Great Expectations For Spring

Spring is finally here and so far for me that has meant many things...watching my daughters plant flowers and veggies in the backyard, the grueling task of switching out everyone's winter clothing to spring/summer clothing...and well...designing new goodies for spring and summer! While skipping around Facebook a few days ago I came across the mentioning of a new floral knitting book by Nora Bellows entitled Noni Flowers which is rivaled to be an exquisite collection of 40 knit and felt flower patterns that incredibly life-like. I went to Noniflowers.com to preview the book and I have to tell you...I was in awe!! I learned that the book was due to be released this month but had also learned that there were some individuals who were able to snag a copy earlier. I searched around and am glad to say that I was fortunate to be able to order the book!

If you pre-order the book directly from Nora, you will receive a signed copy of the book PLUS a bonus hibiscus knit pattern.

The difficult part now is the wait...ugh. I do however have a few projects to keep me busy in the meantime. When the book arrives I can't wait to share with you all what I think about it and what I've created with Nora's designs! Till next time, "Yarnie" :)

Indie Artist Spotlight of The Month!

In an effort to help promote and support the ever-growing independent artist community I have decided to feature one Indie Artist per month! Indie Artists are being born every day due to the growing unfair practices of the over-bearing corporate world and due to the emerging needs of the individual to express themselves as individuals while making an honest living at doing what they love. This month's spotlight is on Quwwa Artworks a enormous and very insightful project started by Quwwa Davis. When you look at his artwork a level of extreme consciousness alerts the human soul as it gives the individual a good dose of reality that is expressed in his "Lifestyles Of The Ignored" series. Each piece presents a view of many people who go about their daily routines but are ignored by society as a whole. Homeless people, call center workers, struggling single parents...their experiences are captured in the incredible pastel drawings, paintings and mixed media pieces produced by this artist. Quwwa uses his artwork to be the unheard voice of the ignored population of society as a whole. Currently Quwwa Artworks is conducting a fund raising event to help support the Lifestyles of the Ignored Project. For more information on how to donate please visit Quwwa Artwork's Page At Indie GoGo You can also purchase some of his wonderful art at Quwwaart.etsy.com
or visit his page at Daughter Nature.Com to snag some fantastic deals on some of his original pieces!