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Sorry for the sound of wind! TK forgot to turn the fan off! -_-;
Projects of the Moment: WIPs Report
TinyKiwi has almost finished a scrubby washcloth–she’s keeping the ends to weave in for detention next month, or it’d already be done. It’s based on a nubby flower block out of 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet by Betty Barnden.
She also works on Miss Jane’s Hat by Heide Petroski. Almost there with the cabled band (hopefully!)
TK works on another rosary, this time with slightly better beads!
RambunctiouSky rips out Terri’s (new) socks and re-casts on in a smaller size.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Finished Objects!
RambunctiouSky is a fount of finished objects, but most importantly she’s finished her Evenstar Shawl! Huzzah!
Origami Place Card written and pictorial directions
RS’s tutorial of how to make the origami place card
RS also made vases out of regular food jars and canning jars by hot gluing a strip of ribbon around the rim with a button accent. She made colorful votive candle holders by gently scuffing the candle holders with sand paper, wrapping in rubber bands, spray painting, and then taking off the rubber bands. Pretty!
Tip! Spray paint is much cheaper at home-improvement stores than at the craft stores–only problem is color selection is isn’t always as extensive.
Brainy Moments (17:32)
RS talks getting the kink out of frogged (re-used) yarn.
RS uses Jeny’s Stretchy Slip Knot Cast-On when re-casting on Socks for Terri.
TK shows how she makes “master-keys” out of eye-pins so she can cut wire to the same length every time while she’s beading.
Hyperventilate (24:50)
RS’s partner is playing through Zelda without a sword. We also talk about how we enjoy watching people play video games while we craft.
Shiny (26:54)
TK goes on a crazy bead buying spree–so much cuteness. She ponders making an H.R. Giger Alien-head necklace. Anyone got a spare Alien head?
TK also showcases her “don’t-tell-the-boyfriend-how-much-I-spent” shiny: new skates from SureGrip! Atom wheels! Avenger plates!
RS got new T-pins to block the shawl and a curling iron to make pretty hair.
I Spy (39:28)
RS visits a botanic garden, enjoys a docent lead tour and learns about how hummingbirds always have food throughout the year, as there is always something red blooming. Also, bumblebees! She’s also is going camping later today and expects to have something good to report next week.
TK sees (and loves) Turkey Vultures. Hawk of some sort. Agave? *sigh*
Books to Stick Your Nose In (42:52)
RS has had no time for reading due to above wedding crafting, but is going to re-read Slow River by Nicola Griffith. She bought it off of Better World Books, a good alternative to Amazon, that participates in humanitarian efforts. Check ’em out!
RS also buys new bowls and plates (extra belated shiny!)
TK borrows a book by Nicky Epstein called Knitted Embellishments and talks about all the unexpected fun she’s learned you can have with I-cord. She’s particularly interested in the Celtic knots made of I-cord…
Ear Party (47:42)
TK again enumerates the joys of pop-artist Sia.
Walks in the Urban Wilderness (49:40)
RS has been wedding-focused, so everything took a back burner to that, except the one walk in the botanic garden.
TK walks and gardens and skates (sorta) but has back-slid a little herself.
Random Remnants (51:30)
More placecards!
InkScape is like Photoshop but it’s freeee!
dafont.com has the Mathilde Font that everyone thought was hand-written by RS!
We are also planning a KNIT ALONG! Care of Magical Creatures Bracelet #1 by TinyOwlKnits, so feel free to join us. We’re hoping to start the 1st of September. Hopefully? Yes! No hoping, it’s happening!
Sisters Of The Holy Fiber 