Rubber handcarved stamps

After being inspired by the amazing Gennine's Art blog, I tried my hand on handcarving stamps, and I love everything about it! ^^

Mustard yellow

These two recently completed items may not match the weather outside, but they are awesome looking and I can't just keep away from presenting them. ^^

Frilly yarn experiment #1

As I have mentioned before, recently I started experimenting with frilly yarn and the first try produced some unique pieces - necklaces!

Yarn hunting

The other day I was scouting for yarn in various LYSs (didn't visit my favorite one because it's far away and I didn't have much time) for new shop additions. I found what I was looking for, but bought in total waaay too much yarn. Some of which I like so much, I want to keep for myself.

Knitting at a Patisserie

Yesterday I instructed a whole group for the first time, and although I had been anxious about it, it went pretty well.

The Templeton square Wrap

The deadline for the Templeton square competition is over, and I finally can write about a project that took me 2 months and a lot of ripping and re-knitting to complete.

New finds and ideas!

Recently it happened that an old Nikon film camera fell into my hands. And I had this crazy idea: Why not try to use the old Nikkor lens with my DSLR?

The results were very interesting.

A vest

Recently, while browsing at Ravelry, I stumbled upon a design called Americano. I really wanted to make one, but although I searched for the pattern, I couldn't get a copy since it is not distributed digitally.

So I did what I always do - make my own version.

Winning a Photo Contest and a new design

So this week has been eventful enough, I totally forgot to write about two very delightful news!

Yoga socks

My favorite pair so far! The yoga socks I started almost a year ago and finished just last month.

Inspiration, ideas, tutorials

I haven't posted in some time inspirational pages I have found in the internet and I intend to do so now, even in bulk. :P

First some random stuff, like How to make a Celtic heart knot still have to learn this!, How to make Henna tattoos at home, Making Pom Poms in bulk, a Pixie tutu, Indian Shisha embroidery, and a free pattern for French cuisine embroidery.

I was mesmerised when I found out about arm knitting, which definitely must require strength. But it's totally awesome, yes?

Knee warmers

A while back I mentioned that I had a small accident. Because of that I turned out to worry much more than usual about my knees. After having been told by my doctor that biking is almost forbidden for me, something which is pretty important since I bike everywhere, all the time, I decided to turn into protection-mode rather than forbid-mode. And this is what I came up with:

Stitches and Gems

I received a bag as a present a while ago and after a few days I realised it could work as a stitching canvas! So I thought of different combinations I could try with the holes available, and after some time I ended up with this:

22.

August is the month of birthdays, but at the same time, the period of working and studying, and not having many friends around in town to go out with.

In our city, it's mostly one of the 'dead' seasons - everybody leaves the town, either for holidays or to go to their village/hometown. Which means that most of my friends are out of town, and the ones that are still here either work or study. Like me.

But there are some sparks or interest and entertainment here and there. One of them, my birthday! Last week I turned 22. Yeah, time flies by very fast! So fast, that my blog is already 3 years old! Imagine that.

The Pink Panther Tie

Two weeks ago I received a request for a new project. A tie featuring the pink panther. And although I hadn't finished exams yet, and still had some work to do, I managed to finish it in time - just yesterday.

Πριν μόλις 2 εβδομάδες έλαβα παραγγελία για ένα καινούργιο project. Μία γραβάτα με τον ροζ πάνθηρα. Και παρότι η εξεταστική δεν είχε τελειώσει ακόμη ούτε άλλες δουλειές που έπρεπε να γίνουν, κατάφερα να τελειώσω πάνω στην ώρα - μόλις χτές.

Updates of the recent weeks

So, exams are almost over, and it's time for knitting!! I have my on my needles a tie and my first try on cotton shorts! But before those, I completed some other stuff. And yes, I did practice my embroidery! ^^

Η εξεταστική σχεδόν τελείωσε και είναι ώρα για πλέξιμο! Αυτή τη στιγμή δουλεύω μία γραβάτα και την πρώτη μου προσπάθεια σε σορτσάκι! Αλλά πριν από αυτά, τελείωσα αρκετά άλλα, και θα σας τα δείξω σήμερα. Ναι, εξασκήθηκα στο κέντημα! Μαζεύτηκα και τα κατάφερα! ^^

Die Semesterprüfungen sind fast vorbei und jetzt ist es Zeit fürs Stricken! Jetzt habe ich eine Krawatte und meine erste Versuch auf Shorts auf den Nadeln! Aber bevor diese zwei, habe ich schon ein Paar Sachen fertig gemacht. Und ja, I habe meine Stickerei geübt! ^^

Summer top

Another of my summer creations, is again as I mentioned before, a top. This time, I used my experience with this, in order to create a top that wouldn't require underwear. And I think I got it!

Άλλη μία από τις καλοκαιρινές δημιουργίες μου είναι, όπως έχω αναφέρει και παλιότερα, ένα καλοκαιρινό τοπ. Αυτή τη φορά, αξιοποίησα την εμπειρία μου με αυτό, για να φτιάξω ένα τοπ που δεν απαιτεί εσώρουχο. Και νομίζω ότι το κατάφερα!

Noch eine von meine Werke, wie ich schon geschrieben habe, ist eine Sommer Bluse. Dieses Mal habe ich meine Erfahrung damit benutzt, um eine Bluse zu stricken, die keinen Underwäsche verlangt. Und ich glaube, ich habe es geschafft!

Die weiße Bluse

Το επόμενο ρούχο στην σειρά είναι άλλη μια μπλούζα, και μάλιστα μονόχρωμη! πως το έπαθα αυτό ε;;

Die nächste Kleidung in der Reihe ist noch eine Bluse, und sie ist einfarbig! naja, wie ist das geschehen?

The dress. Second act.

Αυτή την φορά θα σας δείξω κάτι για το οποίο είμαι περήφανη. Παρότι χρειάστηκε 2 προσπάθειες για να το πετύχω, το αποτέλεσμα ανταμείβει και με το παραπάνω!

Dieses Mal werde ich ihnen etwas zeigen, darauf ich sehr Stolz bin. Obwohl ich zweimal versucht habe, es korrekt zu machen, das Ergebnis belohnt vor allem meine Mühe.

Altering BEST T-shirts

It's been a while and I have come to possess a whole collection of BEST T-shirts. But some of them are just not right. They are either the design for men or in size for men (yeah sometimes t-shirts are ordered only in one size...) 

So I was thinking, and recently I came up with an idea - and as sloppy as it may seem, it really did work (for some!).