caithnesscraftcollective
Crafty tales from Caithness in Scotland
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Sunday Mar 13, 2011
Sunday Mar 13, 2011
The Blether is about Mr Nosey and anything green or nosey. The song is by Bull Moose Jackson called Nosey Parker so you have to get your blues guitar out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHNY4juwbeg
In the Crafting Chamber of Commerce we are very fortunate to have a wonderful interview with Judi of Shilasdair Shop based on Skye. www.theskyeshilasdairshop.co.uk for much yarny goodness. You will be tempted! And Eva is at www.shilasdair-yarns.co.uk
I tell you about my weekend at the Creative Stitches Craft Fayre at the Glasgow SECC and I highlight www.jamiepossum.co.uk www.colourcraftltd.com
I have news about www.gaiascolours.com
Please help with the Motherbear Project or Teddies for Tragedy www.motherbearproject.org or www.teddiesfortragedies.org
The usual Craft fairy and update from the Collective and the Scottish Segment talks about Malcolm II
Big up the Blog is from www.moonstitches.typepad.com/moonstitches
Please contact me on caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com or on Ravelry as LouisejHunt, Knitty as Caithness Craft Collective, Twitter as Caithness Craft and Stitchin Fingers as Louise Hunt The music was Caladonia by Caladonix and was from our friends at www.musicalley.com
As ever i'm sponsoring this from my own business www.energyhunt.com
Monday Feb 28, 2011
Monday Feb 28, 2011
This is the Happy Birthday Mummy! Episode.
The song is Happy Birthday by Altered Images http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yXe0GvKq4M
I have the Craft Fairy, the Scottish Segment which is about the difference between Scottish Vs British and also how the Scottish Education system works (according to me)
I announce the winner of the Mr Tickle and Mr Greedy material. Congratulations.
Please visit http://www.wightcatwools.com/ and have a lookie. I won a prize from them.
The big up the blog this week is http://www.fibermania.blogspot.com/ where your eyes will have a colour feast.
The music is from Caladonix with Caladonia from www.musicalley.com
Sunday Feb 13, 2011
Sunday Feb 13, 2011
The blether this week is on Mr Happy and all things Happy. The song is I could be Happy by Altered Images http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MoqFa5RBI8
We have an interview with Craig from McBeth Photography where he tells us about his business http://mcbethphotography.com/ in the Crafty Chamber of Commerce.
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and the updates from the Collective.
The music is by Caladonix with Caledonia and is from www.musicalley.com
Friday Jan 28, 2011
Friday Jan 28, 2011
How do you like it, How do you like it?
The blether is anything to do with Mr Greedy, and the song is More More More by Andrea True, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJGrIyt-X8
We have an interview with Richard Hunt from EnergyHunt Ltd where he tells us about my business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland.
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and the updates from the Collective.
Go buy at www.gaiascolours.co.uk and www.sarahmontie.com
I have a book report of Field Knitting by Jackie Pawlowski
The music is Caladonia by Caladonix from www.musicalley.com
Saturday Jan 15, 2011
Saturday Jan 15, 2011
The Blether is anything to do with Mr Tickle and the song is by Orange Juice with Rip it Up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No2ukc5V4EM
We have an interview with Al from Monochrome Sheep Blogspot www.monochrome-sheep.blogspot.com where he tells us the sheeps story from fleece to plate. (note the dash in the address, I had told Orrin what to say and it is not correct)
You are invited to the first Caithness Craft Collective Burns Night Supper to celebrate Robert Burns Birthday, so get your tartan on. And no I can't understand myself either. www.robertburns.org
We have the Craft Fairy (she escaped again, sorry snow people). I have the news, the hellos and updates from the Collective.
The music is Caladonia by Caladonix and is from www.musicalley.com
As ever, I'm sponsoring this from my own business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland.
Friday Dec 31, 2010
Friday Dec 31, 2010
The blether is on being Fickle and the song is Mumford & Son’s Awake my soul http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD41MbiJKcU I also have a book report and information about Rennie Mackintosh Inspirations in Embroidery by Dorothy Wood. http://www.charlesrenniemac.co.uk/ The textile technique is about embroidering with water soluble fabric.
We have a special on Hogmanay. Recipe for BlackBun cake http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/blackbunrecipe.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=IiKWLTJegIY Auld Lang Syne tune.
I have the news, the hellos and updates from the Collective. As ever I’m sponsoring this from my business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland.
Monday Dec 20, 2010
Monday Dec 20, 2010
The blether is on Free and the song is Whatever by Oasis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09WA_FR5_k
The textile technique making our own pinny http://www.craftygal.com/archives/402/table402.htm
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and updates from the Collective. Get your longboats and your horned hats, the Vikings are invading the Scottish Segment this week.
The music is by Allison Crowe with Silent Night and is from www.musicalley.com
I mention http://www.a1aerials.tv/ as I’m nice.
As ever I’m sponsoring this from my business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland.
Sunday Dec 05, 2010
Sunday Dec 05, 2010
The blether is on Irony and the song is Ironic by Alannis Morressette www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm-1xvWibt0
The textile technique is snow dyeing http://gaylemckay.wordpress.com/2009/02/11/snow-dyeing-tutorial/ http://quilterb-bethsblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/snow-dyeing-part-2.html
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and updates from Caithness Textile Artists, Vimto meet up and the Spinning Guild.
The music is Caladonix with Caladonia and is from www.musicalley.com
As ever I am sponsoring this from my business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland
Friday Nov 19, 2010
Friday Nov 19, 2010
The Blether is on Fun and the song is Fun Fun Fun by the Beach Boys www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXif3HvtpNg
www.funnysayings4u.com
The textile technique is wet felting and I review Beginners Guide to Feltmaking by Shirley Ascher & Jane Bateman.
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and updates from Caithness Textile Artists. www.laraleeburch.com/blog/ Vimto Meet up and the Spinning class.
Knitajourney's interview is the end of this month so please visit her here at www.knitajourney.com to listen to me me me me me.
The music is Caladonix with Caledonia and is from www.musicalley.com
As ever I'm sponsored from my own business www.energyhunt.com 'The Premier Renewable Energy & Marine Service in the North of Scotland.
Friday Nov 05, 2010
Friday Nov 05, 2010
Dedicated to my Dad 1.4.41 - 8.11.03
The blether is on Help and the song is Help by the Beatles www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU7JjJJZi1Q
The textile technique is on using Lutrador and mention Inke Berline www.inkeberlyn.com
We have the Craft Fairy. I have the news, the hellos and the updates from the Collective.
The Scottish Segment is about Iona - especially for Yarnsalad.
I have a book review of Weekend Knitting by Melanie Falick
www.briochestitch.com/AC_SVC_pages/ac_bsc.HTM
The music is by Mary's Bards Green Fields of France and is from www.musicalley.com - especially for Dad.
As ever, I'm sponsoring this from my business www.energyhunt.com the premier renewable energy & marine service in the North of Scotland.