Wow, is anyone else having real issues with Blogger? I wrote out a whole post that was eaten by the internet when I thought it was being posted!?! Then it was down for most of today. Sigh. I don't think I'll have the energy to do it again, so here is a quick version.
The other day whilst doing my weekly blog hop, I was intrigued by Andrea at Wisdom Beings in Wonder, writing about her Vampire Swap on Ravelry. I've never done a swap, but it sounded like good fun. I found one that was small and simple, better to ease into things I think. This month they are doing a mug cosy swap, so I jumped right in. Then I went to work trying to make a cosy I'd be proud to mail away to someone. Here are some I made. If you would like, please leave a comment telling me your favourite and that's the one I'll send as my gift.
Cozy 1
Cozy 2
Cozy 3
Cozy 4
And lastly, this isn't fibre related at all. I've been taking a ceramics class (just an 8 week night course) at the local college, and having a blast. I swear I am getting better with time, but here are some of my first few attempts!
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| Twisty Vases |
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| A bug, a pot, a mushroom |
Happy Crafting Everyone!!
I love the braided cable ones!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE cozy 3 or 4. I'm a sucker for cables and wood buttons, but love them all.
ReplyDeleteYour ceramics are awesome! You should make a yarn bowl!
I really like the style of cozy 1, but I don't like blue. That's OK, though, because almost every single other person in the world does.!
ReplyDeleteThat pink & purple cabley, wooden button masterpiece is my favourite :) And its great to see some more mug hugs on the FO Friday scene, I thought I was the only one who knew what they were :D
ReplyDeleteYour ceramics look great!
ReplyDeleteOk...for the mug cozy. I love all of them but the toggle button on the first one catches my eye so that is the one I'll pick. I'm a sucker for cute buttons.
Great...getting into swaps. I think I'm done now until August. Goodness, that seems so far away.
Cozy 4,the pink & purple one :-)
ReplyDeleteMy mother taught me how to pour, clean, fire, and paint ceramics ... it's the first craft I ever learned! I have very fond memories of those days. The first thing I made was a tiny gray elephant ... what wonderful memories this brings back. Love the twisty vases!
ReplyDeleteYour ceramics look great! I miss my potter's wheel - guess I just have to settle for my spinning wheel :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is nice. Close your eyes and pick on for the exchange.
ReplyDeleteI'm favoring the darker purple with two buttons-very cute.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the ceramics
I love your bug! It's a great color. I like the two color cabley mug cozy myself. I love cables and purple seem to be catching my eye lately. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
ReplyDeleteThe ceramics are wonderful! Learning how has been on my list for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the 2nd cosy for both the color and width, however I do love the wooden toggle button on the 1st.
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Hello! I hope you're having a fantastic weekend.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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This is so great! Thanks for sharing at Make Something Monday!! (And yes Blogger was being dumb!!! I had the same thing happen!!)
ReplyDelete~ Sarah
I am blog hopping today and I am happy to stop by your blog!!
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Have a Happy Thursday! :0)