Gillian Buchanan
Gillian has over 40 years' experience in hand knitting and crochet, having learned to do both as a small child. For two years she authored the BellaOnline Knitting Site and has assisted with teaching beginners in the Notting Hill Knitting Group and the London Stitch and Bitch Group.
She is an expert paperfolder and has had a number of her designs published in convention packs by Origami USA, the British Origami Society and Orison.
She authored the BellaOnline Tatting Site from February 2002 until July 2006 and produced many original designs, some of which can be found on her personal web site. She also has many years' experience in making bobbin lace, and published two designs in the UK magazine Cross Stitcher in the early 1990s.
Gillian currently writes for the BellaOnline Classical Music Site, thus making good use of her Honours Degree in the subject from Liverpool University, and can often be found playing World of Warcraft or Neopets in her spare time! In her day job she works as a medical secretary and assists with disability policy in the Staff Disability Equality Group.
Latest Articles
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A Stranger at Green Knowe by Lucy M Boston
A Stranger at Green Knowe is the fourth book in the series of children's novels by Lucy M Boston. Like the others, it takes place in and around Green Knowe.
Jul 21, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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Tips on Improving Origami and Paperfolding Skills for Beginners
It is not always easy to produce the beautifully folded origami models created by the experts. The beginner must practice folding with care and accuracy.
Jul 15, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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The River at Green Knowe by Lucy M Boston
The River at Green Knowe is the third in the series of children's books by the author, Lucy M Boston and based around the house of Green Knowe.
Jul 13, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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Using Foil Paper in Origami
Origami experts sometimes use special foil papers to enhance their work, and the results can be quite spectacular, providing the right kind of foil is used.
Jul 13, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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The Chimneys of Green Knowe by Lucy M Boston
The second book in the Green Knowe series of children's novels by Lucy M Boston continues the stories set in and around the House of Green Knowe
May 15, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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Collecting Illustrated Playing Cards
Illustrated and transformation pack playing cards can be delightful to collect but are not always easy to come by.
May 15, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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How to Organize the Home Library
Home libraries can become chaotic. Books will be completely out of order, with cookbooks, fiction, travel and computer books all mixed up together.
May 14, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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How to Organize Books for the Home Library
For those who are obsessed with books organizing them can be a problem. Volumes mushroom into heaps in every available corner and duplicate purchases occur.
May 14, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M Boston
This enchanting children's novel will be a family favourite from its first reading. It loses none of its magic or delight and will be enjoyed many times.
Apr 14, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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How to Choose a Fountain Pen
Fountain pens make lovely gifts at Christmas or for other special occasions such as birthdays, but the right style must be chosen.
Apr 14, 2010
- Gillian Buchanan
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