tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post9200253978628438064..comments2023-10-28T15:15:51.977+01:00Comments on Socks and Scrapbooks: Artful Readers Club - JanuaryKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07376961677961706881noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-91427392190454656392013-04-09T13:49:44.788+01:002013-04-09T13:49:44.788+01:00This is quite an informative book, I really like i...This is quite an informative book, I really like it. Pumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388372089110190272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-53927353092297470422013-02-17T22:08:08.695+00:002013-02-17T22:08:08.695+00:00You should be proud of yourself for sticking with ...You should be proud of yourself for sticking with the book. I have a couple of art how-to books on my list for the ARC and worry that I will give up on them if they become too difficult to understand the steps. Your flowers look good and they will find the perfect home some day. I'm glad that your start with the February book has already inspired you.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176695081681225156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-37287910294974155352013-02-10T00:25:19.135+00:002013-02-10T00:25:19.135+00:00I'm with Catie..I like the green flower too! ...I'm with Catie..I like the green flower too! It is frustrating when you don't enjoy a book, but there is always the next one to look forward to. I hope it is a gem for you!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931463379879315169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-75858054618745736782013-02-09T23:55:32.751+00:002013-02-09T23:55:32.751+00:00Most def not a phoney ... What you achiev in my op...Most def not a phoney ... What you achiev in my opinion is fab especially considering the book was rubbish! I can't knit or crochet so you are a mile ahead of me!<br />And I really like the green flower in the right in articular! Cute!Catie Cuddleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061264127594427510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-34248309542394987302013-02-09T02:46:58.694+00:002013-02-09T02:46:58.694+00:00Not your fault that the book didn't inspire yo...Not your fault that the book didn't inspire you! (although I really like your flowers!! Maybe you could used them in a mixed media project?)Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-29951381590690308542013-02-08T16:35:08.281+00:002013-02-08T16:35:08.281+00:00It's strange how often people who are good at ...It's strange how often people who are good at their craft seem unable to communicate well enough for a 'how-to' book. If someone is going to ask the public to shell out for the book, either the author or publisher should make sure they test out the instructions on a few people - it could only make the book better.<br />I liked the straightforward honest review - the author might benefit from reading it! And you're not a phoney, it's just a different kind of artwork. Enjoyed this post, look forward to next month's review.Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793736166062711430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-8437554689742852532013-02-08T10:46:54.429+00:002013-02-08T10:46:54.429+00:00I like to scrapbook and crochet flowers look good ...I like to scrapbook and crochet flowers look good on pages. A shame that this one is so hard to follow.You did well with yours given that. Won't be buying this one.<br />Jen xJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304660985155160273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-60247884250124862622013-02-02T18:56:40.087+00:002013-02-02T18:56:40.087+00:00No need to feel like a phoney - if the book wasn&#...No need to feel like a phoney - if the book wasn't inspiring then I don't blame you at all! Hopefully next month will be better.Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234667929146953628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-35957498145396828432013-02-02T11:24:32.371+00:002013-02-02T11:24:32.371+00:00Such a shame to start the year with an uninspiring...Such a shame to start the year with an uninspiring choice. Books, especially teach-you-something ones are very personal. I think you did extremely well, I would fail miserably. Thanks for a frank review and see you next month.<br /><br />Janet xxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570385780009481558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-31960900169151892812013-02-01T20:41:52.454+00:002013-02-01T20:41:52.454+00:00Not a phoney at all. If a book isn't for you, ...Not a phoney at all. If a book isn't for you, it isn't for you and nothing in the World will make it so. Like others have said, I like your half flowers and maybe you could use them as an embellishment for something else.<br /><br />A good honest review :-) Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-40149530295625895002013-02-01T19:05:10.699+00:002013-02-01T19:05:10.699+00:00You are not a phoney at all...that was an excellen...You are not a phoney at all...that was an excellent review. I would have wanted that book just from looking at the cover, and then been infuriated at not being able to create from it.And as to throwing away those flowers, knit someone a hat and use them to decorate it :D XXXGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814694362956456055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-47832576187677193322013-02-01T19:05:10.508+00:002013-02-01T19:05:10.508+00:00You are not a phoney at all...that was an excellen...You are not a phoney at all...that was an excellent review. I would have wanted that book just from looking at the cover, and then been infuriated at not being able to create from it.And as to throwing away those flowers, knit someone a hat and use them to decorate it :D XXXGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814694362956456055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-76172585798556801172013-02-01T18:34:05.590+00:002013-02-01T18:34:05.590+00:00ohh so disappointing, when i saw the title I was r...ohh so disappointing, when i saw the title I was ready to add it to my list of books that I need, but if the instructions are so confusing then maybe not. The ones you made do look pretty though, maybe you could use them on the front of a book cover. Darcy Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757570465453157245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-15810239196565312292013-02-01T17:33:14.136+00:002013-02-01T17:33:14.136+00:00well if you couldn't figure the book's ins...well if you couldn't figure the book's instructions out I would stand no chance as I can't crochet to save my life and haven't knitted in years! so maybe I'll give this book a miss :)<br /><br />That said, I really like the look of the one you have started in red white and navy, even if you don't finish it maybe you could use it to trim something?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511786178397090250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-85596453450943703612013-02-01T13:31:10.704+00:002013-02-01T13:31:10.704+00:00I always get frustrated when I read certain how-to...I always get frustrated when I read certain how-to books. I've suspected that my natural stubbornness is the main reason behind it, but you've made me feel a bit better ;-) Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-17484869383393889492013-02-01T12:51:30.564+00:002013-02-01T12:51:30.564+00:00Oh, so sad for you! This is one of my favorite cra...Oh, so sad for you! This is one of my favorite craft books. It's always near and flipped through, even by my girls who ask me to knit/crochet them new flowers for their hair or broches. I made teapot cozies stuffed with complete gardens as birthday gifts. <br />Maybe you could give it another try when there's more time to play? ♥<br />Wishing you a better read for February!San @ Made in Hemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832405558151481390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190982264540007286.post-38926831572584431992013-01-31T21:10:23.560+00:002013-01-31T21:10:23.560+00:00Kerry that was a disappointing start to your year ...Kerry that was a disappointing start to your year of reading, some of the how to books can be very confusing but at least you gave it your best shot. Hope next months read will be a better read for you.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102615234416129929noreply@blogger.com