So what have I been up to in 2013? Here are some of my highlights!
I got my first number 1 on the hot right now for crochet on Ravelry back in January
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| photo by Clotheshorse |
In February I launched my first collection, Space for Malabrigo, and held my first CAL.
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| photo by Lightbook Photography |
In March I helped raise money for comic relief and Kat and I launched the first edition of the crochet project to huge acclaim! I've never been in the magazines as often and had such nice things said about me!![]() |
| photo by Ros Badger |
In April Kat's book was released and I felt like a proper editor with my name on the dust jacket and a lovely mention in the acknowledgements.
In May I learnt fair isle knitting with the wonderful Ann Kingstone. I know have her beautiful book stranded knits which I will review properly as soon as I get a chance to knit one of the projects. (I will cut a steek!)
In June I started the Things I Didn't Know series which has been really popular - I plan to continue next year. I also started work on my studio - I am still not properly in it! Still waiting for a PC I can afford to come up.
In July and August I planned my 40by40 challenge (which I really need to get going on in 2014!) had two covers for Inside Crochet on the trot and enjoyed a rather wet holiday in Scotland.
In September I packed them all off to various schools and cub camp but achieved little of note as I was back and forth to the school constantly with the half day malarkey our school like to start kids in Reception with!
I did start planning the Suffolk Collection. (And do a lot of tech editing!)
October saw the release of Issue 2 of The Crochet Project (including probably my favourite design)
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| Photo by Kat Goldin |
I still cannot get over how damn good I look in that photo!
At the end of October/ start of November my first crochet art installation was displayed in the Cambridge Botanic Gardens. I was so proud of the display and of the team that designed and made it.
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| photo by Louise Stubbins |
December has seen dyeing, dieting and an awful lot of tech editing to try and get Kat's second book ready for the first deadline!
A very Happy New Year to all my readers, I hope that 2013 has treated you well and you are ready to hit 2014 running. Tomorrow on the blog I shall share my plans for next year.
Joanne
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You DO look great in that photo! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been an awesome year for you, and very fun for your bloggy friends who get to see your name come up so often in the magazines.
looks like you've had a great year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous year you've had!
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