Twisting Tales Magazine no. 06

Twisting Tales Magazine no. 06 is all about trying something you never done, such as mordanting cotton or spinning with Angora. If you’re curious what adorable little bunnies have to do with undercover journalism in Nazi Germany, you can find it in magazine 06. Also in this issue: sewing non-automatic buttonholes, knitting brioche and background stories on weaving looms and quilting.

Twisting Tales Magazine no. 06

Ganseys

Life as a nineteenth-century fisherman was tough, but they had  excellent workwear: the gansey. Discover the history of this iconic garment and learn what makes it so suited to life on the high seas.

Brioche stitch

Do you need nylon in order to knit a strong sock? No, you don’t! We explain the theory behind what makes a yarn or knitted fabric strong, so you can knit socks that will last.It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced brioche knitter or you’ve never been able to wrap your head around the brioche stitch, you should be able to find something in this article that is exactly to your taste.

Dutch sheep breeds

As a spinner, it is natural to develop an interest in exploring different sheep breeds. It becomes a bit of a hobby to collect as many different breeds as you can! We explored several of the most popular sheep breeds from the Netherlands.

Angora

Angora bunnies are not only adorable pets, but also provide spinners with soft, warm, fluffy fibre. Finding Angora fibre or yarn is difficult, though, because this fibre has become quite controversial. Let’s talk about it!

Tapestry weaving

Read all about how to start with tapestry weaving, the sett, yarn choice and sequence and possible struggles in joins and weft tension. This ancient weaving technique can be used in fun and contemporary ways.

Evolution of the loom

No crafting tool has had such a big impact on the history of humanity as the weaving loom. From humble frame to fully automated machinery, this invention took us from the birth of agriculture all the way to fast fashion.

Computer assisted dyeing

If you want to dye textiles, you’ll need a dye pot, a scale, a thermometer and… a computer? Not quite, but they can be very useful. Learn a nifty trick from the industrial textile dyeing industry and let software do the thinking for you.

Mordanting Cotton

There seem to be too many ways to mordant cotton, each more complicated than the next, with ingredients that are difficult to pronounce. Join us as we explore different ways to mordant cotton and compare them, to figure out which ones are worth the fuss.

Quilting

When you think of quilting, you’ll probably envision printed cottons, rotary cutters and transparent rulers. You may not think of beggars, armour or the fight against slavery, but these have definitely played their part in the history of quilting.

Alternatives for automatic buttonholes

Manual machine-sewn buttonhole, the hand-sewn buttonhole and a bound buttonhole. In this article we show you step by step how to sew these alternatives for automatic buttonholes.

Headscarves

Throughout the ages, people all over the world have been wearing headscarves to cover their hair. Do you know the Angisa, Udeng or the Keffiyeh? Often, they are worn for ethnic and/or religious reasons.

Depth through shapes and colours

With optical illusion, blurring, the use of colour and shadows, you can create interesting effects that add depth to your projects. We explain how these effects work and how you can apply them to different crafts.

Twisting Tales Magazine is available as a physical and digital magazine. If you order a physical edition, you automatically get direct access to the download version. Your physical magazine is printed on demand and in most cases, will be shipped within five working days. Because international shipping can be unpredictable, we cannot say how long it will take for your order to arrive. Visit the product page for more information and a sneak peak inside the magazine. We wish you happy reading! Lisanne & Ilona

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