Monday, September 10, 2007

September 2007 Reads

What is the Circle reading today?

 

As the month progresses, so will the Circle's reading list grow.  See what we are reading, listening to and watching at the movies as September makes its way to October...

 

Non-Fiction/Fiction

Crafts/Home/Music/Film

 

Hot Fuzz

Try the Unbox Video Download or the DVD

What Is the What

Metropolis

The Last of Her Kind

 

Designer Needle Felting

 

Secret Seven Collection

The books the youngest in "Family Matters" reads as a young boy.  Highly recommended for young readers.

The War - A Film By Ken Burns and Lynn Novick

Get the DVDs now, no reason to wait!

Darfur Diaries

The book. Different from the film.

Darfur Diaries

or Watch Instantly on Netflix 

Julia Child (Penguin Lives)

Never Knit Your Man a Sweater (Unless You've Got the Ring)

Some really good patterns (and advice!) in here.

 

The New Yorker

 

Family Matters

 

The Lives of Others

The Dangerous Book for Boys

Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects

Organizing from the Inside Out, second edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life

Re-reading this book after I suggested it to someone...

Warm Fuzzies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, September 7, 2007

Knitting Books

Books on Knitting (and sometimes Crochet!)

Here are some books that I have found useful.  Check them out from the library.  I have given you the Amazon link so that you can read the reviews, "search inside", browse for other related books, etc.  That is how I found many of these books and then checked them out from the library to see if I wanted to purchase them.  (No particular order).                                

Books on Felting 

Books on Knitting (mostly) / Techniques 

 Pattern Books (books that are mostly patterns)

Knitting Never Felt Better: The Definitive Guide to Fabulous Felting

The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques

 

Loop-d-Loop: More than 40 Novel Designs for Knitters

Bag Style

Denyse Schmidt Quilts

When you need a break from knitting.  Also, inspiration for short row shaping and log cabin knitting ideas and just all over fun to look at.

Handknits for Kids

Knit One, Felt Too : Discover the magic of knitted felt with 25 easy patterns

 

Module Magic

Loop-d-Loop Crochet: More than 25 Novel Designs for Crocheters (and Knitters Taking Up the Hook)

Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers

  

There are felted flowers in there, too.

Knitting Rules! : The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks

MinnowKnits, Too : More Uncommon Knits for Kids Big and Small

Felted Knits

Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Color, Eclectic - The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders

Minnies : QuickKnits for Babies and Toddlers (Minnowknits Books)

Simply Felt : 20 Easy and Elegant Designs in Wool

Knitting on the Edge : Ribs * Ruffles * Lace * Fringes * Floral * Points & Picots - The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders

Handknit Holidays : Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice

Warm Fuzzies

Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliques, Borders, Cords and More!

Never Knit Your Man a Sweater (Unless You've Got the Ring)

Some really good patterns (and advice!) in here.

Pursenalities: 20 Great Knitted And Felted Bags

This is the Reader's Digest Complete guide to needlework

Bags : A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)

Pursenality Plus: 20 New Felted Bags

The Quilts of Gee's Bend

Crochet with Wire

The Weekend Crafter: Feltmaking: Fabulous Wearables, Jewelry & Home Accents

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Bags and Backpacks

Mosaic Knitting

 

Simple Knits for Cherished Babies

Folk Bags : 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World (Folk Knitting series)

Gee's Bend

    

Christmas Stockings

 

Designer Needle Felting

 

Designer Knitting with Kitty Bartholomew

Fabulous Felted Hand-Knits : Wonderful Wearables & Home Accents

 

Itty-Bitty Hats

Very innovative hat designs that can easily be up-sized for older kids and adults.

 

   

Kaffe Knits Again