Nerd Wars - T7 - Dissertation: Anney

Esquema/Pattern: Anney (Emily Johnson)

Novelos/Yarn: Valley Yarns Northfield - Tranquil Blue

Agulhas/ Needles: 5 US (3.75 mm)

Iron Craft Challenge #8 - Playtime

Brincar foi o tema proposto. Fazer algo que seja um brinquedo, feito com brinquedos ou inspirado por um.
Eu gosto muito de fazer brinquedos e decidi fazer fruta em feltro. As instrucoes, para metade de uma pera e metade de uma maca, vieram do livro "Big Little Felt Universe" de Jeanette Lim.
Utilizei feltro em varias cores, papel vegetal, linha de varias cores, agulha, cartolina e enchimento de polyester.

Playtime was the challenge. Make something that is a toy, made with toys or inspired by a toy. I really enjoy making toys and I decided to make some felt fruit. The instructions for half a pear and half an apple came from the book "Big Little Felt Universe" by Jeanette Lim.
I used felt in several colors, parchment paper, several colors of thread, a needle, cardstock and polyester stuffing.

Primavera ~ Spring

Os crocus, as primeiras flores da Primavera.

The crocus, the first flowers of Spring.

Iron Craft Challenge #7 - Ethnic Crafting

Desta vez o tema foi fazer algo inspirado por um pais, e uma cultura, diferente da nossa. Tivemos tambem um anfitriao convidado, o Dr. Russ que tem o blog NY Star Cards.
Eu escolhi a arte de origami do Japao, e fiz tres dobragens tradicionais: a garca, o capacete de samurai e um lirio. Segui as instrucoes do livro "The Simple Art of Japanese Paper Crafts" de Mari Ono, e usei papel proprio para origami.

This time we had to make something inspired by a country and culture different from our own. We also had a guest host, Dr. Russ from NY Star Cards.
I chose the art of origami from Japan and made three traditional folds: the crane, the samurai helmet and the lily. I followed the instructions from the book "The Simple Art of Japanese Paper Crafts" by Mari Ono, and I used origami paper.

Tesouros ~ Treasures

Nestes ultimos dias, estivemos em Kokomo, Indiana de visita a familia. Numa visita a uma loja de artigos em segunda mao, encontrei uma travessa branca com tres compartimentos de que gostei muito. Era uma pechincha por apenas 2 dolares. Quando a virei para ver a sua origem ali estava, "Made in Portugal". Pronto, estava feito. Veio comigo. :)

In these past few days we were in Kokomo, Indiana visiting family. In a trip to a flea market store I found a white tray with dividers that I really liked, and it was a bargain for just $2. When I turned it to see where it was made there it was "Made In Portugal". And that was it. It had to come with me. :)

No dia que voltamos, tinha na caixa de correio um envelope enviado pelo meu pai. E, la dentro, vinha este tesouro: o livro "Malhas Portuguesas - Historia e pratica do tricot em Portugal, com 20 modelos de inspiracao tradicional" da Rosa Pomar! Ja o estive a folhear e ja o comecei a ler, estou a adorar! Estou convencida que a maior parte das pessoas que se interessam pelo tema, nao fazem ideia da historia e das muitas tradicoes e tecnicas que o livro nos da a conhecer. As fotografias e imagens sao bastante claras e de facil compreensao. Estou feliz por ter aqui a minha copia, uma tao importante obra que vai, sem duvida alguma, ajudar a divulgar e preservar esta parte do nosso patrimonio e cultura.

The day we got back home there was an envelope sent by my father in our mailbox. And inside was this treasure: the book "Malhas Portuguesas" by Rosa Pomar! A book about the history and practice of knitting in Portugal that includes 20 patterns inspired by traditional techniques and designs. I have looked through it and I have started reading it and I love it! I am certain that most people that have an interest in knitting have no knowledge of the history and many techniques the book brings to light. The pictures and images are quite clear and easy to understand. I am happy to have my copy near me, a so very important work, that I have no doubt will help make known and preserve this part of our heritage and culture.