Look what I got yesterday in the mail — the new Inklingo Handbook. It’s absolutely crammed full of tips and tricks that, while they may be slanted towards using Inklingo, are applicable to non-Inklingo machine and hand piecing and applique. The cover cracks me up — I think I will forever call it the Owl and the Monkey cover. Forget Owl and the Pussycat!
There’s a section on printing using Inklingo with all sorts of tips and techniques.
A section on piecing by hand, machine or a hybrid of both which is a great bonus of Inklingo. Even I, machine phobic as I seem to be, am thinking of heading to the sewing machine and trying a few things again — I’ve already picked up a few tips from the workbook.
A section on applique which has great instructions on the back-basting technique.
And a chapter on how to use patterns in books and magazines using Inklingo. It’s all so easy and so incredibly accurate. And the wealth of information in this workbook is incredible. Even though it is slanted for Inklingo use, I think it is a great book to have on the shelf for the techniques it teaches.
While I pour over things like this what does Smudge do? Snooze! What else! He’s only interested when I’m trying to thread a needle and he figures a paw or two can help.
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Cathi,That looks like a most interesting and resourceful book! I haven’t heard of Inklingo until I read your post today.Thank you for the review!Have a wonderful day!
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Oh I’m here, I’m here. I’m seeing this great stuff. Now that I’ve cleaned out the family and showed them the door perhaps I can have some fun here.Although Smudge is not helping to motivate me. All I want is to kitty snuggle.Smudge Love, *karendianne./ Living Life at LeeHaven
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Smudge is so beautiful!!!And your works too!
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Cathi, I have to admit that I have never heard of Inklingo before. You’ve piqued my interest and I must learn what this is about.Smudge sure is one big ball of fluff. He looks really comfortable and soooo cute like this!Aloha!
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What a great pose for Smudge – looks like a belly rub is in order *s*
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Thanks for the Inklingo book review Cathi! 8-)Happy stitchings!
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Checking on loads of weblogs of the Stitching Angel swap I came across your site. I keep wondering what inklingo is, maybe you could tell me? I will be reading your blog to find out ;-). I love the little monkey Linda Franz uses in her books, it looks a lot like my youngest ones little ape he sleeps with…
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This book looks interesting. Is Smudge as soft and cuddly as he looks?
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