Crochet Queen: Royal Ramblings

Proudly, I review this book which was published in 2017 because it includes 6 of the artists I included in my book,  The Fine Art of Crochet , published in 2013. Featuring her work on the back cover honors Bonnie Meltzer; and her work featured in the Introduction honors Donna Rosenthal. I also wrote about Jerry Bleem, Norma Minowitz, Karen Searle and Yvette Kaiser Smith. Bonnie Meltzer: Connected Donna Rosenthal: Metal of Honor

Saturday, March 29, 2014 In August 1994 , I hosted 90 avid crocheters for a weekend conference at De Paul University in Chicago that included classes taught by Bill Elmore, Joan Davis, Arlene Mintzer and more;  a Keynote Address by Sylvia Landman ( Crafting for Dollars ); a lecture by Annie Potter; marketplace, meals together, door prizes a plenty. An optional tour of Lake Michigan on the Spirit of Chicago was offered along with an optional post conference workshop with Pauline Turner. The most ambitious of all during the weekend was the Juried Exhibit of Crochet Art. At the time, I firmly believed that crochet art was an amazing way to educate people about the vast possibilities of crochet. It is amazing to see what can be achieved with just a hook and flexible lines from many, many materials. Today I still hold the same belief: crochet is as varied as the crocheter who does it. Crochet art, however, moves and amazes even the most seasoned professionals when they see how

Thursday, January 2, 2013  In 2011, Marcia Young parlayed her passion for fiber into the challenge of filling the vacuum left by the demise of Fiberarts Magazine.  With Interweave Press' decision to stop publishing Fiberarts , a long-standing and excellent publication, we were left with a very sad void . Marcia created a new and exciting product,  Fiber Art Now magazine .  I'd say, clearly she has accomplished her goal: "We connect and inspire the contemporary fiber arts and textiles community by featuring the most compelling work, ideas, and craftsmanship in all of our endeavors." I am honored to have been asked to write an article for the current (Winter 2013)issue. I wrote about my conversation with 5 of the artists, chosen by Marcia, from my book, The Fine Art of Crochet .  It was a great holiday present when the magazine arrived with my  article the day after Christmas! Fiber Art Now magazine The magazine, in general, is filled with rich color images