Thanks, Dottie.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Hospice and Knitting: The Beat Goes On
A new group is starting up tonight at our local hospice (Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado) where I volunteer. The group is "Knit & Chat" for both staff and volunteers. It will be a chance to socialize, knit and gain information to help with patient care.
In 2010, the Education Department at hospice offered Online Education. I completed a course in one day entitled "Because You Never Died Before". Great information, excellent speakers, and a quick test at the end. I'll be taking more online courses this year. We will likely chat about some of the new online offerings while we knit.
This is my current knitting project, still on the needles, and found here on Ravelry. It is the Norwegian Scarf found at Silvia Harding Knit Design. The yarn is laceweight, 100% silk, hand dyed, purchased in London in October. About another month of intermittent knitting, and it should be finished. This Norwegian Scarf is what I'll be working on tonight at the Knit & Chat group.
This is the Bandito scarf I finished on Sunday. It was an easy pattern with good stitch definition, and I'll definitely be making more scarves from the Bandito pattern (free).
And back to hospice: if you have ever thought about volunteering at your hospice, now is the time. It is truly a rewarding experience.
In 2010, the Education Department at hospice offered Online Education. I completed a course in one day entitled "Because You Never Died Before". Great information, excellent speakers, and a quick test at the end. I'll be taking more online courses this year. We will likely chat about some of the new online offerings while we knit.
This is my current knitting project, still on the needles, and found here on Ravelry. It is the Norwegian Scarf found at Silvia Harding Knit Design. The yarn is laceweight, 100% silk, hand dyed, purchased in London in October. About another month of intermittent knitting, and it should be finished. This Norwegian Scarf is what I'll be working on tonight at the Knit & Chat group.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Modge Podge is Genius
A great idea for creating artwork on canvas by scanning color pictures and using Modge Podge can be found here.
That useful product Mod Podge is a favorite medium when decoupaging. It is fast drying, and tough as nails. A little goes a long way with this finish, and sanding between coats of the varnish is not necessary.
A couple of examples from Charlie Harper Wall Decor:
On another note, here are a couple of picture frames I finished in a few hours using photographs and Modge Podge:
More information about how to decoupage picture frames with photographs and Modge Podge can be found here.
An inexpensive, fun, and quick art project for both adults and kids. Genius.
That useful product Mod Podge is a favorite medium when decoupaging. It is fast drying, and tough as nails. A little goes a long way with this finish, and sanding between coats of the varnish is not necessary.
A couple of examples from Charlie Harper Wall Decor:
On another note, here are a couple of picture frames I finished in a few hours using photographs and Modge Podge:
More information about how to decoupage picture frames with photographs and Modge Podge can be found here.
An inexpensive, fun, and quick art project for both adults and kids. Genius.
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