wish lists

Do you fill in wish lists? I have one at Amazon that is just plain stupid (great word that). It is several pages long and Amazon keeps notifying me of the price changes. As if I could find the funds.
I  don’t just wish. Unfortunately I buy.
Recently my ‘order shipped’ and I finally received Knit Kimono by Vicki Square that has been on the list since publication.  It first caught my eye before I learned to knit. The designs begged for me to translate them to crochet. Then I learned to knit. There is not one pattern I do not want on my needles. These are wonderful for showing off knitting and stitch patterns. And easy to wear! My clothes must be comfortable and stylish (most everything I wear is an Eileen Fisher knit!), these are.
It is published by Interweave, the layout is comfortable. The book design familiar and clear. And now it is mine.

And have you seen? Sharilyn Miller has done her magic again. Contemporary Copper Jewelry is wire work with copper. The step-by-step basics for wire work are great. The photos are clear. I enjoyed her Bead on a Wire and honed my skills with this guidance.  One design concept I am partial to are the fibulas. These are great and can be used is so many ways. I have fashioned one into a bracelet clasp!
I only wonder the need to repeat the info. Are not copper wire and silver wire shaped in the same manner with the same tools and movements? Nonetheless, I welcome the addition to my library. Check out p77, fabulous!


Valerie