Books I Want Now But Will Have to Wait For (A Bit Anxiously, I Might Add)
07 July 2010 | by Jen in Movies & Books
Two very talented ladies (“very talented” doesn’t even begin to describe them, actually) are coming out with new craft books this year. I’m very crafty myself (um, yea?) but I don’t own very many craft books. Nowadays I tend to only get the ones I really, truly want; too many craft books in my collection have ended up on the local library steps (figuratively speaking) and that can get expensive (although I’m always happy to donate useful things).
And the books I’m referring to are about two of my favorite things: embroidery and paper dolls! Both so dear to my heart, perhaps because they remind me so much of my childhood art-making.
My friend Alicia’s “Embroidery Companion” is such a beautiful book, due out August 10th. I mean, look at the cover! Sheesh, I love that skirt. I want that skirt. We need to embroider more, don’t you think?
Emily Winfield Martin (I just had to mention her middle name, as it is the best ever), also has a book coming out on November 2nd called “The Black Apple’s Paper Doll Primer.” This book looks like so much fun for both little and big kids (I.e. moi). I bet you could get lost in it (which is fine by me, especially if that sweet little white bunny led the way).
Both books are available for pre-order if you want to make sure you get a copy. And don’t forget to click the above links to find out more info and see some sample projects!
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 10 Comments
So when’s your book coming out? I can totally see it. Huh?
@lsaspacey – goodness, you flatter me – thank you!
believe me, if that were to happen, i’ll be blogging about it!
I’m going to put the paper doll book on my wish list! They both look great! I LOVE books!♥
I want that skirt too! It is so dreamy!
Yes! I love both ladies blog spaces dearly and have been a reader for years. To tell you the truth I cant remember the last time I made a paper doll. I am definitely looking forward to Alicia’s book. She is so so amazing!
Aw, you sweetheart — thank you Jen, and thank you Commenters. I so so appreciate your kind words — makes my day. xoxox, alicia
I’m dying to get my hands on both those books!
I’m not sure what I’m more excited about: embroidery or paper dolls. 
lol.
♥ Casey
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I used to make my own paper dolls years ago, mostly as a way to cope with not being able to buy all the cool 80s looks when I was a teenager!!! I could get as elaborate as I wanted to in paper doll-land.
Embroidery is one of those things I would love to do, but I never can finish those kinds of projects.
Lolz! I read the second title as “The Black Adder’s Paper Doll Primer”, and I was all “Cool! We can cut out paper Baldricks!”
They both sound lovely, and I’m sure they’ll be really inspirational!
xo!
Ah, both these books look SO good! I cant wait to get them too
Looking forward to Alicia’s embroidery book, I have her sewing book and it is so fun 