I have just sent out invitations to family and friends for a party to celebrate my impending 5oth birthday.
I was reluctant to throw a party for myself but the date of the party is actually my daughter's 16th birthday (the day before my own) and on the day after my birthday, my son starts university – so we are having a triple celebration. 
I usually become quite depressed in the days leading up to my birthday; because this birthday is a significant one, I anticipate that I shall be more morose than usual. 50 years is a big milestone. Needless to say, I don't feel – or necessarily act – my age.For example, is it right for a woman of 50 to have purple hair? Or to have a crush on Jack Black (pictured, right)?
Free patterns
- I am happy to share these patterns – but only for personal use. You can find more of my designs at www.ravelry.com
Crochet and knitting
- It's not just that I like to crochet, I just can't stop doing it! I've written one book and contributed to a couple of others. If there are any publishers out there looking for an author for a brand new crochet book, look no further...
Craft gallery
- I am happy to take on commissions – click the link at the top of the main page to email me. I work in a wide range of media, including papier maché, crochet and knitting, embroidery and collage. This is just a small selection of work...
Christmas Crafts
- Ideas for a creative Christmas...
Plastic yarn
- This is a great recycling technique, transforming plastic carrier bags into yarn. The resulting yarn can be crocheted, woven or knitted into items such as rugs and bags.
Press
- My Amazon author profile...
- My profile on the Let's Knit website...
- Knitting Night
This short piece appeared in the Docklands News in April 2011: a nice bit of publicity for the knitting group. - Search Press Author of the Month
Books
Johns, Susie: Tiny Trinkets to Crochet: More Than 50 Cute and Easy Crochet Trinkets
Johns, Susie: Baby Knits: 18 Knit Projects for Your Beloved Ones
Johns, Susie: Circus Embroidery: More than 200 motifs and projects to stitch
Johns, Susie: Fat Quarter: Vintage: 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric
Johns, Susie: Fat Quarter: Toys: 25 Projects to Make From Short Lengths of Fabric
Susie Johns: How to Embroider: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner
Susie Johns: How to Machine Sew: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner
Susie Johns: Knitted Woodland Creatures: A Collection of Cute Critters to Make
Susie Johns: How to Sew: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner
Susie Johns: Baby Booties and Slippers: 30 Designs to Stitch, Knit and Crochet
Recent Posts
Favourite Sites
- ravelry
An online knitting community, great for sharing enthusiasm for knitting and crochet, and a good source of patterns. - Knitting is fun!
I've just discovered this site with a great range of glorious yarns imported by Bev Beattie. - Jamieson and Smith yarns
Jamieson and Smith spin and dye wonderful woolen yarns in a range of very inspiring colours - Style guru
Style, fashion, design and brands from an anthropological perspective. Ted Polhemus is the author of Street Style. - Beautiful yarns
Julieta's yarns and the things she makes from them are truly stunning. Visit the website or pop along to Greenwich Market. - Wonderful painting holidays
artEscapes offers painting holidays in the UK and abroad with two lovely Scottish artists, Nicky de la Peña and Laura Magliveras. Destinations include Scotland, St Ives, Spain, Greece and Mexico. - Gooseflesh
A very serene site with some great creative crochet projects. - Earth Angels Bears, Dolls & Folk Art
I wish there was a shop like this in London... - Janet Bolton - Textile Pictures
A wonderful textile artist with a unique style and fabulous hair... - Made in Hastings
Glimpses into a unique art and craft shop on England's south coast.
Other typepad blogs to visit...
- U-handblog
A fabulous array of bag-making supplies and insider knowledge from the lovely Lisa Lam. - Posy
reasons to be cheerful... - juju vail
A whim of iron
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