Shirley is passionate about "narrow wares" - all sorts of cords, braids and bands. She loves to get other people excited about these techniques, especially Inkle and Tablet Weaving and Kumihimo. Using simple equipment or sometimes none at all, a few threads can provide an afternoon's diversion for a 6 year old or be a study in complexity for textile historians. Simple techniques needn't mean simple-minded however, as looking at the past and at people around the world shows. Think about trimmings, jewelry, haute couture, history, and costume.

It is with great pleasure we are once again able to offer her Booklets and other handy to have items as an introduction to the magic of braiding for all.