This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “‘Fun and Functional Flax Weaving’ book”
This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “‘Fun and Functional Flax Weaving’ book”
December 22nd, 2020 at 2:11 pm
Here are a few of the email and Facebook comments received regarding this book:
From Alexandra:
I ordered my own copy as soon as I got home last night. It’s going to be my Christmas present and I’m super excited about it. During the lockdown I could not attend my classes and found your books easier to follow than some online videos.
I have three of your earlier books and I love them. Last night one lady from my weaving group brought your new book to class and we all were very jealous
From Emily:
Aloha Ali, Mahalo for sending me your books. I am excited to see them. I am a long term lauhala weaver (pandanus) from Hawaii. I first saw your Weaving Flowers book on the Internet last year and made a mental note to order it someday soon. My friend, Lisa Robertson was in New Zealand, and I believe met you. She had your flower book and highly recommended it to me. I went to your website where I saw the 4 book set and thought it was time to place my order.
From Anna:
ooooo….I can’t wait!! I found out about your books through your facebook page Ali Brown Weaving, which I have been following for quite a while. I have been a basketmaker for over 40 years now and got interested in flax weaving when a Maori lady came to Tasmania and held a workshop for us many years ago….but I left raranga for a while and wove mostly melon baskets and willow baskets. When my arthritis flared up for a few years I found willow too hard to work with, which re-awoke my interest in weaving with flax. So I did the online courses with Veranoa Hetet and then when I saw your books online, I pounced on them! I take them to every meeting and every state and national get-together and, so far, no one else has seen them so I point them in your direction! They are beautiful and easy to follow and I love them.
From Brownyn:
Kia ora Ali, Many thanks for your email. I have been working through your books and they are wonderful.
From Peggy M:
I bought one each for myself and the library. Gorgeous books!
From Fiona L:
Hi Ali – I am doing a Certificate of Maori and Indigenous Art at Te Kokiri in Levin. It is part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa’s programme. My tutor told me about the books. I look forward to receiving them.
From Karen:
I follow you on facebook and saw a post about the book. I have your other three books (love them).
Can’t wait to make the kiwi!!
From Shirley:
Hi Ali, wow an amazing book. I belong to your Facebook page, it became a must have as soon as I saw it.
From Kari:
I bought your flowers one years ago probably when it was the only one you had done, I ended up bringing it into work so much or getting the others out of the library we finally decided to get the set for here (A creative space for people in the mental health community. We don’t do harakeke weaving a lot, but they are a great resource and inspiration to have on hand.
From Adam:
They are all fantabulous books, perfect for your wish list.
From Heather:
That dragon is next level!!!!
From Alison C:
Book has arrived safely. Looking forward to making some kiwi.
December 24th, 2020 at 5:14 pm
Email received from Wendy:
Kia ora Ali So pleased to see you’ve created another pukapuka. I started teaching some fun simple weaving to mental health clients so have just purchased it to increase my knowledge of making smaller faster projects with them. Excited about receiving it, Meri Kirihimete.
January 4th, 2021 at 10:05 am
I was so excited when I found out that another book was available and ordered a copy immediately. I love the way in which the photographs show so very clearly each step with instructions to back them up and the photographs of the finished products as an inspiration.
I think you have a very rare combination of talents Ali - a talented and creative weaver, who is a skilled teacher, able to break down the work into a series of steps, provide very clear photographs of those steps and write clear instructions to explain them. Thank you for all your work, it is truly appreciated!
January 5th, 2021 at 10:10 am
Thank you for your comments Kathleen. I do put a great deal of effort into taking the photos and writing the text so that they are understandable for all levels of weavers so it’s always good to hear my efforts are worthwhile. Any comments for improvements always welcome though!
June 27th, 2021 at 10:21 am
I purchased the bundle of 4 weaving books and love them. Clear instructions and pictures and creative fun ideas. As a total newbie to weaving some steps are not easy without someone there showing you but the books have helped hugely. I’m excited to practice and be good enough to produce some beautiful pieces. Thanks