tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260989342024-03-23T18:12:08.895+00:00COMING UP BLANKI knit, I crochet, I spin, I sew, I felt, I draw, I make, I doCraftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.comBlogger415125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-38397204300520389212013-10-12T10:18:00.000+01:002013-10-12T10:19:20.476+01:00Westie puppies: Isle of Man 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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~~~ HELP NEEDED ~~~ </div>
A friend of mine has asked me to share this: <br />
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"I am trying to find anyone who purchased a Westie puppy on the Isle of Man in May 2013. The puppies were born on the 3/4th March and were English KC registered.
I really need to talk to anyone who bought one of these puppies. I will guarantee absolute discretion with anything you chose to share with me.
My phone number is 456567 or email scsallyann@manx.net.
Thanks in advance everyone".<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-32820730632291580352013-06-28T09:42:00.001+01:002013-10-12T10:19:45.954+01:00Isle of Man PuppiesThere is an influx of puppies to the Isle of Man from the UK and Ireland. While this is not illegal, prospective owners should avoid anyone selling a puppy on behalf of someone else. There is a wealth of information on the internet about buying puppies from a 3rd party or dealer. Ignore it at your peril! Visit <a href="http://www.isleofmanpuppies.weebly.com/">Isle of Man Puppies</a> for more information. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-89368077631686314782010-06-20T19:37:00.004+01:002010-06-20T19:55:33.842+01:00Manx Bay Festival June 2010Just back from Sunday afternoon at the Manx Bay Festival. It was FAB! We three are all absolutely knackered but it was well worth it!<br /><br />The dance acts were amazing (Signature, Stavros Flatley, Diversity) and the singers equally enjoyable (Eoghan Quigg, Danyl Johnson, Ruth Lorenzo and Olly Murs). Sadly George Sampson couldn't make it due to illness so DJ Ironik stood in for him. DJ Ironik is slightly out of my musical comfort zone but still a good time was had by all.<br /><br />Voiceover man from the X Factor, Peter Dickinson, presented the acts and was quite entertaining - I was hoping to report that he had been RUDDY HILARIOUS but there was something missing. He didn't do enough talking with his 'voiceover' voice and imho spoke too long in between the acts.<br /><br />So that's that. After all the hype and build up over the past few weeks and months, it's finally over, gone (well technically it's not over until tonight as the 80's show is on now, but as we're not going to be there bopping away to Rick Astley and Boy George, it's over. Finito.)<br /><br />I can't wait to listen to the radio tomorrow to hear the feedback and comments from people. Plus it'll be a laugh to hear the DJ's talking with croaky voices. I wonder what Alex Brindley sounds like with a husky voice. He certainly looks quite delish in the flesh, so to speak!!!<br /><br />Night night folks. x<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-20936419296185208312010-06-17T10:24:00.005+01:002010-06-17T11:05:13.655+01:00Hast it really been 2 years?Crikey. I hadn't realised that it has been so long since I posted. I've been in a pretty bad funk these last 18 months or more, due to both my physical pain and deteriorated mental health resulting from the relentless pain! Hard to explain this to anybody who hasn't really suffered in the same way: picture if you will, a bear with a sore head, chinese water torture and a good poke in the eye and it barely touches the surface of my day to day nonsense. But hey-ho, that's life!<br /><br />There is some hope. I've recently started on some new meds so hopefully I won't be such a miserable cow and will enjoy going out more. I have continued to craft these past few years but haven't felt like sharing, talking, socialising etc.. with anybody. Even Mr CB and the 'notsolittle' Little Miss CB have been 'spared' my company outside of the house but I'm trying my best to rectify this while I'm in a positive frame of mind. Even joining a club/guild might be within reach! Steady on girl.<br /><br />Speaking of going out...<a href="http://www.bayfestival.im/pages/line-up">The Manx Bay Festival</a> is on this coming weekend and we three are going to see the <a href="http://www.bayfestival.im/pages/sunday-20th-the-afternoon">X Factor/Britain's Got Talent</a> show. Can't wait! Wish I could manage to see the some of the other acts too but I know my limitations. <br /><br />The recent sunshine on the Island has been a real boost. Although I'm not a fan of heat (living in Spain for 6 years was enough for me thank you very much!) I have been out in the garden as much as I can tolerate and have finally lost that deathly anaemic pale thing I had going on. Looks cool when you're 16 but not so good when you're approaching the big 40!<br /><br />Finally finished planting the last of the plants that Mr CB and Little Miss CB bought about 6 weeks ago - between us we potted up 6 planters with Geraniums, Nicotinia, Petunias & Begonias, and even managed to squeeze 3 small hanging baskets with the last few plants. In days gone by I would have completed this in a weekend (perhaps) and although the slow progress has been frustrating (much like typing on this poxy keyboard - hate it) the hard work is done and the plants are beginning to flower. Nice!<br /><br />So there you have it. I may post again soon if I feel up to it. I may not. Just taking each day as it comes for now. Definitely an improvement on taking each day hour by hour.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-60014233455314608592008-08-14T05:52:00.001+01:002008-08-14T06:00:23.552+01:00More graphic fun, 'baptism by fire'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4Ss3SilTTz2MxTZWnstUGdZDCGEgj3aTwWX2lAa6Tt1wBkOcVlmRN-0Hz07bvxvDUGHG-CUb3SQCBbVD4LZ_rcIyI4nr_Gdl4pVVXN7bkqF3OzisgLYBNlEvT5TbkOBOh8z8zQ/s1600-h/LAOTW+-+FIRE+%26+ICE2+JPG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234232086517819250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4Ss3SilTTz2MxTZWnstUGdZDCGEgj3aTwWX2lAa6Tt1wBkOcVlmRN-0Hz07bvxvDUGHG-CUb3SQCBbVD4LZ_rcIyI4nr_Gdl4pVVXN7bkqF3OzisgLYBNlEvT5TbkOBOh8z8zQ/s400/LAOTW+-+FIRE+%26+ICE2+JPG.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-10878051595473191452008-08-12T23:12:00.003+01:002008-08-12T23:18:54.065+01:00Pretty graphics<div align="justify">It's been a while but in my defence I've been really Really REALLY busy! Apart from a few custom orders on Etsy, the recent Agricultural Show, the summer hols and the usual humdrum of life I've spent the last few days learning more about Paint.Net. I downloaded a shed load of plug-ins and the latest update and boy is this fun!! Here's some examples of what I've made. The 'Carlos Tevez' skin is a work in progress for Katie's Bebo. Enjoy!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsBIS-rldAQnQRccCHcdpAv3dM6aTKWJjyGqDLjfpVWyxWGiQoYSC4d94mJuo23xtqctberpP8R__07UGuYkb51kprP6s2xUTB0X4PBGlKGbn7Kjy8ujFStcu8LJWWlUrYBpTDw/s1600-h/text+effect,+flower3a+jpg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233757870107843538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsBIS-rldAQnQRccCHcdpAv3dM6aTKWJjyGqDLjfpVWyxWGiQoYSC4d94mJuo23xtqctberpP8R__07UGuYkb51kprP6s2xUTB0X4PBGlKGbn7Kjy8ujFStcu8LJWWlUrYBpTDw/s400/text+effect,+flower3a+jpg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFViWEIwk8IXfwuc2QkVOZ9wrGnJIAyDn9Izu25C89T-Jz2SBhz46ZVVijQl9WT7WPZ5eLkYhtJwH2wjzZGzZU63GFbEe-y11h7qCcl052n0I-frqRHEOQG61yjV-BFH8lGonlg/s1600-h/carlos+bg+with+glow+worm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233757876485366914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFViWEIwk8IXfwuc2QkVOZ9wrGnJIAyDn9Izu25C89T-Jz2SBhz46ZVVijQl9WT7WPZ5eLkYhtJwH2wjzZGzZU63GFbEe-y11h7qCcl052n0I-frqRHEOQG61yjV-BFH8lGonlg/s400/carlos+bg+with+glow+worm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-65505433868175112712008-07-11T06:56:00.006+01:002008-12-09T22:18:30.886+00:00ETSY TreasuryI made my first Trasury on ETSY this morning. These are some of my favourite felt finds on Etsy at the moment.. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=55482"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOzZQziKuy5byC-MF7BlXpFO7sRONU2wz8q8N7ZI3e1kZO9SdJxis7Jn61OJm6a2d-vGwZEtRUHe64_GDrxdYt7GAuhgGtn-oTkYHcfd2AEl7Y9pGQq7K0hmdtc8B-b9VaCpwgg/s400/etsy,+felting+treasury.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221635931968593746" /></a><br /><br />xx Bernie<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-5909964422119161482008-07-02T05:00:00.001+01:002008-07-02T12:11:29.123+01:00Custom Needle Felted Dodo<div align="justify">This pretty little Needle Felted Dodo is a custom order for a lady on Etsy whose hubby is bonkers about Dodo's!<br /><br />I started with a rough sketch of what I imagined a dodo would look like. I focused on the large butt, small wings, short legs and humongous beak! This photo mosaic shows the process from start to finish, including a sneaky peek at the sketch, the initial core of fiberfill and building up the layers:<br /><br /></div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2618729655_c4ed7e53e0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2618729655_c4ed7e53e0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As part of this custom order, I made a smaller dodo which is intended to be used as a keychain. However, when I made it in similar colours to the 'mummy' bird, it didn't look right. So I decided to make him looking like a baby birdie:<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2630123797_2ec8d297d6_m.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2630123797_2ec8d297d6_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And finally, the two of them together. Awww...<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2630123485_3a05530fb4_m.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2630123485_3a05530fb4_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Honestly I could have spent hours and hours posing the two of them and taken 100's of photos. There's a few more pics on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/craftybernie">Flickr</a> if you want to check them out.<br /><br />If you like needle felted sculptures, then check out more works on Flickr under the following tags: NFEST (Etsy Needle Felters Street Team), FFFriends (Felting Forum Friends).<br /><br />Thanks for looking. x Bernie x<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-73771345182367118552008-06-24T05:04:00.006+01:002008-12-09T22:18:30.983+00:00Needle Felted Skulls<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-zyttYhYX939kGufaSBpoQ7Zfygaxeu28-YGk7FZdWvi2FVwZJY0wYMfygE3uDZne5C9w2v_1a0f4FQZmZhOB1ZxIlUaWdo77v-QOd5AzEYl3IFNXY8OZc8OBHd5g_puUMDV9Q/s1600-h/felting+-+needle+felt+skulls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215294181924682082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-zyttYhYX939kGufaSBpoQ7Zfygaxeu28-YGk7FZdWvi2FVwZJY0wYMfygE3uDZne5C9w2v_1a0f4FQZmZhOB1ZxIlUaWdo77v-QOd5AzEYl3IFNXY8OZc8OBHd5g_puUMDV9Q/s200/felting+-+needle+felt+skulls.jpg" border="0" /></a>Over the past few months I've continued to sculpt various pieces with needle felting. I really like this medium and it's possible to achieve great results and effects without much mess (unless you consider being knee deep in wool a mess)...<br /><br />Here are a few basic skull beads that I made a while back. They were needled quite firmly to the point that they feel like high density polystyrene. They weigh practically nothing and are great fun to embellish with embroidery if you fancy a 'dia de los muertos' look.<br /><br />I'm still waiting on the perfect project to add these to and an excuse to make even more. But for now, enjoy this sneaky peek at my geekery!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-18089465690250977242008-06-23T21:16:00.006+01:002008-06-24T05:03:47.269+01:00Cluster Necklace for Craftster swap<div align="justify"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2604314275_80ab903fa6_o.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2604314275_80ab903fa6_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>I signed up at the last minute last week for a <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=247930.new;topicseen#new">swap</a> taking part over on Craftster for 'friends of craftster'.<br /><br />It should be interesting as the items are posted on the Gallery first. Then, one by one the names are drawn from a hat, a prize is drawn from a hat and the two are paired up.<br /><br />Here is my contribution, a cluster of red beads which includes a mix of glass, plastic, ceramic and seed beads.<br /><br />One of the participants in the swap said the beads reminded them of pomegranite seeds! And I think they're right. <br /><br />The beads have a lovely golden hue to them. Just wish I could remember where I bought them now! Lol.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-57936668176296459702008-06-18T18:13:00.011+01:002008-12-09T22:18:31.805+00:00Mi logo es loco!<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2baLGponmpUn81SbtLNizPwf_ICzvAYUifNDWsMdtUewg7cmgxmJunAeS9JpAj8mZks8VPMALh6DEiWuvNzBNNknF2L8bXwTQn0kV_J_FjOY-t29V3QWV47AzQJj3pzcrXWbtw/s1600-h/75x75.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213275296271045602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2baLGponmpUn81SbtLNizPwf_ICzvAYUifNDWsMdtUewg7cmgxmJunAeS9JpAj8mZks8VPMALh6DEiWuvNzBNNknF2L8bXwTQn0kV_J_FjOY-t29V3QWV47AzQJj3pzcrXWbtw/s400/75x75.jpg" border="0" /></a>Playing around on the computer today as my back needed a rest from felting, I had a bit of fun creating a new logo for my shop tags. <br /><br />The inspiration comes from my most favourite felted item. I used a photo of my latest toadstool pincushion (which is presently listed in my Etsy shop, wink wink)....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoY2Q7D-WVI0kDKfdiZkV5jNAdQcb67a1jBPXutOlHEEYLf5EcxPRScCL7raEonwQT63qmSRHq-TxEuj2FHTT-NDuzTyIpls-NHeHV0jCV7gU7kG3fuUocCR8_em9W16wpShdZYw/s1600-h/toadstool+mushroom+0608+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213274381352692514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoY2Q7D-WVI0kDKfdiZkV5jNAdQcb67a1jBPXutOlHEEYLf5EcxPRScCL7raEonwQT63qmSRHq-TxEuj2FHTT-NDuzTyIpls-NHeHV0jCV7gU7kG3fuUocCR8_em9W16wpShdZYw/s320/toadstool+mushroom+0608+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I then 'traced' over the photo using some photo editing software....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0YPcNZztG82gMVRvF4HwEgIIKjtlTCznzQzd5GOZ1EulabaY-7ieW9-A-xihEkVfWaB1y1nTWBodThPExkemtA9WvkxjdbsIjz5MNMYs0oVs6OnPUSKBr457E62JRtuk563qPA/s1600-h/etsy+-+felt+toadstool+edited+for+logo3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213273002055984162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0YPcNZztG82gMVRvF4HwEgIIKjtlTCznzQzd5GOZ1EulabaY-7ieW9-A-xihEkVfWaB1y1nTWBodThPExkemtA9WvkxjdbsIjz5MNMYs0oVs6OnPUSKBr457E62JRtuk563qPA/s320/etsy+-+felt+toadstool+edited+for+logo3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />and coloured it in using Paint. Et voila! A new original piece of artwork to use as I see fit.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3t_WTxN89a0JiPyntZE-3-PhwFsFw3RD5LPWBpldxy2DFlTgbGNGAo6w8xCpj9SRuvQhmepx54E6NQQQMHpL6w2YsDikKminc1RtN6rays-_w_keudyOFmc4FSYd-9JZ_UNy2w/s1600-h/felted+toadstool+-+2ndfinal+version+for+logo+%26+avatar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213272841736170690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3t_WTxN89a0JiPyntZE-3-PhwFsFw3RD5LPWBpldxy2DFlTgbGNGAo6w8xCpj9SRuvQhmepx54E6NQQQMHpL6w2YsDikKminc1RtN6rays-_w_keudyOFmc4FSYd-9JZ_UNy2w/s320/felted+toadstool+-+2ndfinal+version+for+logo+%26+avatar.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I thought that I could use it to decorate sales labels and stickers for my felted goods and other wares. <br /><br />What do you think? Is it too frivilous? I wanted something that represents what I'm making and selling right now. I had been using the fairy avatar as my identifying feature, but as I'm not selling fairies she didn't seem to have a 'relationship' with my stuff. <br /><br />OK, so maybe it's a work in proress, but it's a start. Feedback would be great. Let me have it, but play nice - I'm a delicate soul! Lol. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-5820310823715671092008-06-16T14:50:00.004+01:002008-06-17T00:24:25.850+01:00Three Scarves Fulled & the Six Foot Tall Lightbox<div align="justify">I love these two pictures. They were both taken in our porch which we hardly ever use (apart from storing junk in!). <br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2583989814_6ff0d12627_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2583989814_6ff0d12627_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The light in there is perfect, kind of like a 6 foot tall lightbox! Amazing... where oh where have I been to miss this one! <br /><br />Just listed the wrap at the front and the scarf at the back in my <a href="http://www.craftybernie.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop. The middle one will be listed later on this week.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2583162299_563a731aa8.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2583162299_563a731aa8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I'm just finishing off some felted pouches for Nintendo DS lite games, cameras etc.. and will hopefully be able to add them tomorrow.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your feedback on the felted scarf. It's really appreciated!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-51552075105335481862008-06-12T01:33:00.005+01:002008-06-12T02:12:23.126+01:00Felting: Wet felted WIPs<div align="justify">I just have time to share some of the current felting projects that are in the pipeline, (see, I really have been a busy little felter!)<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Felt WIPs may/june 2008 by craftybernie, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/2571123175/"><img height="301" alt="Felt WIPs may/june 2008" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2571123175_cc50101c99.jpg" width="500" border="0" /></a></p><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570448126/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted embedded square</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 2. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2569622493/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Nuno felt cushion panel</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 3. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570446530/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felting with resist</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 4. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2571300708/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted DS case</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 5. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570474295/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted plush (penelope pig v.2)</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 6. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570446614/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Felted bookmark, mixed media</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">,7. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570447776/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted runner or scarf</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 8. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570447658/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted runner or scarf</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 9. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570474427/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted runner & scarves</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 10. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570447518/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted flower 2</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 11. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2570447292/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted flower 1</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 12. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2569622401/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet felted embedded square</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 13. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2527722949/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wet Felted sheet</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 14. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2527722447/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Felt Bowl or Vessel no10</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, 15. </span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/54628452@N00/2528543212/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Felt Bowl or Vessel no10</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br />For a more detailed description of these items and the plans I have for each one, follow the link to my Flickr page by clicking on the photos, and check out the descriptions. Some of these items will be appearing in my <a href="http://www.craftybernie.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop in the coming weeks. So, if you like the look of something you can either let me know or just keep watching the shop. Thanks for all your support and encouragement!<br /><br />PS: Have you seen the 3rd party Flickr Applications there are available now? This mosaic was created using the 'Mosaic Maker' over on <a href="http://www.bighugelabs.com/">bighugelabs.com</a>. If you want to get more from your Flickr photos, then check out the <a href="http://flickr.com/services/">services</a>page on Flickr and follow the links.<br /><br />Thanks for looking! x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-39598692767969226702008-06-09T18:35:00.001+01:002008-06-09T18:41:04.318+01:00For Sale, felt goodies<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(103207, 'shop','thumbnail',1,5).renderIframe();</script><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-54804013608588178192008-06-05T17:41:00.003+01:002008-06-05T17:50:59.405+01:00Etsy shop update, Toadstool Pincushion listedI've just listed this needle felted toadstool pincushion in my <a href="http://www.craftybernie.etsy.com">Etsy</a> shop. <br /> <br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2553251703_af96c5d4c5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2553251703_af96c5d4c5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2553250385_336a8b1c36.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2553250385_336a8b1c36.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />It's a simplified design of the original pincushion which was a gift for a friend during a pincushion swap last year. There isn't as much detail as the original as I wanted an affordable version which took less than a day to make. I hope I haven't oversimplified it... we'll see how it goes. <br /><br />Thanks for looking.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-70444113472864675272008-06-05T17:38:00.004+01:002008-06-12T04:55:19.342+01:00Things are on the up, up, up!<div align="justify">After the recent disaster with our car, the bathroom, various illnesses and unexpected hospitalisations, things look like they're on the up! I've just received an email from the editor of Lets Knit saying that I've won a Hobby Craft Knitting Basket from the giveaways. I never usually win these things so this is a real treat. Can't wait to get my hands on the woolly loveliness!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-65254962190851074112008-06-03T15:05:00.008+01:002008-06-03T18:08:48.133+01:00Etsy shop update, items listed<div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff6666;">The following items are listed in my </span><a href="http://www.craftybernie.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">etsy</span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;"> shop this evening, Tuesday 3rd June 2008.<br /><br /></span>Over the coming weeks I will also be listing other items including hand felted scarves, cushion panels & covers, and other bits'n'bobs so watch this space. Thanks for looking and keep on crafting.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2548345172_294e7f36ec_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2548345172_294e7f36ec_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Light blue corsage in BFL wool. Large flower with brooch pin attahced to back. Suitable for bags, hats and lapels. Center is embellished with beads & embroidery.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2548345064_849ebab5de_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2548345064_849ebab5de_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Close up of embroidery & bead detail.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2547521805_cf1a25ab94_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2547521805_cf1a25ab94_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Rose Garden corsage in shades of green and pink BFL wool. Large flower with brooch pin attached to back. Suitable for bags, hats and lapels. As before, center is embellished with beads & embroidery.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2547523483_e3bffddb17_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2547523483_e3bffddb17_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Arrangement of button flowers, a new take on an old idea. Small terracotta pot painted with blue and white acrylic paint. Flowers are wired and entire arrangement is secure. The base of the pot has a felt backing to protect surfaces.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2548345346_acb9b9bcb8_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2548345346_acb9b9bcb8_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pink & blue BFL wool, hand rolled felt, cut and shaped into rose. Entire piece is stitched securely onto a 'hat' pin and can be used to embellish just about anything. Not suitable for very delicate or gauze fabrics due to size of pin. Great for bags, hats and jackets alike.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2548344692_ee114eb5d6_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2548344692_ee114eb5d6_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Shades of blue, large felted flower corsage. Needle felted flower, using BFL, Merino & Silk. As before, center is embellished with beads & embroidery. Corsage has a brooch pin attached to back and can be used to decorate bags, hats, jackets etc..<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2548344898_8efdf391bc_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2548344898_8efdf391bc_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Close up of embellished center.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2547523043_460d99a4aa_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2547523043_460d99a4aa_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Small pink flower corsage. Needlefelted using BFL and center embellished as before. Brooch pin affixed to back. Suitable for embellishing hats, bags etc..<br /><br />All of these items <em><strong>are now available </strong></em>to buy from my Etsy shop.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-7870283048213150672008-06-03T15:04:00.000+01:002008-06-03T15:05:49.114+01:00ISE6 scarf & goodies received!<div align="justify">I received the most gorgeously soft scarf from my pal Jesi at the end of last week. My photos aren't great as things have been a bit difficult at home. But here's a quick glimpse of the beautiful scarf and goodies that she sent me.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2547570163_34350f4707.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2547570163_34350f4707.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="justify"></a>The scarf is knit in Henry's Attic natural silk and Jesi used the <a href="http://www.agoodyarn.biz/opera-scarf.pdf">opera scarf</a> pattern. It is so soft, smoothy, silky and light. Jesi left it in its natural colour and has left it with me to decide whether to tea dye it or not. I may keep it natural for now and then see how things go. It's got a lovely pearlescent quality to it, almost like mother of pearl.<br /><br /></p><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2547570421_8cdec7f480_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2547570421_8cdec7f480_o.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="justify"></a>As you can see, Jesi also enclosed a few treats for me: a box of candles, some jasmine green tea and some gorgeous laceweight cashmere yarn. The candles are divine with a lovely fragrance. Not at all sickly like some smelly candles - just lovely and fresh.<br /><br />The laceweight yarn is the original yarn that Jesi bought for my scarf but she didn't enjoy knitting with it. Thankfully she has let me have it - I adore the colours and can't wait to get knitting a nice scarf or shawlette for myself.<br /><br />Thanks so much Jesi. I wish I was able to get a better photo of me wearing the scarf but it does look lovely (plus it covers the 'lads' perfectly!!) lol.<br /><br />Thanks also to our wonderful hostesses for a great job. Looking forward to ISE7.</p><span id="fullpost"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-52958124552842076802008-05-30T23:51:00.001+01:002008-12-09T22:18:32.301+00:00Knit1blogtoo Netring CLOSED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk1HCWRP7FB5jFyeNccJWZYKtxZy-fMykAYSfxSmh7FFTqxeq5cnWgQ2m8I9tetN4VufIFLhT9QnXUR1x5P3pfbTtYE8cMXyqxSNNTPlAvAsNyZi820Str50JF7uwJGxohuNqkQ/s1600-h/webmaster+-+k1b2+closed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206307647136000658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk1HCWRP7FB5jFyeNccJWZYKtxZy-fMykAYSfxSmh7FFTqxeq5cnWgQ2m8I9tetN4VufIFLhT9QnXUR1x5P3pfbTtYE8cMXyqxSNNTPlAvAsNyZi820Str50JF7uwJGxohuNqkQ/s320/webmaster+-+k1b2+closed.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />See <a href="http://www.knit1blogtoo.blogspot.com/">knit1blogtoo.blogspot.com</a> for more information. Thanks..Bernie<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-42490427943659468392008-05-27T18:06:00.003+01:002008-05-27T18:20:14.981+01:00Felting goodies<div align="justify">I'm busy making some felt goodies for my <a href="http://www.craftybernie.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop at the moment and will post info when ready. For now though, here's a sneak preview of my experiements and test swatches. Enjoy!</div><div align="center"><a title="Wet Felted sheet by craftybernie, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/2527722949/"><img height="75" alt="Wet Felted sheet" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/2527722949_d7b538e79c_t.jpg" width="100" /></a> <a title="Felt Bowl or Vessel no10 by craftybernie, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/2528543212/"><img height="100" alt="Felt Bowl or Vessel no10" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2528543212_9b8c699f57_t.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><br />Ok, it doesn't look like much, but trust me, I've been a busy felter. There's bags, flowers, cushion covers, felted soaps (with lovely wooden soap dishes) and wallhangings all in the making. <br /><br />I've also been playing around with some BFL roving for the first time, as well as a merino/silk blend. Check out <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/NEEDLEWORKS-PLEASURE_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZQ2d33QQftidZ2QQtZkms">Needleworks Pleasure</a> on ebay for her selection of affordable handpainted roving. They're gorgeous!!! And I'm hooked on the merino/silk blend... oh sooooo sooooft!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-58304670093854068272008-05-14T22:19:00.002+01:002008-05-14T22:29:21.640+01:00Knitting: Icarus Shawl washed & blocked<div align="justify">I can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I last posted. Eek! Well, I have been busy.... busy riding the knitting mojo wave and making the most of it while it lasts. Seriously, you will not believe how much I have knit in the past few weeks. Oodles!<br /><br />Here's the first of a long line of FOs and I'll post piccies of the rest as and when I get a moment.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2492515735_e9f3f420ff.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Before blocking (looks like blue lettuce!)" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2492515735_e9f3f420ff.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2492515357_dfcd4f5190.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="After blocking (lovely crisp lace!)" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2492515357_dfcd4f5190.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I'm so pleased with this shawl and will definitely knit one for myself in 4ply or sockyarn. I have to admit that I'm a little less than thrilled with the yarn. There wasn't much give when blocking this shawl, unlike the FCS. Perhaps it's because the yarn was a laceweight single ply as opposed to the 4ply sockyarn that I used for FCS. Well, whatever. I think it looks great, even though the points are not as pointy!<br /><br />I blocked it as hard as I could and hopefully my ISE6 pal will like it. For more information and details about this pattern, check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/">Flickr photostream</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-14116815181458735032008-04-23T15:37:00.004+01:002008-04-23T16:19:07.092+01:00Magknits Pattern Archives<p align="justify">I was trying to find a Magknits pattern earlier today via Google Cache but I couldn't. I did eventually find what I wanted via 'archive.org' where a copy of each issue of Magknits up to August 2007 has been saved. Here's how it works:<br /><br />Go to <a href="http://www.archive.org/">www.archive.org</a> and type www.magknits.com in the search box.<br /><br />The search results will literally be a list of dates that are displayed in a table. It doesn't look like much but by clicking on one of the dates you will be redirected to an archived copy of that issue of Magknits.<br /><br />Unless you want to visit each issue of Magknits that has been archived, try to find the publication date of the pattern you're looking for. You can do this by doing a Google search for Magknits [+pattern-name].<br /> <br />Once you have the publication date, go back to archive.com and click on the date in the table. This will redirect you to an archived copy of that issue of Magknits.<br /><br />From there you simply click on the Pattern button in the header to see the patterns for that issue. I haven't checked every single issue, but what I've seen so far looks just like it did when the magazine was live.<br /><br />NB You won't be able to navigate from one issue of Magknits to the next in the archive. You will have to access each issue via www.archive.org.<br /><br />There may be a quicker way out there to find an archived copy of a particular pattern or issue, as each web page that is published has its own unique address or URL and if I find one I'll share it.<br /><br />Bernie x</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-68793186763117714152008-04-20T17:25:00.006+01:002008-04-20T17:46:14.848+01:00Comfort Shawl (knitting daily)<div align="justify"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2428425726_5c87c43bef_o.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2428425726_5c87c43bef_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>I finally got round to blocking the Comfort Shawl by Sandi Wiseheart on Knitting Daily, which I started 6 weeks ago. If only I had actually been 'knitting daily', it would have been finished a lot sooner. Never mind. It will be winging its way to Spain this week.<br /><br />This shawl was my first dip into lace shawl knitting and it gave me the confidence and motivation to try something more involved... namely the Icarus Shawl and Forest Canopy Shawl!<br /><br />I wanted to retain a comfortable and casual feel and the Denim Aran was perfect for this. Plus at over 230 yds per 100g ball, and having only used 1 1/2 balls, it was a very affordable knit. The yarn is a blend of acrylic (60%) cotton (25%) and wool (15%) so it isn't a complete affront to yarn snobs!! ;) I am pleased that the shawl has blocked so well considering it isn't 100% wool. <br /><br />It seems that I am on a roll at the moment and have found my knitting mojo. Does anybody fancy a rub?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-36671724618367608322008-04-19T21:51:00.006+01:002008-04-19T22:37:10.394+01:00ISE6: Forest Canopy Shawl finished<div align="justify"><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/2425962770/"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2425962770_cf72ac59c9_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once more... I absolutely adore this pattern and can't recommend it enough as a great beginners lace shawl project. It would also make a quick knit for more experienced lace knitters.<br /><br />To my surprise, my non-attention span coped with the pattern repeat. I took my time and completed the shawl in two weeks. I imagine the next one will fly off the needles (she says hopefully!).<br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2425151191_f673d10f28_o.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2425151191_f673d10f28_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>FCS grows pretty quickly and I can't wait to start another one using DK weight yarn and bigger needles.<br /><br />Blocking this shawl was fun, if a little bit of a challenge. I've never blocked a triangle shawl before and I got there in the end thanks to <a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2005/08/23/walk_around_the_block.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Yarnharlot</span></a>, <a href="http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/12/how_to_be_happy.html"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Eunnyjang</span></a> and <a href="http://www.morehousefarm.com/Knitting/Tips/LaceYarn/">Morehouse Merino</a>.<br /><br />I do hope my ISE pal will like it.<br /><br /><ul><li>Pattern: <a href="http://knittingasfastasican.com/forest-canopy-shoulder-shawl/">Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl</a> by Susan Pierce Lawrence<br />Needles: 4.5mm circular needles, knit loosely<br />Yarn: 100g of <a href="http://www.geminiknits.etsy.com/">GeminiKnits</a> sockyarn in 'Pacific', 75g used<br />Pattern repeats: Twelve<br />Blocked size: 51" x 21" </li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26098934.post-9566337300646146952008-04-18T03:59:00.007+01:002008-04-18T04:13:31.754+01:00Craftster journal swap, 2nd journal made<div align="justify"><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/craftybernie/2422506942/"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2422506942_851bb8d1f5_o.jpg" border="0" /></a>Check out the 2nd journal I made for the Craftster 'Make me a journal' swap. This was made especially for 'Karia' who didn't receive a journal from her spoiler. Hopefully it should have arrived by now and she will like it. <br /><br />I also included an empty sweety box which I filled with ideas and journalling prompts for days when inspiration is lacking. I downloaded the ideas sheet from <a href="http://www.milliande.com/">www.milliande.com</a> and printed them out onto coloured paper. Milliande.com is a fun resource for art and writing stuff. Check it out if you get a mo. <br /><br />I'm getting better at the coptic stitch binding and I used STR wool to bind this journal instead of embroidery thread. The stitch definition is much better with a thicker yarn or thread. There are more details about the journal on my Flickr page. Thanks for looking. x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Knitting, Felting, Spinning, Flower Fairies, Cats, Bags, Beading, Card Making,</div>Craftyberniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794569742594543642noreply@blogger.com0