Bookie Love!
August 10th, 2009
Not too long ago I became the caregiver to three new darling books. Not just darling darling… but vavavavoom DARLING DARLING. Quilting in No Time, The Perfect Apron and Super-Cute Crochet remind me of Japanese craft books, but with one notable difference… I CAN READ THEM! Either they’re written in English - or I’ve gained a super power over-night and am now fluent in Japanese.
My crocheting history is that of some granny squares I had to try (remember the Granny Along?). I’ve had my eye on amigurumi ever since I discovered it a few years ago. But I didn’t know how, and crochet instructions/patterns might well have been penned by Tutankhamu. Super-Cute Crochet promised me, “Learn the Japanese art of amigurumi or how to crochet cute small animals”. I’m in.
I had the same feeling when I learned to drive a manual transmission - that I had when I learned the mysterious crochet code. The secret handshake known only to crocheters. Euphoria. I learned something I’ve been yearning to learn. And now I can make eggs. I feel like the world is my oyster now. Meh, now I can make oysters if I want to. I’m drunk on empowerment.
But for now, I can’t stop making eggs. Where ever I go… I’m making eggs. I have my little tote that Lisa made me a few years ago - my official hatchery 2-go. Road delays? No problem.
Come to think of it, I don’t know why I’d want to make snot in a shell oysters… when I have Pickle the puppy at my finger tips.
I think I can.
I think I can.
I think I can!
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Your eggs can go with my chickens….
August 10th, 2009So… the eggs are hollow? They look too perfectly egg-shaped to be mere yarn. I want to see you make Pickle the puppy! Oh, and a cute apron.
August 10th, 2009I love your eggs and amigurumi…
August 10th, 2009Which came first…the crochet or the egg? LOL
August 10th, 2009You are having too much fun…and you CRACK me up…get it? Sorry, I couldn’t resist that one.
x lori
Those look like fun books! I would love to learn to crochet too. For me, it always works best when someone shows me how. For some reason, pictures don’t translate well to me. Silly, I know!
August 10th, 2009oh great — now I have to go buy that crochet book… are you going to add faces to your eggs?
August 10th, 2009Cute eggs! Of course, you can make the dog - just dig in and try. You can do anything! I just know it.
August 10th, 2009What a cute blog! I just stumbled across it while looking up some quilting info. I love the Perfect Apron book. I actually bought it two weeks ago and started my first apron from it this evening. The green polka dot one. Very cute!
August 10th, 2009i say you can read japanese and you are what?! laying eggs? holy crap those are some super awesome qualities.
August 10th, 2009i have a japanese friend so i can say one sentence in the language. i would much rather not mention at this time what that sentence is.
oooooh crochet develed eggs! i’ll be REALLY impressed with those.
Ohhh I can’t wait to check out these books. The quilty one looks amazing.
And hey, where’s my dog huh?
August 10th, 2009It could be (probably IS) me——— but that was funny. Really funny! :)
August 10th, 2009You can really crochet eggs? From that book? I am a poor excuse for a knitter, but try as I might, I have not been able to get the crochet thing. I would be oh so happy if I could crochet an egg!
August 10th, 2009Hey I recognize that totally awesome fabric your totally awesome tote bag from Lisa is made with! I won some of that from Lisa. Way fun! I love it. I gave away all my other Hawaiian fabrics in a Give Away. But I kept THAT piece. ;o) ooxx`jod
August 10th, 2009OK, I already had the apron book, and I just ordered the crochet one from amazon, do I have to buy that quilting one too or what?
August 10th, 2009Those books look awesome. I’ll bet by now you have that cute little doggy all crocheted up and being all doggy trained by Triskit!
You’re on a fabulous blogging roll — apparently that birthday has given you all sorts of new energy! I’m thinking perhaps you should take a night or two from SW3 and spell her off a bit???
August 11th, 2009I so “need” that quilt book. You can keep the crochet - I can’t get my tension right. Love the eggs - are any of them deviled? (I am not officially craving an egg, not just any egg - I want a deviled egg or just egg salad. Won’t I be disappointed to find cold pizza instead?)
August 11th, 2009And I thought texting while driving was dangerous (this one’s going to look funny on that police report). This is one of those times when you should definitely put all your eggs in one basket. One very cute, crocheted basket.
August 11th, 2009Congratulations on mastering amigurumi! There are lots of free patterns on the internet if you poke around. Very addicting. Your eggs are great!
August 11th, 2009These three books are now on my wish list….thanks a lot!!!! Geez - I need more crafting books like I need a hole in the head but I AM SO addicted to them!!! Oh and Blogging for Bliss is on my list too:):) The eggs are so super darling!!! I have about 6 amigurumi books and I’m dying to make something from one of them - I’m just too scared I will totally screw it up.
August 11th, 2009Oh my goodness, they are sooo cute! Way to go!
August 11th, 2009I bought my first Japaneese craft book a couple of years ago. My husband caught me in the corner at the book store reading “Japaneese for Dummies” trying to translate my book.
Well, while being held “hostage” by the gunman at quilt guild the other day, I discovered that one of my guild members is Japaneese. I know…I should have known that already, but…. She said she would love to help me translate the parts I don’t understand, which is mostly all of it!
I love the books you’ve shown. Thanks for telling us about them. Your crochet looks great!
August 11th, 2009I’m learning to crochet right now, it must be fate! I have to hunt down that super cute book.
August 11th, 2009These look like the perfect books to chase away the winter blahs! Yes, I am thinking ahead. :) Dang, I have to get off this husband-imposed book diet soon.
August 11th, 2009Your eggs are adorable.
Hello again honey :)
I have just gotta say - your comment on my blog about the caravan was sooo hilarious!!! Infact you are brilliant, I love the way you talk to us on here :)
As to the crochet, I love the eggs, but sometimes the anticipation of starting something is the exciting part - dont you think..the not knowing how something will turn out..Of course you will do a brilliant job with the little doggy, but with a doubt in your mind, sometimes it just cool enough to wait and make eggs :)
I also love the previous post…all your hairdo’s!
you look Gr8 in all of them! and its lovely to see your face too, I just know we would get on so well…if ever you visit Blighty..drop me a line. Id love to show you around :)
Love ya
Love happyxx
August 12th, 2009I know you can, I know you can!!!
August 12th, 2009I know you can!
I know you can!
I know you can!
I just found a pattern on etsy for a little crocheted Boston Terrier. Too darn cute and I know that Shilo NEEDS it for Christmas or some such.
You know I’m drooling over those books. You should never place temptation in front of a book whore and expect her not to fall….
August 12th, 2009OH I’m always envious of those who can knit and crochet. Something about being left handed and TIGHT tension has kept me from this world of creativity. I bet you’re going to make SUCH fun stuff!
August 12th, 2009you know you can!!!
i really must have that prairie rose apron - tell me does the neat little waist come with that?!!!!
love you miss 1962 xxx
August 12th, 2009The perfect apron book look interesting. I don’t wear an apron when I cook. But, I love looking at ones people have made.
August 12th, 2009I’m lovin those eggs. Your ready for Easter wayyy ahead of time.
August 12th, 2009The books look like something I’m gonna have to find now. Thanks. lol
You were really serious about the road delays! haha love the eggs. And I always love good book recommendations. Don’t you hate when you get a book, plunk down your money and never look at it again!!! eesh, I’ve done that a time or two. You are up to cute things.
August 13th, 2009Monica you’re a genuis, I can’t do that to save myself. Can you teach me? I want eggs!! :)
August 14th, 2009Hah - you are SO bad, Monica - but, hey, at least you’re not talking on your cell phone while you’re driving…..or are you - LOL!!
August 15th, 2009Cheers!