Rustic and Handmade Garden-themed Gifts – Knitmas 2017

December 26, 2017 // No Comments

This year, the Knitmas gift I created had a decidedly rustic feel. The elf whose name I drew loves creating with her hands, from jewelry to gardening to knitting, so I wanted to give her things to help her achieve that.... Continue reading →

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‘Bake Knit Sew’ Review by Geeky Girls Knit

March 31, 2017 // No Comments

I had the joy of meeting Ceci and Dami from Geeky Girls Knit Podcast at Edinburgh Yarn Festival. Ceci and Dami’s book caught my eye as did their American accents and we got to talking. I had a spare copy of... Continue reading →

Why Buy Bake Knit Sew?

March 18, 2015 // No Comments

It has been three months since my first book was published and I’m still in awe that I made that dream come true. Of course, it took a bit of help from my Kickstarter backers, volunteer stylists/photographers/models/proofreaders, recipe/pattern testers, supportive... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew Book Giveaway on Twitter

December 3, 2014 // No Comments

I am giving away one paperback copy of my book, Bake Knit Sew (Anchor and Bee, 2014) to one lucky Twitter follower. And it is easy to be in the running for this prize. Just do items 1 & 2... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew Blog Tour Wrap Up & Giveaway

November 30, 2014 // No Comments

What a brilliant Bake Knit Sew blog tour! If you missed any of it, you can look back on all of the posts by clicking through from the schedule below. BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE Monday, November 10 – Reckless Knitting Tuesday, November 11... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew with Cork Billy

November 28, 2014 // No Comments

It is always an honour with a well-known and established blogger takes notice, so I was thrilled with Cork Billy said he’d write a post about my book, Bake Knit Sew. As a blogger, Billy has inspired me with his... Continue reading →

A Gluten-Free Review of Bake Knit Sew

November 24, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I’m delighted that my friend over at Wyvernfriend Knits is sharing her thoughts as she flips through my book. Her gluten-free knitter perspective means you’ll get the straight scoop as if you’re looking the book for the first time.... Continue reading →

A poetic review of Bake Knit Sew from Yarn Poetry

November 23, 2014 // No Comments

Today, my friend Kasia over in Italy has written a beautiful and downright poetic review of my book, Bake Knit Sew, as part of the blog tour. I’m touched by her kind words and encouraged that after 13 months of... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew over at FQ and Then Some

November 19, 2014 // No Comments

Today’s blog tour post is over with Kate at Fenn’s Quay and Then Some. She is a chefess and restaurant owner who blogs about food and all the mouth-watering dishes she makes along the way. Literally, along the way since she... Continue reading →

Teaming up on a lace shawl design

November 11, 2014 // No Comments

Six years ago, I joined a knitting group to make friends and one of my new knitting buddies was none other than Stew, who has since moved to another country and now teams up with Cathy to write the deliciously... Continue reading →

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Bake Knit Sew Blog Tour

November 9, 2014 // 6 Comments

Tomorrow, I kick off a two-week blog tour to celebrate the November 18th release of my first book, Bake Knit Sew! I hope you will come along on this virtual adventure as we visit some of my favourite food and craft bloggers in five... Continue reading →

The Bake Knit Sew Covers That Almost Were

October 31, 2014 // 1 Comment

As I tuck away my Bake Knit Sew book files, I look back at the book covers that almost were. There was a survey to evaluate the options and the popular choice was the final cover. But I also considered... Continue reading →

Jeune Coeur Cowl Knitting Pattern

October 13, 2014 // No Comments

This year, I really dedicated my talents towards designing more knitting patterns. It has been a worthwhile challenge since it resulted in my Bake Knit Sew book, but also because it made me appreciate the strengths and limitations of certain... Continue reading →

Done, Dusted, and Published! Bake Knit Sew is Available!

October 7, 2014 // 5 Comments

Remember last year when I was talking about my Kickstarter project? Well, that project grew up and became a real book! But much like a baby growing up, there was a lot of messiness, work, late nights, and early mornings along... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew Book Update

August 22, 2014 // No Comments

It has been what seems like a short time since my successful Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for my first ever book, Bake Knit Sew – in reality it was back in December! So, I wanted to post a brief... Continue reading →

My Knit Sew Bake Book: Final Days on Kickstarter

December 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

As some of you know, I love to write. All the things you love about this blog will soon be in a book! I’m honoured to be able to tell you about my upcoming book. Knit Sew Bake (tentative title)... Continue reading →

Knit, Bake, Sew: A Book for All Seasons

November 22, 2013 // No Comments

I am working on a book with one knitting or sewing project and one corresponding baking recipe for each month of the year and you can help make sure it gets published by looking at my video on Kickstarter, sharing... Continue reading →