super cute idea – and tutorial – A super easy technique for carrying through with a party theme at the table. These have a farm theme – but I can see these in all sorts applications. Tutorial at Aesthetic nest.
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October 2010
Mug Hugs (Cozy)
A half cold mug of tea, (or coffee or hot chocolate) is a very sad state of affairs. Alison Howard, in her book Mug Hugs, gives knitters an enormous range of cozies to keep your favourite cuppa nice and warm, whether you favour a standard mug, a great big latte mug, or even a takeaway coffee cup.
This book is really delightful. The patterns and instructions would be perfect for a beginner knitter’s first project, but also great for an experienced knitter, who would like a quick project that can be finished in one sitting. The cozies would be a great way to use up small amounts of left over yarns, and also would be a great opportunity to use up gorgeous buttons that one might have been collecting for years and years, and not know what to do with. They would also make fantastic gifts, quick to make and easy to personalise. I know what my kid’s teachers will be getting for Christmas this year! [I hope they are not reading this. ed.]
Each pattern features information on materials, size, tension, techniques, pattern notes, method and making up. The instructions are clear and comprehensive, and the techniques section at the end of the book is well illustrated and takes into account the difference in mug size and yarns. In addition to being a pattern book, it is a bit like a stitch library, with each of the patterns using a different stitch, method of construction, or way of working with colour. It would be an excellent first knitting book for anyone looking to make a quick project, or a beginner looking to make something beautiful and functional as a first project.
I really love the lacy Bluebells pattern, Eyelets and Ribbon, With Love and Llama. I can’t wait to settle down with a warm cup of tea and get started.
Reviewed by: Kate is a busy mother of four with many craft projects on the go, including, but not limited to, crochet, knitting, sewing, dyeing, paper making, spinning, felting and bookbinding. Kate has challenges in the areas of finishing things, saying no and craft supplies storage. She also has a very very patient and tolerant husband.
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“Greetings from Mochimochi,” Anna Hrachovec from mochimochiland is having a solo show at gallery hanahou in NYC. You might have read about it here when Anna did a guest post all about her process. The show is now in its last week. There will be another little party and trunk show to wrap it all up October 30 (Mochimochi tea party + trunk show! Saturday, October 30, 2-4 pm gallery hanahou 611 Broadway, Suite 730 NYC RSVP: info@galleryhanahou.com). You can purchase some of the pieces here.
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Any way you slice it: Quilts and other works by Denyse Schmidt
October 21 – December 3
At the University of Bridgeport’s Arnold Bernhard Center Gallery
Quilts pictured here in order all by Denyse Schmidt: Works Special Edition, tangerine poppy; Outlaws, Denver Series; Hope as the Anchor of the Soul, Mount Lebanon Series, Quilt #3.
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Oh my! the week has flown and I feel strangely at odds. So many projects on the go – but none resolved… (yes another book, another deadline … + lots of things in the pipeline for whipup! and some possible freelance gigs …). But working at home is working for me – the freedom, the quiet, the internet, the sunshine pouring in through the windows, the damn noisy chooks and getting to know the postman and the daily goings on in the street, but I think my husband was envisioning gourmet dinners every night – ha!
At whipup this week:
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Make something today!
Kathreen
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Check out the new blog Mom Inc Daily, (formerly Designing Moms), which covers motherhood, design and creative biz life – giving guidance on being a mother and starting a business and trying to be creative too. I love the ‘zilla costume’ tutorial pictured here – there is also a gorgeous owl costume a bit further down – just in case you plan on staying up late tonight sewing!
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what a fabulous idea – quick and colourful – love it - sewn paper strip garland. It looks pretty cute and is a perfect antidote to the miserable weather we are having at the moment.
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From Laura Koniver – Heartsong Fine Art blog. I had so much fun making it… it took about 5 minutes and 8 dollars :) for any folks that don’t have a costume and are looking to throw one together. It looks loads nicer then a store bought costume, is much more customizable, and honestly, it is easier to throw this cape together then it is to find your keys and go to a store to buy one!
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Shannon from luvinthemommyhood blog sent this super cool pattern over for her infinity scarf – It’s a comfy, warm flannel Infinity scarf that can be worn over 13 ways – and isn’t she just totally cute!
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