Crochet Designers Go Indie
YES WE CAN! AND WE DID. Self-publish three beautiful e-books, with more to come!Crochet Belts from the HipStrapped for Bags, Vol. 1 and 2
Review from CraftGossip:This e-book is a delight. It’s 34 pages of color photographs, ‘Straight From Today’s Designers’ - names that we all know in the world of crochet.Even if you don’t have a waist, you can still use the designs in this book. The range here is remarkable and charming. From the simplest little chained belt from Vashti Braha to the show-stopping focal piece from Margaret Hubert, there is something here for everyone. Further, many of these designs could be used as necklaces or enlarged with extra rows to become scarves. Embellished with elaborate stitch detail, beads, buttons, and buckles, each belt is a mini masterpiece. No kidding!
Read the full review here:http://crochet.craftgossip.com/crochet-belts-from-the-hip-an-e-book-review/2008/07/07/
Angela Best: Beaded Lacy SashGwen Blakely Kinsler: Yummy Licorice BeltVashti Braha: Barbed Wire BeltRobyn Chachula: Bubble SashDoris Chan: Hip Hemp BeltNoreen Crone-Findlay: Autumn Leaves BeltPam Gillette: Waist Cincher BeltLisa Gentry: Beaded Hip Cable BeltKim Guzman: a-Mazing Ribbed BeltMary Jane Hall: Feminine Lace BeltTammy Hildebrand: Easy Beaded BeltMargaret Hubert: Freeform BeltChristy McMahon: Lilac Waves BeltMarty Miller: Spiderweb SashDianne Moyer: Circle on Circle BeltDora Ohrenstein: Popcorn Medallion BeltCarrie A. Sullivan: Tunisian Knit Stitch BeltMary Beth Temple: The Felt Belt
STRAIGHT FROM TODAY'S DESIGNERS (SFTD) is a new model representing the wave of the future in crochet publishing: designers making their own assessment of what crocheters will enjoy making and wearing, eliminating middlemen, and cutting costs by distributing patterns via the web. This new business model also allows designers to realize sales income directly, a promising alternative to the depressed design fees paid within the industry. The savvy designers behind SFTD have combined their considerable expertise in technology, graphic design, marketing, and packaging to bring the project to fruition.
Each designer writes “straight from the hip,” creating instructions in her own voice, free of editorial agendas, imposed formats or word count restrictions. The personality of each designer shines through, providing a unique opportunity for crocheters to get to know their favorite designers better. To date, SFTD has released three separate publictions. The first, Belts, was the first down-loadable, self-published book offered by Ravelry, in July 2008 of this year. The second and third volumes are devoted to bags.
The books are available at www.SFTDonline.com
Strapped for Bags, Vol. 1Carrie A. Sullivan - Casual Mosaic Shoulder BagChristy McMahon - Felted Fringe PurseGwen Blakley-Kinsler - DIY Art Crochet PurseMargaret Hubert – Bow Tie BagMyra Wood – Eco/Shopping StashBagNoreen Crone-Findlay - Filet Crochet Dancing Lady Market BagPam Gillette – Suede Bag
Strapped for Bags, Vol. 2Amie Hirtes - On-the-Go Hobo BagDiane Moyer - Rag BagDora Ohrenstein - Bag WrapEllen Gormley - Hobo BagKim Guzman - Tunisian Crescent BagKristin Omdahl - Delta BagLisa Gentry - Recycled Tops Bag
COMING SOONStrapped for Bags Volume 3
Thank you Amie Hirtes for the beautiful layout on all SFTD books!www.nexstitch.com