SPECIAL THANKS
Tracey Rivers whose foresight and diligence in forming the We Love Shirley Paden Ravelry Group placed us on the path that led to this incredible journey of discovery.
Styleexpo Studio To Anibal Escobar and the Styleexpo Studio team for coordinating wonderfully professional photo shoots.
Acknowledgments
In memory of my beloved husband, Mel, who was called away just before this project was completed. For 35 years he was truly the“ wind beneath my wings.”
Anne Shannon whose skilled eye and impeccable book design skills brought this project to life.
Elisa Koizumi whose vision, guidance, wisdom, and intense planning led us through every detail of each photo shoot.
Jay whose methodical and diligent work behind the lens of the camera captured all aspects of my vision for this project.
Kareem Chapman and Tiesha Adams whose mission it was to capture the entire experience of building a design book from scratch, and to accurately tell our story through video.
Rafael De Peña whose incredible artistic talent created the beautiful fashion illustrations throughout the book.
Eleanor Dixon and Naoko Ogawa whose talent and devotion helped us to achieve precision and accuracy with completing the technical edits on each pattern, and for their patient journey with each designer through pattern writing and technical drawing accuracy.
Chie Ushio whose wonderful technical illustrations interfaced with the vision of the designers and technical editors, and who meticulously drew and redrew all charts and schematics.
Joan Forgione, Mari Tobita and Suzanne Wakamoto whose willingness to lend a hand by helping on any part of the project necessary, and for their professionalism and friendship.
Yvette Walton and Alice Schwartz whose talent and friendship were always there when a helping hand was needed.