As something of a vintage geek I must confess I was rather excited to receive a copy of Knit Vintage by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor. The book is jam-packed full of projects based on vintage knitting patterns from the 1930s to 1950s that have been updated by the authors to use modern yarns … [Read more...]
Geek reads: The Spook’s series by Joseph Delaney
In 1612 the Pendle Witch trials became the most famous of their day. One of the few trials to be fully documented, there were subsequent books from the court records, as well as novelisations from Dickens' (at the time) equally famous contemporary William Harrison Ainsworth. The witches … [Read more...]
World of Geekcraft: Geek delights in this craft book
World of Geekcraft is a must-have book for geeks who adore crafting. This quirky read offers 25 project templates, step-by-step instructions, how-to drawings, unique illustrations and photographs encompassed in 192 pages of sheer Geek delight. Penned and put together by Susan Beal, author of … [Read more...]