Vi este esquema no site Knitpicks e adorei. Um projecto muito rapido e simples que fica uma fofura.
Usei novelos Lion Brand Vanna's Choice em branco, verde e azul; agulhas tamanho 7 US (4.5 mm). Os olhos sao de plastico e dos que tem um dispositivo de seguranca que os impede de serem removidos e engolidos por criancas, mas podem tambem ser bordados com fio preto, como o nariz e os bigodes. Escolhi fazer as orelhas de gato, mas o esquema tem instrucoes para fazer varias diferentes.
O blog Acornbud's Yarns tem uma serie de Pookies ao estilo Star Wars que sao o maximo!
I saw this patterns on the Knitpicks site and I loved it. A very easy and quick project that is just so cute.
I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn in white, green and blue; needles size 7 US (4.5 mm). I also used plastic safety eyes but they can be embroidered with black thread just like the nose and whiskers. I made kitty ears but the pattern has instructions for other kinds as well.
Acornbud's Yarns blog has several Star Wars Pookies that are awesome!
quarta-feira, 29 de junho de 2011
Iron Craft Challenge #26 - Camp Craft
Para esta semana o tema sao os trabalhos manuais que os miudos aqui fazem em sitios tipo ATL. Eu como nunca fui a nenhum aqui tive que fazer alguma pesquisa. Ha muita informacao e muitas instrucoes em variados sites e blogs, e acabei por decidir fazer um tear simples de cartao e cordel. Usei um cartao quadrado, medi e marquei intervalos de 1 cm, fiz cortes e passei por eles o cordel na vertical.
Depois usei novelos Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky em verde, azul e tijolo para tecer as riscas. Cortei cada seccao de la ao acaso para ficar mais interessante, e usei uma agulha de las para facilitar o trabalho. Depois foi so cortar os fios de cordel no verso e atar um no duplo a cada dois fios para evitar que se desmanche.
For this week the theme are camp crafts. Since I've never been to a camp of any kind I had to do some research. I found lots of sites and blogs with information and instructions and I decided to make a simple cardboard and string loom. I used a square piece of cardboard, I measured and marked half an inch intervals, made cuts and then passed the string through vertically.
Then I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in green, blue and brick to weave stripes. I cut each length at random to make it more interesting, and I used a blunt needle to make the work easier. In the end I just cut the string in the back of the loom and tied a double knot for every two pieces of string to prevent it from unraveling.
Depois usei novelos Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky em verde, azul e tijolo para tecer as riscas. Cortei cada seccao de la ao acaso para ficar mais interessante, e usei uma agulha de las para facilitar o trabalho. Depois foi so cortar os fios de cordel no verso e atar um no duplo a cada dois fios para evitar que se desmanche.
For this week the theme are camp crafts. Since I've never been to a camp of any kind I had to do some research. I found lots of sites and blogs with information and instructions and I decided to make a simple cardboard and string loom. I used a square piece of cardboard, I measured and marked half an inch intervals, made cuts and then passed the string through vertically.
Then I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in green, blue and brick to weave stripes. I cut each length at random to make it more interesting, and I used a blunt needle to make the work easier. In the end I just cut the string in the back of the loom and tied a double knot for every two pieces of string to prevent it from unraveling.
segunda-feira, 27 de junho de 2011
"Due Date"
Vimos este filme em DVD ontem a noite e foi hilariante. Recomendo!
We saw this movie last night and it was hilarious. I recommend it!
We saw this movie last night and it was hilarious. I recommend it!
Morangos e Cerejas
Esta tarde fomos colher morangos e cerejas ao Spicer Orchards. Um pomar muito agradavel onde ja colhemos framboesas e macas no Outono passado. Esteve um dia quente e solarengo e os miudos gostam sempre muito de ir.
Amanha vou estar atarefada a fazer doces.
This afternoon we went to Spicer Orchards to pick strawberries and cherries. It's a really nice orchard where we picked raspberries and apples last Fall. It was a hot and sunny day and the kids always enjoy it.
Tomorrow I'll be busy making jams.
quarta-feira, 22 de junho de 2011
Iron Craft Challenge #25 - Scan This!
(It points to this blog)
Esta semana o tema sao os novos e muito populares codigos de barras quadrados (QR Codes), que podem ser lidos por aplicacoes para telefones. No site QR Stuff podem criar-se estes codigos gratis que podem conter enderecos electronicos, texto, imagens, sites, etc.
Primeiro pensei em fazer algo em costura, mas como tiramos um fim de semana grande para visitar familia, optei por algo mais simples e rapido. Os codigos sao perfeitos para ponto cruz e foi o que fiz. A minha ideia era entao coser o codigo numa das minhas bolsas de tricot ou numa mochila mas, infelizmente o leitor nao consegue ler o meu codigo depois de feito. Penso que sera muito pequeno e pouco claro, talvez. Mas aqui fica. Nao tenho tempo para fazer um maior a tempo, mas hei-de tentar outra vez. :)
This week the theme are the very popular QR Codes, que square codes that can be found on countless items these days and can be easily read by phone apps. On the QR Stuff site you can create free codes that point to text, pictures, sites, e-mail, etc.
At first I was leaning towards a sewing project, but since we took a long weekend to visit with family I had to opt for something a little quicker and easier. These codes are perfect for cross stitching and so that is what I did. My idea was then to sew it onto one of my knitting bags or a backpack but, unfortunately, my reader can't read the the stitched code. I'm thinking it's too small and therefore not clear enough maybe. But here it is, I don't have time to make a bigger one but I'll try again sometime. :)
sexta-feira, 17 de junho de 2011
Lirios Orientais
Os nossos lirios orientais acabaram de abrir. Sao das flores que mais gosto e quero plantar mais alguns de cores diferentes.
Camisolinha Rendada
A nossa sobrinha nasceu no dia 14 ao fim da tarde. E mesmo a tempo acabei esta camisolinha; o esquema e de Jenny Watson incluido no livrete "Babe". Usei novelos Cascade Ultra Pima e agulhas tamnhos 3 US (3.25 mm) e 5 US (3.75 mm). Leva ainda tres botoes que escolhi para que fizessem contraste com o rosa vivo.
E um esquema pouco claro que nao recomendo a principiantes.
Our niece was born on the 14th at the end of the day. And just in time I finished this little lacy sweater; the pattern is by Jenny Watson included in the "Babe" booklet. I used Cascade Ultra Pima yarn and needles sizes 3 (3,25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm) US. It also requires three buttons and I chose mine to be contrasting to the hot pink.
The pattern is not very clear and I do not recommend it for beginners.
quinta-feira, 16 de junho de 2011
Trabalhos da lâ
Trabalhar a la e artigos feitos por mulheres de Bucos, Cabeceiras de Bastos, Potugal.
Um video interessante para ver aqui: Trabalhos da lâ .
Wool working by the women from Bucos, Cabeceiras de Bastos, Portugal.
An interesting video. To view click above link. In Portuguese.
Um video interessante para ver aqui: Trabalhos da lâ .
Wool working by the women from Bucos, Cabeceiras de Bastos, Portugal.
An interesting video. To view click above link. In Portuguese.
quarta-feira, 15 de junho de 2011
Iron Craft Challenge #24 - Something For Him
Aqui nos EUA o Dia do Pai e a 19 de Junho, e foi este o tema desta semana. Decidi fazer algo para oferecer ao meu marido, a quem dar prendas e sempre um pouco complicado. Levei uns dias a pensar o que fazer ate que me decidi por decorar uma moldura com uma fotografia dos miudos. Usei uma moldura simples de madeira, resto de um tecido que ca tinha, cola Mod Podge Matte, letras de madeira, tintas Ceramcoat nas cores prateada e azul e cola Tacky Glue.
Comecei por cortar o tecido a medida, pincelei a moldura com cola e apliquei o tecido. A seguir apliquei duas camadas de cola por cima. Pintei as zonas expostas com tinta azul. Enquanto a cola e tinta secavam, pintei as letras de prateado. Usei cola Tacky Glue para aplicar as letras. Depois foi so imprimir uma foto dos miudos a medida e inserir na moldura. Como estava muito atrasada nem me lembrei de tirar fotos do meu progresso.
Here in the US Father's Day is on June 19th, and that is the theme for this week. I wanted to make something for my husband to whom is always difficult finding a gift for. It took me a few days but I finally decided on decorating a frame with a picture of the kids. I used a simple wood frame, leftover fabric, Mod Podge Matte glue, wood letters, Ceramcoat paints in silver and blue and Tacky Glue.
I started by cutting the fabric to size, putting a layer of Mod Podge on the frame and then applying the fabric. Next I brushed on another two coats of glue. The remaining exposed areas were painted blue. While the frame was drying I painted the letters silver. I glued them on using Tacky Glue. Then it was just printing a picture of the kids to size and inserting it into the frame. I was running very late this week and forgot to take any in-progress shots.
Comecei por cortar o tecido a medida, pincelei a moldura com cola e apliquei o tecido. A seguir apliquei duas camadas de cola por cima. Pintei as zonas expostas com tinta azul. Enquanto a cola e tinta secavam, pintei as letras de prateado. Usei cola Tacky Glue para aplicar as letras. Depois foi so imprimir uma foto dos miudos a medida e inserir na moldura. Como estava muito atrasada nem me lembrei de tirar fotos do meu progresso.
Here in the US Father's Day is on June 19th, and that is the theme for this week. I wanted to make something for my husband to whom is always difficult finding a gift for. It took me a few days but I finally decided on decorating a frame with a picture of the kids. I used a simple wood frame, leftover fabric, Mod Podge Matte glue, wood letters, Ceramcoat paints in silver and blue and Tacky Glue.
I started by cutting the fabric to size, putting a layer of Mod Podge on the frame and then applying the fabric. Next I brushed on another two coats of glue. The remaining exposed areas were painted blue. While the frame was drying I painted the letters silver. I glued them on using Tacky Glue. Then it was just printing a picture of the kids to size and inserting it into the frame. I was running very late this week and forgot to take any in-progress shots.
domingo, 12 de junho de 2011
Elefante
Mais um presente para a nossa sobrinha que nasce para muito breve. A minha cunhada gosta muito de elefantes e assim fiz este. O esquema "Elephant and Ladybug" e de Ala Ela e pode ser encontrado aqui. Fiz com novelos Cascade 220 Wool num tom cinzento claro mesclado e agulhas tamanho 7 US (4.5 mm). Decidi nao incluir a joaninha que faz parte do esquema original.
Another present for our niece due to be born any time now. My sister-in-law likes elephants e so I decided to make this one. The pattern "Elephant and Ladybug" is by Ala Ela and can be found here. I used Cascade 220 Wool yarn in a light heather gray and needles size 7 US (4.5 mm). I decided not to add the ladybug as stated in the original pattern.
Another present for our niece due to be born any time now. My sister-in-law likes elephants e so I decided to make this one. The pattern "Elephant and Ladybug" is by Ala Ela and can be found here. I used Cascade 220 Wool yarn in a light heather gray and needles size 7 US (4.5 mm). I decided not to add the ladybug as stated in the original pattern.
quarta-feira, 8 de junho de 2011
Iron Craft Challenge #23 - You Are Here
Esta semana foi proposto fazer-se algo com um mapa ou inspirado por um mapa. Nao foi coisa que me suscitasse grande inspiracao, mas depois de encontrar um tecido com mapas medievais tentei encontrar um projecto de costura. Enquanto procurava, encontrei instrucoes para fazer um painel de mensagens aqui no site Sew, Mama, Sew! . Segui fielmente as instrucoes porque nunca tinha feito nada semelhante. Usei uma tela de pintura, tecido, enchimento fino sintetico, fita e uma pistola de agrafes.
This week it was proposed to make something using a map or map inspired. It wasn't something that I was very inspired by, but after finding some fabric with old maps I started looking for a sewing project. While looking I found this tutorial for a fabric bulletin board at the Sew, Mama, Sew! website. I followed the instruction closely because it was the first time I tried making anything like it. I used a stretched canvas, fabric, light batting, ribbon and a staple gun.
This week it was proposed to make something using a map or map inspired. It wasn't something that I was very inspired by, but after finding some fabric with old maps I started looking for a sewing project. While looking I found this tutorial for a fabric bulletin board at the Sew, Mama, Sew! website. I followed the instruction closely because it was the first time I tried making anything like it. I used a stretched canvas, fabric, light batting, ribbon and a staple gun.
terça-feira, 7 de junho de 2011
Botinhas Para a Roxie
Para a nossa sobrinha que nasce a qualquer momento, fiz estas botinhas. O esquema No Button Baby Booties e por Mixtape Memories de Mandy Ferrel Designs. Usei restos de um novelo Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino e agulhas tamanho 1.5 US (2.5 mm). Um projecto muito rapido e gostei modo do modo inovador de como se montam.
I made these booties for our niece that is due to be born any day now. The pattern No Button Baby Booties" is by Mixtape Memories from Mandy Ferrel Designs. I used some leftover Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino and needles size 1.5" US (2.5 mm). It's a very quick project and I really like the innovative construction.
I made these booties for our niece that is due to be born any day now. The pattern No Button Baby Booties" is by Mixtape Memories from Mandy Ferrel Designs. I used some leftover Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino and needles size 1.5" US (2.5 mm). It's a very quick project and I really like the innovative construction.
segunda-feira, 6 de junho de 2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
Fomos ver este filme este fim de semana e gostamos. A musica e muito boa tambem.
We saw this movie this weekend and we liked it. The soundtrack is really good too.
We saw this movie this weekend and we liked it. The soundtrack is really good too.
quinta-feira, 2 de junho de 2011
Flores, Finalmente
A nossa Primavera, apesar de ter comecado muito timida, ja nos trouxe muitas e bonitas flores nas ultimas semanas. Aqui ficam algumas das que temos.
Our Spring albeit starting very shy, has brought us many beautiful flowers. Here are some that have bloomed.
Our Spring albeit starting very shy, has brought us many beautiful flowers. Here are some that have bloomed.
quarta-feira, 1 de junho de 2011
Iron Craft Challenge #22 - Al Fresco
Agora que as temperaturas ja convidam, esta semana o tema proposto foi fazer algo relacionado com refeicoes ao ar livre. Uma das coisas que eu andava a precisar era de um tabuleiro de bom tamanho; cada vez que comemos na mesa la fora eu passo a vida de tras para diante ate trazer tudo o que e necessario. Assim, comprei um tabuleiro simples branco e decorei com um tecido alegre e veranejo e cola de decoupage Mod Podge Gloss.
Decidi tambem fazer quatro bases para copos com algumas amostras de azulejos beges que tinha ha ja imenso tempo. Cortei feltro laranja a medida que colei no verso de cada azulejo para nao riscar e, a seguir, cortei quadrados do papel que apliquei com a mesma cola.
Now that temperatures are more inviting, this week's theme was to make something related to meals eaten outside. One thing I had been needing was a decent sized tray; every time we eat outside I spend my life going back and forth until I get everything we need. So, I got a simple white melamine tray and then decorated it with a happy and summery fabric and Mod Podge Gloss glue.
I also had time to make four coasters using a few beige tile samples we've had for years. I cut orange felt to size and then glued on the underside of each tile to prevent scratching, then I cut squares out of scrapbooking decorated paper and applied using Mod Podge as well.
Decidi tambem fazer quatro bases para copos com algumas amostras de azulejos beges que tinha ha ja imenso tempo. Cortei feltro laranja a medida que colei no verso de cada azulejo para nao riscar e, a seguir, cortei quadrados do papel que apliquei com a mesma cola.
Now that temperatures are more inviting, this week's theme was to make something related to meals eaten outside. One thing I had been needing was a decent sized tray; every time we eat outside I spend my life going back and forth until I get everything we need. So, I got a simple white melamine tray and then decorated it with a happy and summery fabric and Mod Podge Gloss glue.
I also had time to make four coasters using a few beige tile samples we've had for years. I cut orange felt to size and then glued on the underside of each tile to prevent scratching, then I cut squares out of scrapbooking decorated paper and applied using Mod Podge as well.
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