ribbonesia /

m// How cute. Ive been loving all the paper craft that has flourished over the last few years, but this is a great idea too. Kind of like origami but with ribbons.. The work is called RIBBONESIA and is by JAPANESE illustrator BAKU MAEDA.

zac freeman /

m// don´t trow out any of your odds and ends. This artwork by ZAC FREEMAN is a great example of how to use it...amazing!

cat rabbit /

l// Check out this incredible work by Cat Rabbit... oh the things I could buy for "Sasha"! So adorable, they remind me of some people I know...

coasters /

m// last week i thought id try to make coasters out of the necklaces ive been churning out lately. They came out pretty good dont you think? next i will make a larger one for hot pots and then even bigger, a rug!

knitted necklace /

m// Ive recently learned FRENCH KNITTING, and have made these necklaces. they look great on their own or in various combinations. love the CMYK combo. I think these may be available for sale eventually, if I dont get sick of the knitting...
(sorry for the bad quality on the images, I used the photobooth on my computer as my camera was unavailable..)

a splash of colour /

m// ...to brighten the day.

crochet /

m// I mentioned in an earlier post that an artist friend of mine knits around rocks and pebbles. I came across these images (not sure who the artists are..) and thought Id show you..

nicole gastonguay /

m// In the theme of winter knitting I would like to show you this super cute crochet work by NEW YORK based designer NICOLE GASTONGUAY. got to love the unhappy steak! click the title to see more work or buy some.

odds and ends /

m// these handknitted cactuses by ODDS AND ENDS are just perfect for me and my lack of green thumbs. I might just have to order some! click the title to go to their etsy shop.

victoria albert museum/

l// This weekend I went to the V&A to see their exhibition of quilts. Yes thats right ladies and gents I am a closet needle and thread addict, do you want blanket stitch? bullion knots? chain stitch? can do. The quilts dated from 1700 to the present day and included work by Tracey Emin and other wonders such as a quilt made in 1841 by women convicts aboard the HMS Rajah as they were being transported to Van Diemen's Land (present day Tasmania). The V&A Shop and Liberty Art Fabrics have collaborated on this limited edition collection of 18 quilting fabrics, 4 of the patterns are featured above, it's a lovely way to celebrate a fantastic exhibition. Thanks for the tip Trevor!

arrrrrrrgh!!!!!/

l// Thom disappeared for a little while with some crayons and then returned with a very smug look on his face... I found this one in the hallway!!! haha! Seems I've been beaten at my own game! How can one top a pirate?! I am sorry for the overuse of exclamation marks but needless to say this evening has been very exciting...

switch/

l// The switches in our home were begging for a make-over. The koala is to cure a touch of home sickness, then there is a bird and my Dad. Monday afternoon creative spirt accomplished!!
p.s I do apologise for the quality of my images of late. I am waiting for a shipment of my stuff to arrive with my camera equipment, till then it's all captured on the iphone...