Liz Jones, and the wonderful ladies of Pontypridd Happy Hookers! Back in the mists of time …. ok, May, Liz collected squares from her friends in the then-named Pontypridd Craft Collective and from across various groups on Ravelry and from her friends and family with the aim of making blankets for Cwtch of Comfort. Little… Continue reading And the award for most squares put together in the name of Cwtch goes to ….
Georgeous George is the mascot of 2 Wish Upon a Star – the charity for whom we make all of the blankets. An elephant was chosen for the mascot as elephants never forget – there are elephants in the memory boxes and these are given to children in suddenly bereaved families. He’s also the mascot who… Continue reading a Wednesday Wrinkle with a difference – Calling all crocheters!
This is just fantastic! This video tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company shows you how to make a really quick flannel quilt / blanket – which binds itself – ingenious. This would look beautiful in any flannel or brushed cotton fabric. Ok, we need to have a day making these – anybody up for it?
We had a fantastic time on Saturday – 25 intrepid knitters and crocheters made their way up to the gallery of All Saints Church in Penarth (and a couple of very brave gentle men – more on them later), and knitted, crocheted, chatted, drank coffee and tea and ate cake! I was meant to post… Continue reading Stitch in success!
Things are starting to come together for the stitch-in on Saturday – my mum (thanks mum!) has put herself in charge of tea and coffee and will be making some gluten-free cakes; Jane, Sandra, Gen, Ann and Rebecca (among others) are going to come along to help with cake and knitting – and I’m trying… Continue reading The Stitch-In approaches!
I’ve never organised something like this before, so I have to admit to being a tad apprehensive. I’m going to run through my to-do list with you … Space to knit and crochet – booked – the gallery of All Saints Church in Penarth is a beautiful space – the light is fantastic, and it’s… Continue reading Stitch-In on the way …
Claire is one of the lovely ladies who I met at the stitch-in at the Bluebell Inn in Ponty in May. She kindly agreed to be interviewed by me Hello, Nice to see you. Who are you and where do you come from? I am Claire Pugh, 32 and I live in Pontypridd, South Wales.… Continue reading Crafters’ Stories – Claire
Liz was featured in one of our Crafters’ Stories in May: she had decided, with the help of the Pontypridd Women’s Collective, her own blog (Unravelling me) and the SIBOL project through their group on Ravelry to make blankets from donated squares and to give them to Cwtch of Comfort. What a fantastic idea! Many people… Continue reading Cwtch News – Liz and her mighty stash of squares!
I know that last week’s pattern was a quilt as well, but I just couldn’t resist sharing this pattern with you, as it’s such an ingenious way to use charm packs. So, here you have it: Chainlinks quilt by Sharla Krenzel for Moda. It’s not a pattern for complete beginners: you take 2 contrasting charm… Continue reading Wednesday Wrinkle – an ingenious way to use charm packs
Elise is one of the lovely members of the Pontypridd Women’s Collective, who I was fortunate to meet at the stitch-in on 12th May. She is an absolute ball of energy, who kindly allowed me to interview her for this blog. Read and enjoy! Hello, nice to see you. Who are you and where do… Continue reading Crafters’ Stories- Elise
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