knitting anyone?

if you are a local kw crafter perhaps this new group would interest you. its casual, but thats the point where everything wonderful begins.

It’s a good old stitch and bitch group! All are welcome to come and learn from and teach each other in the ways of knitting, crochet, and anything else that involves stitching or crafting.
I’ve been finding that stitching in public is a great way to socialize, make connections with people and to learn at the same time!
I am open to teaching those of you to knit or crochet who would like to learn…perhaps in return for bringing snackage to my house?
Come and learn to stitch, and learn new stitches!

 

join stitch and bitch in facebook to be notified of the next meetup

summer hats

… for the days the sun actually comes out. Not sure what the weather is like where you are from but Kitchener ON is rather cold, and constantly rainy for middle of summer weather. but thinking positive will bring positive results. right?!

found these super cute tutorials for hats

Kids Bucket Hats :: Punkn

Eddie Cap :: Mushroom Villagers

if you are not skilled with ‘the sewing’ you can always take a look thru the wonders of etsy…

Brown Leaf Print :: McHats

Rainbow (with interchangeable flower in variety of colours) :: mamafamilias

Summer sweets bucket hat :: Cocollo

Green Crochet Cloche :: Sweetbriers

Happy Birthday RareFunk!

Help celebrate 1 year of existence!

RareFunk officially opened June 5th 2008 with items from about local 14 artists, and a few previously loved items. Now, ONE YEAR LATER, they have exactly 90 artists selling their funky unique handmade works at this little diamond in the rough on Duke st, Downtown Kitchener (ontario)

RareFunk 2008 :: 14 artists

The artists come from surrounding areas of KW, Toronto, Montreal, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba … and just this year they have branched out of Canada showcasing their first artist from Australia!

Rarefunk Today :: 90 Artists

Rarefunk Today :: 90 Artists

To help celebrate the joy and excitement of ONE YEAR of Service, many artists are offering sales on all kinds of items. All month long you will find discounted items by Megan Kraatz, It’s a Lulu, Koriander, Kathryn Helwig and Chicki.

… dont forget

JUNE 21st IS FATHER’S DAY

A girl’s father is the first man in her life, and probably the most influential. – David Jeremiah (Quoted in Fathers Who Dare to Win by Ian Grant, 1999)

tshirt: sweet, coasters: mike woodside , cards: WH designs , dress: its a lulu , remaining items: thrifted

BONUS: By shopping at Rarefunk during the month of June you will have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for the shop. (Second prize – A set of four custom hand-painted coasters by WH Designs) what a fabulous deal for buying someone else that perfect gift — a gift for you too.

… something for dad, something for me.. something for boyfriend, something for me…

By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.
Fathers Day Quote by: Charles Wadworth

pillow: throwbacks , magnets: Wh designs , coasters: WH designs , iron figures: iron beaver industries

cards: scarpstar originals

One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.
Fathers Day Quote by: Unknown

coasters: mike woodside

salt + pepper shakers: the spiked olive

jar lid pins: gnarled branch, glass pins: sweet

Or choose from other fabulous funky artists like some of my favorites…

sweet

Kys Perspective

Dear Ms. Tanushka

CarolynWard

My Belle Bijoux

fabricawakuwaku

Kailey Hawthorn

designed by RJ

Flowers for mom!!

PomPom Yarn Flowers :: Domestifluff

Painted Flowers From Plastic Bottles

(photo via Martina-Craftyna, but no tutorial)

From what i can see, looking at the blue flower with orange polka dots, she used the mouth of the bottle as the center of the flower. each flower seems to be made following the same, but she has altered the cut style for each petal.

here is a possible tutorial to follow:

1. Cut of tops and bottoms of bottles and make a clean edge.

2. Divide into sections visually and cut from edge as far down as you can. Shape ‘petals’. Prime and let dry.

3. Wrap wire around neck of bottle to create stems. (i would start wrapping about 2″ into the wire. when wrapped about four times, twist the 2″ that we left hanging over to the long wire, to add strength to the stem.) or use a cork to plug the mouth, and insert wire right into the cork.

4. Make fine wire into three or four twisted pieces together, top each with small ‘found’ beads to create the stamins. Insert into cap area.

5. Paint with acrylic paints and spray with acrylic varnish for longer lasting finish if for outdoors.

looking for an artist

just came across this request in toronto craigslist…

I need to find an illustrator that can do that late 1970’s sci-fi movie poster art style. Hand or computer illustration is what i need. It’s for an album cover. Reply to: glasgowvallee@yahoo.ca

Avery is making eco-clothing labels

Along with their participation in Cotton Made clothing in Africa Project this big corporation has taken a step towards responsible economic, social and environmental practices that help build healthy communities around the world, and help other business owners do the same.

EcoFriendly™ Heat Transfers

As Soft On The World As They Are On The Skin.
Heat transfer designs offer far-reaching opportunities for both multicolor decoration and high comfort ‘tag-free’ labeling. Halo-Free ECO and ECO Stretch transfers are made from water-based ink solutions, are easy to apply and soft to the touch-the perfect skin contact solution.

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EcoFriendly™ Printed Fabric Labels

Organic cotton, natural bamboo and recycled polyester printed fabric clothing labels enhance sustainable garment ranges with a natural finish and authentic simplicity.

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EcoFriendly™ Woven Labels

Leading the way with an impressive range of eco-friendly woven labels, we offer organic cotton, natural bamboo and recycled polyester in blended and unblended combinations for all your sustainable apparel needs.

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EcoFriendly™ Paper Stocks

Graphic tags and tickets are excellent vehicles that can be used to convey retailer and brand sustainability messages to today’s discerning consumers. At Avery Dennison, we offer a broad range of single and two-sided coated and uncoated FSC and PEFC certified papers, Kraft stocks and a variety of recycled boards with up to 100% post consumer waste (PCW).

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Or hire an etsy artist to custom make personalized labels like these…

From MommieMadeIt

Looking for nature bits

In preparation for our Bloomin Earth Show (April 25th at Kitchener Market) we are gathering supplies for the craft imadeit will run…

things like:

• twigs
• bark
• pinecones
• acorns
• chestnuts
• leaves (if any survived)
• pebbles
• and anything else that may be lying around the lawn.
• PLUS milk or juice cartons

if you are local to us, please drop me a line if either we can come scavenge your yard, or if you can bring your collections to our show.

here’s a peek at our plans….

Recycled Nature Bird House :: Donna Erickson via MinnMoms

see more of donna’s craft and cooking tutorials