Archive for February, 2010
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Bookish Thursday: Imagine Lily Chin in Slow Motion!
I love love love Lily chin! I do! she is a creative, knowledgeable and accomplished knitter and crocheter! (is crocheter a word?) I have toyed with taking a class with her at Rhinebeck and at another venue, but there is one problem! She talks so very fast even I can’t keep up!
That is why I was so very excited when I heard from Potter Craft Publishing that she was coming out with two tip books.
First there is Lily Chin’s Knitting Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts and Techniques Every Knitter Should Know
And they top it off with Lily Chin’s Crochet Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know
It’s like putting Lily in slow motion, or better yet pause!!! I can have her tips handy, by throwing the book in my knitting bag, and taking her along! The books are the perfect size for that!
Each is jam packed full with her terrific ideas, shortcuts and tips! If you are a visual learner like me there are plenty of diagrams and drawings to help you figure things out as well!
So grab a copy for yourself and take Lily along with you wherever you go!
Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was supplied by the publisher.
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Eye Spy Friday…
I opened my sale email from Joann’s and what did I see?
This!
It is always fun to see one’s book out in the wild! I suspect I will be hearing from my Mother about this when she opens her email!
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Bookish Thursday: Mason Dixon Knitting revisited!
They have done it again.. no not another book, but another bit of fun!
Kay and Ann are funny gals and if you haven’t seen their latest little piece of work well here it is:
But I digress! This IS Bookish Thursday after all! Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitter’s Guide
their original book has just been released in paperback! This makes this great fun book just a little more affordable and portable! At least it won’t weigh your knitting bag down as much!
I love the fun approach Ann and Kay have to their craft, it is contagious. The patterns and stories in this book are delightful and fun! There are some great easy gift patterns in there that would suit just about any occasion! In fact after I received the book in the mail I went right away to cast on a log cabin blanket! I need a baby boy gift Pronto and a receiving blanket size log cabin blanket is definitely doable!
If you haven’t picked up this book yet you might want to grab a copy! I think you will love it too!
Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher.
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Wordless Wednesday: So far he hasn’t eaten any yarn
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February? Are you Serious?
Oh well. January was a flash of wasted time it seems! Punctuated by a couple weeks of serious back pain, finding a puppy and getting back to school work after our first ever complete two week long Christmas break free and clear!!
Oh and snow. But here in Northeast Ohio.. that’s a given.
February… looking forward to getting the puppy home, getting some projects done and other things!
But mostly I want to try to get back to blogging so look out!! Here I come!
I had the crazy idea of 52 projects in 52 weeks small projects to get me going and I might just start it!! Might be a month later than I expected but hey that’s ok.. there are still 52 weeks ahead of me right?!
Paying the bills…
Coming April 13th
