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1	Textiles more books like this by Sara J Kadolph add to wishlist For courses in Textile Science, Textile Fundamentals, Introduction to Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, or other courses that focus on basic textiles. A revered resource, Textiles, Tenth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $75.83! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Miller's: Samplers: How to Compare & Value more books like this by Stephen Huber, Carol Huber add to wishlist Schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework are among the most sought-after textile collectables. This informative and colourful volume serves as a guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge. The authors share the secrets of professional appraisers as they show how to assess value in a sampler using a compare-and ... see all copies from $14.13! new only from $16.65! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Fabric Science more books like this by Arthur Price, Allen C Cohen, Ingrid Johnson add to wishlist This best-selling introductory text is for students and professionals who need a solid understanding of basic textiles. In addition to describing the fundamentals, it covers the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major international industry. This edition continues to address the variety of career opportunities in the design, production, ... see all copies from $5.18! new only from $25.00! \| SVS
4	Quilts in America more books like this by Patsy Orlofsky add to wishlist This work on traditional quilts offers guidelines for establishing the age of antique quilts and information on the areas of the country where they were made. Techniques, tools, fabrics and dyes are described in detail, along with all the known types and patterns of quilt and how to care for them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Identification of Lace more books like this by Pat Earnshaw add to wishlist This book guides the reader through the intricacies of identifying a piece of lace, listing and illustrating the points to look for in each lace. It covers the whole range of lace from all parts of the world, selecting for examination of those major types which the collector or dealer is most likely to come across or hear about. The numerous ... see all copies from $6.75! new only from $11.93! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Introduction to Physical Polymer Science more books like this by Leslie Howard Sperling add to wishlist An Updated Edition of the Classic "Text Polymers" constitute the basis for the plastics, rubber, adhesives, fiber, and coating industries. "The Fourth Edition" of "Introduction to Physical Polymer Science" acknowledges the industrial success of polymers and the advancements made in the field while continuing to deliver the comprehensive ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $66.67! \| SVS
7	Shibori, the Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing more books like this by Yoshiko Wada, Mary Kellogg Rice, Jane Barton add to wishlist A reference source to the dyeing technique of shibori. The book is illustrated throughout and presents a complete survey of the craft, from its origins, over 1000 years ago to the latest 20th-century innovations. see all copies from $29.80! new only from $29.80! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Linens and Lace more books like this by Tricia Foley, Lilo Raymond (Photographer) add to wishlist The author of Having Tea has teamed up with a prize-winning photographer for this exquisite and practical guide to buying and living with vintage household linens. 150 full-color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.31! \| first editions
9	Paper, Metal & Stitch: Creating Surfaces with Color and Texture more books like this by Maggie Grey, Jane Wild add to wishlist This timely project guide concentrates on two of the key materials being newly incorporated into textiles and fiber arts-- paper and metal. Both media are covered in separate sections that describe the unique properties of each, as well as textural methods, adding color, and embellishing with stitches. Paper can be molded, formed, cut, torn, ... see all copies from $34.00! new only from $36.76!
10	Small Endearments: Nineteenth Century Quilts for Children and Dolls, Second Edition more books like this by Sandi Fox, Max Lucado, B.A., M.A. add to wishlist Providing more than warmth and decoration, 19th-century quilts for children and dolls were actually celebrations in fabric of life that served as colorful records of important family events such as marriages, births, and deaths. With more than 250 illustrations (173 in color) Size C. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00! \| first editions
11 view cover	Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel more books like this by Sara J Kadolph add to wishlist This text is based on the premise that quality is built into any product from conception to delivery to the ultimate consumer. Kadolph, a highly respected authority on textiles, recognizes the specific needs and expectations of a target market and the unique characteristics and interactions inherent in a finished fabric. The information enables ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $44.95!
12 view cover	Understanding Textiles more books like this by Billie J Collier, Phyllis G Tortora add to wishlist For one-term/semester, sophomore/junior-level introductory textiles courses. This text helps students understand how the components of textiles--fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish--contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on the why behind the material, it encourages students to understand and predict textile ... see all copies from $4.16! new only from $90.00! \| SVS
13	Fabric Science Swatch Kit more books like this by Arthur Price, Allen C Cohen, Ingrid Johnson add to wishlist This swatch kit is designed to accompany "Fabric Science, 8th Edition", and supplements the study of textiles. Swatches represent the types of fabrics currently available in the textile industry and sold to apparel or home furnishing manufacturers. Straight edges facilitate fabric analysis swatch kit features. Instructor's Guide is also available. see all copies from $19.87! new only from $52.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Introduction to Polymers more books like this by Robert J Young add to wishlist This textbook has been modified and enlarged for the new edition. The introduction and the chapters dealing with synthesis and characterization have been reorganized, revised and expanded to give a broader and more thorough coverage. The chapters dealing with structure and mechanical properties have also been expanded to include new topics. This ... see all copies from $3.90! new only from $59.04! \| SVS
15 view cover	Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques more books like this by Susan L Moyer add to wishlist This work provides a complete course in an increasingly popular medium. Originating in Russia and migrating to America in the 1960s, the gutta resist method gave artists a new way to draw and paint on fabric using brilliant colour and without destroying the natural drape of the cloth (resists used prior to the gutta method stiffened the fabric). ... see all copies from $14.90! new only from $14.90!
16 view cover	Discovering Old Buttons Discovering Old Buttons more books like this by Primrose Peacock add to wishlist Button collecting has been a hobby in America and Britain for a number of years. Organised along the lines of stamp collecting, there is an incredible variety of buttons available, with the most magnificent produced during the eighteenth century. This book outlines button history and describes the types of buttons that the average collector is ... see all copies from $4.16! new only from $5.87! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Polymers: Chemistry & Physics of Modern Materials more books like this by J M G Cowie add to wishlist Extensively revised and updated to keep abreast of recent advances, "Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials, Third Edition" continues to provide a broad-based, high-information text at an introductory, reader-friendly level that illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science. Adding or amending roughly 50 per cent of the ... see all copies from $3.81! new only from $36.07! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World more books like this by Jacquelyn Dowd Hall (Photographer) add to wishlist First published in 1987, this text is based on a series of interviews, letters and articles from the trade press. It uncovers the voices and experiences of workers in the Southern cotton mill industry during the 1920s and 1930s, and offers a significant contribution to American social history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.84! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries more books like this by Mary G Houston add to wishlist Splendid pictorial documentation, carefully researched, of royal apparel, ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments, and civilian dress of all classes. see all copies from $4.43! new only from $7.02! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Surface Design for Fabric more books like this by Richard M Proctor, Jennifer F Lew (Photographer) add to wishlist Explains how to apply designs to the surface of textiles by hand methods such direct dyeing, stencil printing, and needlework. see all copies from $2.61! new only from $37.94! \| first editions
21 view cover	Polymer Science and Technology more books like this by Joel Fried add to wishlist Appropriate for upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Materials Science and Engineering. It is also useful as a reference for Engineers and Chemists working in the synthetic plastics and chemical process industries. This book presents a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the current state of ... see all copies from $11.59! new only from $53.91! \| SVS
22 view cover	The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950 more books like this by Roderick Kiracofe, Pam Krauss (Editor), Sharon Reisendorph (Photographer) add to wishlist Enables readers to see in patchwork quilts the history of our nation--and reflections of the women whose lives have too often remained in history's shadow. Most of the book's 250 stunning, full-color quilts have never before been published. Kiracofe can be seen on PBS's The Great American Quilt. see all copies from $7.89! new only from $18.41! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Polymers from the Inside Out: An Introduction to Macromolecules more books like this by Alan E Tonelli, Mohan Srinivasarao add to wishlist An introduction to polymers and how they dominate our world Polymer science is concerned with the structure, synthesis, physical properties, and utility of polymers. Polymers are macromolecular building blocks used to construct natural and man-made materials. Polymers from the Inside Out: An Introduction to Macromolecules provides an all ... see all copies from $65.10! new only from $65.55! \| SVS
24 view cover	Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia more books like this by Joseph C Salamone (Editor) add to wishlist "Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia" culls the most used, widely applicable articles from the "Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia" - more than 1,100 - and presents them to you in a condensed, well-ordered format. Featuring contributions from more than 1,800 scientists from all over the world, the book discusses a vast array of subjects related ... see all copies from $55.38! new only from $62.43!
25 view cover	Shibori: Creating Color and Texture on Silk more books like this by Karren K Brito add to wishlist Shibori is the Japanese art of what is popularly known as tie-dye. But this ancient resist-dyeing technique goes far beyond the simple craft that is typically used to embellish t-shirts. In "Shibori: Creating Colour and Texture On Silk", artist Karren K. Brito demonstrates the modern American rendition of shibori, or prismatic shibori, in which ... see all copies from $9.43! new only from $11.35! \| first editions \| SVS

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