You know how much I adore Kristin Nicholas. So when she offered to send me a copy of her new book–and include an extra copy so I could give one away to a lucky reader–I was all over it like a flock of birds over a freshly-washed car. Let’s take a look at 50 Sunflowers to Knit, Crochet & Felt,…
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No-Bull Book Review: Scottish Knits, by Martin Storey
I have started and been interrupted from finishing this book review for, literally, months. But my competitive spirit runs high, and so when Lorna’s Laces left a comment on my blog yesterday, sympathizing with my backlog of book reviews and asking if I wanted to race, well, it’s on! Just the kick in the pants I needed to get a…
No-Bull Book Review: Hat Couture, by Theressa Silver (Cooperative Press 2013)
“Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy; everyone stops to coo and talk about it.” — Louise Green I’m trying to get current on all my book reviews, and fresh in my in-box is Hat Couture, just published by Cooperative Press, so let’s coo and talk about hats. “Hat Couture” is a collection of patterns…
No-Bull Book Review: Classic Elite Shawls, Wraps and Scarves by Betsy Perry
Although I told you a little bit about this lovely book before, I have secured my own review copy of Classic Elite Shawls, Wraps & Scarves, by Betsy Perry (Sixth & Spring 2013). You know what that means: time for a No-Bull Book review. Classic Elite Yarns has been a stalwart in our industry for many years. Located in New…
No-Bull Book Review: Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color by Anna Dalvi
Having gotten terribly behind in book reviews, we must start the new year by catching up. Let’s start with a trip back in time to the land of ancient Egypt, with Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color, by Anna Dalvi (Cooperative Press 2012). When I was in elementary school, I went through a phase where I was fascinated with ancient…