By Pam Parish
Maggie Sefton, author of the Knitting Mystery series, made a special appearance at the Clearview Library at Windsor on Wednesday, March 30th. Her lively book talk delighted her many fans with insight into the characters of her stories, her process for writing, and the behind-the-scenes publishing world.
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting or other yarn art, or if you want to learn these activities, the library yarn-users group is for you. Twice a month you can work on your projects while visiting with others, mentor new yarn users, and discover terrific yarn resources. Check the library website Events Calendar at www.myclearview.info for the schedule.
To read about other fictional crafters, or to find a book to help you learn about crafting, come to the Clearview Library at Windsor for one of these titles:
Fiction
“Knit Two”, a Friday Night Knitting Club novel by Kate Jacobs
“A Good Yarn” by Debbie Macomber
“A Murderous Yarn”, a needlecraft mystery by Monica Ferris
“The Union Quilters” the newest Elm Creek quilts novel by Jennifer Chiaverini, also available on MP3
“Sarah’s Quilt: The Novel of Sarah Agnes Prine and the Arizona Territories, 1906” by Nancy Turner
“Alice’s Tulips” by Sandra Dallas
“The Double-Cross” a large-type edition from Clare O’Donohue
Non-Fiction
“Vintage Modern Knits: Contemporary Designs Using Classic Techniques” by
Courtney Kelley
“The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting” by Margaret Hubert
“Sweater Quest: My Year of Knitting Dangerously” by Adrienne Martini
“Lily Chin’s Knitting Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts and Techniques in the Scandinavian
Tradition” by Paula Hammerskopg
“Knit Together: Discover God’s Pattern for Your Life” by Debbie Macomber
“Loom Knitting Primer” by Isela Phelps
“Knitting Over the Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliqués, Colors, Nouveau – The
Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders” by Nicky Epstein
“Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales: A Knitters Stash of Wit and Wisdom” edited by
Kari Cornell
“The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery” by Linda Skolnik
“Exquisite Little Knits: Hand-Knitting with Luxurious Specialty Yarns” by Laurie
Kimmelstiel
“The Knitter’s Gift: An Inspirational Bag of Words, Wisdom, and Craft” edited by
Bernadette Murphy
“Knit One, Felt Too: Discover the Magic of Knitted Felt with 25 Easy Patterns” by
Kathleen Taylor
“Nature’s Studio: A Quilter’s Guide to Playing with Fabric & Techniques” by Joan Colvin
“Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans: More Than 50 Beautiful, Affordable Designs
Featuring Berroco’s Comfort Yarn” by Norah Gaughan
“Crocheting for Dummies” by Karen Manthey
“Toe-Up 2-At-A-Time Socks” by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
“Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Appliqué,
Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing and Printing, Plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z”
“The Quilt That Walked to Golden” by Sandra Dallas
Reprinted with permission, Windsor Beacon.
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