Crafted entirely from recycled yarns. Pattern will be available for sale next month.
Monday, May 19, 2008
desmond is done...
Desmond the Lion is finally completed...
Crafted entirely from recycled yarns. Pattern will be available for sale next month.
Crafted entirely from recycled yarns. Pattern will be available for sale next month.
Friday, May 16, 2008
remember desmond?
It feels like a lifetime ago that I started work on designing a crochet toy lion. Desmond the Lion. King of the Jungle. I created an adorable head with a magnificent mane, and then ran out of creative genius! I have started work on his body so many times. But I am never happy with the result.
Desmond has the patience of a saint. He sits perched on top of my sewing box, gazing down at me working on other projects at my craft desk. It must drive him insane, but he says nothing. Just waits quietly. He knows his time will come.
And indeed it has. The pressure of time is upon me. My nephew is turning two, and Desmond is a gift for him. So I have two days in which to adorn my lion with a body and perhaps legs and a tail. Wish me luck, and keep watching this blog for my progress.
Desmond has the patience of a saint. He sits perched on top of my sewing box, gazing down at me working on other projects at my craft desk. It must drive him insane, but he says nothing. Just waits quietly. He knows his time will come.
And indeed it has. The pressure of time is upon me. My nephew is turning two, and Desmond is a gift for him. So I have two days in which to adorn my lion with a body and perhaps legs and a tail. Wish me luck, and keep watching this blog for my progress.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
random scarf
Every now and then I love to go to my stash, grab a variety of different yarns and then set to work on a random scarf. Each row a different stitch from the last. Each row in an alternative colour. All different types of fibres mixed together. Cottons, mohairs, silks , wools, novelty yarns and blends. Whatever I have lying around. It's a wonderful way to use up all those bits and bobs.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mothers' Day
It's that time of year again... the time when we all ponder and stew over what to buy our Mums for Mothers' Day. That one day of the year when we are particularly mindful of all the sacrifices our Mum has made for us over the years, and we want to thank her appropriately.
I prefer to make my Mothers' Day gift if I can. Mum always encouraged and praised my crafting endeavors throughout childhood (as long as I cleaned up after myself) so it seemed fitting to handcraft a gift for her. But what??? I was really stumped this year.
Mum has been desperately unwell for quite some time now. I wanted to make her a gift that would lift her spirits, and not necessarily something that would also be practical. Part of her treatment has been regular ongoing platelet transfusions. So somewhere in the playground that is my mind, I came up with the idea of creating an 'emergency bag of platelets' for her.
Platelets are responsible for helping your blood to clot. Microscopically they look like little plates (thus the name platelets) and they have thorny tentacle-like protrusions which help them to mesh together nicely when clotting is required. I like to think that they also have shiny eyes and a fabulous big smile... but this is yet to be scientifically proven.
click here for pattern
As it turns out... these little guys were very well received, and Mum was able to have a good giggle about them. We all did.
I prefer to make my Mothers' Day gift if I can. Mum always encouraged and praised my crafting endeavors throughout childhood (as long as I cleaned up after myself) so it seemed fitting to handcraft a gift for her. But what??? I was really stumped this year.
Mum has been desperately unwell for quite some time now. I wanted to make her a gift that would lift her spirits, and not necessarily something that would also be practical. Part of her treatment has been regular ongoing platelet transfusions. So somewhere in the playground that is my mind, I came up with the idea of creating an 'emergency bag of platelets' for her.
Platelets are responsible for helping your blood to clot. Microscopically they look like little plates (thus the name platelets) and they have thorny tentacle-like protrusions which help them to mesh together nicely when clotting is required. I like to think that they also have shiny eyes and a fabulous big smile... but this is yet to be scientifically proven.
click here for pattern
As it turns out... these little guys were very well received, and Mum was able to have a good giggle about them. We all did.
Friday, May 2, 2008
smiles from the boy
My eight year old son was so excited last night. I finally presented him with the crochet version of Lux-Roy the Plastalien. You might remember that Master Eight moulded a creature using plasticine, and it was my challenge to bring him to life using crochet
Lux-Roy is worked from oddments of stash yarns. His eyes are exquisite purple beads from one of Miss Three's many broken bracelets. Unfortunately the photography doesn't show their true colour. His hands are purple heart shaped beads.
Because of the long thin nature of the antennae and the arms... and knowing my children as well as I do... I know that Lux-Roy will be stretched and spun and 'tug of warred' with. So I have paid extra attention to securing the limbs. We'll see how long he can withstand the 'love' my children will impart on him, before he requires surgery!
Lux-Roy is worked from oddments of stash yarns. His eyes are exquisite purple beads from one of Miss Three's many broken bracelets. Unfortunately the photography doesn't show their true colour. His hands are purple heart shaped beads.
Because of the long thin nature of the antennae and the arms... and knowing my children as well as I do... I know that Lux-Roy will be stretched and spun and 'tug of warred' with. So I have paid extra attention to securing the limbs. We'll see how long he can withstand the 'love' my children will impart on him, before he requires surgery!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
someone 'gets' me
I received the most wonderful parcel in the mail the other day. Completely unexpected... the best kind of surprise. I was very curious! Before tearing into it, I checked out the details of the sender. The parcel had traveled all the way from the USA. It was from Messy, whom you might remember I made this doll for recently as part of a swap.
Now I was even more curious. I wasn't expecting anything from Messy...
The parcel was filled with all sorts of goodies sent to challenge and inspire me. A fabulous array of items for me to recycle in my craft. Lots of bits and pieces... fabric samples, threads, trimmings, and so much more. Also a gorgeous journal for me to keep track of my crafting adventures and plans, and some treats for the kids.
Thank you Messy. You absolutely 'get me'.... and enable me. And I noticed that you yourself recycled the mailing box which I had first sent you. Precious!
Now I was even more curious. I wasn't expecting anything from Messy...
The parcel was filled with all sorts of goodies sent to challenge and inspire me. A fabulous array of items for me to recycle in my craft. Lots of bits and pieces... fabric samples, threads, trimmings, and so much more. Also a gorgeous journal for me to keep track of my crafting adventures and plans, and some treats for the kids.
Thank you Messy. You absolutely 'get me'.... and enable me. And I noticed that you yourself recycled the mailing box which I had first sent you. Precious!
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