Archive for links
June 16, 2008 at 10:10 pm · Filed under links, me, photography, knitting
Created with fd’s Flickr Toys. Idea nicked from Saskia.
1. Emma… on the prowl., 2. LOBSTER 01251A, 3. Brahehus, 4. Camouflage, 5. elizabeth - the golden age, 6. espresso, 7. teacup and outside bath, 8. So sweet…, 9. Black Hmong woman Song…, 10. Love XOXO, 11. lugn., 12. waltzing with ivar
The concept:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker).
The Questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One Word to describe you.
12. Your flickr name.
We (me and litte i) spent WWKIP Day (World Wide Knit in Public Day) with the Stockholm Knitters at Maria torget and Marias Garn, and had a wonderful time. I did, unfortunately, not get a chance to take any photos. Maria and Catrin were more mindful and you can find some picture proof over at Marias Garnhändelser or Everyday Life.
June 5, 2008 at 11:07 am · Filed under eco, links, knitting
A pile of silky and cottony softness. I find myself simply fondling my knitting needles all wrapped up with lustruous white silk or humble soft cotton. It is comforting just to hold it in my hands. The pile of white medallions for Norah Gaughans “Medallion Shawl” seems to slowly grow by itself. It is almost like falling in love with knitting for the first time again. There has to be fifteen medallions before I can sew them toghether and I am halfway there.
I need to share a few inspiational links, that I stumbled upon while planning and dreaming about the interior of our new house.
Gudrun Sjödén is a Swedish designer with a wonderfully creative fabric collection. Follow the link to Home Spring 2008 from the startpage. Her blankets, rugs and bedspreads are so happy.
At HAPPYsthlm I found jewellry and fabric themed “vegetation” which really appeals to me. I hope to see a lot more from them with inspiration from nature.
Hope you are having a good week!
February 10, 2008 at 4:32 pm · Filed under jewellery, links, craft
Fun and creative jewellery by Yarborough that might make you look at your knitting and crafting a bit differently.
The colourful drawings at doodlespark is a collaboration between mother and daughter. Their story about their art made me wish my own doodling possessed such wonderful power.
Djurdjica Kesics jewellery uses nature in a very inspirational, yet simple, way. I am totally in love with her sweet pebble rings. Actually, I would not mind owning a piece of everything she makes.
If you have little crafters at home, be sure to check out Craft Projects by Arounna, featured by Bloesem Kids, which is a lovely new space for kids crafts.
Lastly, I just wanted to show a little piece of bling that I made myself. My first try at wire working. I am not quitting my knitting though, so do not worry!
November 21, 2007 at 7:18 pm · Filed under eco, links, craft
Get some tips about greening your home at Rethink What’s Possible. (via native kee)
Treehugger’s 2007 Gift Guide will give you lots of green gift ideas to put under the Christmas tree.
If you happen to be gifted with sewing and crafting skills you will find great projects at Sew Mama Sew who are putting togehter a full 30-day tutorial guide.
Please, do not miss the fantastic kid craft site Kids Craft Weekly. I am totally engulfed in the new Advent issue. Must. Make. Advent. Activity. Calendar! (via bigandlittle)
October 31, 2007 at 11:56 am · Filed under links, knitting
The last beret has only just been cast off, but the urge for knitting these treats is not gone. In fact, I find myself a little obsessed in finding the perfect hat. Or hats. Just look at these beauties and tell me you can not feel a hint of that love.
First, the Cabled Rangoli Hat by Desi Knitter, which is just so beautifully cabled. I could look at those lotus shaped cables all day.
The Urchin by Ysolda Teague from Knitty Fall 07 is so cute and quirky. The construction really appeals to me - simple, straightforward with a cool finishing trick. It would be a great way to practise shortrows and grafting too.
The Big Blue Beret by Kelly Maher finds the way to my heart too. That big pompom on top of it makes me smile.
While you are at it, check out this Kaura Hat by Tikru on Flickr. I wish I could find the pattern for it too. All the patterns above are free, which I find totally amazing. Thank you so much!
Edit: This beautiful Chevron Lace Beret by Katya Frankel in the November issue of Magknits caught my eye and I just HAD to add it.
October 16, 2007 at 6:58 pm · Filed under links, craft
I am down with a slight fever. Trying to sew mohair neatly is quite impossible with sweaty hands. Not pretty.
Instead I give you a few crafty links:
Grow your own tomatoes with Bacteria Salad. An online game that might make you think about what your buy. (via Treehugger)
I want to touch everything at Manon Gignoux. Especially the beautiful fabric flowers. And the adornments. And the scarfs. Drool.
“And Miles To Go” makes Apple Pie Sandwiches that look exceptionally yummy.
I would love to make some of these Brown Paper Bag Lanterns from Green Living.
