Hello!!! Did you guys have a great first day of the new year?!!? lol
The Podcast will be back next week so look forward to that. I already have a bunch of written/audio ready to go so YAY!
These are the books that I look at ALL the time. Some of them may seem a bit redundant but they each offer something that the other one doesn't have. I touch these time and time again and would HIGHLY recommend them. But everyone has different tastes and needs AND , NO book is going to do you ANY good if you aren't going to read it, use it and apply it :-).
This is the year you will see me APPLY the things that I am learning from my books! :-) Since I haven't been sewing (machine still hasn't gotten back to me YET,but it is SUPPOSED to ship this week) I have been becoming VERY familiar with my sewing books. Marking new techniques I want to try and trying to learn where different things are in my books so when I get ready to try something new, I will know where it is.
I will not list my sock stuff (books lol) until I actually knit a sock lol...see books will do you NO good if you don't read them lol.
I just got CS3 Extended so I have been using my books to learn that program.
Photography/Photoshop
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby
Photoshop CS3 Essential Skills by Mark Galer and Philip Andrews
Knitting
Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel
The Knitter's Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes
The Art of Knitting by Thames & Hudson
Knitting Without Tears by Zimmerman
Knitter's Almanac by Zimmerman
Very Easy Circular Knits by Betty Barnden
The Knitting Answers Book by Margaret Radcliffe
Itty Bitty Hats by Susan B Anderson
Knitters Companion by Vicki Square
Sewing
Fast Fit by sandra Betzina
Linen and Cotton by Khalje
Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Shaeffer
Shirtmaking by David Coffin
Jackets for Real People by Marta Alto, Susan Neall, and Patti palmer
The Complete Book of Sewing by DK Publishing
New Complete Guide to Sewing by Readers Digest
The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by Singer
High-Fashion Sewing Secrets by Claire Shaeffer
Pants for Real People by Patti Palmer and Marla Alto
Fine Machine Sewing by Ahles
The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide by Baker, Brown, and Kacynski
(Can't find links to the following, got the whole set off of EBAY)
Sewing Specialty Fabrics by Singer
Sewing with Knits by Singer
Quilting by Machine by Singer
More Sewing for the Home by Singer
Creative Sewing Ideas by Singer
Tailoring by Singer
And there you have it! I hope this information was able to help someone.
Have a great day! Toodles!
Nice collection of books there! I have a decent collection myself of sewing, decorating, crocheting, scrapbooking, stamping etc. books in my library too. I love to just browse through my books for inspiration. It's great!
I hope you are having a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cassandra | January 02, 2008 at 07:23 AM
What a great idea. I have been trying to use my sewing library more.. My big thing for 08 is a great zipper! LOL
Posted by: Lovely | January 02, 2008 at 07:58 AM
First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Wow, great collection of books!
Posted by: Tany | January 02, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Happy New Year to you and your Family.
I have the first 2 photography books. The one for CS3 that I use is CS3 for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby. I love his writing style.
You lost me on the rest of your book. Remember I don't sew or knit.
Posted by: Kim | January 02, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Jeanine | January 02, 2008 at 08:34 AM
do you agree that the first couple of chapters in scott's digital photography book are very frustrating?!!! the rest of the book is good though.
Posted by: Lisa | January 02, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Hi Adrienne! Just wanted to catch up on my comments.....Looks like you had an awesome Christmas! Your studio looks great! And I LOVE the pics you put in your Mom's calendar! It turned out just great! Have a happy and healthy new year!
Posted by: Diana | January 02, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Thank you! Finally a blog that is letting me know what's up. If I come across any books during my photography classes @ the univ, I will pass them along to you.
Posted by: Christina | January 02, 2008 at 11:44 AM
What an awesome collection! I really must get "Understanding Exposure". I have a couple of mostly vintage sewing and knitting books that I love.
Posted by: Dee | January 02, 2008 at 01:44 PM
That is some library! I am giving it my librarian stamp of approval for sure!
Posted by: nova | January 02, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Thank you for sharing! I've started my sewing book collection and I needed some direction LOL! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Neecha | January 02, 2008 at 03:18 PM
What a great list. I see some must-haves. Good luck on your new CS3. That's pretty cool.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Lisa | January 02, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Yesterday I was shopping at barnes and nobles for everything and anything sewing related. My is list is still growing.
Posted by: Cennetta | January 02, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Ain't that the truth!! @ no book is good for you unless you actually read it and apply it!!
I need to be following right after you on this one!! I must READ and APPLY! :o)
As I have another sock book coming to me too! Haha!!!
Here is to Happy Reading! :oD
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | January 02, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Thanks for sharing your library. I have often wondered what books you have in your library.
Posted by: Rolana | January 02, 2008 at 09:34 PM
what a great list! Thanks for sharing, I always wonder what books others think are indispensable!
Posted by: Bobbi | January 05, 2008 at 10:04 AM
that's a great collection of books! i'm looking forward to the new podcasts. it'll be great since i'll be commuting again for work and school. can't wait!!!
Posted by: anna | January 05, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Thanks for sharing the list! I just read about 'Fast Fit' in my Craft magazine. (FYI: your link took me to a knitting book, I searched for it though.) More books to add to my 5 page wish list!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 05, 2008 at 11:12 PM