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The Unknown History of Italian Irish Crochet Lace

Some time ago I made email contact with Veruska Sabucco, an Italian fiber journalist who shares my enthusiasm for crochet history. Veruska told me about Sonia Brunalti, a scholar who's done research on the Italian version of Irish crochet. I'd come across some exquisite work of this kind from a practitioner in the Umbrian town or Orvieto, but knew little more about it. I'm very honored to present Veruska's fascinating conversation with Sonia, and these intriguing images. 

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FIBEAR SPEAKS: A Crocheter's Christmas

“O holy crap! This sweater’s due tomorrow, 

The sleeves aren’t done and the neckline’s a mess. 

Why didn’t I start all this in September?

For now I’m drinking to counter all this stress. 

My brain is gone; I’m starting to hear voices, 

I want to break my crochet hooks in half. 

Fall to the floor! Swear here! And make some choices,

Make sleeves or to sleep? Oh why do you have two arms? 

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What have I been up to?

So glad you asked! Here are a few highlights from 2009.

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Tunisian Crochet - No Boundaries

I hear all the time, "Wow! I never knew you could do so much with Tunisian Crochet! All I’ve ever seen is that one stitch!"

I just smile and nod, "You’d be amazed at what you can do with Tunisian Crochet, once you learn what was forgotten through the years."

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Understanding Hooks: Finding the Perfect Fit

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Dora's NEW BOOK PREVIEW!!

Here's the blurb from Lark's website:

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FIBEAR SPEAKS: The Portal to Yarnia

OK, despite what you may think I’m not the world’s most organized person. Yes my mp3 collection is sorted alphabetically and by genre on my computer and my player. Yes I can instantly put my hand on any book in the bookstore at my day job.  But ask me where my car keys are first thing in the morning? I have to do the magic key finding dance. You know the one, where you pat every single pocket on your person several times while chanting “Keys, keys, keys”. We’ve all done it…

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COVERS: Rush Hour Art, New York Style

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On Top of the World in Gjirokaster

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