Crafternoon at Potter Craft
May 16, 2008You can’t drink all the time, now can you? Last week, the Negress journeyed to Random House to visit with the men and women who produce the Potter Craft imprint of craft books. We got to fondle proofs and finished books, eat a lovely lunch and chat with other craft writing and publishing types. It was a drop-in buffet event, which was perfect because you could spend as much time as you needed there without trying to slither out of a sit-down event. My knitting screeched to a halt with the delivery of several baby hats, but the itch is strong now to pick up the needles and fly. After all the Mason-Dixon knitters have inspired me, Kaffe Fassett has overwhelmed me (his use of pattern and texture is truly artful, but trying to make one of his pieces would be a lifelong event for most of us. Call it aspirational.) and the seamstress who made the iPod friendly gloves made me smile. All of the offerings blended nostalgia, wit and deft patterning. The Potter gang share their wizardry in a blog that their authors share. The Negress is trying to come up with wine pairings for knitting projects. Any suggestions are welcome.
If you introduce me to someone at Potter Craft, I’ll love you forever. Well, I suspect i’ll love you forever anyway, but I still want a pal at Potter. They’re exactly across the street from my office (they’re at 1745, i’m at 1755).
I’m enjoying reading about your wine explorations. As much as I love wine, wine and knitting simply do not mix well for me. ‘Nuff said.
Wine and socks usually do not mix unless the socks are ochre or purple. I’ll send you a name since I suspect music and wine might mix quite well. Thanks for checking in.