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Blog Tour: The Fine Art of Crochet

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
I have assembled an amazing group of bloggers and I am honored that they are willing to read my book, The Fine Art of Crochet, and share their educated opinions with my readers. If you are enjoying the Blog Tour, leave a comment and sign up to follow with your email.
The Fine Art of Crochet by Gwen Blakley Kinsler
Day 1, April 1: Marie Segares, The Underground Crafter

Day 2, April 2: Selena K, Crochet Kitten

Day 3, April 3: Karen McKenna, I Hook Design

 Day 4, April 4: Dee Stanziano, Crocheting with Dee

Day 5, April 5: J. D. Wolfe, Craft Gossip

Day 6, April 7: Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten

 Day 7, April 8: Elsa Mora, Art is a Way  

 Day 8, April 9: Paula Moliver, Hartford Examiner

 Day 9, April 10: Margaret Hubert, My Hooks and Needle

 Day 10, April 12: Vashti Braha, Designing Vashti

 Day 11, April 14: Denise LaVoie, Voie de Vie

 Day 12, April 15: Sharon Silverman, Sharon Silverman Crochet

 Day 13, April 16: Shelby Allaho, Stitch Story

 Day 14, April 17: Linda Dean, Linda Dean Crochet

 Day 15, April 18: Annette Petavy, Annette Petavy Design



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Anonymous said…
Enjoying reading other's opinions about your book Gwen!
April 6, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Julie said…
I sent my library an email recommending that they purchase this amazing looking book, and I just got an email confirming that they will be adding it to their collection! I can't wait to read it.
April 7, 2014 at 5:52 PM
CrochetQueen said…
Wow, Julie, your idea of asking your library to get my book is fantastic. Thanks for doing that!
April 7, 2014 at 7:14 PM
CrochetQueen said…
I've enjoyed reading the various takes on my book as well!
April 7, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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