Hello,

Black Dog Publishing is proud to present its latest book release; In The Loop: Knitting Now.

To coincide with your knitting group, I would be delighted to offer you and your members a 40% discount on all orders for this title and I do hope this sounds of interest to you.

In the Loop explores the progression of knitting, a craft which has come a long way from its fuzzy image of thick socks and embarrassing motifs on Christmas jumpers. Now there are knitting groups that meet in quirky venues throughout the country, as well as hundreds of clubs and contemporary artists intent on reclaiming the craft. In the Loop maps knitting’s journey from solitary hobby for old maids to mainstream, contemporary trend.

In the Loop features essays and images that show the progression of knitting and discusses the topics of knitting in art, international knitting traditions, knitting as social activism, the oral history of knitting, and knitting technology. The book include case studies on knitting clubs, artists using knitting in their work and provides an attractive and informative review of the subject. An essential book for anyone with an interest in contemporary crafts.

I have attached with this email a press release containing further information on this title. Please do let me know if you have any queries or would like further information on how you and your members can order at the discounted price – I’d be happy to help.

All the best,
Jessica

Information on all Black Dog titles can be found at http://blackdogonline.com/ or just email me to request a copy of our Spring 2010 title catalogue.
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Jessica Atkins
jess@blackdogonline.com

10a Acton Street
London wc1x 9ng
www.blackdogonline.com

next meeting thursday 18 march...and now for some news

twisted thread is an organisation promoting textiles in its many guises, you can join them/get news on www.twistedthread.com.

'QUILTS 1700 - 2010' is a major exhibition on at the V&A www.varm.ac.uk/quilts.

starts 20 march - 4 July.

Another interesting place to keep an eye on is Farnham Malting's, they have loads of stuff on with some really interesting workshops, in the past they've had broomstick crotchet, diagonal and bias knitting, felting etc have a look at www.farnhammaltings.com

Festival of Quilts 2010 is on at the NEC Birmingham 19-22 August. seewww.twistedthread.com

Lastly, some members of our group are exhibiting work as part of the hyde 900 'Re-imagining treasures of hyde abbey', there are some interesting works to be seen at all three sites, including some knitting!

Winchester Cathedral 15.2.10 - 28.3.10

The Link Gallery 6.3.10 - 18.4.10

City Space Gallery 6.3.10 - 18.4.10