July 2010

crochet Koala

by kath_red on July 9, 2010

in Toys+Plush

Koala by Tamie Snow – crochet pattern at woman’s day

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The first week of school holidays is almost over and it has been a most relaxing and quiet week. You know how rare a quiet day with kids is – imagine a whole week of quiet days – where the kids sleep in until midday, then hang around in their pyjamas for the rest of the day playing board games, computer games, reading books and doing crafts. I meanwhile have reorganised the house – moved my craft room to the sunniest room of the house, crocheted quite a lot and of course have done a bit of work too.

  • Get into our refashion roundups – [1] – [2] – [3] – [4] – and more tomorrow
  • knit or crochet some fun and frivolous toys … knit a mouse crochet some watermelon … or a cupcake knit a frog ... or a will o’ the wisp
  • more … george and the dragon flip doll … knitted pixie hat … or how about a crochet car ...
  • check out the latest from our flickr group
  • ***And don’t forget to join in on our mini quilt – quilt-along
  • Some crafty news:

  • The new knitty is out
  • check out the city quilts blog tour
  • mixtape zine issue 13 – in full cover and new bigger format – is available for pre-sale
  • SVP Worldwide, one of the world’s largest sewing machine companies invites sewers and embroiderers to use their skills to help raise awareness and raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation through Stitching for pink.
  • Happy making my lovelies
    Kathreen
    xx

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    Day four in the refashion roundup series this week …

    boys shorts from men’s shirt [pic above]

    Pillowcase pyjamas tutorial

    toddler boardwalk t-shirt dress

    Lola bag - refashioned from a favourite t-shirt

    for the grownups
    ballet t-shirt refashion

    Pretty petals t-shirt

    turn t-shirts into underwear

    heart corsage t-shirt

    shirred fashion top

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    Marisol the Knitted Mouse Pattern

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    Amigurumi Watermelon Slice by Kay Farquharson - pattern here

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    Day three in the refashion roundup week …

    rose petal t-shirt refashion at etsy tutorials tuesday [see image above]

    zippy ruched blouse from men’s shirt

    refashion jersey necklace from t-shirts

    pencil skirt from men’s shirt

    lemonade dress from a t-shirt

    t-shirt to shirred shirt (or toddler dress)

    and here is something hilarous – turning it around – girls dress to men’s shirt refashion

    for the kids
    5 minute toddler t-shirt tunic

    mini boden inspired boy’s t-shirts

    singlet to toddler dress

    [sources: dollar store crafts : craft gossip :

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    Amigurumi Cupcake for Crochet by Karla Fitch – tutorial here

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    Ribbit is a knitted frog – pattern from spud and chloe

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    Day 2 of the refashion roundup … lets go!

    Pretty ruffle shirt - from an old t-shirt [see image above]

    How to refashion an unflattering top

    Mexican style reverse applique t-shirt

    bouquet t-shirt refashion

    For the kids
    toddler ruffle t-shirt

    t-shirt to toddler ruffly dress

    Little girls ruffly t-shirt

    pretty ruffle white dress

    [sources: how about orange : craftzine : wardrobe refashion]

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    will O’ the wisp by tiny owl knits: ghosty little wisps to stuff into shells and votive holders. This is a ravelry download.

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