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whipup newsletter no.16 2010

by kath_red on May 2, 2010

in Features, Newsletter

This week has been so busy – my daughter turned 10 and we had a pre-teen disco – it was a huge hit with homemade pizza and pavlova and lots of pop music. I haven’t done much making this week – have been busy getting my manuscript for next book to my publisher – sent it off yesterday – still some details to finalise but am so relieved never the less. This week I will be in Melbourne at the Stitches and Craft show, Friday, Saturday and Sunday I will be at the Can Do book stand (Stand 158) on the ground floor at 11.30am and on Saturday I will be in studio 1 at 10.20am talking about everything from blogging to quilting and of course the new book. I am also really looking forward to Jodi Carlton’s talk on blogging on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm, and there looks to be a great class run by Tegan from Ink + Spindle on screen-printing,

Mini quilt month last month was so much fun (in honour of my new book)Whip Up Mini QuiltsWhip Up Mini Quilts if you missed it check out the archives to mini quilt month here – learn about the contributors, get patterns and tutorials and lots of lovely mini quilty things.

Reviews: Lots of lovely mentions of my book around the traps (its mentioned in Entertainment Weekly #issue 5/7/10) + the book now has a page.

Check out the Make It! eBook series by Curbly – is a seriously excellent e-book – the latest one is all about fixing up second hand stuff, you will find 14 makeovers furniture restoration projects that are completely achievable weekend projects using easily found thrift store goodies.

Don’t forget to check out the new modern quilters e-zine – Fat Quarterly – and have you peeked in on the process videos on etsy yet?

Check out my round up of corsages, boutonnieres and ruffly things – in time for mother’s day

++++ lots more craftyness …

  • I was super impressed with the Fit to Flatter series on wearing flattering knits … and how could you resist that egg carton owl … breakfast in bed set … strawberry foldaway bag cute and clever … and really I couldn’t resist the patchwork car …
  • FOR THE LITTLE ONES: fairy dress romper … little girls fashion … smocked dress …
  • BOOKS: … Journey of hope … … Berocco’s knitting and crochet afghans …

    • Happy crafting!
    Kathreen
    xxx

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    whipup roundup {Aug wk 3}

    by kath_red on August 21, 2009

    in Features, Newsletter

    Middle of August – supposedly the coldest month of the year down here – but really no sign of it yet. Crazy weather!

    This week at whipup some lovely treats – 2 book giveaways – good on you all for entering – and congrats to the winners – check out the books we have looked at this week – some gems … pints and purls for the social knitter … hat heads - some creative hat knitting … handmade home - creative family and recycling … Lotta Jansdotter’s simple sewing for baby … and dorm decor …

    I had a letter a while ago asking me for some ideas for craft and creative activities for elderly folk who are in nursing homes and have dementia and/or very gnarled hands who find it difficult to concentrate and work fiddly tasks - here is what I came up with - feel free to add your own ideas to the comments.

    My fave project this week is the nerdy chic bags.

    Yarn + knitting + crochet: dyeing with indigo … yoga sock pattern … I also found some resources to helping you and me read those adorable Japanese crochet and knit patterns … Hawaiian flower motif - how to crochet …

    For fun: sew a tree - super cute … sew a monster softie …

    Sew: applique – cute! … glam bag … some free online patterns and tutorials for quilt blocks …

    Around the home: love these recycled blinds …

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    whipup roundup March #3

    by kath_red on March 20, 2009

    in Features, Newsletter

    Heading the beach this weekend for a bit of mid-term getaway – so have some lovely surprised lined up for readers while I am away.

    I am loving the new feature category – check out all the feature archives here and they will also show up in your feeds too. Some recent features have included: I love the paper dolls knitted sweater didn’t you? : a couple of book reviews – paper books, crafty chica and softies : love the patchwork stones : new way of looking at jewelry : felt lunch tutorial and custom crowns.

    News: Mixtape winners announced : Heather Ross blog tour is continuing around the traps : and was here at whipup this past week.

    As usual though there was lots more: crochet passover yarmulke : diy brown paper packaging - love this simple yet very effective idea : Button chevron knitted cuff : bag of beans – so cute and clever : the laundry bag is bound to make doing laundry just a little more fun : this t-shirt makeover is rather delicious : sewing kit essentials at the purl bee series is a must read : am jealous I missed the stitches & craft show in Melbourne : this office chair makeover was impressive : making singleton buttons : fabric egg basket : this kids felt bracelet is soo cute :

    Thank you Nicole and happy crafting everyone!

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    sewing machine round up at purl soho

    by kath_red on September 8, 2008

    in Sewing+Fabric

    really useful round up of sewing machines over at purl soho.

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