tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:20:16 +0000Knitting & crochet in Singapore? Definitely possible...I'm a Singapore knitter & crocheter!http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (emy)Blogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-680040019234511716Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:52:00 +00002009-08-07T09:13:14.198+08:00miscWIPI dare say I am pretty proficient with crochet. I have been doing crochet for several years now; using both written instructions ala UK and American styles as well as the schematic diagrams favored by the Japanese.However, in the course of working on my secret project, I am astounded by the amount of time and effort needed for Irish crochet. Take this motif as an example.I call it a butterfly http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/irish-crochet-and-comfort-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-6734451671125449133Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:52:00 +00002009-08-04T17:03:41.424+08:00miscNow that I've got a bit more time on hand, I try to expand my skills in the kitchen.Here's some cookies I baked on Sunday.If you noticed, the colors are of different colors. Apart from my yet-to-be-perfected temperature watching skills, I have added cocoa powder to the subsequent batches after I found that the first plain batch came out a bit too sweet. DH insists they taste fine and would pair http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/thin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-297061207335572680Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:09:00 +00002009-08-01T16:41:15.822+08:00miscThe nail art, that is. It barely lasted a week. My right thumb developed a crack where the acrylic extension was applied.As you can see in the photo, I have taken to removing the nail art by myself. It's my first attempt and it didn't occur that I needed strong acetone nail remover (acetone-free remover just don't work) to get rid of them.Technically, you are supposed to soak your nails into it.http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/cracked-under-pressure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-7698938896928903857Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:41:00 +00002009-07-29T16:41:00.179+08:00miscIf you have been following my blog, you will probably notice that I am a rather spontaneous person when it comes to writing.I have a tendency to get either:all overly excited and write several entries within a sitting or a short period of time; orhave a writer's block and in effect resort to a Houdini hiding act, even in blogland.We had very important activity last Friday -- our bridal photoshoothttp://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/once-in-lifetime.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-5236442988163135620Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-07-28T01:32:16.265+08:00WIPStill on that secret crochet project. Wiki defines it as "a piece of information that one person or a group of people know, and do not want others (either everyone, or certain people) to know."Although some of the gals actually know what I am working on, I am reluctant to share further details of what this project is about as I fear the pressure I am subjecting myself to.See the amount of tails?http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/irony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-3040043637618412200Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-08-07T08:52:29.459+08:00WIPEven though I totally adore knitting as an extremely portable hobby, I have turned my back to concentrate on my other love -- crochet.This bunch of hand crocheted roses didn't come out of nowhere. I have a project in mind and thus, have been crocheting really furiously since last week.This is what I have got by last weekend when I am onto my 2nd ball of crochet thread (450m in total so far). And http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/getting-hooked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-1926311174797397351Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-07-28T02:06:08.222+08:00miscIt seems that even with the latest blog revamp, I've been having some issues with the template / blogger system.For some reason, this template is configured to provide a standard jpg placement on the home page. And so, with the vertical and wide photos that I have for my numerous blog posts, they either end up looking squished or stretched.And when I tried to use a percentile method, Blogger's http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-sign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-8795316066556484582Fri, 15 May 2009 02:36:00 +00002009-05-26T18:55:24.587+08:002009 FOI've blogged too much about my WIPs and UFOs. But there's one thing I got around to starting and completing within this year!This is something that I started in Feb. It's been a while since I knitted or crocheted anything for my niece or nephew so I thought a crochet toy should be a quick project.While the crochet went on quickly, the finishing bit is slow-going. There are 8 parts to this toy http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/amigurumi-giraffe-plus-pattern-link_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-526737171541957671Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:00 +00002009-05-15T10:16:29.406+08:00miscIn publishing my previous post.I had it pre-written & scheduled to post on Mar 14 but somehow Blogger actually makes the post live immediately after!That's very weird as I haven't done anything differently.Not only that, now my landing page show the posts in full whereas previously it was supposed to be a snapshot summary.Just wondering if their technology has changed? Or perhaps it's due to http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/blogger-is-acting-weird.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-5362575690008548776Thu, 14 May 2009 06:39:00 +00002009-05-13T14:57:40.708+08:00FOmag mentionI should have blogged about this way earlier.As usual, there are hiccups. This only came in the mail a month ago.All the way from US. From one of my favorite magazine publisher, Interweave.In the package is a copy of Interweave Crochet Summer 2008 issue. My Lily Chin crocheted dress FO is mentioned in its Readers' Gallery on Page 12.No wonder at one stage, I keep getting hits to my blog where I http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/fo-mention-in-interweave-crochet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-7143530724926970939Wed, 13 May 2009 05:07:00 +00002009-05-15T10:16:52.370+08:00project startsRemember last year where the craze was all about Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style, by Pam Allen?It got me very intrigued. I love the entrelac pattern but really can't see myself spending a lot of time working a shawl like this.So I decided to use the entrelac knitting concept and created something else instead.On a particular day in Feb this year, I browsed some of my references then went to bed at http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/entrelac-stripes-within-squares.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-1605548121870147773Tue, 12 May 2009 00:27:00 +00002009-05-15T10:17:04.142+08:00project startsLast Tues, I was really sick. I was coming down with flu and cough so I decided to stay home. The self-imposed one day quarantine is of my own will since the H1NI virus news was splashed over the news and I didn't want to deal with suspicious scrutiny if I do an occasional nose blow or cough when out in the public.So I spent the time browsing pattern books and decided that starting yet another http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/keeping-really-busy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-8779854655739823798Sat, 09 May 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-05-10T07:18:00.484+08:00Kathryn of Knittsings did a very interesting analysis called the Knitting Blog Class of 2005. (click on the link to read more.)It was quite interesting to note that there are a fair number of knitting-related bloggers that started in 2005 and still upkept their blogs till now. I am surprised to find myself on her list although the year of 2008 has been pretty quiet for me on the blogging http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/knitting-blog-class-2005-member.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-9082843787155459973Thu, 07 May 2009 00:01:00 +00002009-05-15T10:17:04.143+08:00project startsIf you think that I really learn my lessons, you would be so wrong.While I was thinking to think of a way to re-work the neckline of the crochet motif tank, I started a new knit project.My motivation? The sweltering heat.The crochet cotton, knitted silk lace tunic, silk fitted collar blouse & bamboo tops that I did previously fared so well under the sun -- yes, I wore them out and walked the http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/ms-shimmy-jumps-into-frogpond.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-9094305082681820587Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:07:00 +00002009-04-20T20:20:18.435+08:00crochet topOk, I know the header is confusing.Even though this crochet top requires frequent scissors use (there's cutting involved in every motif!), I still bring it out whenever I can.The most ideal times to work on it is when I am having my latte at my favorite Spinelli's outlet. I prefer to visit the cafe during its off-peak period.That way, I can put on my WIP and see how the fit works out. I try to behttp://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/crochet-top-that-is-completed-but-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-6370355587071282859Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:10:00 +00002009-05-15T10:17:20.107+08:00project startscrochet topDuring my extended absence in blogsphere, apart from working on my various WIPs and not getting anything crossing over the finishing line, I do a fair bit of browsing whenever I can.At the bookshops and the world wide web.But it creates an issue. Checking out the latest magazines, pattern books and blogger reviews just makes me want to start more projects.So I developed startitis -- the idea of http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/crochet-merry-go-round.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-4545802697974614735Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:58:00 +00002009-03-19T09:32:58.130+08:00Keeping a blog active is akin to keeping a diary, I reckon. There are those who are religiously diligent, making diary writing a daily routine. My hubby, G is one such person. No matter how tired he is, the last task he does before going to bed is to write in his diary about his day's encounters, work activities and moods etc.If he happens to be away overseas, he would not necessarily tote his http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/getting-waylaid-in-posting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-7693762800738406589Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:53:00 +00002008-10-17T18:11:01.383+08:00I just realized that I haven't been blogging for 379 days already! Evidently, the past year hasn't been my most productive period given my long stretch of absence, both on this blog and the other.However, I can certainly assure you that my own knitting is still on-going though most are in the various stages of WIPs – both knitting and crochet. The pace has slowed down considerably given that morehttp://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/10/back-from-hiding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-3418119818664210495Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:43:00 +00002009-04-20T14:12:54.931+08:00crochet topTo my knitting, that is.Even though I profess my everlasting love for knitting, I have been having fleeing thoughts about my other partner, the crochet. In fact, the signs are all there: the latest Japanese magazines has been featuring lots of crochet....the glossy spreads tempting me to stray while the knit trends seem to steer towards beginner projects for the newbies. With the impeding arrivalhttp://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/10/ive-been-unfaithful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-3934296161789457107Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:49:00 +00002007-09-28T11:53:38.966+08:00I'll still be rather working on sleeveless projects. Somehow the idea of creating sleeves aren't as appealing. Maybe it's the idea of repetitively knitting 2 identical items (or like other sock-phobic beings, the SSS - second sock syndrome) that makes me want to sit in a corner and weep?Ok, so that last act would be distinctively diva-like so I won't thread in that direction. Instead, I would http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/09/while-its-still-hot-out-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-881806101834252541Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:37:00 +00002007-09-26T13:23:07.930+08:00It's not everyday that knitting is perceived as art form. Well....maybe in my practical filled brain, that is.Remember the art exchange program I participated in previously? Well...not only was there the exchange, there was a display of the finished *artwork* that Arthur put up during the graduation ceremony.Here's some photos of his project:As all the works by the various participants are http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/09/knitting-as-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-3404614551697361160Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:16:00 +00002007-09-21T13:48:46.790+08:00Being away from the PC is getting way too comfortable when you have things in the offline world to keep you occupied. Bad ones included.I had the stupidity to wash a newly bought red skirt with my knitted bamboo top in the washer. I have already washed the skirt one and didn't think that there'll be any more dyes coming off. As with Murphy's Law, one is just so ever wrong.Honestly, it was a http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/09/its-been-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-9217062109838197084Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:42:00 +00002009-05-07T03:39:47.389+08:00Apart from being seriously busy with fun activities like trying out new cooking and baking receipes, it's been a *fun* time trying to wean myself from the internet and the PC. It's amazing the number of extra hours you get when you stay away from internet surfing.I've been knitting too, rather slowly...but first the good news.If you have heard about the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, well, http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/07/back-from-self-imposed-exile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-8527240602295384925Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:31:00 +00002007-07-11T22:38:44.730+08:00Ok, that's an understatement.I've been away from the blog for quite a while (*ok, make it a month plus or two?!!) but I am still knitting and doing the knitting and crochet classes in the meantime. One would probably acquaint it with PMS but I am seriously too young to be associated with that!Just bear with me and I'll be back as soon as I can. I promise a post by this weekend.Hugs and keep http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/07/be-right-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411741.post-2126213615377637298Fri, 04 May 2007 13:13:00 +00002007-05-05T22:39:41.059+08:00Again, during the time when I was just totally undecided about how to proceed along with my top, you gals came to the rescue! It seems like an overwhelming number voted for no sleeves. So I may just go along with that. But not before I pick up the collar and see how the top looks.As for the skirt....now that is really an open discussion. I am thinking of a simple A-line cut with minimal fuss, http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2007/05/distractions-abound.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emy)1