About the Author

Vanessa Mooncie studied fashion and textile design and became a children s wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa now specializes in silkscreen work and designing crochet jewellery. She has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Birds, Crocheted Dogs, The Gentleman s Wardrobe, Crocheted Wild Animals, Sew Adorable, And Sew To Bed and Crocheted Sea Creatures. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines. She lives with her family in a rural village in Sussex, England.

Reviews

The designs are so beautiful you’ll be keen to show them off!
*Knitting magazine*

Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a beautiful collection of all sorts of insects. The photos were compelling and the entire book was well organized. I am in awe of the talent that went into creating each insect. Vanessa is an inspiration to me. Her books are outstanding. The details of each insect were remarkable. I also appreciated the hard work that everyone went into publishing this book. Well done!
*Sweetly Made Just for You blog*

Unique and fun addition to personal, professional, and community library needlecraft collections of instructional guides and 'how to' manuals, and an ideal and comprehensive course of instruction that will be of particular interest and value for the novice and expert needlecrafters alike, "Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies" is impressively organized and thoroughly 'user friendly' in presentation.
*Mid-West Book Review*

This creative collection of creatures will appeal to amateur entomologists, incorporating a variety of yarns, thread, beads and sequins to show the authentic texture and shimmer of incredible  insects. Including moths, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybirds, bumble bees and even an ornate Mirror Spider, these projects aim to give each critter a realistic appearance. The finished pieces can be used as wearable accessories or displayed as prized specimens.
*Inside Crochet magazine*

Vanessa has a great collection of books under her belt, including Crocheted Wild Animals, Animal Heads and more, so you know you are in good hands … We love Vanessa’s signature, true-to-life style…
*Crochet Now Magazine*

Vanessa Mooncie’s awe-inspiring creations enchant both children and adults alike… her countless creations and books on crocheted animals, sea creatures and monsters to adorn and brighten up our walls inject lots of loopy fun into our lives!
*Craft Business Magazine*