The book that I am reviewing today has been of invaluable help to me in understanding the nuts and bolts of craft skills and how we learn them, which of course, is my geekdom. In his fascinating book, The Art of the Maker, first published in 1994, crafts critic Peter Dormer discusses both amateur and […]
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In Twisted Woolly Toppers, Woolly Wormhead’s third book, she brings us a fabulous collection of new hat designs with its focus: cable, twist and bias techniques. Beautifully photographed on location in Italy, there are ten great designs for men, women and children. Each hat is sized to fit three or more head sizes so by
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Come Dine with Kate – 4th – 24th July 2010. I stumbled upon the exhibition “Come Dine With Kate” recently while in London. Displayed in the lovely airy Rebecca Hossack Gallery, this was the latest show from textile artist, Kate Jenkins. Kate crochets really exquisite works on the theme of eating. In this exhibition, she
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It has taken me ages to get the photos off my camera, but finally here is my trip to the I Knit Weekender last Saturday. Such fun! I travelled up on the Saturday and worked on the Knitting Reference Library stand with Linda, Kate and Carolyn from Uni of Southampton Library (and from my knitting
