Book Description
Felting brings crochet enthusiasts into an exciting new dimension of their hobby in Felted Crochet. This resource provides instructions for easily creating 30 beautiful accents for home and wardrobe.
Crocheters will learn techniques for experimenting with felted crochet, as well as discovering what works in felting crocheted items and what might be better for knitted projects. Step-by-step techniques, including 125 stunning color photos and illustrations, give beginners and experts details for creating purses, bags, blankets, vets, pillows and more. This second-to-none resource brings an attitude of fun and creativity to any crochet project!
-Features 30 projects that give crochet pieces a new flair
-Contains projects for an array of skill levels
-125 color step-by-step photos and illustrations assist crocheters in each project
Customer Reviews:
Visually pleasing, but plan on figuring a lot out on your own.......2007-04-26
I was very excited when I found this book, as there are not too many resources for felted crochet out there. The projects are innovative, attractive, and contemporary. However, as soon as I started making the projects I discovered many problems with the book. There are significant errors and ommissions in many of the patterns, which resulted in my spending a lot of time and frustration re-calculating and deciphering how to complete the projects. The author does not use what is considered fairly standard crochet notation, and the book lacks the short, helpful directives, such as "to make the heel of slipper:" or "to make the strap:" found in most crochet instructions. Also, be ready for LOTS of double-crochet. Overall, I'd say this book has great ideas, but falls very short on project instructions.
Missing directions.......2007-03-13
Nice book, but it's missing directions. It would be nice to find out how to contact the author for some clarification.
Felted Crochet.......2006-03-05
Easy to follow instructions. Complete instructions for felting by machine and by hand. I have had the book for 2 weeks and have made 3 items with total success. Thanks for a fine pattern and insturction book.
Variety of crochet projects.......2006-02-24
I bought this book for mainly one project and then was pleasantly surprised with the variety of projects. Great accessories, baby items, household items etc. NOTE: Unfortunately the one project I was interested in had a whole section of instruction omitted.
incomplete directions.......2006-02-18
While the projects in the book may be nice and there is a pleasing variety, I was very disappointed when I went to crochet my first project and the instructions were incomplete. The leaf embroidered tassel bags has directions for the front and back but none to be found for the strap. It mentions attaching the straps but no directions on how to make. Also due to a very obvious typo with the project mesurements it is almost impossible to guess the strap instructions. Per the book the strap on the bag before felting is 25" and AFTER felting which should shrink the project the strap grows to 35".
Another error the book cover states HATS and BOWLS both plural but there is only one hat and one bowl.
Product Description
Felting is easy and fun, and it's not just for knitting! Simply crochet the body of your handbag with 100 percent wool yarn and toss it into a hot water wash cycle; you'll get a soft, long-lasting fabric that's different with each purse you make. After that, it's a snap to finish your purse with Exclusively You premium design elements. Our clear instructions make it easy even for beginners to create seven fabulous, felted purses. For must-have fashion, make it Exclusively You.
Projects include a Pocket Bag, Mile-A-Minute Purse, Button Bag, Sling Bag, Barrel Bag, Wave Purse, and Mini Duffle Bag
Product Description
With tapestry crochet, one or more yarns are carried while another is single crocheted. With bead crochet, a bead is added to the front or back of the stitch. Depending on the tension and number of yarns used, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but does not look crocheted. In fact, the surface looks so much like wove fabric, that most people think that tapestry crocheted pieces are made on a loom! In addition to right-handed and left-handed tutorials, this book includes 167 colorful illustrations and photographs, four tapestry crochet papers, and easy to understand instructions (without abbreviations) for purses, bracelets, earrings, and a hat. Seven projects are beaded, six are felted (in a washing machine), and three incorporate both techniques. Crocheted tightly with a small crochet hook or loosely with a large hook, this book has it all!
Customer Reviews:
Wow!.......2007-07-21
I am a Knitter with a capital K. I use crochet to decorate and edge and embellish my knitting. I don't know what tempted me to Carol Ventura - but I'm hooked. (Sorry for the pun.) The instructions are wonderful, the ideas are as practical as they are fresh, and the technique is an incredible treasure to add to any yarn addict's workbag. The next best thing about these engaging projects is that they do indeed fit in your traveller's workbag - they are portable, always interesting - and yet still easy to pick up and put down. Doesn't matter which book of hers you pick - you can begin the technique from any of them and the only tools you really need are basic size crochet hooks.
Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet.......2007-03-29
I bought this book as a gift. The person I bought it for really enjoyed it.
Nice book.......2007-03-13
I haven't tried any of the projects; however, the directions seem to make sense. The author also has a very nice website.
tapestry crochet.......2007-01-16
The third book that Carol has written on the subject.
Easy to understand and follow patterns. A good addition to the library.
Beading and felting, both new to me, well explained and illustrated.
Can stand-alone, as all basic instructions are reiterated.
A new hobby to keep you interested with an old craft.
I would like to see Ms Ventura write a book with more "flat" patterns that we can use for afghans.
A gentle way to learn tapestry crochet-with beads and felting to boot.......2006-11-11
A beautiful, well laid out, colorful book full of information and enthusiasm. Ventura writes from a practical and intimate place earned by what must have been many, many hours experimenting with the techniques, designing and creating the projects, and dealing with the mundane task-joys and pitfalls-of acquiring thread, yarn, and beads.
The illustrations and photos are clear and informative. I needed the very basic beginner instructions supplied as I have minimal experience with crochet-coming from a extensive beadweaving and a bit of knitting and knotting background. She also has complete instructions for left-handed crocheters to get started and never forgets about them. [Instead of her suggestion to read the graph in a mirror, with all the ways we have of reversing images now, I would probably photocopy/print off a reversed graph to work from. If you are worried about respecting copyright laws, obviously check for yourself before doing.]
I also liked that there was a photo for each project in the Table of Contents. From here, I knew exactly which would be my first project. It makes for easier shopping too as I am not constantly flipping through the whole book to find my project and its materials list. I also liked that her "Supplier List" page lists the projects under each supplier-also making shopping easier.
I also liked her selective use of color in the written pattern to make it even easier to read and follow.
Her tips are also very down to earth and useful-like "when choosing a color, keep in mind that darker colors are harder to work with because they are more difficult to see"-and send a newbie off in the direction of self-exploration a little further along.
Her choice of a simple two staple binding also make for a book that lays flat without having to break the spine.
Book Description
Let your "pursenality" shine with crochet! After writing two bestselling books on knit-and-felt bags, this popular designer returns with 20 crochet-and-felt bags that rank high on style and simplicity---you won't be able to make just one.
* Go trendy or traditional with projects such as Tequila Sunrise, Café au Lait, and Career Casual
* Easy projects are worked on big hooks with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarn
* Simple instructions for felting, plus basic crochet techniques, make these purses a snap to complete
Customer Reviews:
Both contemporary designs and simple, functional patterns. .......2007-09-06
Eva Wiechmann's CROCHETED PURSENALITIES: 20 GREAT FELTED BAG offers stylish and easy felted purses which reflect both contemporary designs and simple, functional patterns. What differentiates this from the usual crochet purse book is an attention to the newer yarns and a felted appearance, which differs greatly from the usual open-holed crochet designs of competitors - and lends to modern fashion.
Crocheted Pursenalities: 20 Great Felted Bags.......2007-09-03
I am in the process of using this book....instructions are great and easy to follow...looking forward to making a second purse in the near future...
Crocheted Pursenalities: 20 Great Felted Bags.......2007-08-08
With the surgence of felting, its nice that the crocheters can also be included!! Simple easy to read patterns. Beautiful photographer. 3 members of my group ended up buyin this one after I shared it with them!!
Book Description
Noted author and needlework expert Amy O'Neill Houck teams up with crochet designer Stina Ramos to present a colorful and fashionable wardrobe of crocheted garments and accessories presented in over 300 full-color photographs. The collection of 25 beautiful pieces inspired by nature's palette uses color from across the visible spectrum, and features a special felting process that adds a soft, sturdy texture to the crocheted fabric and allows even beginners to crochet and felt with confidence. From a tunic with a shawl collar in pale blue, a sweater with sweeping dolman sleeves in raspberry, and a pencil skirt in cardinal red to leg warmers, handbags, hats, and scarves, all the designs have classic lines that never go out of style and are carefully crafted to flatter any figure. A comprehensive section called "Felting Basics" details the step-by-step process needed to achieve felted crochet, and a mini-course, "Designing with Color," explains the principles of color theory and the exciting ways readers can add color to wardrobe pieces using yarn and fiber.
Book Description
Includes crochet tips and encouraging words comparing crochet with handling the highs and lows of life
Features classic designs and trendy patterns seen on fashion runways
Positively Crochet lives up to its name with plenty of crochet projects and powerful messages for positive living. This playful, project-focused guide concentrates on the patterns and stitches used to design the 50+ fashionable items (featuring mother/daughter projects) inside this book, which include scarves, shrugs, sweaters, hats, purses, belts, jewelry, felted items, summer tops, capelets, and some children's garments. In addition to trendy garments (up to size 3x) and accessories, you are sure to enjoy the pairing of design tips with inspirational insight, useful for both improving crochet skills and making the most of every situation life delivers.
Customer Reviews:
Eh........2007-10-11
I was really excited to get this book from looking at the cover. However, I'm somewhat disappointed in the types of patterns that it has available; most items are accessories, and the wearables are okay... just not my style. If you love accessories of any kind, then you will like this book, if not... you will share my opinion.
Positively Crochet, Mary Jane Hall.......2007-09-27
Positively Crochet!Our bookshelves have long awaited current, stylish crochet pattern books. Not only does this collection meet the demands, it goes even further with Mary Jane's well written patterns, shaping tips and solid suggestions for the beginner as well as advanced crocheter. Packed with many months worth of projects I am excited to add this to my home library and look forward to starting many of the designs. Deborah Spigner
What a Marvelous Book!.......2007-09-22
I love it! Lots of patterns to choose from, a wide variety of sizes, and projects that even appeal to my 13-year-old Gothling, with appropriate color changes, of course. Most pattern books contain between 10 and 25 patterns; this one has a full 50 to choose from, as well as words of encouragement on every page. The patterns range from simple to more complex but well explained; it's a book you can grow with if you are a beginner. A more advanced crochet artist might gravitate to the more complex patterns, but the wide selection means there's a choice of a quick, simple project for a weekend in addition to fashion tops. I highly recommend it to any crocheter.
Another reviewer said to avoid the book if you didn't like to see the word "God;" I'm not a Christian but found the word non-specific enough not to ruffle my feathers -- and I have practice at feather ruffling! I like the positive quotes. It keeps the book upbeat and dynamic.
Excellent Book, Positive Notes and Great Designs.......2007-09-20
I really like this book. I'm very particular about crochet books. Alot of times, I buy the book and I'm disappointed. With Positively Crochet, I found several items that I wanted to make (which I'm currently making the tangerine top AND the easy shrug). I also love the positive notes in the book. I was thrilled to hear from the author on my blog! She was willing to help me if I had any questions! Wow, most authors wouldn't give you the time of the day! This is one of the must have books! (JASMOM from c'ville)
Disappointed.......2007-09-18
I pre-ordered this book hoping to receiving a great collection of wearables and classic, simple designs that I could refer to again and again. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
I'm a 23 year old, pretty experienced crocheter, and I'd consider myself on the classic side of "hip." There were maybe 2-3 designs in this book I'd even consider making, let alone wearing. Like another reviewer mentioned, way too many jewelry patterns and scarves bulking it up.
And maybe I'm in the minority, but I found the "positive sayings" tacky and distracting.
I regret buying this, but I'll keep it for the 2 patterns I may make.
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Among the most helpful and widely acclaimed resources for addressing church conflict and the quality of church life is Richardson's groundbreaking volume Creating a Healthier Church (Fortress Press, 1996). His application of family systems theory to congregational life has enormously clarified its operative systems and especially its emotional system.
In this sequel, Richardson employs the same methodology to address the roots of personal issues that may hinder pastors' ability to function effectively as leaders within their congregations, and may in fact cause them deep difficulties. He especially addresses pastors' own families of origin, a major but often hidden component in how they function emotionally in their congregations. When anxiety arises, unresolved familial issues and old family patterns return, often unhelpfully. Richardson explores these patterns, how they operate in church situations, and how pastors can do their own family-of-origin assessment. His volume will become a standard tool for analysis of patterns in ministerial behavior and developing strong personal effectiveness.
Customer Reviews:
So, tell me about your mother..........2007-04-13
Ronald Richardson is a retired pastor and counselor who has written "Becoming a Healthier Pastor" as an aid to pastors who want to begin a process of self-differentiation. The author advances the idea that a major obstacle to effective self-differentiation (which leads to regular, patterned conflicted relationships) is unresolved issues within the family of origin. To be an emotionally, relationally healthy person, it would be highly beneficial to engage in "family of origin" work. As he writes, "This current book has one simple premise. Our development and experience within our family of origin is a major but usually hidden component of how we function emotionally within our congregations as pastors."
The author then takes the reader through the process of addressing his family of origin through diagramming, contacting family members and talking (even the "black sheep" of the family), and other helpful means. Throughout, Richardson gives very helpful tips on how to conduct one's self within a system, what kinds of questions are to be avoided (as they raise anxiety in the other) and what kinds of questions are to be asked (because they really ask the same thing in less aggressive language). A great emphasis is placed in how one projects a "less-anxious presence" and the emotions/anxiety/problems one might experience when doing family of origin work. Richardson frequently makes strong connections between the successes of "family of origin" work and functioning within the congregational system.
Richardson's final unit deals with how a pastor might want to begin getting his parishioners to research and come to grips with their own families of origin. Tips and techniques concerning both private counseling and group work are presented.
"Becoming a Healthier Pastor" is a very readable book for being technical. The author uses liberal anecdotes--including anecdotes about his own conflicted family--which illustrate his points and make for entertaining reading. The emphases on self-differentiation process and awareness of triangles were helpful, but the most helpful by far was his strong emphasis on what you will probably be feeling/experiencing as you try to research your family, bond with them, and define yourself as a distinct and unique person within that family. Also if great importance is Richardson's emphasis that there is no cause-and-effect excuse to patterned behavior; every person can change the way he relates to others through deliberate effort to self-define.
While the book is thorough, and is a help to clergy and laity alike, the author has failed to convince me of the extraordinary importance of family of origin work. The author has presented anecdotal evidence concerning growth he experienced through his own family-work and successes he's witnessed through counseling, but these anecdotes come across as descriptive rather than universal principles. While this reader admits that family is highly influential in forming a child's relationship schemas, family-work will most likely not be the "silver bullet" for all people.
That being said, this book is highly recommended. As Richardson focuses on family-of-origin work, he gives the reader a virtual cornucopia of valuable advice that can be applied in nearly every system. This book did much to increase my understanding of Bowen Systems Theory and how to effectively conduct myself within a system.
Understanding How Your Own Family Helps You to Help Others Better.......2006-10-05
Richardson's book is part of the Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling Series published by Fortress Press.
The main premise of this book is that the pastor has to have his or her own family issues in perspective in order to effectively deal with providing pastoral care and counseling to the congregation they serve. Utilizing the work of renowned family systems therapist, Murray Bowen, Richardson provides a quick and dirty review of family systems theory, its strengths and how family issues in the pastor's life can contribute to providing quality pastoral care in the parish. Richardson also provides some helpful suggestions on how to use family systems theory to look at the life of a parish and work with individual members of congregation.
For persons already grounded in an understanding of family systems theory this books is and excellent review. For the new comer it is a good introduction. The chapter on triangulation is most helpful and the concept of coaching members to work through their family issues rather than counseling them is most helpful, especially when working with Older Adult congregational members, who have picked up a `the need for counseling is bad' message from society.
The premise of Family Systems theory and Richardson's book is that there is much we can learn about our selves and our lives of faith from our family of origin. Suggestions on how to run a family of origin group in the church is provided in the last chapter. This is the `gold mine' for those in Older Adult Ministry for two reasons. The wealth and richness of lived faith that will come from the process of helping our Older Adult members work with each other in their family of faith to resolve issues that may not have been resolved in order to help them grow to their full potential. Richardson's main caveat is that the pastor or person doing this kind of work and facilitating such a group must first have a good handle on their own family of origin issues.
I would recommend this book on a number of levels, first to those who want a basic understanding of family systems theory and how it can be used in the congregational setting. I would also recommend this book to those working with Older Adults as a way to help the eldest of God's Children become more whole.
Want to be a pastor? It's more than Greek and Hebrew, Systematics and History.......2005-07-20
Richardson does an excellent job of challenging the reader to identify his/her own issues and understanding what makes oneself tick in the emotional systems from which we have come, and how we are bringing those systems with us into our ministry. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to pick up the challenge to be a healthier pastor, and even more from Richardson's perspective, be a healthy human being who is capable of a greater level of differentiation from others, enabling true and genuine pastoral care and authentic love.
My tradition does not place much emphasis in understanding the self (at least in practice), and this book (and his Creating a Healthier Congregation) were gifts from God to me as I finished my seminary career. Yet, I think there is much to mined no matter how long or short you have been in the ministry.
It is hard work to get to know yourself, but it has been, and is, well worth it.
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