Email: janebrocket@aol.com
Publicity - UK
Komal Patel
Collins & Brown
Anova Books
The Old Magistrates Court
!0 Southcombe Street
London W14 0RA
Publishers of The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making (2010)
Karen Geary
Publishers of The Gentle Art of Domesticity (2007), Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer (July 2008), Ripping Things to Do (July 2009)
Publicity - US
Megan M. Scott
1651 Challenge Drive
Concord CA 94520
Publishers of The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking (2010)
Publisher of The Gentle Art of Domesticity (September 2008)
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FAQs
What sort of camera do you use?
I use a Fuji Finepix F30 and a Leica D-Lux 4.
How do you take your photographs?
I point and shoot. I only ever shoot in natural light and never use the flash. I don’t like direct sunlight and sometimes use a large piece of watercolour paper to reduce its effect. Once the photos are on my computer, the only changes I make are when I crop them. I don’t alter the colours, brightness or anything else. So what you see is what I see.
Can I use your photos on my blog/website/poster/dissertation/thesis/project?
Normally the answer is no.
What advice do you have for someone thinking of starting a blog?
Firstly, use a good server. I recommend TypePad; even though it’s not free it’s worth every cent and it’s easy to use. Decide what it is you want to say and how you want to say it. Try taking photos of whatever it is you plan to write about. Then just have a go. And enjoy.
Can you answer specific quilting/knitting/crochet/gardening questions?
No, I’m sorry I can’t do this.
How do you quilt your quilts?
I hand-quilt them using free and easy running stitch in straight lines, often following the direction of seams. I quilt on my lap but I don’t use a hoop. I use 100% cotton quilting thread.
What type of sewing machine do you use?
It’s a second-hand Bernina Nova which was about 25 years old when I bought it, but unused. It’s basic, sturdy and brilliant.
Where do you buy your fabric/yarns/buttons?
When I write about my projects in books or on the blog, I try to make it very clear which pattern I am using and where I bought the materials. I also usually include details of the fabrics and yarns. But if you can’t find the answer please bear in mind that sometimes, for various reasons, I simply do not give the details.
Any tips for places to visit in London, Paris and New York?
Yes, I give plenty in the Resources section of The Gentle Art of Domesticity.
Thank you for reading.
