tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post7914946315684996729..comments2024-01-06T18:21:10.439+00:00Comments on Textile Treasury: Judging a Book by its CoverLynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-32031070054065183352012-04-26T11:34:51.464+01:002012-04-26T11:34:51.464+01:00Yes, Sue - I'd have to move across county - we...Yes, Sue - I'd have to move across county - we'd never get any work done and we'd spend too much money on old crockery, books and linens! But what fun!<br /><br />Elizabeth, thanks for visiting- never be ashamed of your addiction, that's what I say! Just get creative with the shelving - other stuff can go! I've just checked out your blog - love it - North Wales is really one of my favourite places in the world. Growing up in Liverpool many holidays and Girl Guide camps were spent very happily there, and my great aunt had a boarding house on Anglesey. (Or bawdy house, as an old friend of mine WOULD say!)<br /><br />Not a gardener myself, other than my herbs, I love your kitchen garden and I recommend your blog to my friend Sue, above, who is a bit of a gardening buff.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-67295750391538816842012-04-25T19:58:15.779+01:002012-04-25T19:58:15.779+01:00I am delighted to find someone with a bigger book ...I am delighted to find someone with a bigger book collection than ours! I have been musing about finding a way to stop books piling up on the top of shelves as well as in them but you are making me feel I should just give in to the power of book multiplication!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-56992437096054598572012-04-25T16:52:59.418+01:002012-04-25T16:52:59.418+01:00Love the photos Lynne think you should get a job w...Love the photos Lynne think you should get a job with me in the library!<br />Love sue xSue Knightsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-24262549029480994942012-04-23T17:34:13.266+01:002012-04-23T17:34:13.266+01:00Hi Ada, thanks for 'visiting'. Yes, life-c...Hi Ada, thanks for 'visiting'. Yes, life-changes do make you re-evaluate what's important and what's not, don't they? But if you possibly can, I think it's important to have at least one little treat that you really love - it needn't be expensive - I'm choosy with books and mags these days, and as you say, a subscription is a great gift idea.<br /><br />I didn't set the blog up myself, I have to say, and once it IS set up, you are well away. I was just trying to tinker with the appearance, nothing major; do have a bash - I'm sure someone would do the initial set-up for you. It's such fun, and I love the writing and photo-taking. A steep learning curve as they say, but I'm so glad I did it. Go on, have a go!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-36935216256394252122012-04-23T11:01:06.131+01:002012-04-23T11:01:06.131+01:00Hi Lynne,
Glad to have found your blog and I will ...Hi Lynne,<br />Glad to have found your blog and I will look forward to your posts!<br />I would love to start a blog myself but I am very challenged when it comes to computers that I don't think it will ever happen, hope you got your issues sorted!<br />As one addict to another I can see you love your books! Like you I have just started a new life which means I will need to stop my compulsive magazine and book buying (also vintage sheet, buttons, ribbon......)! this year I have had 2magazines brought me for subscriptions, so that helps! Ada :)Vintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-55135741748787848572012-04-21T09:44:41.133+01:002012-04-21T09:44:41.133+01:00yes, I know, I know, but what can you do? We thoug...yes, I know, I know, but what can you do? We thought we'd been pretty strict with ourselves, acually, some of those that went had been with us for many years. In particular some of our earliest buys - which we could scarcely afford then - had to go because they were so outdated, and had been superceded by new research, such as our archeological and Viking and early British history books. (out with the old, in with the Michael Woods - he's aged well hasn't he??) and the early gardening and DIY books. Having said that I think the boys relieved us of them.<br /><br />I'm guessing it's going to be a while before the next cull. Mind you, my dear old Mum has bequeathed me a small room-ful of books when she pops off - another good reason to hope she sticks around for a good while longer!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-17517442852449639202012-04-20T22:32:19.902+01:002012-04-20T22:32:19.902+01:00OK - am going to break this to you gently; brace y...OK - am going to break this to you gently; brace yourself .... YOU HAVE TOO MANY BOOKS! So did we until recently when we had a good sort out - basically, Hubby's study became my studio and lots of old paperbacks had to go, just keeping the best-loved books here ... but we still have a bookcase on the landing, (are we starting a new trend here?). Rarely buy mags anymore as I think of blogging as a kind of interactive magazine, and way more interesting! XCathyCathy at PotterJotterhttp://potterjotter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-37072270242288344282012-04-20T08:22:52.900+01:002012-04-20T08:22:52.900+01:00Marisa, thanks for visiting. i might add that you ...Marisa, thanks for visiting. i might add that you are soley responsible for my gigantic stash of Japanese Taupe fabrics! Through reading your blog I found Yoko Saito, and was introduced to the visual delights of numerous Tokyo Quilt Shows, an event I look forward to reading about each year. More power to your elbow! (And camera lens!)<br />Lx.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-83837137402283341512012-04-20T06:58:10.210+01:002012-04-20T06:58:10.210+01:00Lynne,
Thanks for your kind comment on my blog, an...Lynne,<br />Thanks for your kind comment on my blog, and for reading for ages. That is also very generous. I love your book collection. I am a huge fan of books and have to find creative places to store them. Best of luck with both your photos and your quilting. Your work is beautiful. The White Album is pretty cool!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170109073868532077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917429720940688674.post-68051675343908454662012-04-19T21:01:40.047+01:002012-04-19T21:01:40.047+01:00Ah, time lost to a good book! Almost an entire par...Ah, time lost to a good book! Almost an entire parallel life! I'm not even a great follower-to-the-word of recipes, I tend to use the books as inspiration, a recipe is a jumping off point, isn't it? But my very favourite cookery books are the ones you can take to bed and read just for the writing - which is why particualrly enjoy the Nigel Slaters, Grigsons and of course,ELizabeth David.<br /><br />I must stop writing - I'll have penned another blog-post at this rate! Thanks for visiting, Sue!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.com