The Book Adventures

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I am not entirely sure why this is, but my second solo book has taken off much faster than my first. I think that so many more people want to learn to crochet now and although the patterns in the keyring book are actually deceptively simple – they may seem complicated a first glance for any beginner.

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I must say that this series of ‘How to’ books which GMC have published are really very good. I have my eye on the How to Quilt – there are some really pretty projects inside the cover.

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I think meeting people who are keen to knit and crochet is a wonderful pleasure and you always have such a giggle. One of the lovely ladies who I met on Monday was Rosie, she works at Inspirations and has just begun to crochet. She was keen to learn about Amigurumi, so within a short space of time I taught her; the magic ring, working in spirals, increasing and decreasing. She is all set now!

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I had a lovely day this week in Preston and the amazing craft emporium that is Inspirations. This week they have been having a series of Christmas in July events. I had not appreciated what a big business card-craft is. Wow! The range of stamps, paints, dyes, sparkles, embossing etc… It makes the mind boggle. I had the pleasure of meeting some card-craft celebrities who were all very lovely and generous.

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Now you may think this is strange but I have never really set up a craft stall myself – or book signing for that matter.  So I was feeling a bit nervous. Firstly I bought some sweets. I wanted to tempt people towards me….even if no-one ate them, I knew I would. The other really thrilling thing about the book signing was receiving all my designs back from my publisher so that visitors could see them for themselves. It has been two years since I have seen the keyrings! This is the hallway before I set off!

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There were a couple of projects I designed for the book which didn’t make the grade. For instance this little cushion. I still love it so it is a joy to see it back at home.

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Now I need to pack it all away again – keeping everything safe from Mr Moth until I get on the road again for another book adventure.

Thank you to all the lovely people I met at Inspirations and for the lovely lunch provided for me. Thank you also to Simply Crochet and Inside Crochet Magazine for the lovely reviews – you are very kind.

 

 

 

3 thoughts on “The Book Adventures”

    1. How lovely to hear from you – I do hope you are really well. Was thinking about your excellent customer service only the other day.

  1. I saw your book in a magazine and I so wanted it,but I like to see it first, so I thought that I would not see a copy. I was walking past our wool Shop and I jumped for joy your book was in the window, so I bought it and now cannot put it down. Its so well done and easy to understand love the pictures and projects well just love it all Will I ever be able to put it down. Also enjoying the making of the scarf Thank you You are an inspiration

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