skills and creativity. Discover affordable guides and manuals that inspire sustainable crafting practices and enhance your experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to grow your crafting skills with premium resources? These books are in high demand, and stock is limited. Don’t miss out—explore related categories like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/general-weaving-books\"\u003eGeneral Weaving Books\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/spinning-books\"\u003eSpinning Books\u003c\/a\u003e. Shop today at Thread Collective and build your knowledge with confidence!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-04-15T11:29:36+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Book"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-18T15:32:07+10:00","alt":"Books","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/books.png?v=1704930484"}},{"id":82561466426,"handle":"tapestry","title":"Tapestry Weaving","updated_at":"2025-03-26T05:00:06+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eTapestry Weaving Supplies and Looms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestries are one of the most beautiful creations that can emerge from a loom. For centuries, these textile masterpieces have hung on the walls of famous buildings, homes, and galleries, gracing the space with colour, texture, and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, they’re very much a part of modern fibre art, providing a unique handmade touch to interiors. As a wall hanging, tapestries have a three-dimensional quality that prints and other artworks simply cannot replicate - especially when made with the passion and signature of a skilled weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readmore\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective makes it possible to produce these one-of-a-kind works anywhere within Australia. The specialised supplies we stock include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/yarns\"\u003ehigh-quality yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, professional tapestry looms from brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/louet-looms\"\u003eLouet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-weaving-looms\"\u003eAshford\u003c\/a\u003e among others; and guidance on what to select for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWondering how to make tapestry pieces? Start with the right equipment.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry weaving is a special craft that requires dedication, time, and the right equipment. 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Explore the world of tapestry weaving with the book Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond: Planning and Weaving with Confidence by Tommye McClure Scanlin, foreword by Rebecca Mezoff.
Once you form ideas and images in your mind, the next step in weaving your tapestry—interpreting these into effective compositions—may come as a challenge. Through this book, you will learn in ways that relate specifically to tapestry art, the design basics you need to make your best work.
Scanlin is a renowned master weaver and this book offers 60 step-by-step "explorations" that lead you from understanding design concepts in your head to using them on your loom.
Be inspired to explore "weavable" ways to manage line, shape, colour, texture, emphasis, balance, rhythm, and more for results that bring your tapestries to a new level.
What to Expect in Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond
Part 1 - A discussion on the fundamentals of design.
Parts 2 and 3 - Explore tapestry with exercises.
Part 4 - Learn the ways on how to turn designs into cartoons.
Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond is a resource treasure trove offers ideas for finishing tapestries (essential to the design’s completeness), helpful templates, glossaries, and other core information to carry forward on your creative path.
Why buy books from us?
By supporting our store with your book purchases, you enable us to continue bringing you a comprehensive selection of weaving resources. Thread Collective is a family run business and is passionate about weaving; your support is truly valued.
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