Knitting Dragonflies

Enter a snowy day and some friends. We ate and drank, and walked around town. The above is a fountain that is frozen up. And when some of your company likes to knit and do needlework it turns into a perfect weekend. Notice the large bag my husband is holding. This is because my girlfriend “found” a knitting shop that was selling out of all of their spinning fiber. Can you say “visa”? Seriously now, I wasn’t going to even buy any, just “look”. Then maybe just one or two, by the end, I had everything in my bag that she had left. Clockwise from the top 1-Camel/Tussah Silk Top 8 oz., ooooo so silky and lovely, 2- Dark Blue Dyed Corridale 8 oz., 3- Light Blue Merino Silk Blend 8 oz., 4- Corridale, Turquoise 8 oz., 5-Baby Camel Top 8oz (this was the only one I was originally to buy, just made my knees weak) I need to get some seriously spinning done, and today is Super Bowl Sunday! Touchdown!! Get the wheel out! - Knit Fast, Dye Yarn "Life is not about waiting for the storm

I have been looking for the “right” buttons for a sweater. I can’t find what I want so I decided I would play around and see if I could create some. I thought of trying polymer clay. I bought a neutral color because I wanted to embed the design into it, and then bring it out with paint. First I purchased some Polymer Clay I made 3 simple buttons by: Warming the clay up until it was pliable and made a flattened piece of clay, like you would a sugar cookie, approx. 1/4 inch thick. I think used a sharpie pen, (the fat kind) as a rolling pin to even it out and make the top portion smooth. I used a bottle cap (from some body lotion) to punch the button out. A cuticle stick to make the button holes. I also used the cuticle stick to try and scrape a design into the button. I wanted to make a bamboo like design. (I made the design first and then punched the holes), Go into both sides of the button with your stick for the holes. Now bake according to the instructions on your clay

The sun has been out and I’ve done a little doodling. Do my fins look too big? Any of you girls interested in a drink?

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The Art of Joy on Etsy has wonderful illustrated printable items “that make you smile”. Super cute, 2011 Printable Kokeshi Doll Mini Calendar $7.00 2011 Printable Write In Knit Kawaii Calendar with Stickers $7.00 Get organized and make it pretty! She also blog at Creative Mamma

I stumbled upon this artist and was amazed at his creativity, and vision. Transcending the Material is a piece that you have to see to believe! below is an excerpt from him: These photos document “Transcending the Material”, a mixed media piece that I created and installed while in residence at the Wassaic Project (an arts collective and residency program located in New York state). The piece was exhibited at the Wassaic Project Summer Music and Arts Festival. Ben Cuevas interview, 2010 Wassaic Artist Resident from The Wassaic Project on Vimeo . Ben Cuevas discusses his work in his studio in the Luther Barn in Wassaic, NY.

What do these snowmen need? Yes! Knitwear!!!! What is a snowman without a scarf or hat that is knitted????? A sorry state indeed! See?? A handmade scarf makes all of the difference in the world! Don’t knit? Check out these Etsy sellers… Hand knitted cowls Hand knitted scarves Hand knitted hats Do you knit? Check out these free patterns? From LollyKnitting around here are some luscious knitting patterns ? I love this Burberry inspired neck cowl scarf pattern from The garter Girl! I must be in a cowl mood, here is another one from Elemental Stitches! A free knitted cowl pattern , sweet? -- Knit Fast, Dye Yarn "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass... it's about learning how to dance in the rain."