whipup roundup {mid june}
If you have been following me on twitter this past week [@whipup] you will know already that I was interstate for work last week and my family joined me for the long weekend, and when we returned we were quarantined just for going interstate to a city with a high swine flu count. So the kids and I have had a marvelous week of sort of homeschooling – Otilija has learned to knit, Orlando has been speed reading Captain Underpants and Roald Dahl books, they have both made a whole bunch of paddle pop and toilet roll puppet characters and practiced a complicated dialogue for these guys. We baked, we sewed, and we even did some cleaning up. Its been a very relaxed week without rushing, without deadlines and without any yelling at all.
Here is the lowdown of the good stuff from this past week at whipup:
I reviewed a fantastic book this week – felt furnishings - read the review : midnightsky fibers giveaway was a popular – winners will be contacted later in the week – thank you all for entering : I am in love with the Barn Quilts movement : read my lowdown on making soap at home : 4 fun free knitted and crocheted toy patterns : these sewn love notes are adorable : and making neck ties for my man is definitely on my to do list : so impressed with the crochet yo-yo afghan : and I reviewed retro crafts here.
kids stuff: activity books : playdough boredom buster : I really like the shower curtain playmat : make your own coloring books.
Fun stuff: owl softie – so cute : pompom flowers – stylish and fun : another owlie : knit don the dillo : knit and felt this funny bunny.
Sewing: sewing machine cover : this quilt is really very sweet : all about sewing feet : recycled baby soakers : how to make a values quilt : box pleat apron is pretty darn good : and the half yard bag is clever and cute.
Kids are off to soccer this cold cold morning – while I stay in and catch up on some me time.
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