Archive for October, 2009
Knitting…an Entire House: The Yarn Yurt
We’ve seen knit toys, sculptures and graffiti, and even an abandoned gas station covered in stitching. But an actual house made out of yarn? Isn’t that inviting trouble from the Big Bad Wolf? Kate Pokorny doesn’t think so. The youthful crafter, who blogs at Yurt Alert, said she was living in NYC in 2006 when [...]
Gem of a bright idea to ward off depression
A SINGLE mum has turned a potential disaster into a bright business idea. Anthea Rowley was inspired to create Flouro Bling jewellery after suffering from depression when she was unable to find a job. Ms Rowley moved to the North East from her native Scotland but struggled to find employment, despite previously working as a [...]
Quilt Fever
Labyrinths of vivid color and patterns were the celebrated highlight of the annual Independence Hall Quilters Guild Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire this weekend. “I love it. It’s one of my favorite shows,” said Janice Vaughn, a quilter of 15 years who lives in Sunnyvale. She and her family have a cabin in Arnold and she [...]
Senior center raffles handmade quilt as a fund-raiser
A real treasure awaits a lucky raffle ticket-holder on Thanksgiving Day at the Tigard Senior Center: a beautiful hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted queen-size quilt created by the Tigard Quilters group. The background color is sea foam, and the floral design includes both bright and pastel colors. “It would fit into any décor,” said Christa Topf, who [...]
Holiday needlework on display at central library – Montgomery County
If you aren’t yet amazed at how fast the winter holidays are approaching, all you need is a trip to the Montgomery County Library to see the PINEY POINTERS’ needle work display. “Our exhibit opens Nov. 2 and will be there throughout the month,” said exhibits chairwoman CAROLYN TAGTE. “The theme is ‘Holidays.’” Pieces made [...]
Pocket dolls find way to war-torn countries
A shipment of 60 handmade pocket dolls soon will be on its way to U.S. soldiers in the Middle East thanks to True Hope Evans, of Chagrin Falls. The colorful dolls, knitted by Mrs. Evans and several of her friends at Hamlet Village, also are known as “undercover peace offerings” for soldiers to give to [...]
DIY baby costume for next year? Cupcake head!
It’s never too early to start thinking about your newborn’s first Halloween costume. And that goes double if you’re one of those crazy, crafty people who insists that every costume will be hand made. (We’ll see how far you go with that.) So, if you’ve got a little one fresh out of the oven — [...]
How to :Baby Pumpkin Crochet Beanie
by Danyel Pink from CrazySocks Crochet Dress your little one up this Fall by crocheting a pumpkin beanie. This is for the newborns zero to three months old. Danyel Pink sent us this project. It makes for a great gift if you know someone who is expecting around “Fall”. For materials and instructions go to [...]
“Casting Off” novel tells a story set amid spinning, knitting
Nicole Dickson’s novel “Casting Off” is the story of Rebecca Moray, an archeologist and single mother, who travels to a tiny island of the west coast of Ireland. She’s there for a summer research project, studying the island’s lovely ganseys. The handmade sweaters’ distinctive patterns are stories told in the knitted rows and stitches. Rebecca is hoping to [...]
The GAA is Proud to Present – The Royal Alpaca Challenge
AOBA CERTIFIED SHOW - November 21-22, 2009 The International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia Knitters Lounge - Fiber Arts Demonstrations The Royal Knitting Lounge & educational fiber display Comfy chairs invite you to “Sit & knit” for awhile. Share ideas and spin a yarn or two. Fiber arts demonstrations will be offered throughout the show in the Carriage [...]
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