Two Reviews
For you I have
Two reviews.
A review of a book,
and a movie too.
The Movie
The movie first. Friday night the KOARC and I watched the movie “In Bruges,” starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes. The main action takes place (not surprisingly) in Bruges, Belgium.
Hitmen Farrell and Gleeson are sent by boss Fiennes to the lovely medieval city of Bruges to cool their heels after a bungled hit. And of course, hijinks ensue.
This film features a lot of graphic violence but a lot of very dark comedy as well, and the story becomes more and more surreal as the plot unfolds. I’m not a fan of blood and gore films, but while this one was, as I said, pretty graphic, it was filmed (dare I say) tastefully, so that while you knew full well what was happening, and in most cases saw it, it was not a sickening gratuitous blood and gore-fest.
Did that make any sense?
If you are a fan of the slightly absurd, are not turned off by hitmen doing what they do best, and want to see Colin Farrell put in an incredible performance, check this one out. It’s available on DVD.
The Book
The other day I received a review copy of Shibori Knits: The Art of Exquisite Felted Knits, by Gina Wilde. This book’s publication date is next week, I believe.
(Apologies for the seriously sucky photo.)
According to Wikipedia, Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, or compressing it. Some of these methods are known in the West as tie-dye. Western civilization does not have an exact word equivalent that encompasses all the techniques of shibori.
According to the description of the book on Amazon.com, Shibori Knits highlights the intersection between shibori and knitting, offering 20 patterns that utilize this transformative technique. Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Gina Wilde guides knitters through three dynamic ways to add shibori to knitting. The first method uses physical resists (marbles or corks) that prevent specific areas of knitting from felting; where there are no resists, the garment does felt, creating unique fabric with bobbles and dimensionality. Another method uses nonfelting fibers as resists—for instance, a silk yarn knit with a wool yarn—to create windowpane effects or even mimic woven strips of fabric when felted. The third method creates ruffles and spirals when the fibers are worked in more than one direction; when felted, the work will shrink differently in the alternate directions. The textures created from each method offer a unique way to redefine felting and bring the beautiful and unexpected world of shibori to the knitter.
There are 20 projects in this book: hats, scarves, wraps, bags, a couple of baby things, sweaters, a belt and hand warmers. All the yarns used in this book are from Alchemy Yarns. When I figured out that the author is co-founder of Alchemy Yarns, that made sense. (See how quickly I grasp things like that?) There is, however, a guide to help you sub different yarns.
Here are a couple of my favorite projects. A hat:
And a wrap:
While it is a lovely book, it is not really my “thing.” So I’d rather someone else enjoyed it.
Would you like my review copy? Leave a comment to this blog entry (one comment per person, please) and I’ll randomly pick the recipient Wednesday (August 20) afternoon.
Lucy Sez:
“I can haz new playhouse.”
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That book looks awesome!!
btw, there’s a yarn/quilting shop nearby called shibori dragon. They sell amazing fabric. I wonder if they’re getting this book in…?(thinks to self…)
I would love the book, and I love what Lucy’s done with her new house!
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I love today’s picture of Lucy!
I’d like an entry in the drawing for the book - it looks really interesting
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That is a beautiful book! I have been knitting since I was young but just recently “graduated” beyond dishcloths, scarves and hats
I would LOVE to see the wrap in person! I might have to step out of my comfort zone for that one!!
That book definitely looks interesting if slightly different than my normal taste. Been trying to step outside of my comfort zone lately so I’m in!
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I’m gonna have to check out that movie. (btw..did you mean to say Collin Powell ?? lol)
Oh and PICK ME PICK ME!! I’d like the book!!
Lucy sez: “I lurvz poping bubl rap.”
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I almost rented that movie this weekend!
The books lovely, I really like the hat.
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Ooh. That looks like a nice book. I do not know what it is about boxes and cats. Mine love them so much.
Hi Wendy - It looks like a great book. Thanks for offering it. –Teresa
I would love to have the book. It looks like a lot of fun and right up my alley.
I hope your health improves. Isn’t it annoying ( not to mention somewhat painful) when the years of living start catching up with us and our bodies limit our ability to do what we love. Perhaps you at least have interesting memories. I, unfortunately, have nothing memorable to blame my arthritic spine on.
Good luck with everything you are going through. I’m quite impressed with your ability to hide it all from us. I hope you can get back to knitting soon or if not, at least find a satisfying replacement, though such a thing would be a great loss to the knitting community.
I’m feeling lucky.
thanks for the opportunity to win.
The film sounds interesting …. The book looks fab ….. and I bet Lucy loves the fun she’s having fun bursting all the bubble wrap! ;0) My dogs (and my son) love it! ;0)
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I feel guilty that I only comment when you are giving stuff away. I do9 read your blog religiously, however.
It looks interesting!
Oooo bubble wrap! sorry about that = )
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just love what Lucy’s done with her house!
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Interesting stuff, that shibori. It’s not something I’ve tried yet, because I was more familiar with it in the context of dyeing - I have a friend who uses shibori techniques along with beadwork to make the most AMAZING silk scarves. Although, I don’t suppose there’s any reason you couldn’t use those techniques to dye knitted garments… hmm… *gears turning*
Lovely home Lucy got there. My cats adore every box they can get into.
SOunds like an interesting book!
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I crochet felted cat beds…maybe I could teach myself to knit and felt more wonderful ’stuff’. By the way, I adopted a Ragdoll that looks identical to yours…her name is dixie lee…she came from an abusive home, but is doing well with her new family. she is about 12 years old. I call her the ‘queen mother.’
It’s so fun to see Lucy and her new box. I know my guys. especially Henry, loves to play and sleep in boxes.
The book sounds very interesting. I took a class last summer on Resist Felting. Part of the class included Shibori.
I hope you’re feeling better very soon!
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Oh, that’s totally my thing! I’d love to take it off your hands.
I’m glad you have found time to do other things you may not have made time for had you been knitting. I know you probably don’t like the fact, but are making the best of the situation. Thanks for your reviews on the book & movie.
I just inherited someone’s stash of wool, so it would be fun to play with this! I’ve never been a fan of felting, but this looks interesting.
Oooooo…. fascinating! I’ve just started felting 3-d objects and it always fascinates me that the two sides of things don’t felt together too.
So I’m interested in the book.
My kitty Phoebe just had her one year anniversary with me. She’s snoring on the couch cushion behind me right now, with one hot little paw pad pressed up against my neck. When I move the slightest bit, she whimpers softly and curls her paw up on my neck. So of course, I’ve spent the last two hours on the couch with her!
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I would lvoe a copy of this book, it look so beautiful! I often ask my SIL Japanese nanny to bring me back Japanese craft and knitting books and magazines when she visits home!
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I’ve seen some knitted shibori and it’s way cool. ToBe and NotToBe have a house very much like Lucy’s but ToBe’s mostly chewed it up.
I think you plan to make us all kitty-hungry if we don’t have one yet. And i do love the pictures from the book - do enter me in the drawing.
And now I’ll drool over whatever pictures from that book are posted. Excited!
Oh, I’ve been intrigued by that book, so I’ll toss my dancing nanner in the ring…
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Please enter me in the drawing for the book…
Yes, I would like it….
Hi, please enter my name in the drawing for the ‘Shibori Knits’ book. Sounds intriguing.
BTW, ILL (I Love Lucy), like you haven’t seen that a thousand times already.
I saw that movie at a theater in Staunton several months ago. My husband and I thought it was hysterical!
I’d love to have a copy of that book, sounds like fun stuff to try.
Count me in — I seem to have no problem adding to my knitting book library, so I have even more patterns I’m not making to feel guilty about!
The book looks like it’s outside my comfort zone, which is just the way new books should be! The “physical resists” sound like so much fun to try.
This looks like a very cool book. Thanks for the contest!
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Oh, Wendy. I would love that book. I’m all about the hats and the felting these days. Plus! I just sorted my bookshelves and donated a ton of unwanteds, so I have room for a new book! Here’s hoping my karma is good!
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I’d love to have a copy of that book…I’ve been sort of fascinated with shibori for a while now.
Count me in too, it would be better than a tropical storm!
Oh, Boy! I sure would like an oportunity to win that book! Thank you. I love the pictures of your cat BTW. We can’t have cats because my husbands allergic. Ahhh welll.
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My kitty growing up (also a Himalayan) LOVED boxes - best toy ever!
Also, that book looks very cool - some interesting and different patterns. I’d love the chance to win it! My book-buying budget is quite limited at the moment.
OOO, I want Miss Lucy to pick me! Enjoy your new box.
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The book looks fabulous…thanks for the review! I think felting is fabulous, but it always makes me nervous…so far I have only attempted one felted purse
I would also like a chance to win.
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Thanks for the review, I had been wondering about that book but live 100 miles from the nearest copy.
I love felting, and I have some antique shibori items, so it’s definitely an intriguing idea, I’d love to see the book. Thanks for the review
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I am very interested in shibori knitting/felting and would love to ‘review’ this one.
That seems like a really intersting book. Watch out for Lucy, you might have to send her to <a href=boxhab if she keeps it up.
I’ve been looking at that book waffling back and forth. It seems interesting, though. Glad for your honest review XD I always feel awkward saying something isn’t my thing.
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oohhhh, may i be in the drawing for that book? Pretty please?
Hi Wendy
I’d love to have the Shibori book. It looks really interesting.
Thank you for offering up your book. Enjoyed your reviews. Add me to your drawing for the book.
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I hope that you start feeling better soon. I would love to add the book to my collection too
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Great blog! Would love to add another great book to my fiber library!
The book looks fantastic…thanks for reviewing it! (And, yes, I’d totally love to take it off your hands!)
I have just done my first felting project. It turned out better than I thought but not as good as I had hoped. Maybe the book would help.
Enjoy your Blog, Wendy - especially the kitty photos!
I have just begun felting and would love to receive your review book.
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The book does sound like a most excellent read! Very interesting!
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Now… my husband might kill me if I get another book. But, then again, he can’t really mind if I don’t pay for it right? : )
Looks like a lot of fun!
Lucy- I probably love bubble wrap almost as much as you do.
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Ooo, the book looks fantastic!
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Have you seen The Matador? Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear–dark and funny at the same time! The book looks interesting…
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Sounds like a cool book!
I would love to play with that book! My kitties are jealous of Lucy’s new play house!
Wow - so many entries! Add me, please!
Thanks for offering the book, Wendy. Loving all things Japanese these days.
I am delurking because I covet that book!
I love that movie. In Bruges is the first full length movie written and directed by playwright Martin McDonagh. If you enjoyed the movie then you would probably enjoy his plays.
Two years ago I saw his play “The Lt. of Inishmore” on Broadway and enjoyed it. However, a lot of people left at intermission and never came back. The ushers told us that happened all the time because people could not take the gore. In Bruges is much less gory.
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I would love a copy - here’s hoping with crossed fingers!
That looks like a great book. I read an interesting article about shibori a few years ago (maybe in Interweave knits?) and have always wanted to try it. Since I have to do my laundry in the laundromat, felting can be difficult, tedious and/or expensive. Someday, though…
Thanks for the review! How are you feeling?
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HI Wendy
I would love the book! Thanks for the chance of entering.
By the way this is not a “you should do…” but when I had a bad back I purchased an electric spinning wheel and used a spindle while standing. In other words perhaps there is a way you can knit, standing or otherwise and not cause further damage to whatever.! Just a thought, it worked for me. Please ignore if it doesn’t work for you. I do enjoy your blog and read daily if I don’t comment much.
Cheers from a very cold NZ
Books are my thing, no matter the subject. Thanks for the opportunity!
The only felting I’ve done so far was inadvertent. My wool sweater went to a new life as a teddy bear’s sweater:-( But I’ve recovered from that adolescent gaffe and would be very interested in learning about the intentional felting techniques in this book.
I am so glad you shared that book! I was intrigued by the texture of the fabric on the front, yet was wondering what was on the inside! Very cool!
Have you ever pondered what is up with cats and boxes? Ms. Two Fingers will work her way into any box/bag/bowl/basket/younameit with little regard to what’s in it (uh-huh, like some pre-drafted roving in a basket). There are days when I wonder what goes on in those pretty little heads
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I’ve done some work with woven shibori. I would love to play with this version, too. I’d love to be picked!
I’d love it!
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Ooooh, I hadn’t heard about that book. I’ve been wanting to try Shibori.
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I’d love the book! I read a review elsewhere and thought it sounded interesting, and I love tie-dye.
Amy S.
As usual, Lucy looks beautiful! The movie sounds like something I would like. Hubby and I are huge fans of the Boondock Saints movie. Thanks for the tip - I think we are definitely going to have to see that. And that wrap in the book looks like something I need to knit for myself!
Looks like a fun book!
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Yes please!
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I’ve been curious about this book; thanks for reviewing it. And thanks for blogging
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sounds like you had a good weekend! Why is itlucy likes boxes…my kitty is scared of wverything, but then she is an adopted stray who still ventures outside! The book looks reallygood from the pics you showed us! your a tease!! smile
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Hi Wendy (and Lucy) -
Would love to be a good home for your review copy book!
Glynis : )
I think the Shibori technique is pretty cool. I have the book Shibori Knitted Felt and it’s very inspiring.
more movie reviews!!!!!!!!! we saw In Bruges months ago and really enjoyed it, you’re right about Colin Farrell, he was excellent. what’s next on the netflix queue?
Oh heck yes I would love a copy of this book…its all very interesting. Thanks for the offer…The movie I think I will pass on…while I would love to watch Collin Farrell blood guts and gore dont do it for me…although the hubby might like it…Cats and kids…go figure…
I saw that movie too!!!! Was a bit too graphic for my taste but I do agree that Colin Farrell is very good (and easy to look at.)
Can’t wait for the book to come out. Been waiting quite awhile.
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Here is a comment for that wonderful book. Hope you’re doing well.
I’d love a copy of that book. Please add me to the list. I also like the idea of a book and movie review - more, please. The film sounded so good I tried to find it in the Australian online stores I use … no go, so will have to go to Amazon.
Best wishes,
Lynda
fascinated by fibers in felting…thanks for the chance!
Pick me. Pick me. I love this technique.
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Sounds very interesting. I ordered a few books for my knitting library this week and that one would certainly be a great addition.
Oh, I would really like to have this book! Lucy looks like she’s in for a lot of fun!!
I must say that I expected something a lot funnier (and less grim) than what I got with In Bruges. I thought the dark comedy was really outweighed by the violence. I’m a big Ralph fan, though, so there was some redemption for me in that!
I’ve never really had much of a desire to do much felting but when I saw the cover picture and heard some of the descriptions it sounds really cool. Enter me in the drawing!
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I’d like it, please.
In my other life, I am an art quilter. I dye fabrics and have been studying the different techniques of shibori. I am lucky enough to have studio last Fall with Jan Meyers-Newberry one of the best shibori dyers in the world. I had not thought if it in terms of knitting. I would love to take the book back to show her during our class this Fall!
Susan
yes, i’d love the book if you’d like to randomly pick my number…
Lucy makes me wish I had another Cat! Too cute.
Hope Lucy had a blast playing in that box!
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I’m wondering if this technique will make something I saw once (at the museum shop at the Renwick? at a craft show?) where the felted knitting ended up with permanent “bubble” shapes in it. Sounds like an interesting book.
Oh this book really sounds cool. Please pick me, pick me!
Lisa
Ooo the sneak peak at that book gets my creative juices flowing. I love anything that takes knitting in a new or different direction!
Shibori is so beautiful to look at. Truly for the creative, free-form types. Nice to see it get some attention.
I would like to see this book! Thank you, Wendy.
It looks really interesting! Thanks for the contest!
Love the Lucy caption! Hope you are feeling better!
I love the picture of the hat on the cover… I wonder how hard that would be to make… I’ll definitely have to watch “In Bruges”. My kittens Apollo and Six say hi to Lucy and wish you well!
I never win, but I’ll take a chance, Shibori techniques have always looked intreaguing.
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pick me pick me…..I would love the book.
I am knitting and felting a lot, so it’s always fun to see what’s out there.
Lucy looks so cute in her box.
I hope you are back to knitting soon. I miss seeing your progress.
I like to put my name in for the book…it looks pretty interesting with some different ways to think about knitting. Thanks!
I would like to put my name in for the book please.
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Lucy is toooooooo darling inspecting her house! Hope U R feeling a little better! luv.m.
The book looks lovely and I’m with all the others who would be happy to give it at home. I may have to go buy it if I’m not the lucky one
The book looks beautiful– I love shibori! I put in my name and cross my fingers.
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Love the picture of Lucy in the box. All of my cats just love boxes, no matter what size they are. Hope you are taking care of yourself.
The book looks very interesting—–lucy’s house is also interesting, any nip hidden in the closet?
That sounds like an interesting book. I have experimented with making felted purses lately. I would love to try something in that book!
Thanks for sharing!
frnd4vr
This sounds like a fascinating book. Please put my name in the pot.
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We rented In Bruges too, and were quite surprised to find how much we enjoyed it. Colin Ferrell was amazing, and I have never seen such expressive eyebrows before!
Thanks for the review, and the chance to win a book!
I am intrigued by the second 2 techniques in the book; I hadn’t heard of those before. So I’m throwing my name in the hat!
That book looks awesome!
It sure would make a wonderful bday present for me ( j/k but seriously, it would)…. I’d love it!
A cardboard playhouse often entertained me when I was a small child (and an older one too), so I can sympatize with Lucy
I love felting and trying out new things, so I’m all in for playing for the book!
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Hi Wendy,
I agree with your comments about the film. Gore and violence are not my usual thing, but I found the film very funny in a dark, Irish sort of way.
Nice book too!
What a lovely book! I’d certainly be happy to offer it a good home here in London.
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I’ll try my luck in your drawing.
(And I’m trying a bribe: I have a cat photo in my last blog post…)
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This book is exactly what I love about knitting. Once you think you know the complete insides and out of something, someone comes along to open your eyes and shows you 400 new possibilities.
I’d love that book!
I like to play in boxes too. Whenever we’re moving, I like to get into a giant cardboard box while my husband is out of the room, and wait for him to come back and look around wondering where I am … cracks him up every time
That’s a neat looking book!! I’d be interested in it.
I certainly hope you get to feeling better and ignore the fearmongerers!!!! I hate when people relate all their scary stories!!
Thanks for sharing your bounty!
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Hope you are feeling better soon and back to knitting incredible socks!
Hope Lucy doesn’t mind parting with the box
What is it with kittehs and boxes? It seems boxes hold similar charms to kittehs as catnip-irresistible. That’s a darling photo of Lucy!
So glad you liked “In Bruges”. We really enjoyed it. Brendan Gleason was fantastic. In Europe, the Belgians are humorously considered the most boring of the boring, the butt of most French jokes. So being exiled “in Bruges” is part of the comic premise.
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Heck yes! That wrap is out of this world!
Thanks for the movie review too. Just up my alley! Dark, surreal, violence without the blood fest. Going to snag that puppy!
I would love this book, it looks so great! Also, your cat is just adorable!
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Please enter me in the drawing for the book.
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I was ogling that book on Amazon last week; how I got there from my intended search on survey design I do not know (I do know, but need to pretend it was an accident). Looks fabulous and I would love your copy should the random fates be with me!
I can think of a nice
victirecipient of that hat.I can’t keep Pepe out of boxes either.
Hmm, I’ve been waiting for that book’s publication. Put me in the running, please!
choose me!
Love the new playhouse, Lucy! It’s the perfect size…
I recently won one of your book giveaways, so I’ll remain out of this one - hope you’re feeling okay, Wendy?
(((hugs)))
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That book looks amazing! The way you describe it, I have the feeling I would be blaming the magic knitting gnomes for making my projects work.
Looks interesting and hey a free book!
Thanks Wendy!
Please put my name down for the drawing too.
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I also enjoyed the movie, I like weird comedy!
I’m not really into felting but maybe that book will change my mind.
And in the 12yr olds mind even closed boxes are fair game 
Miss Lucy maybe you can answer a question/comment for me… I have always had cats and have always been fascinated by how much they love boxes in all sizes, can you tell me why? My 2 boys and the 12yr old girl love boxes to the point that no box is safe if left open
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What a pretty book! Please enter me in the drawing, that would be lovely!
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Thanks for the kind and generous offer, Wendy!
And I hold good thoughts for you and your health, best wishes.
I’d love to get my hands on that book!
What an interesting book! I’d love to try something new. Lucy is like a child at Chirstmas, they enjoy the box more than the toy.
What an interesting book! I’d love to try something new. Lucy is like a child at Chirstmas, they enjoy the box more than the toy. Wendy, I’ve had my share of what sounds like a similar medical problem. Things will get better.
Someone (you? See how observant I am?) has mentioned this book recently, and it sounds intriguing. Can’t guarantee I’d make anything out of it, but it sounds like it could be good inspiration.
Hugs and kisses to Lucy.
Neat-o! I love Alchemy yarns (though I can’t usually afford to buy them.) This will definitely be something to check out, even if I don’t win this copy
This looks like an excellent opportunity, I never win anything…
I would love to know what came in Lucy’s box…
I love trying new things and this book sounds just like something to really get my hands into! Maybe this time I’ll get lucky and actually win something. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Shibori sounds fun!
I love learning new techniques and seeing how different countries do things so I’m very interested in this book. In Bruges is definitely a movie I wanted to check out, and now with your review I’m definitely going to recommend it for movie night.
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This looks like a fun book!
Cool looking book…I would love to try some new felting projects!
I’d love a copy of book! And the movie? it’s in my netflix queue since I’ve been to Bruges, but now that I know there is a lot of gore, I might remove it from my list. After no country for old men, I’m into Comedies ONLY until I recover from that dark disturbing everyone must die fest…
Thanks for the introduction to shibori. I’d seen the word around but hadn’t looked it up.
(Throwing my hat in the ring for the book, btw.)
I too would be very happy to have your copy of Shibori Knits.
I love Lucy’s house. Particularly as the furry little freaks I live with don’t “do” boxes. I miss having cats that would leap into any available box at a moments notice.
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I am so intrigued by this technique (but scared to death to try it).
this book sounds like it’s seriously up my alley….i would love to win it!! here’s hoping….
Alchemy Yarns in based about 10 minutes from my house.
It’s looks interesting. Love to you and Lucy
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I would love to try some of the techniques in this book!
Would love to have this book, since I am a dyer getting back into knitting after a while off. I’m keeping up with you, hope you’re better.
Phyllis
any chance you might be able to post video of lucy, somehow?
I’d be interested to try it!
The book looks like it would be fun to try some new projects. Please put me in the running!
Helene
Love the new yarn for stash! It is lovely. Please add me to the drawing. It looks very interesting, especially the bit about knitting in different directions. Intriguing.
Oh. I would LOVE that book.
Would love the book. Thanks for sharing the love.
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Ohh! I would love this book. I made a great gift about 2 years ago using Snapple caps as my resist in a Paton’s wool scarf. It turned out super funky, but in a good way, and was perfect for the recipient.
Thanks again for the opportunity to receive a beautiful book.
Thank you for the chance to own this book!
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Yet another blog contest. How cool is that.
I’ve been wanting to see In Bruges, thanks for the review.
Hope I get picked as the lucky recipient of Shibori Knits.
Pick me for the book! The hat on the cover looks like it is the coolest.
*please pick #178!*
I like Lucy’s playhouse. Needz moar cat hair tho.
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I am taking a class in felting at the end of next month. The book wouldbe awesome ! Hope this finds you well; you are in my thoughts. Thanks for being my inspiration.
Thanks for the contest! If it’s not quite MY thing either, I’ll donate it to my library!
What a beautiful book! I’m looking forward to owning a copy (whether through this contest or Amazon!)
Awh - Ms. Lucy loves the crinkly bubble wrap I bet!
The book sounds really interesting, please add me to the draw!
I hope you feel better soon. Glad to see lovely Lucy making good use of the box! x
My 2 year old daughter is playing at being Lucy
Please add me to the draw!
Well, I do have a bit of a reputation as a tie-dye master, though there is limited call for that skill now that I’m a grown-up and working in settings not welcoming to t-shirts. But still, my heart remembers… so who knows? Perhaps I’ll get a chance to combine the new knitting skill with the old…
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Not your thing is really my thing. I need some fresh ideas to make something for a fundraising auction this fall. Thanks again for sharing the wealth.
Please add my name to the drawing for the book, and thank you for the lovely offer. Hugs to Lucy!
Sounds like a pretty good book - I’m in!
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Oooohhhhh, I LOVE shibori techniques. Thanks for having a contest to give it away…..I hope I win!!! Hugs to Lucy.
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I teach college religion classes, and I loved “In Bruges” for the Christmas theme the filmmakers had going on, not just the timing of the film, but also with the pregnant innkeeper, etc.
me! me! my favorite dyeing method for silk is shibori. shibori knits! woo!
Ohhh…I’m in. Would love to have that book!!
The book looks really interesting. Please enter me in the drawing. or “I can haz buk plz”
My cat loves boxes too.. One day she thought she was a printer!
Why, yes, I would LOVE a new book that isn’t even out yet! And now, let us pray to the Random Number Generator…
I would love a copy. The book looks beautiful.
I’m thinking of picking up In Bruges. The ads for it didn’t particularly excite me but this is the second positive review I’ve read of it, so perhaps I should give it a try.
Shibori sounds really interesting…
I’d love to have the book. I’d also love to be there to watch Lucy play in her new haus.
The book looks amazing. I tried shibori at a class a few years ago and would love to combine it with knitting - my obsession!
Lucy’s paw fluff is really cute. She is quite the lady!
Thanks for giving it away!
I would love to check that book out. The movie sounds pretty good too.
That looks like a very interesting technique. Might as well add something else to the 5-year plan.
I would love that book — I’m very drawn lately to projects inspired by Oriental style and techniques.
I would love to win it! I promise to put it to really good use.
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Please pick me! I’ve been thinking about this book for a while because it ties my love of knitting to my love of all things Japanese quite nicely!
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Hi Wendy, I love your new shawl! And, I would be interested in your book. Many thanks, Marianne
I love the concept of shibori. Would love this book!
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please pick me!!!! I love working with texture and this would give me new ideas to work with.
Lucy looks so cute in her little box! Does she ever play in paper bags from the grocery store?
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Please enter me in your book give-away contest. Thanks!
Our cat Mitzi is dying of envy after viewing all that bodacious foot hair tuft.
I would love to have the book - please put my name in the hat. Thanks!
I love Lucy’s new digs, go girl! Also am fascinated by Shibori and would love, love, love that book. Thanks!
Okay I am a bookwhore. Late at that too! Please enter me!
Lucy is amazing!
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Looks like a great book
And of course, who doesn’t love Lucy!
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I just added this book to my amazon wish list. I saw some