I think I have decided on what the next book is going to be. I’m not going to say what it is yet, because the decision could change. But I figured it was better to get started on something, rather than just sitting around for months pondering what my decision should be.
Someone very wise once said to me that it is better to be moving than stationary. If you’re moving, the direction can change, but if you’re stationary, it takes a lot more effort to get started to do anything.
I even created a new QuarkXpress (the graphic design layout program that I use for laying out my books) file yesterday, to start putting things on pages. While up at the local shops waiting for the car to be serviced, I purchased a notebook and went to the library and started making notes and jotting down ideas.
When starting a new book, sometimes I find it useful to start off by writing the blurb for the back of the book. It helps me to crystallise what the book is going to be about. If I can explain it to someone else, it means that I have a good idea where I’m heading with it. So I had a go at the blurb yesterday, and eventually came up with one that I think captures what I’m trying to achieve.
Onwards and upwards!
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
Hello Vetty,
What about a book on Broderie Anglaise? It is a white work as you seem to like this type of work and there are not so many books on the subject.
Hi Anne, Broderie Anglaise is very beautiful, but not the book I have in mind to write just now. 🙂 But you’re right – whitework is definitely my thing! And thanks for the suggestion. I really appreciate it.
Go, Yvette!
Effectively in writing the back of the book, you are already beginning to teach – which is the best way to be sure you understand something anyway!
Hi Yvette!
What about a book on Ayrshire embroidery and Hedebo embroidery? I came across Ayrshire when I was searching for another embroidery and I couldn’t find a book about this embroidery.Now I know where to ask :).Hedebo is one of my favorites,so I’ve added that too.Hope you don’t mind.
Anita.
Thanks Anita, they’re great suggestions. I don’t mind suggestions, as long as you don’t mind if they don’t eventuate!
There is an excellent old book out there “Ayrshire Needlework” by Agnes Bryson. Its probably long out of print, but you may be able to get a copy second hand, or from a guild library. Part of the problem with an embroidery like Ayrshire is that the lovely gossamer fabrics that they used to use are no longer available in the same exquisite quality.
Hedebo, I don’t know enough about. But a trip to Denmark to find out sounds like a great idea!