I am so incredibly pleased to share an interview with Kim Guzman today. As a lover of Tunisian crochet and a member of the very active Yahoo group that she co-moderates with Angela “ARNie” Grabowski, I’ve been a big fan of Kim’s work for years. (Kim also does a lot of “regular” crochet design, too.) Kim is … Read more
This morning I dragged myself out of bed for day two of Vogue Knitting Live. I don’t know if it was because of the cold weather yesterday or all the excitement from the event, but I was extra sleepy this morning. I decided to wear the Irish rose choker I made myself last year. I … Read more
Yesterday, Vogue Knitting Live 2013 opened in New York. If you’re in the New York area this weekend, you should stop by! Here’s a quick wrap up of some of what I’ve seen so far. Gallery The gallery exhibits were being set up in the morning, and I had a chance to photograph most of … Read more
I mentioned last month that I’m going to Vogue Knitting Live, which starts today. Last night, I picked up my guide and badge at the hotel. And this morning, the weather conspired to make it a perfect day for wearing handmade accessories. After an unusually warm week, today it’s very cold. I’m wearing my All … Read more
This week’s pick:The Harmony Guide to 100’s More Crochet Stitches (Harmony guides) Source: Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles online store Publication date: 1992 Status: Out of print. Available online with prices ranging from “reasonable” to “apply for a line of credit.” Condition: Very good Craft(s): Crochet and Tunisian crochet I previously reviewed this book as part of a compilation … Read more