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June 27, 2017

#teamau16 :: Spinning & Shop

There were nearly 300 posts in our team's hashtag last year! Whoa! Here's a peek at some of them. :D Well done everyone who participated!

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June 23, 2017

Yarn Shop Day 2017 :: Shop Talk

Always a good event, so many people popping in to support us. It means the world. Your local yarn shop loves you!

Posted at 12:55 PM in .AlterknitUniverse, Etsy/shop talk, fun projects/craft, knitting, SHOP Events Classes, talented friends, workspace | Permalink | Comments (0)

May 20, 2014

A Day with Heather. :: Talented Friends & Bristol.

I am so in love with Bristol these days, it's a little out of control, really. Something that makes it such a warm and inviting place for me, is the people that I know that live here or visit often. Two of those people: Heather and Jack. Jack's family have just build a Passive House in thier back yard essentially. It's a stark contrast to the very characterful house that now sits right next to this modern masterpiece. Heather is an artist who has a lot of skills including woodwork, and she helped add some beautiful touches to thier new house. Heather is building a website and needed some photos so of course I said I'd help out. It was mostly just a good excuse to hang out and eat hummous and catch up. We picked a beautiful sunny day and here are some of my favourite photos from the afternnon...
It's so magical to get a peek into someone else's home adventure. I'm feeling very unprepared to take photos of my own house and we've only been here for 4.5 months! ;] Oh well, I know it's a slow process, and of course if you're going to have your house photographed, you're going to have to do some 'dressing'. :]

Kim xo

P.s. It feels really good to be blogging again. I have a confession to make: I've haven't been using my SLR as much as I used to. I haven't even been carrying it around with me most days! I am, however, using my phone to take snaps a lot... which is kind of where most people are going now, but I gotta admit it was NICE to shoot on a 'real' camera and sit and edit these. It made me miss taking everyday photos this way.

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September 01, 2013

The Amazings- enter to win a Sewing Machine :: Talented Friends & Giveaway.

Hello everyone! If you didn't know already- there's an amazing giveaway at The Amazings. You've still got a chance to get your entry in. :]
They are offering a chance to win a new sewing machine when you sign up to the Machine Embroider a Textile Necklace class.

Competition Details:

1. Purchase the Embroider class.

2. After purchasing, crafters will receive email with a link to the competition entry. Simply submit your details and you're in with the chance to win.

3. Competition closes at 11:59 on Sunday 15th September.

4. Winner will be notified by email and invited to choose a sewing machine of up to £300/$450

5. Crafters can pin their images onto the 'Gilda & Lara Competition' board on our Pinterest account.

6. Entry is available to crafters worldwide.

7. Full rules available on the competition webpage.

I've signed up and am just getting my machine fixed- then I can't wait to try it out for myself.
My class review is coming soon. See previous The Amazings reviews on my blog here.

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July 04, 2013

Well Said- all weekend! :: Market & London & BA Illustration

Hello! Sorry it's been so quiet, but I'm sure you can understand why! Had a brilliant show at Camberwell and now our year group (That's all my fellow BA Illustration students from Camberwell) have put on a show on Brick Lane!

We are going to be at THE RAG FACTORY (favourite place!) from tomorrow night 6pm for the private view and then everyday until Sunday 10-7pm. It would mean the world to me if you came and checked it out.

We've all worked super super hard to bring you the best show we can, in a fun and exciting part of London (Brick Lane is crazy cool on the weekends with Vintage clothes markets, Vinyl shops, tasty food and the best curries in London. Oh and don't forget Spitalfields and Box Park just a few streets away).

Along with a few of the WS team, I'll be tweeting live with pictures and updates. @wellsaid2013 #wellsaid2013 Don't forget to check out the WS blog for interviews with the artists.
Hope to see you there!!!
Kimxo

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June 28, 2013

The Amazings. :: Reviews & Talented Friends.

Hello! The lovely people at 'The Amazings' wrote to me about their great project & I've done a little review of their new Video classes.

Here's a little bit about the project:

The Amazings is an online platform where retired and retiring people pass on craft skills through classes and courses. There are now over 200 real life workshops on offer.

Demand for the classes has far outstripped what the individual Amazings can provide, so in order to widen the availability of the courses, they will now be available through a digital platform.

Online classes will be offered in everything from knitting and sewing, to bookbinding and retro-hair dos. They will consist of over 2 hours of video tutorials, commentary, teacher’s notes, and asking the teacher a question. Once enrolled, users will be able watch a class anywhere, anytime, and for as long as they like.

Okay, and here's what I think:

First of all, I've got to say that I found it really hard to come up with anything bad to say! Overall it's a very well structured, friendly and informative way to give classes. Great job, guys! I had a really in depth look at the Natural Beauty Products and the Retro Hair Dos classes (for something a little different!) but am very enticed by all the other ones too.

It's wonderfully friendly, like they are sat with you at your craft table. Sometimes video tutorials can feel forced or stiff, these were easy going and fun! Not too 'serious', lots of laughing and 'real'. You don't feel like you're missing out on anything, which I LOVE! It's like being in the front row. And as a bit of a geek when it comes to learning, I love that.

The set up of the video is more like a conversation between student and teacher. If I had any questions they were answered in the video. Very cool. Plus, you've got to love that Depth Of Field filming magic.

Included is written instructions and a description to look back on easily. Doing an online class in a video format is a brilliant idea, it's great for us anxiety-ridden people who want to get involved but are maybe a bit shy- or if you're someone that needs things repeated or explained again (you can just pause and rewind!), you can go at your own pace, and you can even wear your pyjamas while learning!

Below are a concise version of my notes from the two classes:

-Beauty products have always fascinated me. It's one of those mysteries- but not any more! Learning from a 'real person' that really knows what they are talking about has given me much more confidence. Thanks The Amazings!

-Retro Hair Dos! Something I've dabbled in before but never really known how to do it properly. So great to see it being done professionally and explained in a way that's easy to understand. Great step-by-step and fun looks to choose from. Wonder how it would work on different hair lengths... oh wait, he's now giving advice for super long hair! Thought of everything. Perfect.

And some photos of my go at doing my own 'Retro Hair Do'.
Seriously fun! I can't wait to try out more of the classes. Here's a link that (I think) gets you your first online class free. Otherwise go to theAmazings.com to learn more and browse what they've got online. It's such a great idea, learning old skills from the people that know them best!

Kim xo

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May 23, 2013

This weekend by the Canal, you're invited. :: Markets & London & Peoplespace.

This Saturday on the Regents Canal by the St Pancras Locks near Kings Cross we are doing our second Peoplespace market! It'll be on most of the day and we will be hanging out enjoying the weather (hopefully) and the nature and eachother's company. It's an event hosted by a few of my best friends and I. (Like those signs? I painted them!)

Last month we held our grand opening in Camden and it was a great success! The boat is equiped for selling off the side and for performances (musical and otherwise). Weather permitting, I will be spinning on top of the canal boat, and many our friends are talented with guitars and singing. It's going to be a perfectly chilled day.

*NOTE! We are still looking for stallholders/nice people who make things! Space is free and so are hugs and good conversation. We're looking to meet like minded folks who like to make things that are nice to the enviornment and to ourselves. Please email me or message the team on facebook.

To find us- Hop on the Regents Canal toe path near Kings Cross and take a lovely little jaunt along the canalside. Depending on available space we'll be somewhere near the locks. Look for a bunch of hippies and our big orange sign. I've got to say, the Canal is one of London's hidden gems. It's so peaceful and a much 'slower' way of living- and a perfect escape from busy busy London hubbub.

"We are aiming to gather momentum and collective inspiration for these changing times,
towards living in a holistic and homeostatic relationship with our environment ,
with a focus on being less worried about money, more enthused about community,
by coming together and thinking, listening and feeling, by planning and doing."
Photos and Quote by the Peoplespace Team.

p.s This was filmed at the last market.

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May 14, 2013

The Great Wahlou. :: Video & Talented Friends.

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since we've had a Tuesday Video! That's mainly because I'm in the final year of University and my schedule is wall to wall college work. Ah! It's kind of a crazy time over here. There's a lot of things coming your way soon! My hand in date is May the 31st, and our show is June the 15th so that gives you an idea of when new things will be showing up here.

In the meantime, here's a fun little video that I took during the Peoplespace market opening!

It's Sam and Rowan on top of the boat at Camden Lock Market.
Enjoy!

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April 16, 2013

DIRTY WATERS :: Video & Talented Friends.

Tuesday's video. Something a little silly.

Remember to like if you liked it & subscribe on YouTube so you can be the first to know when I post a new video.

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March 19, 2013

Lucy's Birthday. :: Video & photographs.

It's tuesday, which means it's video day! I took a lot of dark, grainy footage from a birthday party on my friend's boat. They always play the best music when ever I'm visiting, and it's got such a cozy atmosphere. I edited the best shots together with a cute song Sam, Rowan and Josh improvised. I've got some more songs for a later date to share, but for now I wanted to share this special place with you.
See it on Youtube. Like & Subscribe for more!P.S. if you've been a follower of this blog/ my flickr for a long time, you might recognise some these faces from my Bristol days. I still consider them some of my closest friends even if we live in different cities now. :]

-Kimxo
p.p.s. Yaara took this photo of me, and it pretty much sums up how I feel when I'm on the boat. haha. Blissed out with friends and knitting. What could be better?