Curling Ribbon Book Published

[Bendy]

If you like to crochet with curling ribbon or would like to give it a try, I have a new book of curling ribbon designs out. You can see the book at:
http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?prod_id=18392

I am very excited about it. It is my first book! :)

Hope everyone enjoys the designs.

Bendy

[julie5813]

The projects on the cover look very cute! Congrats on your first book :)

[Roli]

Bendy, congratulations! What an accomplishment! Your book looks very interesting. I've always wanted to try using curling ribbon but was under the impression that I would need lots and lots of balls ($$$) before I could really make anything of a decent size. Are those projects expensive?:think

[yarncat]

Congrats,Bendy!Very unique idea!!

[classic crochet]

:cheerCongrat's on your first book! I love your designs :)

[Lavelle26]

What a clever idea. Congratulations on your first book. It is definately going on my wishlist. This is something I just have to try.

[Shelleden]

Congratulations, Bendy!!! Wow, that's exciting!! I know exactly how you feel about being published! It's such an honor to see your designs in print. :cheer :clap :yay :c9

[Shelleden]

Bendy, congratulations! What an accomplishment! Your book looks very interesting. I've always wanted to try using curling ribbon but was under the impression that I would need lots and lots of balls ($$$) before I could really make anything of a decent size. Are those projects expensive?:think
I have seen this exact ribbon at the Dollar Store. I'm sure it's the same thing, and it's very inexpensive! Hope this helps. :hug

[Bendy]

Hi Roli,

No it is not expensive. If you go to a hobby lobby, or Michaels or a similiar store that carries spools of curling ribbon, it is actually cheaper than yarn. You can buy a 500 yard spool which, if you don't mind using the same color on all of them, will make several small baskets for 2 or 3 dollars.

Bendy

[faithpa76]

What a neat idea!! I never would have thought of crocheting with that stuff!

Congrats on your first published book! :yay

[Shelleden]

Hi Roli,

No it is not expensive. If you go to a hobby lobby, or Michaels or a similiar store that carries spools of curling ribbon, it is actually cheaper than yarn. You can buy a 500 yard spool which, if you don't mind using the same color on all of them, will make several small baskets for 2 or 3 dollars.

Bendy
Bendy, did you have something published in the Nov. issue of Crochet! magazine?

[Bendy]

Bendy, did you have something published in the Nov. issue of Crochet! magazine?
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Shelle Hendrix Cain

I had a jacket and neck piece made out of SWFiber yarn.
I had a child's robe made out of Red Heart yarn
I had a hat and scarf made out of Fleece fabric strips.

Curious, why are you asking about that paticular issue?

Bendy

[Shelleden]

Because I had something in that mag, too, and I remembered your name. Mine was the Purple Pizzazz Wrap. Congrats again on your book. Two of my leaflets just came out about the same time as yours!! How cool is that?!?!?! :hook

[13bodies]

Wow! I love to crochet with curling ribbon. :clap

Congratulations!!:yay

[Bendy]

Hi Shelle,

Congratulations to you also!

Bendy

[mwedzi]

Congratulations on publication! I had never even heard of this. What is "curling" ribbon? Just any of those thin kinds you use to tie ribbons on the end of balloons?

[Bendy]

What is "curling" ribbon? Just any of those thin kinds you use to tie ribbons on the end of balloons?
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Yes that is what curling ribbon is. The ribbon they tie on the ends of balloons :) They also make bows out of it because you can run your scissors down it and it will curl, which is how it got the name curling ribbon.

Bendy

[Yasmin]

Congratulations Bendy ! This looks like a great book.
Yasmin.

[funkyreporter]

I am ALWAYS learning something here! :D I would have never thought to crochet with curling ribbon! or wire... or polymer clay! Who Knew???:think

[bythehook]

Congratulations on your book. I love the way your projects look with the ribbon.

[chocchip]

How neat is that!?! I would have never thought to use curling ribbon either! Congrats on the book- the patterns look very nice!:cheer

[Hummywinger]

I have the first crocheting with curling ribbon book that Annie has out but haven't gotten to try out any yet.. Congratulations on your new book out.

:cheer :cheer

[MaryPat]

Quite beautiful and excellent look for Easter projects. I'd imagine the ribbon may be a bit slippery. How does one "join" two yarn ends together? How is the finishing stitch done?




If you like to crochet with curling ribbon or would like to give it a try, I have a new book of curling ribbon designs out. You can see the book at:
http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?prod_id=18392

I am very excited about it. It is my first book! :)

Hope everyone enjoys the designs.

Bendy

[Empress Busy Bee]

Congratulations!

[Bendy]

Quite beautiful and excellent look for Easter projects. I'd imagine the ribbon may be a bit slippery. How does one "join" two yarn ends together? How is the finishing stitch done?

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Thank you everyone. I hope everyone will enjoy the designs. You crochet with the curling ribbon in exactly the same way you crochet with yarn. There is no difference in the stitches used. The curling ribbon isn't slippery. The way I end with all my yarns is to weave the end in for about 2" and then weave it back through for about 2".

Bendy

[lavonne3ca]

If you like to crochet with curling ribbon or would like to give it a try, I have a new book of curling ribbon designs out. You can see the book at:
http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?prod_id=18392

I am very excited about it. It is my first book! :)

Hope everyone enjoys the designs.

Bendy

Congrats on your new book, and I'm positive this won't be your last book either.

[Lucy F]

That is so different....congrats on the book!

[CatsCradleCreations]

Cool!! I saw that book in my last AA catalog. I had no idea you had become a C'ville member. I love your designs, Bendy. Keep up the good great work!!

[christinascrochethaven]

Congrats on your book! What a great accomplishment!:yay

[vernzap]

Great idea! Crocheting with curling ribbon... I'm going to have to give that a try. :)

[Bendy]

Great idea! Crocheting with curling ribbon... I'm going to have to give that a try.
Veronica
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Hi Veronica,

I hope if you do, that you will enjoy it :) I had fun making the designs in the book.

Bendy

[thecrochetdude]

Congrats Bendy! You are such an inspiration!! :bounce

So. Much. Talent!!

[Ladycrochat]

Who'd a THUNK??? What a great idea! and the designs on the book look beautiful! Congratulations......and thanks for teaching us all something new:hook !

[wildthing1058]

oh wow a new one for me to get

[msmusic]

Fabulous!! I will have to make some of these for gifts, especially for plants, office treats, etc!

[tygger428]

I've seen your book, Bendy and it looks nice. I've also seen your great work published from time to time in the crochet mags (do you knit as well? I subscribe to knitting mags too). Is the curling ribbon hard to work with? I've crocheted with wire, plastic grocery bags, and knitted with strips of fabric glued end to end (hats and purses) and they are harsh on the the hands.

[moonspinners]

Congratulations, Bendy! :cheer

[Tampa Doll]

I just ordered your book for curling ribbon holiday accents. I have looked at this book several times. Hope I can find some things to either put on my tables or give as gifts.

Can I call on you, if I have any trouble? :D

Congrats on this book coming out.:hook