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Back Story January featuring Annaboo’s House

03/01/2017

For the first Back Story feature of 2017 let me introduce you to my super talented, friend Sarah, aka Annaboo’s House…

‘you will all know her as Annaboo’s House a crochet rock-star’

I began my Back story feature last year. I wanted to highlight talented creatives, makers and designers. Artisans that I particularly respect. Sometimes all I want to know about someone I admire, is ‘how do they do it?’ or ‘why is is called that?’ So with this in mind, I began The Back Story in which I ask 5 simple questions…

For January’s Back story I interviewed Sarah Shrimpton, you will all know her as ‘Annaboo’s House’ a crochet rock-star and author of three superb crochet books. Sarah generously agreed to answer my Five questions…

Hello Sarah!

Why the name Annaboo’s house?

1. Annaboo’s House is named after my daughter, Annabelle. When she was a baby it was the nickname we called her and it kind-of stuck. When I created my blog, I wanted a name that was personal, and sounded friendly, but gave me a little anonymity, too.

Annaboo's house crochet amigurumi

 

 

How did you learn to crochet?

2. I taught myself, about six years ago – I’d given up teaching to be a full-time mum and I desperately needed to put my brain to good use. I decided to teach myself to crochet, armed with a few books and the Internet!

crochet hearts and hooks

Who or what inspires you?

3. I think I’m inspired by everything that comes my way, whether it be what I see whilst walking our dog across the beautiful South Downs, or something I’m watching on the TV! I love places like Pinterest for gathering visual ideas and researching new projects- it’s a great place for keeping track of everything, from current trends in fashion to craft and DIY ideas.

Annaboo's house crochet yarn

 

How do you juggle family life and your creativity?

4. Trying to work around a young family is always tricky, but I just about manage. I teach in a Primary School two days a week and spend every other spare minute crocheting, planning projects and working on my blog or social media. My husband and kids are so used to being surrounded by yarn, it doesn’t bother them!

Annaboo's house hands crocheting

 

What are your future plans for 2017?

5. I’ve got lots of projects coming up- lots of magazine commissions, which are always fun and varied and I’ve got some new patterns to add to my Etsy shop, but the most exciting is the publication of my third book, ‘Supersize Crochet: 20 quick crochet projects using super chunky yarn’ due for release in May. It was such a fun book to work on – I got to play with some of the biggest and chunkiest yarns available and made some really beautiful projects. My favourite piece is probably the wall hanging pictured on the front cover – it’s made with beautiful merino yarn and a stick I found in the local woods!

supersize crochet Book by Sarah Shrimpton aka Annaboo's House

A huge thank you to Sarah for taking time out to contribute to the Back Story feature.

You can find Sarah here:

Blog: http://annabooshouse.blogspot.co.uk
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/Annabooshouse
IG: https://www.instagram.com/annaboos_house

I always appreciate a share!

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Proud Muvva ! 2nd year of his commercial photography degreeand a selection of my boy’s @jacobcramp work can be found in @pierjournal issue 2. I think he takes timeless portraits. He only uses film and develops his own film too. I won’t mention what he thinks about digital photography ( 😳) He is also becoming an very good cook. He cooks for us when he visits. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for him. . . . #myhouseandhome #myhouselikethis #mynestandburrow #autumnmood #howivintagehome #mycuratedaesthetic #handmadehomedecor #shadowsandshade #moreismoredecor #vintageroom #textilesandtextures #jacobcrampphotography #documentaryphotographer #analoguecommunity #pierjournal #photographystudent #lenscultureportrait #reportagephotography
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Me, my dog, a bowl of crochet monsters, coffee brewing and chocolate digestives in the tin. Welcome to my world. I’m so rock ‘n roll it hurts!
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Me, my dog, a bowl of crochet monsters, coffee brewing and chocolate digestives in the tin. Welcome to my world. I’m so rock ‘n roll it hurts! . Book is where the patterns for the monsters can be found, save for reference it’s a good one. . . . #crochetbookmark #crochetbook @gmcpublications #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #moderncrochet #grinandshareit #usethosescraps#crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle#hookedoncrochet #stitchandhustle #amigurumicrochet
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Cashmere and wool from @nomad_slt saved from landfill and made into a warm, soft and squishy top! Pattern by @papercutpatterns I’ve had it years and made lots of T-shirts. 
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Cashmere and wool from @nomad_slt saved from landfill and made into a warm, soft and squishy top! Pattern by @papercutpatterns I’ve had it years and made lots of T-shirts. . . . #sewinginspo #sewingreel #sewyourownway #indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern #sewingaddict #memadewardrobe #memade #imakemyownclothes #slowsewing #instasew #sewingpatternhack #papercutpatterns #ensistee #sewinglove #memadeeveryday #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #savedfromlandfill #usethosescraps
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I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
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#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
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#slowsewing #instasew 
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#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
#pdfsewingpatterns
I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. 
One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book.
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#sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘
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#sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway
#indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern
#sewingaddict #memadewardrobe
#memade #imakemyownclothes
#slowsewing #instasew 
#sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack
#sewinglove #memadeeveryday 
#sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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I have a long list of stylish #japanesesewingpatterns I want to sew. They are mainly lightweight dresses and shirts, summer projects. All from these fabulous #japanesesewingbooks in my collection. One of my most worn makes was this shirt from the nano Iro book. . #sewjapaneseinjanuary @bloglessanna 😘 . . . #sewjapanese #japanesesewingpatterns #sewyourownway #indiesewing #indiepatterns #indiepattern #sewingaddict #memadewardrobe #memade #imakemyownclothes #slowsewing #instasew #sewinginspiration #sewingpatternhack #sewinglove #memadeeveryday #sewsewsew #SewingInspiration #SewSmart #SewingProject #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #pdfsewingpatterns
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Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
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Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . 
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#nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! 
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#shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram  #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese
#slowlived
#thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
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Apparently it’s National dress up your pet day, but I don’t do that. Instead here are pics of my boys in their natural habitat . . . . . . #nationaldressupyourpetday Not in our house ! . . . #shihtzunation #catsanddogslivingtogether #rescuecatsofinstagram #catsinbasketsofinstagram #eyebleach #morningslikethese #slowlived #thissimplescene #mycuratedaesthetic
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A bowl of fossils found on the beach. Large jar of hag stones that Marc brings home for me. A collection of beautiful @penguinclassics from a house clearance sale. An old wooden panel from a skip. An Ikea lamp that is 25 years old. Bits and bobs from boot fairs. 
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A bowl of fossils found on the beach. Large jar of hag stones that Marc brings home for me. A collection of beautiful @penguinclassics from a house clearance sale. An old wooden panel from a skip. An Ikea lamp that is 25 years old. Bits and bobs from boot fairs. All this and more makes for a home with spirit and personality and a very pretty #shelfie ! . . . . #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys #bookstagram #readingcorner #vintagepenguins #moreismoredeco #nesttoimpress #eclectichomemix #creatcultivate #myeclecticmix #quietchaotics #makingmyhaven
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