Somewhere in My World 2010 International Freefrom Fiberarts Guild Show

 

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BUY THE BOOK!!

100% of the profits from this book will be donated evenly to
Kiva.org
Mercy Corp for Haitian Relief

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Made NOT Manufactured

 

BUSINESS: The Handmade Revolution Gathers Pace: Louis Vuitton ads banned

You may have read in this morning's papers that the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a series of Louis Vuitton print ads ruling that they suggest that Louis Vuitton products are handmade when they aren't.

Delft  by Memake

Like me, your initial reaction may have been to throw your hands in the air in dismay, that a mega-brand such as Louis Vuitton, with all its money and clout, is trying to muscle in on the hard-earned turf of independent artists, designers and makers who really DO make their products by hand. But, there is a silver lining to this story, the very fact that a company like Louis Vuitton wants to get a piece of the handmade revolution shows just how much times have changed!

To read more visit UKhandmade

International Freeform Crochet Guild Exhibition 2010 – Somewhere in My World

Click here to see the exhibition.

  

Weaving 2 Complete

Here is another weaving I recently completed. It would be great as a table runner or a wall hanging. It came out really thick about an inch thick. Measures approx 10” x 24” 100% recycled fabrics.

Vintage Granny Square Crochet Blanket

My Fabulous New Crochet Top

Yes here I am am and here it it my exquisite crochet top from Izabela at Bluefish Handmade.

My top is so delicate and intricate and Izabela make’s them to order in almost every colour. You can visit her above at folksy or via her own site Bluefishhandmade. 

Thank you Izabela.

If you are wondering what all the crochet things are attached to my tree check out  Clootie Tree Update here.

Garden Twine Eco Bag Crochet Pattern

Available at  Folksy  and Etsy. 

Clootie Tree Update & New Ribbons

A massive thank you to Anjie at PomPomEmporium for sending fabulous 3 dimensional ribbons for The Clootie Tree. These are great and will add a new dimension to the tree. I had an email this week from a lovely lady in North Carolina USA this week and she and her daughter are going to crochet more ribbons making the Clootie tree truly communal and diverse.

If you feel you can contribute please email me at the sunroomuk@googlemail.com

Anjie was also very generous and sent me one of her sublime organza flower brooches. Check it out below.

Thank you Anjie :-)

This is a new pattern I was working on today which I will publish in the next few days photographed on top of a new ‘Bag for Life’ string bag I’ve just completed.

Clootie tree looking good.

Weaving Complete :-)

I have to say I like the back more than I like the front.

A Week in Rugs

I’ve been busy, busy, busy making a variety of rag rugs and a weaving over the past week. I thought I’d just post some photos of my creations.

 

Weaving the Woven - WIP

I have been busy working on a hand woven wall hanging using purely recycled fabrics hence the name weaving the woven. This is a home made frame loom which is really easy and quick to make. I will post more photographs as soon as the hanging is complete.

Crochet Clootie Tree in Flower

To learn more click the following links - Clootie Tree - Crochet Gardening  and The history of the Clootie Tree.
Clootie Tree update March, 2010
To contribute crochet ribbons to the crochet clootie tree please email me at thesunroomuk@googlemail.com