Most mornings, this is the first thing out of my mouth. Without my glasses, I have no idea. There is a digital clock in my room, and Master 7 confidently tells me it's: "7 minutes past 14", or similar.
I just had to share that Miss 3 came in the other morning with a declaration that it was: "half-past, dot-dot 41 dot com dot au"
It certainly made me sit up and smile - gotta love kids!
xx
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Handmade birthday presents for kids
I am putting together a booklet for my craft group on handmade birthday presents for children. These are generally projects adults will make for kids, but may include some ideas for kids to make for their friends and siblings.
In the past, I have made various presents, and have decided to collate some simple projects that anyone can do. I am not claiming any of these as my original ideas, and credits will be attributed. What are your craft ideas for kids' presents? I have a couple more in my head, not yet made, which I hope will make it into this booklet. I may have bitten off more than I can chew....
In the past, I have made various presents, and have decided to collate some simple projects that anyone can do. I am not claiming any of these as my original ideas, and credits will be attributed. What are your craft ideas for kids' presents? I have a couple more in my head, not yet made, which I hope will make it into this booklet. I may have bitten off more than I can chew....
apron
pinny
pillowcase dress
knitted back pack
pram quilt
Air guitar by redmag!
Poncho
Dress-ups stand
Crayon melts
Apron
bibs
bunting
hair accessories
craft rolls
library bags
skirts
cushions
tops
booties
knitted food
Felt food
Mugs painted by kids
And examples of beautiful gifts by this amazing crafter, who's permission is not yet sought - E we need to talk!
Journals
Skirts
Car tidy
Puppets
Fabric Boxes
Lacing cards
Texta rolls
Car neck cushions
Doll's clothes
Board games
Books we have written and illustrated
What else have I forgotten??!
Monday, 3 August 2009
Redwork: The Quilt Project
**damn you blogger for not letting me post any images**
You may have read around the traps about The Quilt Project being coordinated by the lovely Kirsty at Kootoyoo.
I love the idea of participating in community quilt, and jumped at the chance to be a part of it.
I fondly remember knitting squares for blankets after Ash Wednesday at primary-school, sewing leaves to a tree in Brownies, and other community creations over the years. There's a great sense of purpose, of creation, of achieving something together.
Redwork refers to a form of embroidery which became popular in the late 1870s. It employed the use of Turkish Red thread, cheaper than the silk threads of the day, and was found to be colourfast - a rare quality of the times. Redwork does not have to be done in red these days, and is known as blue redwork, or purple redwork, etc.
Redwork designs were typically simple designs used to adorn common household items, done on small squares of white cotton known as 'penny squares' after the cost of them. Redwork seems to be enjoying somewhat of a revival at the moment, and has been the inspiration for much of the on-line, downloadable designs freely available these days.
Wee Wonderfuls for example by Hillary Lang, utilise beautiful, yet simple redwork designs with originality. Modern designs such as these generally follow an outline rather than filled in with various embroidery fills.
The challenge of The Quilt Project is to design an original square with a limited area. No commercial patterns are encouraged, rather each square is to illustrate its creator.
I have long been fascinated by monograms, celtic knots, and the differnce between fonts when representing the letter 'J'. This will be my inspiration, as I attempt to design my square for this quilt.
Thanks Kirsty for once again bringing the crafting community together in such a welcoming way.
xx
You may have read around the traps about The Quilt Project being coordinated by the lovely Kirsty at Kootoyoo.
I love the idea of participating in community quilt, and jumped at the chance to be a part of it.
I fondly remember knitting squares for blankets after Ash Wednesday at primary-school, sewing leaves to a tree in Brownies, and other community creations over the years. There's a great sense of purpose, of creation, of achieving something together.
Redwork refers to a form of embroidery which became popular in the late 1870s. It employed the use of Turkish Red thread, cheaper than the silk threads of the day, and was found to be colourfast - a rare quality of the times. Redwork does not have to be done in red these days, and is known as blue redwork, or purple redwork, etc.
Redwork designs were typically simple designs used to adorn common household items, done on small squares of white cotton known as 'penny squares' after the cost of them. Redwork seems to be enjoying somewhat of a revival at the moment, and has been the inspiration for much of the on-line, downloadable designs freely available these days.
Wee Wonderfuls for example by Hillary Lang, utilise beautiful, yet simple redwork designs with originality. Modern designs such as these generally follow an outline rather than filled in with various embroidery fills.
The challenge of The Quilt Project is to design an original square with a limited area. No commercial patterns are encouraged, rather each square is to illustrate its creator.
I have long been fascinated by monograms, celtic knots, and the differnce between fonts when representing the letter 'J'. This will be my inspiration, as I attempt to design my square for this quilt.
Thanks Kirsty for once again bringing the crafting community together in such a welcoming way.
xx
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