It is always fun anticipating the arrival of a publication containing a project I have contributed... and a good smattering of patience must be kneaded into that anticipation. This cover story started way back in February....
As with most publications, a "Call for Submissions" is sent out to designers on a list and--- these days--- announced on web sites. I found the "Call" for the Interweave Felt issue on Ravelry. Though I had a lot on my plate at the time, I also had a felt project rattling in my head waiting for a reason to pop out.
My drawing skills are sketchy-- just a bit of a pun intended--so I thought it best to quickly whip up a prototype to best share my idea. With a shallow dig through my stash, I found a few hanks of discontinued Rowanspun 4ply in the fantastic and aptly named shade Squirrel. After some serious quick-step knitting in very loose stocking stitch, a rapid run through the washer-- fingers crossed-- and some flat drying I was ready for the fun part... needle felting with some stashed sliver!
Then, the final step... get it "submission ready" for the editorial eyes of Lisa Shroyer and the rest of Felt's selection team.
Tada!!! This was my submission....
Curious..... the styling of the cover?.... the styling of my submission?..... hmmmm..... curious.... ;-)
Look for this issue of Felt-- sporting my Suri Spot Mitts on the cover-- on newstands everywhere starting September 9th!
5 comments:
ciao, vino, scarpe, risotto and seta.
only good words :-)
buon giorno_good morning
ciao MRita
The cover is beautiful! Congratulations.
Tabbetha
Wow! You should be very proud. I'll be buying the first copy I see and will start those beautiful mitts.
The mitts are gorgeous. Congratulations on your first cover. You will have many more!
Those are amazing! I can't wait to get my issue. They stuck one of my photos in on page 96, too.
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