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CRAFTS
Craft Project: How to Make Clay Roses
Submitted by Kirsten's Kitchen on 05.17.12 at 7:31am.
Hello Everyone. I was honored to be invited to post on Kirsten's blog for a bit while she is away on her European adventure. For those of you who don't know me I have a daily blog over at Little Things Are Big. I am a vegan, an artist, a crafter, an art historian and a mother. Nice to meet you!
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Slow But Sure
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 05.16.12 at 8:37am.
The white post covers from Trex have not arrived yet. I am hoping against hope that the deck will be finished by the end of the week but it is not looking good. I have been assured that the handrails and spindles will not take long to complete once the white covers are installed on the posts. The...
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Mother's Day
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 05.14.12 at 7:22am.
Hope all the moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day. We had a great day complete with sunshine. And of course there were cards--beautiful handmade cards.
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Finally - Flawed But Finished
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 05.11.12 at 8:28am.
I started this little cardigan on December 3, 2011. It qualifies as the longest ongoing project in my knitting history! I have knit the pattern several times successfully but deciding to do it in stripes this time resulted in no end of difficulties with the finish work.
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fabric bags, and how tall are you?
Submitted by Twenty-Two Pleasant on 05.9.12 at 8:14am.
The very sweet Austen (hi, Austen!) sent me two of these amazing fabric storage bags that she made awhile ago, (follow this link for the tutorial) and we've been enjoying them so much that I wanted to share. I had been looking for something to toss the play food and dishes into that looked nice i...
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Babies, Babies Everywhere!
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 05.7.12 at 8:06am.
So many babies . . . so many baby knits! Remember I mentioned a co-worker was pregnant? I managed to finish the baby hat for her yet-to-be-born baby girl. I like the pink trim along the edge. The plan is to add a pink flower.
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Knitted Baby Onesie
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 05.7.12 at 7:47am.
I've had my eye on this adorable little onesie pattern for what seems like forever. Probably since long before I was pregnant actually, back when my baby knits were only for friends.
I made it in approximately a 6 month-ish size hoping that it'll be winter by the time our son will fit into it. ...
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Meet the Crafters: Jana Bookholt
Submitted by Halifax Crafters blog on 05.4.12 at 8:21am.
Okay folks, this is our last crafter interview, which means tomorrow is showtime! Don’t forget to bring your friends, admission is free! (Oh and come hungry. There are some great food vendors that you don’t want to miss).
Jana Bookholt of Swaine Street Woodworking hopped off a plane earlier thi...
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Two days and Eighty Awesome Crafters
Submitted by Halifax Crafters blog on 05.3.12 at 8:42am.
Only two days to go! Our Crafters are hard at work with the last minute preparations – some may not even be sleeping for the next two days (it’s happened).
Wondering who will be at the show this weekend? Here’s the list of the eighty amazing and local Crafters you can find at the show (we’ll try...
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Meet the Crafters: Niko Silvester
Submitted by Halifax Crafters on 05.1.12 at 8:30am.
Only a few days left until the show, and there is lots to be excited about! With Mother’s Day around the corner, birthdays galore, + babies being born left, right, and centre, spring has sprung and there are lots of reasons to gift, and what better place to shop than Halifax Crafters Spring Up! S...
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Country Socks
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 04.30.12 at 9:01am.
Pattern: Country Socks
Book: Folk Socks by Nancy Bush
Yarn: Oceanwind Knits Merino Sock (Colour: Slate)
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid (Colour: Natural)
Needles: Circular, 2.25 mm
This is my first pair of socks from Nancy Bush's Folk Socks book. She writes that the pattern is adapted from...
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Project Nursery: Sew A Crib Skirt
Submitted by Urban Squirrel on 04.30.12 at 8:36am.
My material choice was classic white with black ribbon detailing. Two yards of fabric was more then enough.
Starting across the front of the crib, first measure your crib length from leg to leg. Next measure the top of the base (where the mattress will lay) to the floor. This will give you yo...
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A Little Crochet
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 04.30.12 at 7:52am.
I've been busy with me hook. First off, meet my newest friend: Toadette. I opted not to give her a vest. And I used little buttons painted black for eyes. Essentially she's finished except for the braids--they're so small and fiddly, but she'll get them nevertheless.
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Toddler Cardigan
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 04.30.12 at 7:27am.
One of my favourite things about making baby clothes before a baby is born is feeling like you don't really have to pay attention to size too much. As long as it's not too tiny and the babe will get a decent amount of wear out of it, I'm happy.
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Meet the Crafters: Hello Daylight
Submitted by Halifax Crafters blog on 04.27.12 at 8:26am.
Stephen Bishop AKA Hello Daylight designed and silkscreened the Spring Up! show poster. Today we’re seeing more of what Stephen makes, and a small preview of what he’ll have for sale at the show!
What do you make?
I make limited edition screenprinted art prints and posters.
What is your proces...
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Birthday Odds and Ends
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 04.23.12 at 9:14am.
Here are some of my favourite birthday things.
I chose three books for my birthday this year.
I wouldn't hestitate to buy any book on knitting, whether it is based on various folk patterns, Estonian lace, vintage socks, etc., written by Nancy Bush.
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Meet the Crafters: John McCarthy
Submitted by Halifax Crafters blog on 04.23.12 at 8:33am.
John McCarthy is a photographer based out of Bridgewater, NS, and one of our talented Crafters. Be sure to look for John at the spring show, he kindly takes many event photos for us, so you may find yourself behind the lens of his camera!
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An Ending and a Beginning
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 04.23.12 at 7:35am.
So I finally have an FO to share! Say hello to my new socks.
These were a pair I started before the holidays (remember my first toe-up socks? I had used Liat Gat's Beginner's Toe-Up Socks). These blue socks are a much better fit than my first fingering pair.
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Baby Bonnet
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 04.23.12 at 7:05am.
I'm on a bit of a knitting kick lately. And by a "bit" of a kick I really mean I'm experiencing a serious obsession. Baby knits are just so quick and satisfying! I'm especially loving patterns like this one from "More Last Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson because its knit in one seamless ...
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Meet the Crafters: Stephen Bishop
Submitted by Halifax Crafters blog on 04.20.12 at 8:14am.
Meet Stephen AKA Hello Daylight, co-owner of Dots & Loops Handmade, and the creator of the Spring 2012 Show poster. He shares his inspiration for the design, and some great behind the scenes photos of his process.
There were several goals I wanted to achieve with the poster image. First I want...
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The March of the Ella Funts
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 04.16.12 at 9:14am.
A work in progress:
Pattern: Ella Funt
Designer: Pamela Wynne
Size: 3-6 months
Yarn: Dalegarn Falk and leftover yarn from other projects
Needles: Circular - 3.75 mm
This was to be my year for stranded knitting but, here it is April already, and I have not accomplished much. I love this litt...
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Spring . . . .
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 04.16.12 at 7:57am.
Yup, spring is coming. And although I didn't get 'round to planting bulbs last fall (too busy with the move and the unpacking), a few pretty flowers have sprouted.
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Eggcellent Eco Easter Eggs
Submitted by Urban Squirrel on 04.5.12 at 8:23am.
Easter customs vary across the globe however decorating Easter eggs is common amongst many of us. Sometimes overlooked is the waste involved that comes with the holidays. Old Easter baskets (along with the paper trim and frills) that get tossed away into landfills are detrimental. Be kind to o...
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Reversible Baby Pants
Submitted by Domestic Bliss blog on 04.3.12 at 8:10am.
My first (sewn) baby garment! This pair of cute little pants were made for a friends soon to be baby boy, but I'm already working on a few pairs for my own little one and am having way too much fun with all the print/colour combo options.
I made these using a pattern from "Handmade Beginnings" b...
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More Amigurumi
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 04.2.12 at 7:34am.
Yup, still crochetin'. And still makin' more amigurumi. This time I'm making a cute little Toadette. I just love how happy--and pink--she is. She exudes such joy.
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Knot Impressed!
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 03.27.12 at 8:58am.
April Sock
Pattern: Simple K3, P1 ribbing
Yarn: Punta Merisock Hand Painted
Colour: 58
Needles: Circular - 2.25 mm
This is the first time I have used the Merisock yarn. The colours are rich and pleasing. The yarn has a lovely feel and it is pleasant to knit. However, I came upon two knots wh...
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Brain Hemisphere Hat
Submitted by Crooked House on 03.26.12 at 7:00am.
Ellen McHenry designed the pattern for this brain hemisphere hat, to be labeled, coloured, and constructed by your child. We need to do this activity -- I know I could use a little review. Via Jessica Van Dyne-Evans on pinterest.
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Inspirational Postcards #2
Submitted by Dream Big on 03.23.12 at 7:37am.
I've been working on a second set of inspirational postcards (you can see my first set here)....and here they are:
My "Give A Little Joy" cards are completely blank on the back. These cards are for you to give out....either signed or unsigned by you....to give a little joy to people.
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Bits and Bobs
Submitted by Ask Rosie Beaucoup blog on 03.22.12 at 8:35am.
I got a wonderful postcard yesterday from one of my most favourite people in the entire world. It is from someone who said to me once "I love you SOOOOOOOO much, it makes me sneeze!" - Can you guess who it is??
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Wingin' It
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 03.20.12 at 7:42am.
Literally I winged it. I made it up as I went along. Remember my cute amigurumi of cthulhu from last week? Well I managed to finish his wings, but I improvised my way through it.
So here's the scoop:
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The Making of the Wreath
Submitted by Rainy Saturday on 09.16.10 at 8:15am.
On Saturday night I put on my crafty pants and got down to the business of making a fall wreath. I feel like I cheated a little wee bit, because I bought the wreath base already made, and I used fake berries and flowers and leaves, and it all smacks of bringing Superstore cookies to a potluck but...
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Soakin' Up the Sun
Submitted by Third Street on 06.29.10 at 6:41pm.
Thanks to Colleen from Curtains are Open, we recently recieved a commission to do two dolls dressed for the beach. Colleen's good friend Kim was looking for a special surprise for her two little girls upon arrival to their cottage following the end of the school year.
These are the two little...
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