baby, it's cold outside!

As the weather has now taken a turn for the cooler, we've dragged our ugly old gas heater out of hiding.
I know, where are the granny square blankets, afghans and knitted throws to keep me warm? Trust me, I'm working on it! In fact it feels like I'm always working on one...

At least after seeing this lovely Belgian Natural Gas commercial I can imagine that my gas heater is filling my home with warm cosy knitting...even if it feels like I'm not!





Have you been working on a blanket or rug for what seems like all of eternity? What does it feel like to finish one?

Mothers Day gift ideas - hand made with love!

Pssst - it's Mothers Day this Sunday. I know, we have a Sydney Crafternoon meet organised on that day! Oops! Well, we think our mothers will forgive us if there is a little handmade love to sweeten the deal. Say thanks and I love you Mum with some of these sweet crocheted gift ideas FREE from Lion Brand Yarn.

Please note: These patterns are indeed 100% FREE but you do have to sign up/in to their website to access the patterns. That's free also of course!

Amigurumi Mouse Doorstep.
We think the only squeals you'd get on seeing this little critter on your floor would be squeals of delight!

Apple Slice Tawashi Dish Scrubbers
I'd be happy to do the dishes too with dishcloths like this. I think they'd make nice face/body cloths too.

Beehive Potholders

Super cute, don'tcha think?! Beeautiful or beary nice?!


















Amigurimi Teacup Pin Cushion
For the tea drinking sewing fanatics out there.

or say it with flowers with this
Amigurumi Potted Plant

There are loads more free patterns for all sorts of projects over on the Lion Brand website. If you make something special for your mum this Mothers Day, be sure to share your creation with us please!

And to all the mothers out there - we think you're just wonderful! Happy Mothers Day!

What sort of crafter are you?

Do you craft vicariously, taking in other people's creations for nourishment?

I tend to have enthusiastic bursts where i start one thing, and get so enthused by it's success that i put it down before it's finished to start something similar, but slightly different, new and improved...

I especially like to work on small projects that have no particular goal (or one that changes a lot!). My last attempt at a scarf ended up becoming the cutest tea cosy...I'm all about going with the flow when it comes to crafting.

How do you craft?

Just for fun - woolly title.

While i was waiting for the rice to cook...
(brown rice does take a while, you know!)

I made this woolly title. I hope you like it. hehe.

Sydney Crafternoon - now on Flickr!

We've started a Sydney Crafternoon group over on Flickr so you can share your progress between meets, delight us with beautiful finished projects or post any shots you may have taken at the last get together.

Why don't you head on over and join in the fun!