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Leanne Prain

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Upon learning to knit, Leanne Prain co-founded a stitch and bitch called Knitting and Beer in order to expand her skills while knitting in a pub. While the group disbanded, she continues to be amazed at what can be created with two needles and a bit of yarn. In 2006, she was introduced to the knit graffiti (aka Yarn Bombing) movement via the internet, and the political and cultural aspects of modern handicrafts have turned into a downright obsession for her.

Crafty since childhood, Leanne learned to sew at an early age and has a passion for stitch work, silk-screening, fabric painting, knitting, and textile design. She has a particular interest in how handmade skills can flourish and be taught in the internet age.

Born and raised in the Como...more

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Kate Kretz exhibition

Kate Kretz ("The Final Word" (detail), 2012, embroidery on black cotton velvet, 24 x 18")

As I was writing Hoopla, I became fascinated with the long tradition of Chinese hair embroidery ‘Moxiu’ and Victorian mourning jewelry which was often crafted with the hair of lost loved ones. Contemporary examples are always fascinating to me, so when Kate Kretz alerted me to her art show, I was instantly...

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	Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery by Leanne Prain (Goodreads Author), Jeff Christenson (Photographer) 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 79 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hoopla 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hoopla (Ff): The Art of Unexpected Embroidery by Leanne Prain (Goodreads Author), Jeff Christenson 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti by Mandy Moore, Leanne Prain (Goodreads Author) 4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 165 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Liberty Book of Home Sewing

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Leanne Prain marked as to-read: Sugar Snaps and Strawberries: Simple Solutions for Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden by Andrea Bellamy	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Leanne Prain said "yes" to attending the event: Hoopla & Yarn Bombing Talk date: December 17, 2011 01:00PM location: Gibsons & District Public Library, Gibsons, Canada description: Book signing and author talk on unexpected embroidery and yarn bombing.
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