Craft Love on the Internets ( + Book Project! )
21 May 2009 | by Jen in Knit & Crochet, Movies & Books, le Shop
Another reason I was anxious to start blogging again (as I eluded to in my last post) was to share my very exciting crafty news with all of you.
First, my vintage-inspired bathing suit design in Vickie Howell’s Pop Goes Crochet (which is now available). Weee!!!!
I created this crocheted retro design back while living in Austin. I was a little nervous contributing to this book; I mean, Vickie Howell is, like, mega-famous in the craft world! But she’s also really sweet and made sure to let me know that she was super happy with the design. When she sent me this photo I was blown away. ”Wow, that’s my suit??” I was thrilled to say the least. Then her pal Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club (if you love retro and bright/fun colors, you’ll love her shop!) said some really cool things about it on her blog, which again, is thrilling! 
I can’t wait to get my copy which is on its way!
Onto the second thing, art-related. My Spirit of the Forest print is featured in the May/June issue of Dujour Magazine!
Dujour is a new online and limited edition print magazine about emerging artists, designers and so forth. And it’s gorgeous! I love some many things in this magazine (I got the online subscription) and I’m especially loving this collage here; I’m completely flattered that my print is included in this mix. Wow, there are so many talented and wonderful artists out there.
Anyway, thank you for letting me a boast a bit. 
I couldn’t help but want to share these happy, craft-related things with you! And thanks for the sweet welcome too on the last post – it’s so good to hear from you.
Have a lovely and long (hopefully) weekend.
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 5 Comments
“Wow, there are so many talented and wonderful artists out there.”br /br /And YOU are one of them. Welcome back!
So glad you were pleased with the shout out, I really am smitten on the suit and the picture was the best in the book. Hooray for Vickie for helping guide me to your fun blog and web shop.
Wow, that photo is amazing! I wish I was skinny enough to wear such a perfect bikini. I totally love it. I hope some ladies who make it post photos on flickr so you can see them. Congrats on the other magazine as well.
You made that bikini!!?? That is the cutest!! I want to make one, I think I can do it. I am certainly going to try.br /br /Congratulations on your success…crochet books, art magazines…new nephews. It’s wonderful.
Jenbr /I love the bathing suit.br /It’s a great design.br /Congratulations….br /xoxo