For living in the woods, it amazes me how many folks “from away” we get to see, how many make the trip up to Maine. This past weekend we were lucky to have talented Gudrun Johnston visit Purl Diva in Brunswick, for a book signing. My friends and I made a day of it. We lunched overlooking the river, hit the farmer’s market for pie and the flea market for enchanting vintage finds. The cherry on top – tea and cookies with Gudrun, our hostess Ellen, and many old friends and new, including designers Carrie Bostick Hoge and Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Fun Fun Fun.
Gudrun’s new collection of patterns, The Shetland Trader, Book One – Ten designs inspired by the Shetland Islands is gorgeous! I was lucky to be the photostylist. A dream-job what with such exquisite designs, extraordinary location and talented crew. The book is a perfect gift for the knitter in your life…who might just be you!
I’m getting it for the knitter in my life for sure!
Wishing I was closer to that part of Maine 🙁
Seriously, Purl Diva seems like it’s bringing in all the big names. Sounds like an awesome day. Must get up there sometime.
This book has a list of contributors like a season winning fantasy knitting team. I’m not surprised by its beauty.
Hi MJ! Maurizio and I were thinking of taking a weekend this coming weekend and visiting Portland, ME. Are you anywhere nearby? If so, it would be nice to meet up! I’m trying to arrange a meet up with Cecily and Carrie too… It’s been a while! And I didn’t get to see you enough at Rhinebeck.
Yes, Gudrun’s book is very lovely isn’t it? I jumped on it as soon as she released it!