tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post813720134092804219..comments2023-10-04T11:56:41.379+01:00Comments on lucy locket recycled her pocket: Birthdays!Locket Pockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689704503844595835noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-55219325785580206712008-08-05T17:53:00.000+01:002008-08-05T17:53:00.000+01:00Hi Lucy. I think you definately have enough books...Hi Lucy. I think you definately have enough books (I borrow from the library too which saves a heap of money!), so I think you should definately go for a "new toy" type present. Happy Birthday !!JuliaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796157310429701087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-80629842601567568022008-08-04T22:40:00.000+01:002008-08-04T22:40:00.000+01:00I got Doodle Stitches but felt it was rather disap...I got Doodle Stitches but felt it was rather disapointing, Sublime Stitching was more exciting but both are really aimed at beginners covering how to do all the stitches and so on.SS has lots of cool transfers though so is worth the money.<BR/>I'm coveting The Alabama Stitch book and have been wafting my wish list under my husband's nose prior to my birthday!<BR/>We gave our daughter an MP3 ( pink naturally!) for her birthday the other week and it has gone down very well.French Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-47576277090337548922008-07-31T20:01:00.000+01:002008-07-31T20:01:00.000+01:00Lucy my favorite patchwork books are by "Quilt in ...Lucy my favorite patchwork books are by "Quilt in a Day" http://www.quiltinaday.com/<BR/>I think this post has given me more books to look at. I have to check out this "Apples for Jam" book.<BR/>I hate clothes shopping too.<BR/><BR/>For your 11 year old an mp3 player would be nice, DD loves books too (Has she read the Anne McKaffry dragon books)Does she like any crafts? maybe a cute knitting or crochet book and the needles/hooks and some wool? Good luck. :O)Carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420692615632906445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-66227465986826029042008-07-31T14:54:00.000+01:002008-07-31T14:54:00.000+01:00Well pincuhsions are on my mine right now and I ha...Well pincuhsions are on my mine right now and I have two favs....Pretty Little Pincushions, and Warm Fuzzies by betz white! I with you on the clothes thing - I would much prefer to buy fabric!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755139450336905939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-30294855581111551522008-07-30T21:11:00.000+01:002008-07-30T21:11:00.000+01:00You should consider to buy a Gocco! I bought one, ...You should consider to buy a Gocco! I bought one, not had time to make anything. I’ve seen sooo many wonderful gocco-prints in blogland.<BR/>you can buy a gocco in Leslie’s etsyshop, http://goodness.typepead.com <BR/>She lives in Japan and has all the supplies as well!<BR/><BR/>I’m often very disappointed in crafting books really. Most of the time there is one lovely pattern in a book. So I prefer to buy separate patterns from things I really love.<BR/>Some books are just great to have for inspiration, like Kaffe Fassett ’s books.dutchcomforthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986021480546345435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-38481504343933389202008-07-30T20:14:00.000+01:002008-07-30T20:14:00.000+01:00oh oh oh I just remembered, I have on order from A...oh oh oh I just remembered, I have on order from Amazon the new book by Mandy Shaw called 'quick quilts plus' (The hardback version is called 'quilt yourself gorgeous). You can search inside it on the Amazon site and have a peak!! She also did a Teddy bear book called 'Bear Necessities' which I have and love. <BR/>Her shop is on my site it's called Dandelion designs if you get a sec to check it out.<BR/>:DJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709117386653876640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-80832374357063369652008-07-30T20:09:00.000+01:002008-07-30T20:09:00.000+01:00you must get 'Apples for Jam' immediately! Just fo...you must get 'Apples for Jam' immediately! Just for the pictures.<BR/>I do like Jane Cumberbatch, but her books are more homemaker stuff than crafting. <BR/>Oh just do what I do, go on amazon, look at the nine million craft books then add them to your wish list (some of mine on my wish list I spied in your pile of books so I'll just be popping over to yours to sneak a peak)!<BR/>Happy birthday to both your girls!! I hope you have a wonderful wonderful time :DJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709117386653876640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-29709752695017695842008-07-30T13:44:00.000+01:002008-07-30T13:44:00.000+01:00Kumiko Sudo is an amazing Japanese textiles fiddle...Kumiko Sudo is an amazing Japanese textiles fiddler type. I have several of her books and love them all, she is mostly a hand sewer though so if you are a machine-only gal it may not suit.jennyflowerbluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724655266500430873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-47000300623033512712008-07-30T07:51:00.000+01:002008-07-30T07:51:00.000+01:00You love birthdays for the same reason as I do - a...You love birthdays for the same reason as I do - although I went to borders last year with all my birthday book vouchers, bought lots of crafty books, and got a £60 parking fine when I got back to the car! booooo<BR/><BR/>I think the books that give me the most inspiration have to be Kaffe Fassetts patchwork books, just for the colours, simple patterns, and fabulous photography and locations he uses - the first one he did 'Glorious Patchwork' is my fav, before he started his own fabric range...<BR/><BR/>Kath<BR/>xJuicyFighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834650999779836971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-76263063126115736332008-07-30T00:05:00.000+01:002008-07-30T00:05:00.000+01:00I'm not going to suggest any books for you - proba...I'm not going to suggest any books for you - probably couldn't think of anything original anyway :) but just commiserating with what to get the 11YO - mine is 11 in Sept, and all she really wants is a Nintendo DS (which she is not getting - though possibly for Christmas) so it's going to be challenging to think of something. A new watch is on the list - and books, of course - but not much else - I'll have to watch and see what you come up with!Kate Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995181032124912822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-52952090571567142432008-07-29T23:38:00.000+01:002008-07-29T23:38:00.000+01:00How about some craft books to make some simple clo...How about some craft books to make some simple clothes??? I went clothes shopping the other week and got so depressed due to my size so decided to go home and make some wrap around skirts out off all of those hordes of patchwork fabric I have. You can make them to size and they are never too tight - hee-hee!! A quick spruce to my sad wardrobe! Any craft book is great in my thinking, they are all inspirational! It would be nice if we could make your dream come true for your birthday and come visit!!! I wish!!! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-56806739492310880182008-07-29T23:16:00.000+01:002008-07-29T23:16:00.000+01:00alabama stitching...it is fabalabama stitching...it is fabSuzie Sews At DOTTY REDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315491316461177952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-74724517805717495282008-07-29T14:45:00.000+01:002008-07-29T14:45:00.000+01:00Craft books are ALWAYS the right size. I try to b...Craft books are ALWAYS the right size. I try to buy mine used on alibris dot com. I think the addiction to buying inspiring books is almost as bad as the addiction to fabric (& supplies). hehe. ~jen~Lauren The Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967688729068149706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-70119960247275226252008-07-29T14:08:00.000+01:002008-07-29T14:08:00.000+01:00Get a gocco - you have lots of yummy books. I fou...Get a gocco - you have lots of yummy books. I found a great gift for my 11 year old at the craft show last wkd. Her birthday is next . . . it's like a knitting nancy, but it knits beads. It was really cool.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962677559692141098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-68780215824414365352008-07-29T13:05:00.000+01:002008-07-29T13:05:00.000+01:00Hi there Lucy , i got me sorry i mean Shezzie stit...Hi there Lucy , i got me sorry i mean Shezzie stitch and sparkle by Charlotte Liddle !!<BR/>Its great for well sparkly thinks !!<BR/>Material obsession : contemporary quilts looks a good book but i havent bought it yet .. i am waiting for payday ! If i had the spare money i would buy a gocco !!<BR/><BR/>Sara xsaraedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460344985271167581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-33765951198798089622008-07-29T06:33:00.000+01:002008-07-29T06:33:00.000+01:00go for gocco lucy!!! it's so fabulous!! i don't ha...go for gocco lucy!!! it's so fabulous!! i don't have one :( but i see so many goccoed wonders in blogland! i saw some notice that they would be a stop in producing the machine in japan. so it would be great if you have the extra to splurge on this now :)<BR/><BR/>and not forgetting fabrics!!!! hmm.. yummy!! lolesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348371012264958612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-64548265619385026642008-07-29T00:30:00.000+01:002008-07-29T00:30:00.000+01:00I think holding a book in your hands makes anyone ...I think holding a book in your hands makes anyone look thinnner...it works for me at least.Colleen formerly of South Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642449499720643720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-52113898298892791292008-07-28T21:20:00.000+01:002008-07-28T21:20:00.000+01:00I'm with the Gocco brigade. I wouldn't have a clu...I'm with the Gocco brigade. I wouldn't have a clue what to do with one, but from what I've seen of other peoples creations, they look brill!<BR/><BR/>I hope that whatever you decide to go for, both you and Dot have fabulous birthdays!<BR/><BR/>:)Monkee Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336571641425561485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-53728322212279688572008-07-28T20:07:00.000+01:002008-07-28T20:07:00.000+01:00Not sure about what books to buy, I am just starti...Not sure about what books to buy, I am just starting to gather my collection together. The Apples for Jam looks great every time I view it in Waterstones.<BR/><BR/>As for the Gocco printer I say go for it if you can find one. I have been looking for one for the last couple of weeks and I can not find one any where. None on Ebay/etsy or any where else. If you know something I don't, please let me know!<BR/><BR/>Vanessa xJust Originalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013207391078127169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-58030743747488122782008-07-28T19:19:00.000+01:002008-07-28T19:19:00.000+01:00Had another thought for Dot, Lucy. Has she read 'W...Had another thought for Dot, Lucy. Has she read 'Wolf Brother' by Michele Paver? There are 5 books so far in the series and the sixth due out in September. They're aimed at early teens but Mr P and I love them!silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-61589199922466029362008-07-28T17:36:00.000+01:002008-07-28T17:36:00.000+01:00Doodle Stitching is great but I'd plump for Sublim...Doodle Stitching is great but I'd plump for Sublime Stitching if you haven't already got it. Oh and Doodle Stitching go on, it's your birthday treat !!!<BR/>Twiggy<BR/>PS for your little Lockets birthday, I'd TRY to arrange a special day out with just the two of you ending with a crafty shopping trip :)Twiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-8881091801914080452008-07-28T11:46:00.000+01:002008-07-28T11:46:00.000+01:00Gocco and ermmm.....Gocco and possibly a Gocco and...Gocco and ermmm.....Gocco and possibly a Gocco and then maybe you need a Gocco ;)Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261881473022815425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-50329457295441901212008-07-28T09:41:00.000+01:002008-07-28T09:41:00.000+01:00I liked Apples for Jam and Falling Cloudberries by...I liked Apples for Jam and Falling Cloudberries by the same author. I wasn't keen on Doodle Stitching and felt it was more for beginners. How about trying a book on stumpwork or silk ribbon embroidery - if not for you then for your little locket?! The Gocco printer sounds great but I thought they'd stopped making them!Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-10451646293417738442008-07-28T09:01:00.000+01:002008-07-28T09:01:00.000+01:00I don't have an idea what books you really really ...I don't have an idea what books you really really need, simply because I think I don't have any english craftbook...<BR/>But this is a very interesting post for me, I'm gonna read all comments and see what book I will need haha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-76928745302124454702008-07-28T08:11:00.000+01:002008-07-28T08:11:00.000+01:00Apples For Jam - two big thumbs up from here. The ...Apples For Jam - two big thumbs up from here. The writing is gorgeous, and the fact that the recipes are also yummy is a bonus! Might not help with the fitting-into-clothes bit; or at least it hasn't done me any favours !dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.com