Back from New Orleans

Once again, life has gotten in the way of blogging. But now that the conference has ended, I’m back.

New Orleans is an enchanting city of neighborhoods with distinct personalities and architecture as well as a cuisine and a personality all its own. I went to the French Quarter with its balconied streets, which make total sense considering the heat and was given a driving tour of the city by the manager of the conference venue. What as allowed to happen ’05 was criminal and the fact that more hasn’t been done assist the city and its residents to recover and restore remains criminal.

Despite having to focus on work the last couple of weeks, a lot has happened. The next couple of blog posts will be an attempt to catch up.

Me and my coworker at Preservation Hall

I always thought the balconies provided a place to sit outside in an urban setting, but they provie wonderful shade against the sun.

Update on Allman/Rycroft publications and activities:

SALE OF TITLES BY TAILOR MADE PUBLISHING - 1st JUNE 2012

On 1st June 2012, Craft Magazine Shop announced that they had bought from Tailor Made Publishing the titles Sew Hip, Modern Quilting, Handmade Fashion and Simply Beautiful. They also announced that they would be launching a new magazine, Handmade Weddings, at the end of June.

The announcement stated that the business was owned by Derek Barnes. However the staff would appear to be all members of the Allman/Rycroft family (including Kerrie). The telephone is answered by Shirley Rycroft, Kerrie’s mother, and it has been officially announced that Kerrie’s sister is also working there. It is not known who is Derek Barnes and his name has not appeared on any emails or announcements from this new business.

The domain name, www.craftmagazineshop.co.uk, was registered on 10th May 2012 by All Craft Media, ie AFTER ACM went into Administration. The website has not been updated since the initial announcement.

Tailor Made Publishing continues to own Yarnwise (formerly Knit), Inside Crochet and Handmade Living. The first issues from the new publishers are due out at the end of June.

FRP Advisory, the Administrators of All Craft Media (ACM) issued their report a few days ago.

US Olympic Committee and Knitters

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/after-ravelry-blasts-olympic-committee-learns-knitters-are-a-social-media-force/2012/06/29/gJQApl7SCW_story.html

Well, needless to say, despite the apology, I won’t be watching the Olympics. I will however be knitting as I came home to my kit of yarn from Colourmart put together for the Ravellenic Games.