Tim Burton - The Exhibition!

Annemieke and I went into the city today to see the Tim Burton Exhibition. It was awesome! He has such an amazing, dark imagination, and boy, can he draw! There was Johnny Depp's costume from Edward Scissorhands, Costumes, drawings and props from Alice and Wonderland, Batman, Beetlejuice and his many other films. But by far my favourite part was seeing his actual drawings. Gotta respect an artist who can draw like that!

Lion Brand - Pearl's Cardigan CAL

I just joined Lion Brand's CAL (Crochet Along). I've never done one of these and thought that it would be fun! The pattern comes from Kristin Omdahl's book Crochet So Fine. The pattern is called Pearl'cardigan and I believe it is named after Kristin's Grandmother. The yarn I have chosen for this pattern is a raspberry colour, 80% bamboo, 20% wool. I'm JUST about finished with the yoke.

Hooray!

Russell andf I went into the city today and stopped by Artisan to pick up my piece after the exhibition, only to be surprised that it had been sold!!! Hooray! It has gone to a woman whom is a collector and lives in New Zealand! Thank you once again Daniel for your support!

Japanese pattern book!

Just went to Tessuti's in the city, and finally bought myself a Japanese pattern book! I have been eyeing them off for over a year now. So many to choose from, so I dove in and chose this one. Although the cover may look rather unremarkable, inside are 40 patterns of beautiful simple lines and elegance! Can't WAIT to get started! www.tessuti.com.au

cardigan

Just finished this cardigan, crocheted in the round, finished off with Mother-of-pearl buttons!

Sarongs

I bought these beautiful sarongs at the markets in Bali. My intention was to use the fabric to make clothing out of. But the more I look at the fabric, I don't know if I have the heart to cut into it! I will have to investigate various ways of wearing sarongs!

I just love the architecture in Bali. From the doors, temples, offering sites, such care and detail is put into the making of things. During the day before almost every household and business you will see small handwoven baskets made of palm leaves. Inside each basket are offerings to the Gods, beautiful flowers, coins, rice, biscuits and incense.

Spiriuality all around!