This is a neck warmer that I made. I was so sick of wearing scarfs that didn't really cover my neck well that I decided to go online to find a pattern for something that would keep me warm. It is a ribbed effect even though it is crochet. I love the effect and think it would be a great way to make a whole jumper, crochet but with the 'knitted' look. The only problem I had with this neck warmer was that the top would curl and expose some of my neck to the cold. I had to reshape it every night to make it uncurl.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Neck Warmer From Germany
There were a few things I made while I was away in Germany. Being a lazy blogger while I was there I didn't actually post any photos of the stuff I made. I've decided to make up for that and post some now.
This is a neck warmer that I made. I was so sick of wearing scarfs that didn't really cover my neck well that I decided to go online to find a pattern for something that would keep me warm. It is a ribbed effect even though it is crochet. I love the effect and think it would be a great way to make a whole jumper, crochet but with the 'knitted' look. The only problem I had with this neck warmer was that the top would curl and expose some of my neck to the cold. I had to reshape it every night to make it uncurl.
This is a neck warmer that I made. I was so sick of wearing scarfs that didn't really cover my neck well that I decided to go online to find a pattern for something that would keep me warm. It is a ribbed effect even though it is crochet. I love the effect and think it would be a great way to make a whole jumper, crochet but with the 'knitted' look. The only problem I had with this neck warmer was that the top would curl and expose some of my neck to the cold. I had to reshape it every night to make it uncurl.
New Felted Bracelet
I've been making a range of felt bead necklaces lately with the hope of opening an Etsy store. Yesterday I tried making a bracelet in the same fashion. I think the colour combination works but I might turn this one into a necklace and make the felt beads smaller for the bracelet. It was a little difficult to wear. What do you guys think?
Monday, March 30, 2009
A Crafter's Suitcase
Just thought I'd show you all how a crafter like myself packs for a 6 months overseas trip... Do I hear you ask 'where are the clothes?' I promise you there are SOME under there, under the watercolors, paintbrushes, jewelery making bits and pieces and wool tops. I don't know how much this suit case weighs at the moment but I don't think it's looking good for under 20 kg.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
My Sister's Wedding
As mentioned in the previous post my sister got married recently on the 21st of March. It was a great day and the event took place at the Royal motor Yacht club in Williamstown.
If you look back a few posts you would see that my younger sister Annie and I made the cake toppers for Stef's wedding. Here is a photo of them sitting on the wedding cake. I must say they looked great and lots of people were amazed that we had made them ourselves. I'm now thinking of what I will make for my own wedding, if I will make another couple like this based on Axel and myself or if we will go for little animals, pair of birds or rabbits.
Axel and I scrubbed up pretty well for the day. We have set a date for our wedding, 11th of April 2010 to be held at Lakeside receptions.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
The Ring
I am sorry to those of you who have been visiting my blog over the past 3 months just to find that I am still sitting in Hong-Kong airport. I have totally neglected this blog even though there has been so much happening that I could have written about. Axel came over to Australia February 17th and just left on the 26th of March after attending my sister's wedding on the 21st of March. During this time we also picked up my engagement ring which I blogged about in past entries. The jewelers did a perfect job in creating my vision, it is EXACTLY how I wanted it! Even though Axel had his doubts when I first pitched him my idea, as soon as he saw the final product he loved it and often would ask to look at it again and again, pulling my hand to have a look. Here are some photos of the ring...
I will be heading off to Germany again in a week so I hope I can keep you all posted on how I'm going over there. I will be unemployed but looking for work while I'm there and that is making me quite nervous. I will also try and continue to improve my German language skills and set up a craft stall at the local markets. Anyhow we shall see how it all goes. Hope you have all been well while I've been away from blogland. I promise to post more often!
I will be heading off to Germany again in a week so I hope I can keep you all posted on how I'm going over there. I will be unemployed but looking for work while I'm there and that is making me quite nervous. I will also try and continue to improve my German language skills and set up a craft stall at the local markets. Anyhow we shall see how it all goes. Hope you have all been well while I've been away from blogland. I promise to post more often!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sitting not so Pretty in Hong Kong's Airport
Well what does one do when they are stuck in transit for 12 hours? Yep they hop on a computer and write a blog entry. What does one write about while sitting waiting for 7 more hours to pass? Well I don't know... I guess I could give you all an update regarding my trip to Rome and Germany. I was hoping to write about it when I got home and had some photos down loaded but oh well I'll just have to post a bit of a gallery later.
This trip to Germany was great, good chance to get a feel for what it will be like living with Axel, which will become more apparent after the 6 month stint in April. As expected he is easy to live with, quite relaxed, flexible and extremely attentive and helpful. I don't know what I was like to live with, at times a pain in the bum I suspect but he assures me that I was fine. I'm sure the snoring wasn't a hit with him but hopefully the home cooked meals made up for that. Anyhow I am so excited to have him back in Australia in three weeks even though it's just for 6 weeks this time, I have to wait until October before he moves here permanently.
Well what can I say about Rome...? First of all you cannot turn a corner without there being something amazing and monumental there in front of you. While 2 and a half days is not really enough we did manage to get to see most of the main attractions. Spanish steps, Colosseum, St Peter's, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St Angelo's Castle, Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and a few other small churches and museums with significant artworks. We also got a bit of a look at the Roman forum, all the ancient ruins. It's so amazing to think that you are walking on the same ground where others so important in history also walked. Very inspiring actually. I must say getting a good feed and at a reasonable price was tricky and there were some annoying moments. Not being able to speak any Italian also makes it quite tricky. It's not like Germany in that sense, you really do need some knowledge of the local tongue to get what you want. Anyhow overall it was a great cultural and artistic experience!
Anyhow I hope everyone is doing well and are enjoying either the hot or very cold weather, depending on where you are in the world. I'm not looking forward to returning to a 30 degrees C day in Melbourne, but then at least there is air conditioning at mum's.
Hope to write again soon and post some more holiday pics! Stay tuned
This trip to Germany was great, good chance to get a feel for what it will be like living with Axel, which will become more apparent after the 6 month stint in April. As expected he is easy to live with, quite relaxed, flexible and extremely attentive and helpful. I don't know what I was like to live with, at times a pain in the bum I suspect but he assures me that I was fine. I'm sure the snoring wasn't a hit with him but hopefully the home cooked meals made up for that. Anyhow I am so excited to have him back in Australia in three weeks even though it's just for 6 weeks this time, I have to wait until October before he moves here permanently.
Well what can I say about Rome...? First of all you cannot turn a corner without there being something amazing and monumental there in front of you. While 2 and a half days is not really enough we did manage to get to see most of the main attractions. Spanish steps, Colosseum, St Peter's, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St Angelo's Castle, Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and a few other small churches and museums with significant artworks. We also got a bit of a look at the Roman forum, all the ancient ruins. It's so amazing to think that you are walking on the same ground where others so important in history also walked. Very inspiring actually. I must say getting a good feed and at a reasonable price was tricky and there were some annoying moments. Not being able to speak any Italian also makes it quite tricky. It's not like Germany in that sense, you really do need some knowledge of the local tongue to get what you want. Anyhow overall it was a great cultural and artistic experience!
Anyhow I hope everyone is doing well and are enjoying either the hot or very cold weather, depending on where you are in the world. I'm not looking forward to returning to a 30 degrees C day in Melbourne, but then at least there is air conditioning at mum's.
Hope to write again soon and post some more holiday pics! Stay tuned
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Our Engagement Dinner in Xanten, Germany
While I was still in Australia Axel, being the ´events manager´that he is, organised a family dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate and officially announce our engagement. Here are some photos of the evening.
Axel´s parents, grandmothers and brothers, with their girlfriends attended the dinner at the restaurant Dalmatien. It was a lovely evening and the food was great. Axel got up and officially announced why we were there and that we planned on getting married in April 2010. We were then congratulated by members of his family and everyone officially welcomed me into the Remy family which was very touching and yes I almost cried I was that overwhelmed with happiness.
It was a little embarrassing. Axel and I had to go to a doctor´s appointment and also get Axel´s hair cut before the dinner. It took much longer than we thought so we actually didn´t have time to go home and get ready thus why we looked like this... Axel in tracksuit pants and I in a t-shirt and jeans. Not the best look for your engagement dinner especially when everyone else is dressed up! Oh well...
In April 2010 I will be able to officially call baby Lena my niece. I already love her so much!
Axel´s parents, grandmothers and brothers, with their girlfriends attended the dinner at the restaurant Dalmatien. It was a lovely evening and the food was great. Axel got up and officially announced why we were there and that we planned on getting married in April 2010. We were then congratulated by members of his family and everyone officially welcomed me into the Remy family which was very touching and yes I almost cried I was that overwhelmed with happiness.
It was a little embarrassing. Axel and I had to go to a doctor´s appointment and also get Axel´s hair cut before the dinner. It took much longer than we thought so we actually didn´t have time to go home and get ready thus why we looked like this... Axel in tracksuit pants and I in a t-shirt and jeans. Not the best look for your engagement dinner especially when everyone else is dressed up! Oh well...
In April 2010 I will be able to officially call baby Lena my niece. I already love her so much!
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