Barbara G. Walker: Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Adam Haslett: You Are Not a Stranger Here
Most of these stories are decent, but the collection is worth buying just for the first one, "Notes To My Biographer." Wow!
Toni Morrison: Beloved
One of my favorites.
Beverley Jackson: Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition
Fascinating look at an extremely disturbing tradition. One of my great-grandmothers (on my mother's side) had bound feet. I saw a pair of handmade slippers for bound feet in an antique store in Nantucket, and had to have them--the most expensive shoes I own! Anyway, after that I bought this book. As for "erotic," a chapter called "sacrifice at the altar of beauty" explores some of the many notions of sexual attractiveness which require painful bodily alterations or embellishments.
Michael A. Dirr: Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
I would love this book even if I lived in a studio apartment (maybe even more so). You always know exactly where Mr. Dirr stands: "... I have never recommended, at least when conscious, a poplar," or "[the oakleaf hydrangea] is one of the most handsome plants that landscape designers have at their disposal." For a picture of the latter, see my photo album.
Mark Haddon: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Vintage Contemporaries)
Nicky Epstein: Knitting on the Edge : Ribs * Ruffles * Lace * Fringes * Floral * Points & Picots - The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders
If this doesn't get those creative juices flowing...but why does the author reference a symbol for borders in which "both sides are the same or equally attractive" in the introductory notes, then not use the symbol once? (If she did, I missed it). A minor quibble, to be sure.
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Angela,
I've been searching your archives for more commentary by you and others on the Selva Skirt. I learn alot about your garments by reading your blog entries. Can you direct me to any re the skirt?
Thanks,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Daniels | January 28, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Hi Angela,
Seriously, I was snorting at my desk.. the Bunnies rule!
I admit to being a lurking admirer for some time now. Your designs are the perfect combination of elegance and precision -- I totally get that kind of art, and even aspire to it in my own little world. However, it's your sense of humor that keeps me coming back. Clever and edgy, I never know when you'll throw in an irreverant comment.
I like that in a knitter!
Best,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | January 28, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Thanks for the look back. I get the same weird feeling looking back through my paper journal entries. Found an entry the other day that chronicled my first introduction to my husband. I thought he was Spanish and that his name was spelled Mauritzio.
Hope the VK project is zooming along ;)
Posted by: connie | January 28, 2008 at 03:02 PM