just a few favorites by brit donna wilson
flamingo scarf
puddle man
house shaped cushion
birdy walk scarf
rainy day mini blanket
+ saved the bestest for lastest, wants wants wants (looks so soft and cozy)
house blanket
September 6, 2010
knitty goodness
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December 9, 2009
positive shopping
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global goods partners is an organization very near to my heart – they are wonderful nfp org ‘dedicated to empowering women, alleviating poverty and promoting social justice’ <from their mission statement> i feel grateful that they bring unique handmade and free-trade products to the american market, thereby promoting independence and providing support to artisans worldwide. now through dec14, ggp is offering free shipping on orders over $50! -or- if you prefer a tactile shopping experience, there is an upcoming opportunity to do just that:
the holiday fair will take place next thursday, dec 17 in the urban zen center at stephan weiss studio : 711 greenwich st, from 12pm to 8pm. download a copy of the invite here. in eager anticipation, a few personal favs from their site:
argentinian handmade necklace $34.00
bolivian ceramic chicken lights $26.00
perhaps my absolute favorite are these vibrant totes made of recycled rice bags <and lined with sturdy cotton> specifically supporting landmine and polio victims in cambodia:
cambodian pleated market bag $34.00
columbian change purse $22.00
indian folk doll keychain $7.00
nepalese felt flowers $6.00
having recently hiked the inka trail – i suppose i am partial to the following three selections and can personally attest to the warmth + softness of alpaca wool – which is attained similar to sheep shearing, no animal cruelty!
peruvian braided alpaca scarf $66.00
peruvian embroidered dog collar $21.00 and leash $38.00
peruvian alpaca wool bunnies $20.00 ea
south african beaded bread bracelet $8.00
south african motorcycle keychain $10.00
embroidered card sets from the thai-burmese border $24.00 for 5
each photo is linked to the relevant product site – or browse the entire assortment here
December 22, 2008
knichet
Posted by myconey under general | Tags: candypopcreations, crochet, godfather, jeni rodger, joy kampia o'shell, knit, round-up, windows of agate |1 Comment
brr. time to warm up the old fashioned way! needles out + in position: this is a my coney knit/crochet roundup-giddyup:
godfather horse head
“the horse’s head was delivered to [Coppola] from a dog food company; a horse had not been killed specifically for the movie” ? thanks wik.
while we are in the mobster mentality . . .
wrath gun
bang.bang. pow pow pow thanks to jeni rodger . . . or a power-strangle-struggle might do?
cord
maybe this impassivity towards violence is thanks to ninento 64 + terminator movies.
soooooo segue to EATING mmmmm
stuffed bird
joy kampia o’shell fabricated that turkey from cotton, cashmere, wool and synthetic fibers. she also created a hamburger dress and full size bicycle .. it’s true.
what do we do with that giant piece of meat? digest it of course!
entire digestive system
still have those needles out? eager to have a go? candypopcreations sells patterns on etsy
nom nom
or if your hands are achy, this scarf substitute is knit and warm and does not dangle
necktarine cowl
windows of agate is a great little online store by karina glaser. she made + named the necktarine cowl in new york city <shop local what> + have a lovely knichet day
