As you know I enjoy crafting in my spare time. One of my main textile passions is the art of felting. I can let you in on a little secret that I'm quite excited about. I was approached by Yarn Forward to write a tutorial a little while ago. Its a fresh and fairly new magazine based in the UK thats packed full of all things woollen and doing very well. As I'd initially thought, its not just a knitting magazine, but so much more. There are craft items suitable for a range of abilities throughout the magazine. I'm not a knitter yet when I opened up a copy that was sent to me I managed to lose myself in the pages for a good hour or two, several times, so I was delighted to take up the offer of writing my first ever freelance article for Yarn Forward.
My item is based on the art of felting, but thats all I can say at this stage until the magazine hits the shelves in a week or two. I can't wait to get my copy in the post and see what my first paid freelance writing gig looks like in the flesh.
Congratulations - your writing is always such fun to read I'm not surprised and hope it's the first of many. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Jean | January 08, 2008 at 09:26 AM
That is so exciting!!!! Yeah for you!!!
Posted by: Mommymommy | January 08, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Congrats on being paid to write!
Posted by: carolyn | January 08, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Well Done on your magazine article ,I'll look out for it!We've never tried felting so something new to have a go at in 2008!Hope you have many more offers!All the best,kathyann and the girls
Posted by: kathyann | January 09, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Congratulations. That will keep you looking in the mailbox. And BTW, I loved the picture of the human kids with the goat.
Posted by: mary lou | January 09, 2008 at 02:10 PM
How exciting for you Rebecca! This is terrific news ~ I've never tried felting either, although I have seen some beautifully creative applications.
Marie x
Posted by: Wild Rose | January 10, 2008 at 01:12 PM