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My name rhymes with "Lisa," I live in Midland, Texas, because it's warm and the mortgage is cheap, and of course this is my natural hair color. Of course! The EGE--The Ever-Gorgeous Earl--is my husband of 35 years. I have the best job in the world because I get to call up artists and ask them nosy questions and then write about them. I also stitch, podcast, blog, and then, in my spare time, do it all some more.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Another Quick Give-Away for You: Belle Armoire

Yes, that’s right:  two at once! Yay! I have an extra copy of the not-yet-released Belle Armoire, this one with my interview with the fabulous knitwear artist Mihaela Manitiu
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and, as a cool bonus (meaning:  big fun for me), a jacket I altered years and years ago:
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So if you don’t want to have to wait until September 1st to get your hands on this issue, post a comment. And, as always, tell me something good~~

20 comments:

Dindrane said...

Oooh! I would love to have that and read your interview! Your work is always interesting and teaches me something.

The Journey said...

I'd love to have a copy- they have such creative stuff. It inspires me to look at other's works.

Kara said...

It looks like a great issue! and love all your textiles...I really miss seeing more shawls!

Laura said...

Tell you something good? Oh baby, let us get funky!

TheMavenMaker said...

OK. How can you resist a slurpy whine. Yes that's me whining because I let my subscription expire to Belle Armoire. I miss it and now I find myself groveling at your feet for that issue. Something good? Meditation is the key to peace.

EE said...

I am new to your site! You absolutely have inspired me to get back to creating! The jacket is awsome.. . Can't wait for the article and How do you get a Give-Away from you - Count me in !!!!

EE

Dori said...

Would love to win this! I buy it sometimes but there are so many Somerset mags, can't buy all of them every time they come out.

Amber said...

omg.......that jacket is amazing...I would love to win it.....and the article in the magazine....can't wait to read ...what a great give away!

and something good for today for you............Be Filled with Gratitiude and be kind to all people.....2 of the Reiki ideals and words to live by.

i_b_erin said...

oh my!!!

You are a good thing.
Plain and simple.

Lindsey M Nelson said...

I just fell head over heels for Belle Armoire a few weeks ago when I came across it at my local JoAnn. It has totally inspired me to commit to my work on a deeper level... and it is how I found your blog! Keep up the awesome work and thanks for sharing with us all!

see you there! said...

Did someone say knitwear? I need this for inspiration, I'm kinda tired of knitting cotton dishcloths.

Crossing my pointy sticks.

Darla

Nadine the Minx said...

Ok, Rice, I'm going to be completely shameless and beg...Please, Please, Please send your gorgeous jacket to me! I promise to love it and wear it with giggling abandon ( hopefully, it will fit-- if not, as my hero Tim Gunn says: I'll "make it work!")!!
I will find the most beautiful and colorful parts of my wardrobe with which to wear it, enhance it with a lovely necklace that I will create and tell the whole of Southeastern Wisconsin about the fabulous, talented, beautiful that created it. I will also send you pictures which you may post.
Please, my wonderful artist friend, Fall is coming soon to Wisconsin; and your jacket is just what I need to combat my Seasonal Affective Disorder!!
Love from Nadine--Teh Minx!!

Nadine the Minx said...

Yikes! I forgot! I ALWAYS need a lovely art mag for inspiration... The both together would be sublime!!

Love from the forgetful, chilly, Minx!

Thien-Kim aka Kim said...

I love reading your interviews! I feel many times when I read about an artist in a magazine, the information is very superficial. With your interviews, you really work at letting us know how the artists tick.

Knitwear artist sounds cool! Is that in yarn or knit fabric? Because I just started sewing my own panties. My friends think I'm crazy but it's fun. (See my blog for some pics http://passionandart.blogspot.com/2009/08/sewing-underwear.html).

Thien-Kim aka Kim said...

Ok, just checked out Michelle's site. WOW! Those sweaters are gorgeous. That orange one is definitely on my wish list. Normally I don't like wearing sweaters (they feel too old lady like), but these are super fun.

Lucky you don't have much need for sweaters in TX.

Ricë said...

so sorry, sweeties--but it's not the jacket i'm giving away, only the magazine. i haven't even gotten to WEAR the jacket yet. or i might decide to put it in my etsy shop if/when i get it back (it's been gone a year and a half)~~i might not even love it any more.

Ricë said...

yay, laura: i'm always so happy when someone gets the reference! (you can listen to my favorite version by clicking on the player down at the bottom of the blog--it's #31)

KayG5010 said...

I LOVE your blog! Is it too late to get in the drawing? I would really like to get this. You're an inspiration for me though I haven't gotten up the gumption to get the tattoo yet. LOL

Sheila B. said...

Pick me, pick me. I am in the process of getting my older girl off to college and have been dreaming of all the projects I will do in September when I a) have more time and b) need something to keep from emailing and texting her every hour (which I am determined not to do). Thanks!

catss99 said...

That is an amazing jacket. Congrats on the great interview.

Amanda
catss99@yahoo.com

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