Archive for January, 2009
Bobble Tree
Posted on January 31st, 2009 by Shana
The top of this hanging is made with Square Knot Loops which create the bobble effect. Usually they’re done with only a few Square Knots to make a bead effect, but you can make the sinnet as long as you desire before turning it back on itself to create the loop.
From top to bottom measures [...]
Itteh Bitteh Earrings
Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Shana
Sometimes I just don’t want to do large macrame pieces, so today I opted for something small. These are made from cotton with wooden beads. And from the title you might realise I’m addicted to lolcats! A bigger picture is just a click away.
Melancholy and mystery of an Etch A Sketch
Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Chris
Amazing what you can do on the Etch A Sketch, isn’t it? Here’s my attempt at recreating Giorgio de Chirico’s 1914 classic, Melancholy and Mystery of a Street. Click on the image (go on, give that mouse a good old thump) to see it a bit biggerer.
And here’s a small version of the original painting. [...]
Hunger pangs
Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Chris
“What do you fancy for tea?”
“I’m not sure,” said Shana. “To be honest, I don’t really feel like having a big meal today.”
I knew having tea and biscuits (three malted milk — each) this late in the afternoon had been a mistake, but it was too late now: they were already dunked.
“Well, maybe we should [...]
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