This Long Thread by Jen Hewett is stunning collection of interviews, essays, and survey responses by a variety of makers that discusses their experiences as crafters of color. I'm delighted that this title provides a beautiful space to many voices, there were over 269 interview contributors, 19 … [Read more...] about Book Review – This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection
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Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
We know that I have a thing for stitch dictionaries. I'm especially fascinated by crochet pattern libraries because I didn't know they existed for the first decade or so I crocheted. The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is the book I wish I had when I first started to figure out how to do … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley
The pineapple crochet stitch is the focus of Karen Whooley's newest pattern collection, Pineapple Passion. It includes five designs including a top, two shawls, a skirt, and a cardigan. What is the pineapple stitch? It is one that looks complex yet is a clever combination of double, single, and … [Read more...] about Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley
two book ideas for easy crafting
I love challenging myself with complicated designs, though I also take great joy in the beauty found within simple patterns. After a long day I don't always want to knit another garter stitch washcloth, it's nice to have easy to work patterns on hand. The two books in today's post fit this basic … [Read more...] about two book ideas for easy crafting
five books for your spring bookshelf
It's officially spring, and my reading pace hasn't slackened one bit. The "to be reviewed" pile is threatening to overtake one of the "to be read" piles, so here are five titles that recently caught my eye. They are each unique and diverse in topic and skill; I've decided their trend is colour. I … [Read more...] about five books for your spring bookshelf
stitch dictionaries, some new, some old
I love stitch dictionaries and they seem to follow me home from book sales as if I'm the pied piper. In this post I'll share a few dictionaries that are new and several classic favorites. Please also check out these previous posts, knit resources and crochet resources. Why do I like to have so … [Read more...] about stitch dictionaries, some new, some old