Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Hotshot is finished!!!

i finally cast off Ashton's Hotshot jersey/vest on Sunday night. It took a whole 6 days of hardcore knitting which for me is AGES. The end result is totally worth it though.

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Now to make one for Flynn!

Friday, August 27, 2010

Worse for wear?

I dont think our Pizza page in our Edmonds cookbook is going to last many more meals.............

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Creative Space round-up :)

Another week, another heap of gorgeous blogs to look at!!!
here are my picks of the week:

This woven pin cushion from "one flew over"

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This sweet embroidery at "Rolling in Fabric"

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This playhouse at "Raglan Guld"

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This knitted unicorn at "chicken willow"

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This fabric storage bin (plus giveaway) at "Piou Piou"

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These incredibly funky chair and stool covers at "Joyce lives here"

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this paper doll set at "dolls and daydreams"

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This Fly embroidery at "Myrtle and Eunice"

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And lastly this beautiful daffodil hair tie from "Cat Taylor Designs" especially for daffodil day today

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

My Creative Space - Hotshot

I had 4 days without picking up my needles this week EEEEEEEEEK. But when i picked them up again i decided to cast on a Hotshot - a gorgeous new pattern by my friend Julia over at Just One WIP

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This pattern is one in a series of 3 unisex patterns designed by Julia, to be knit in the round and to fit from newborns up to size 10 !!! now that's versatile! As well as this veste there are full length jersey and cardigan options with hoods, collars, contrasting edging and more! To purchase these beautiful patterns, go here.

I am making the 4 year old size for Ash, but using 10ply 100purewool instead of 8ply so hopefully it will come out a bit bigger :) I hand dyed the yarn for this project and it is just Divine to knit with!

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head over to Kristys for some more creative spaces!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Creative Space round-up :)

Wow!

This weeks creative spaces were AMAZING!!! i could fill pages featuring the amazing creations i have seen this week but have narrowed it down to my absolute favourites.

This gift bag from TEEK
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These ADORABLE Maori dolls form " A little vintage"
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Homemade lemonade from becky et al
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This beautiful cushion from "A tranquil townhouse"
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This amazing animated mural from "Anna Bartlett"
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This was not technically a "creative space" post but still truly amazing! From "Lebenskuenstler"
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These cute little guys at "Homegrown insanity"
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These funky cards at "Starashan"
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And lastly these adorable napkins from "Pencils and pins"
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So many beautiful BEAUTIFUL things!!!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

My Creative Space - spreading the love

I have been a busy little beaver this week.
I have been having a pretty shit time the past few weeks and what makes me feel better when I'm feeling low?

GIVING!

Giving gifts, and creating things to brighten someones else's day are my drugs of choice ;) I like to think that my spreading love and goodwill, i will accumulate some good karma to help out in my own life too :)

I have put together 4 packages this week and I'm heading out to the post office this afternoon to send them <3

Here is a sneak peak at i THINK my most favourite shawl i have EVER made

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What random acts of kindness have YOU done lately? head on over to Kootooyo for some creative inspiration.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Sock Lovers Swap V2

I have bene having a bit of a break form swaps at the moment as i felt they were taking up too much fo my time and energy and i wasnt having enough left for my own crafting mojo. Whent he second Sock Lovers Swap opened up though i could say no!!!

I chose the theme "kakariki" ( green in Maori) as my inspiration and we had to create yarn that our hubbys would like to wear.

I dyed up 100g paytonyle sock yarn in the colours of our native NZ bush:

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Then i chose some other kakariki inspired gifts, watermelon seeds, dark peppermint NZ chocolate, and some peppermint tea.

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I added in a pattern called "No green Socks" and sent it on its merry way! My swappee has allready knit up and finished her socks and they look awsome :)

I received the most amazing swap package in return! In my signup sheet i mentioned that my hubby loves music so thats waht theme my swapper went with!

I received 100g paytonyle dyed in "Rock" inspired colours= silver, red and hints of purple:

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I also received two rock themed mens sock patterns and this awsome guitar fabric bag!

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Knitting the yarn up into socks for Rob will have to go on the back burner for a while after my last mammoth sock knitting mission for him, but i have decided to use the Jay Walker pattern when i get around to it!







Thursday, August 12, 2010

Creative Space round-up

This week was overwhelmed with CROCHET!
Now i do not crochet , nor do i particulary like it so here ( ducks and hides) are my NON crochet pics ( well apart from the first one ;) )

This quirky pillow fro, "bugalugs"
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This inspirational pillow from "chunky chooky"
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This beautiful wedding quilt from "from little things"
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This playtent from "fly and nest"
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And these cute flannel cupcakes ( with tutorial) from "redtedart"
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

My Creative Space - MAN socks

My week has been full of knit knit knitting my husband his first hand knitted socks!
i (and HE) thought it was about time he should reap some of the rewards of my addiction so VOILA!

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They are "Globe Trotter" socks knit in the Vintage Purls colourway "The Flying Dutchman". I am very jealous the Hubby gets to have socks in this gorgeous colourway!!

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This week i have also been brewing up a whole lot of RAOK so stay tuned next week for these!

Pop over to Kristys for some more creative inspiration

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Round-up Time!

For the third week in a row i have been blown away by the talent of the chicks participating in "My creative Space" over on Kristy's Blog, and i mean BLOWN AWAY!

I have only manged to look at the first half of the blogs so far this week but i have more than enough to blog about!

This gorgeous nature corner over at Triskele Threads

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This insanely awesome necklace and photograph at *Dolls and Daydreams*

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These beautifully made elephant curtains at Julip

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This adorable hand embroidered book bag at Chunky Chooky

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This felt finishing set at Melindas's Creative Wishes

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These stunning handcrafted bare feet sandals at Edera Jewelry

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Beautiful recycled storybook bunting at Cotton Kiwi

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This funky screen printed t-shirt at Kylie 3 Sheets ( and a great blog soundtrack ;) )

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Beautiful hand painted dolls at A Little Vintage

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There are also a few giveaways going on at Little Cooties , Becky Et Al and the pattern to this stunning dolls house/barn at Dolls and Daydreams

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Have a look around!! xxx