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DG
Warming Up
USA
69 Posts |
 Posted - 04/17/2005 : 2:40:49 PM
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I just received this yesterday,I must say "awesome,innovative, modern and beautiful", Teva's book loop-d-loop adds a creative touch to knitting, it is inspirational and a must add to your collection. I posted some pictures from the book on my blog see "Reading today...." on kutieknits.typepad.com . Teva gives a nice shout out to the readers of the Knitters Review Forum that were and are helpful to her in the book. Her website www.loop-d-loop.com . I received this book from Barnes & Noble dot com , I'm sure you'll be able to obtain the book there or from other bookstore sources.
http://www.kutieknits.typepad.com
Kutie the one eyed cat, he likes yarn, and I knit. |
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xmasberry
Seriously Hooked
826 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2005 : 5:52:50 PM
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oh good! i have been looking forward to this book. glad to hear it may be worth buying!
holly x
"do what you love, love what you do, leave the world a better place and don't pick your nose" -Jef Mallett
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mwyn
Permanent Resident
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2005 : 8:19:35 PM
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Thanks for the photos. The braided neckpiece is cool. I also really like the blue 'shrug'. Looking forward to getting the book. My library has it on order for me. mwyn
One who works with his hands is a laborer. With hands & head; a craftsman. With hands, head & heart an artist. (Paraphrase St. Francis of Assissi) |
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loopygal
New Pal
40 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 11:07:27 AM
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DG! Thanks for my first consumer review! I was surprised you received the book already. I saw that B&N and Amazon took away the preorder button as if they could ship book, but it's not supposed tobe out until May 1 or June 1 depending on where you look. Did you pre-order a long time ago? And how did you havetime already to knit the Braided Neckpiece? You're awesome.
I wonder if anyone else has received their copies. I hope you'll all let me know. I only have 1 advance copy myself. I've been told the warehouse will soon ship me the books I'm sending out to knitters who worked on samples. I'm going to call them today. I may have done better to order them online as my author's discount is not much lower than the sale price online. Teva |
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purlewe
Permanent Resident
1867 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 11:11:49 AM
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::bouncing in her chair::
I can't wait to see it.. I was one of Teva's test knitters and I am now chomping to see the rest of the book. It looks SO lovely. I'm very jealous!
Some men are heterosexual and some men are bisexual and some men don’t think about sex at all. You know, they become lawyers. ~Woody Allen
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mokey
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 04/18/2005 : 12:06:23 PM
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Me too! Me too! Did she mentione the test knitters by name?
"I firmly believe the Bible is the misinterpreted word of God." Mokey
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
4292 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 1:04:43 PM
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Teva, Koen (my favorite book distributor) has it listed in their daily fax for 4/18, which means they have it in the warehouse. They're in New Jersey. Congratulations! I can't wait to see it (and get one for myself).
Jane
"Books are where things are explained to you, life is where things aren't and I'm not surprised that some people prefer books." Julian Barnes
I've updated my album! -- Jane's Pages
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glccafar
Seriously Hooked
825 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 2:46:49 PM
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carols
Permanent Resident
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 4:10:27 PM
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My copy arrived today from B&N. It's a beautiful book -- I am always impressed by the production quality of Melanie Falick's work. The designs are truly creative and original - what a breath of fresh air to see designs that are a little more challenging and unique! I know that some KR members helped with the knitting, so I have an extra reason to like this book. Congratulations!
Carol
p.s. there is a list of knitters by name in the back - I even recognized some of you... |
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purlewe
Permanent Resident
1867 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 06:38:11 AM
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Got my IK summer 2005 yesterday and the piece I knitted is in the layout. hee! (not the lovely green lace-leaf pullover, but the drk maroon one in the interview.) YAH! I'm so happy for you Teva!
Some men are heterosexual and some men are bisexual and some men don’t think about sex at all. You know, they become lawyers. ~Woody Allen
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curlyq
Chatty Knitter
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 11:41:30 AM
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| I really like that sweater the older lady is wearing in the interview pic in IK. I can't wait to get the book! |
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glccafar
Seriously Hooked
825 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 11:57:56 AM
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
4292 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 2:32:33 PM
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Originally posted by glccafar
Now Amazon says my order won't ship until May. Sigh.
So, why not order it from your friendly neighborhood independent bookstore? Mine are arriving tomorrow! (Sorry, can't help myself...)
Jane
"Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things." Denis Diderot
My album: Jane's Pages
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glccafar
Seriously Hooked
825 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 3:38:21 PM
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DG
Warming Up
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2005 : 4:25:40 PM
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DG! Thanks for my first consumer review! I was surprised you received the book already. I saw that B&N and Amazon took away the preorder button as if they could ship book, but it's not supposed tobe out until May 1 or June 1 depending on where you look. Did you pre-order a long time ago? And how did you havetime already to knit the Braided Neckpiece? You're awesome.
Teva
Hi again, all and loopygal. I pre-order books from b&n and amazon, the ones I really want so when they arrive in their warehouse they ship out immediately (I'm more successful with B&N). I use to write book reviews so I still have my trade connections,(only for pre-advanced copies) As for the braided neckpiece, I ordered the pattern from Teva's website awhile ago. In the loop-d-loop book she acknowledges by name the test knitters. The introduction by far is an interesting and positive read.
http://www.kutieknits.typepad.com
Kutie the one eyed cat, he likes yarn, and I knit. |
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bftscgirl
Chatty Knitter
231 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2005 : 12:44:54 PM
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I received mine from crafterschoice yesterday. Wow, this is a beautiful book and the size is fairly substantial. I was surprised by that.
Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art. -Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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HellaHelen
Chatty Knitter
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2005 : 3:17:51 PM
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Ooh, y'all got to be test knitters? I would LOVE to be a test knitter! I'm a very good knitter, I promise, and I'm a good technical editor--I'm always finding and correcting pattern errors. . . please keep me in mind if you need more helpers in the future! I'm looking forward to getting my copy of your fabulous new book from the library soon.
Congratulations,
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Trina
Permanent Resident
USA
1871 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2005 : 4:49:47 PM
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I can't wait to get my copy! I've been waiting for it since I'd seen Teva's post here on KR. 
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.
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klfrazier
Permanent Resident
1745 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 05:33:39 AM
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It hit the shelves of B&N this week, and last night I was jumping up and down - and showing everyone in the cafe the pictures of the sweater I test knit for the book! (Don't worry, I'm there every Wed. night so they know me and didn't think I was some kook.) I did the large Harringbone Intarsia sweater, and really loved how the colors popped off the page.
I have to admit that much of Teva's work on her website isn't stuff that I would ever knit. I'm far too "fluffy" for the chunky yarns and oversize design elements, and I also don't think I'm hip enough for her style. However, there were more than just a few things in the book that I would do, and irregardless of that it's a phenomenal inspiration book.
Plus, I do have to add that if you are going to translate knitting into "hip and trendy" this is the way to do it. Teva's work has class, and that's something that is often missing from other books that try to speak to the younger set.
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loopygal
New Pal
40 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 08:20:37 AM
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Thanks you guys for all for the praises. This is so exciting. Great to get feedback after working so long on project and know that the knitters who participated are finally getting to see the product. It is actually on the shelves at B&N?
I just spoke to the publisher and the copies I ordered are coming from Indiana by ground--they say 10 business days. I'm going to Staples to get mailers and prep them so I can rush them off as soon as the books arrive. I'm also honing my autographing skills.
The garments are going on a trunk show and volunteer sample knitters should contact me if they want the sample back after the end of publicity. Hopefully they won't be in shreds.
There's a launch party in nyc on June 1. Contact me if you want to be invited.
I'm hoping to do signings/workshops in several cities. If you know of any of your local venues interested contact me.
There's a review on Amazon already. I'm flattered by the comparison with EZ. I was a bit off-put by the intro of my profile in Interweave as it stated I wasn't influenced by EZ nor Kaffe Fassett. Not true. You will see from the book they are inspirations along with Starmore and also my contemporaries like Norah Gaughan. Also left out from that profile was my indebtedness to Melanie Falick who is doing much to change knitting book publishing.
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bronx58
New Pal
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 1:14:18 PM
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I just got my shipment from bn.com and the book is simply stunning! i'm a tiny bit daunted by some of the patterns, but I love the way the patterns are organized by skill level. The designs are beautiful and interesting and I'm very excited to dive in.
congratulations teva!
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