Yes, hurry and don't delay--downloading this lovely shawl pattern! It's free, in Beta form, till December 16, 2015. You can also sign up for another free shawl pattern.
This 'confetti' yarn adds a special touch to this shawl is hand dyed by
Mizuhikiis a traditional Japanese paper cord that come in many colors and is often tied in elaborate knots as decoration for gifts, especially money wrappers. Cords come in many colors, in shiny mylar foil, wrapped in silk thread, or simply painted. It is said that Samurai used Mizuhiki to tie their topknots. The cords are 36” long and you can discover many ways to use them. Our favorite way to use Mizuhiki is to gather 3 or 5 cords to tie up gift packages. A simple square knot holds the cords in place, and you can even thread the ends back through the center knot to create simple and elegant designs.
Here are my Mizuhiki cords and what I have made with them.
Mizuhiki comes in many colors
Some sparkly
Here is the beginning of a 'basket ball'--I learned this technique
from the master basket maker of all time--sorry she doesn't have a
website; but, if you are interested in these 'basket balls'
leave me a message and I'll get you to Lynn!
There are many design weavings you can do with these wonderful flexible cords!
Yes, I'm so behind! 12 days of small quilt blocks seems so easy--just one little block--it measures less than 3"--and only one a day! What could be better?
As Advent season has begun, I'm will pause each day to reflect on the reason for the season. During this time, I'm following along with Alive Now. And this daily journey uses a camera--what a perfect way to make a journal of your life during Advent!
Through the dark of night, we journey to a bright tomorrow.
