Finally I am doing some yarn bombing. I was dying to do it: true. I was too lazy to start my own project: true. Luckily the Granby Park project came along. Granby Park is a pop-up park to open for one month on Dominick Street (Dublin 1) from 22nd August 2013. The park will feature Dublin’s…… Continue reading Yarn bombing – Granby Park’s railings
What an inspiring time I had on Saturday at the Constant Knitter (Dublin)! Maria Tapper was holding a Creative Embroidery course and the three hours were gone in a flash. She taught us 11 stitches which should give a good start to our embroidery lives. More than this: she shared with us some precious tips and…… Continue reading Creative embroidery with Maria Tapper
This is a story beginning with a dog. A while ago I made a pillow cover for Stitch magazine. Saturday the dog ate this pillow cover despite all my efforts to keep it out of her reach. Later on (but the two events are not linked) I was trying to coax all the little people to…… Continue reading Hexagons and sashiko pillow cover – WIP
Last Wednesday was the first public meeting of the Marino/Fairview Knitting and Crochet Circle. It turned out to be a success as 28 knitters and crocheters showed up that evening! Some of the crafters in attendance were seasonned knitters, others were just beginning but all got something out of the evening. There was tea, biscuits, chats…… Continue reading Happy knitter
Something important and exciting is happening next week. No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday 13th February is the first meeting of the Marino/Knitting circle. My blog and IRL friend The Busy Mama got us a place to meet (the CY on 80 Philipsburgh Avenue) and this will be great. The idea is…… Continue reading Marino/Fairview Knitting & Crochet Circle
