What came in your mailbox this week.
Check out this fun meme at The Printed Page, hosted by Marcia.
This week I got:
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting.
It is an older publication book that was finally released for reprint. I pre-ordered in February. I couldn't be more thrilled. I will post a review in a few days. Right now I am caught up in the history of the Fair Islands/ Shetland Island and how the Fair Isle type of knitting came to be. I find it fascinating. This is my third Alice Starmore book and I am not disappointed in the least.
Happy Monday!
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11 comments:
Happy Monday to you as well! :)
Happy reading...fun book!
I'm very intrigued by this. I really am looking forward to your review!
Happy Labor Day!
Oh my gosh, can you do that kind of knitting! I think it is just gorgeous. Glad you're enjoying it.
Gosh I wish I could knit like that! That is beautiful! I received my win from your blog. Thanks again for hosting a great giveaway! Here is my Mailbox Monday post.
http://bookaholicmom.blogspot.com/2009/09/mailbox-monday.html
It looks like a fun knitting book! I crochet a little bit, but have always been intimidated by knitting for some reason. :)
Reading non-fiction usually puts me to sleep. Your enthusiasm may have me checking out something by Alice Starmore. I don't knit, but I love learning about cultural things.
Wow! I can't wait for your thoughts about this book! Sounds really interesting.
I'm surprised it was re-released. There used to be bidding wars for that book on eBay. Glad you got your hands on it! My mailbox post is here.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
The book looks great! Have fun reading it!
Fair Isle knitting is so gorgeous. I'm not a knitter, and I admire and sort of envy those with that talent!
I hope you have pictures of your own knitted goodies to share soon!
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