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Maggie's Ireland: Designer Knits on Location
by Maggie Jackson
from Xrx Books
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
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Maggie's Ireland 
This book came to me in GREAT used condition. It was well worth the hunt and wait, instead of buying it new from my local area. The book was packed very well and I received it in a very timely fashion. My hats off to the seller and thank you very much!
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Cookie Cutter Knitters Need Not Apply
What a breath of fresh air!
I opened this book and was remided that knitting -- and textiles, design, and clothing -- have the potential to be both art and craft simultaneously. It doen't necessarily happen often, but it does happen... and it happens here in "Maggie's Ireland."
Beyond mere function (warmth and protection from the elements) the spun fleece of goats, rabbits, llamas, and fat little sheep and lambs have the potential to become wearable works of art, with all the aesthetic leaps of... more info
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Breathtaking Handknits
The designs in this book are amazingly beautiful. Maggie uses a lot of interesting, but uncomplicated texture in her handknits. With simple garter ridges, bobbles, tubes, slits, and seed (moss) stiches, her designs are undeniably breathtaking. I love how she mixes natural fibers such as mohair and linen to produce lovely, attention-getting garments. Maggie's artistry is absolutely inspiring. You won't find the typical stockinette cardigan or ho-hum pullover in her book. Instead, you will find creative... more info
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Maggie's Ireland
Maggie really thinks out of the box. I just finished taking two classes from her and she is absolutely delightful. All her books have wonderful and inovative designs in them. These are not for people who are afraid to use knitting as an art form and who are afraid of trying something different.
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