Tag: vintage

PINKYKNITS, KNITTING WITHOUT NEEDLES…

pinky knitsPinkyknits is the new and exciting way to create your very own fashion accessory.

In minutes you can make a ‘knitted noodle’ – with only your fingers! – there is no need for needles!
Create scarves, bags, belts, hats, mufflers, cushions, snoods and more … The only limit is your imagination!

Pinkyknits is designed and manufactured entirely in the UK by Laxtons Specialist Yarns, using 100% Wool, in collaboration with Erika Knight.

Pinkyknits supports The Campaign For Wool, whose Patron HRH The Prince Of Wales is putting wool at the forefront of fashion, interiors and accessories.

Pinkyknits is an ideal source of education for children, learning new skills and using wool, and will give a sense of achievement for all.

GET CREATIVE FOR EASTER, MAKE YOUR EASTER EGG COSIES AND CHICKS…

EGG COSY

With Easter just around the corner I thought you might like these for patterns for ‘egg cosies’ and chics be them small for the boiled egg at home or for the gift for the grandchildren.

There are lots to choose from with some selling ‘egg cosy kits’, so there is no excuse to say that you cannot possibly make one.

My choice starts with Poppy Treffy Handmade in England, who makes handmade textiles for your home, you can either buy their kits or buy one ready made for a normal size egg.

Another one is a an owl egg cosy tutorial from Lucy Kate Crafts – http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Or you could go for this easy cute chick egg cosy pattern from ebay seller – see picture above http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/200588520619?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla

Another company Home, Home, Home http://www.homehomehome.co.uk do some lovely kits which contain all you need to make four pretty pastel coloured pompom chicks that can be hung around the home or put on the dining table for Easter.

little chics

And from Lululoves a crochet egg cosy for the crochet lovers http://www.lululoves.co.uk/index.php/item/crochet-egg-cosy-pattern

crochet egg cosy

DO YOU FANCY A CREATIVE CHALLENGE ?…

Heart Cushion

If you fancy a creative challenge then The Shabby Tea Room Challenges are just for you.

They are created to inspire your creativity and share with others.

Each week you can submit any type of project to their site, unless the challenge calls for something specific.

You can enter as many times as you like, then link it to your blog and win publicity, or just enjoy the inspiration and creativity in the virtual tea room.

It’s well worth a visit to the site to just see what others have made, http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.co.uk/