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Re: Kristin & Julia

SueE — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:32:04 -0000

Kristin has inspired me to try more color. I tend to shy away from it for myself, but love the way it looks. I have a copy of color in knitting and really want to try some of the patterns with some of my hand spun. Should be fun!

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Pinkit — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:01:07 -0000

My knitting group loves these books. I am so happy to have your book in my hands, sharing with everyone. Half the people have never heard of you. Going to make Best friends sweater for my grand kids for x-mas. But you have the coolest web site to would be so fun to vist. Thanks for the hints there topps. Keeping them coming. I love them. I just started spinning my own wool too. I want to make a sweater for me to. I have steek with cardigan works wonderful. but your site nice Thanks!

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Chia Tsao — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:50:17 -0000

I've never tried a steek before but I'm looking for just the right pattern to start with. I like that there are some smaller patterns in here I could cut my teeth on.

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Megan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:56:55 -0000

so scared of steeks to begin with and so appreciative of them now. Kristin's sense of color and design is superb.

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Julia — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:28:00 -0000

Looking forward to knit from the book. May be eventually I'll get to steeking...

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Kim R. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:31:01 -0000

Love the Wrap and Tote Bag, the book looks fabulous!

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Shell ~ Michelle Kennedy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:57:59 -0000

Kristin Nicholas is a Classic Renaissance Artiste ~ all matter of art forms benefit from her color use, technique & style, knitting, crocheting, painting, pottery, illustrating & designing. I've taught knitting & embroidery to children for nine years & have tremendously appreciated her illustartions in Melanie Falick's "Kids Knitting" & Kristin's "Kids Embroidery." Most definetly, I wish for her three latest books ~ they are beautiful.
also, I especially enjoy reading her blog & appreciate how often Kristin updates & the fact that you never know when she is going to update. There are only a few blogs I read daily & Kristin is one of them. Its great to check in & find another new post. Kristin writes very conversationally & I like knowing more about the sheep to wool process.
The best surprise ever was seeing her painted walls in her farmhouse. They are exquisite. Upon painting my kitchen orange, a whole new world of color opened for me. Kristin has always been an inspirational artist for me personally & I loVe sharing her with my students, who often have rather conservative art teachers, *WHY*???? I want to express to children to enjoy their artist-selves.
Kristin is a Renaissance Artiste & we need people like her to bring creativity and beauty to the world.
Sincerely,
Shell ~

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LynnH — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:48:42 -0000

Several friends are considering a knit-along from this book. The over-the-top Shawl is my first contender, I think.

Everything Kristin does, I adore. For some, "adore" is not a strong enough word. Such style.

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Bonnie Buckingham — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:39 -0000

Almost 200 comments. Oh my. That makes the statistics
against this one BUT I will say I haven't done either of the questions
and hope to one day. I adore those sweaters! If I won I would learn
to and I do knit. Extraordinary, if you've seen Larkrise to Candleford!

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Jessica M — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:57:48 -0000

Hi, I have enjoyed watching Kristin on TV and found her helpful. Now Kathy is on TV too, very cool. Kathy, I know you asked for feedback on the kit feature and I don't have any, sorry, I always drive the two miles down the road to buy my stuff in person!

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Susie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:15 -0000

Toooo pretty! I just love the colorwork. I've yet to attempt any but this may be just the motivation that I need!! Please sign me up for the contest!!

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Diane S. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:54:12 -0000

HI, I have never tried any color work in my knitting like this so the pictures of Kristin's book have me very excited. Can't wait to see it in person & give it a try!

And I love the kit function, will be so much easier to see exactly what some patterns call for & then I can decided if I want the kit or look for another yarn that you carry with the same "specs"!!

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OhloneParkNeighbor — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:42:19 -0000

For the Child's Zip-Up Cardigan I would learn to steek. I have a couple of collections of Classic Elite patterns in book form, and my favorites are Kristin's ethnically inspired ones.

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sharonrose — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:24 -0000

WoW!! I love the embroidery details - the little flowers are so cute!

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mollita — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:45 -0000

Book looks wonderful. Esp love Julia and Bridget's sweaters. Darling.

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Mary Alice — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:54 -0000

Kristin's colors and projects are just so Happy!!

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Debi — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:25:03 -0000

I am a newbie to the world of colorwork, but by the looks of Kristin's beautiful patterns, I dare say I am inspired to dive in! Thank you Kristin & thank you Webs! :)

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debknits2 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:16 -0000

I love Kristen's book. She has helped me become a more creative knitter.

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Sharilyn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:09:38 -0000

The colors in the patterns are so cheerful without being overly busy. Nice balance!

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Pamslu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:45 -0000

Love love love the colors! Another one for the wish list! I want to make them all. I think the tea cozy would be cute as a hat. Good luck with this book and thanks for the heads up on these designs.

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Pamslu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:02:51 -0000

Love love the colors!!! Another book for the wish list. I've been wanting to try steeks.I have two daughters and love the pic of the two little girls. I was thinking the tea cozy would make a super hat. Fun stuff! Good luck on the book launch!

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laursink — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:30 -0000

Wow! Webs has become my new fav oniline spot! Anyways, I cannot get over how awesome the color work is in this election! Can't wait to give it a try! The lit function will save so much stress What a great idea! Thanks Kathy!

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Sally Howard — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:20 -0000

I love Kristin's use of color, and her yarns are beautiful too. The kit function at Webs is a great idea!

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janlashua — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:41:29 -0000

Kristin's book just looks fabulous. I only wish I could be there tonight to see all the wonderful samples of her projects.
I have never steeked and the idea sends shivers down my spine. I certainly want to put it on my list of new knitting skills after Christmas rush is over.
I have never added embroidery stitches either, but that certainly seems less scary to me.

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Jody — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23:20 -0000

What gorgeous photos--I would love to win this book. Steeks only looks scary! I can't think that I've ever embroidered any of my knitting, but I've thought about doing a bag with some embroidery. I used to do embroidery and a lot of other needlework years ago before the knitting bug took over.