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Posted on January 22, 2016January 21, 2016 by Lisa Clarke — 1 Comment

Weekend Favorites

There’s severe weather predicted for some areas of the country this weekend. In my neck of the woods that means a lot of snow and more wind than I am comfortable listening to.

Here’s hoping we all have an opportunity to get cozy with our favorite indoor Winter activities this weekend. For me that probably looks like a roaring fire, a cup of coffee, and a bit of knitting. Or maybe crochet. And probably some Acorn TV.

I had been thinking I’d get some clay work done while I’m trapped at home, but unless I set up a table in the family room near the fireplace, that may not happen. Gotta have my warm-and-cozy time! 😀

Images

The mosaic below represents other people’s pictures that spoke to me this week on Flickr and Instagram. Click on the titles below the mosaic to get a better look at the images and see more from the photographers who made them.

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Weekend Favorites at Polka Dot Cottage

  1. Nom nom nom nom!!! #cirrussolids by cloud9fabrics via Instagram
  2. I just opened the front door to this…um, it l… by katgoldin via Instagram
  3. Hunkering down on this chilly morning with wool… by betz_white via Instagram
  4. Packed such a nice basket to occupy myself whil… by heatherbruggeman via Instagram
  5. A morning spent listening to #passion2016 and k… by provisiongoods via Instagram
  6. Because coffee always seems to look better in p… by natasha_littlemissrose via Instagram
  7. Kızıma hamileyken nette gördüğüm ilk battaniyey… by nesheli_orguler via Instagram
  8. New pendant made with the “Meisha Squish”. The … by syndeeholt via Instagram
  9. Recently my father told someone, “I’ll tell you… by heatherbruggeman via Instagram
  10. The last ugni berries (ugni mollinae), queen vi… by aromatherapie_eliane via Instagram
  11. Nora and I returned shortly after lunch from th… by anayakurtsd via Instagram
  12. ❀ one square here and there, a favorite in betw… by loritimesfive via Instagram
  13. untitled by insta_smiths via Instagram
  14. Inlay in maple bowl #polymerclaydaily by ctinapple via Instagram
  15. Waterdrops and more waterdrops! by quiltsdp via Instagram
  16. #wingfeathersshawl #riftonyarn @hodgepodgefarm … by craftworksomerville via Instagram
  17. When the sun makes an appearance #sunset #njis… by juliemichaels_nab via Instagram
  18. Rainy Sunday and I’m cooking… just for fun? N… by debperelman via Instagram
  19. Spent the day cleaning and organizing. Moved th… by elsielarson via Instagram
  20. Looking at some lovely #handpainted lace from M… by jimmybeanswool via Instagram
  21. Cleaning up another box in my craft room and fo… by wee_wonderfuls via Instagram
  22. My reward for adulting today (aka going out in … by debracowie via Instagram
  23. I am sew in love with the quilting on my Little… by fatquartershop via Instagram
  24. These are some of the next To Use in my stash. … by tooaquarius via Instagram
  25. I knit Adam a neckwarmer for Solstice and it’s … by heatherbruggeman via Instagram
  26. Today the bees are flying and I am making a big… by ginnysheller via Instagram
  27. Double-derp. by sunnycrow via Instagram
  28. Loving the details of @dreareneeknits’ White Pi… by quinceandco via Instagram
  29. Winter just begun and I’m already planning spri… by mohryarn via Instagram
  30. Finished #dovetailcowl by @carinaspencer #knit … by iamcatreading via Instagram
  31. Happy Monday friends!! New week, new adventures… by littleshopofknots via Instagram
  32. A box full of flowers.. 🌸🍃 by alicebyday via Instagram
  33. #hoboken #jerseycity #hobokennj #just_newjersey… by bnolll via Instagram
  34. Gotta have some London RED for the #colorcolour… by xantheb via Instagram
  35. Waking up after a good sleep in on a Sunday wit… by royalrabbit via Instagram
  36. Finished this snowy morning my flower socks ❁ #… by threehazels via Instagram

Links

Here are a few interesting things from around the web that grabbed me this week:

  • Husband Sacrifices ‘Star Wars’ Sheets So His Wife Could Make These Awesome Clothes – via Geek CraftsGeek Crafts. I love this dress. I’m pretty sure I have the matching pillowcases around here somewhere – maybe I should whip up a skirt 🙂
  • Truffle Hat – a pattern by mu tricote la vie, via Ravelry. I whipped one of these up in a leftover skein of Berroco’s Vintage Chunky. It took just one day, and it’s the toastiest hat I own. I love it! It features a simple cable and bobbles, all of which are explained in the pattern.
  • Turning Mokume Gane on its Side, plus Color Mixing – from Syndee Holt, via Polyform. I got two things out of this New Color Tuesday post: (1) there’s an interesting take on Mokume Gane that has you slicing from the side of the stack instead of the top (frankly, a simpler prospect!) and (2) there’s an app for generating color recipes. I pride myself on my ability to match colors to fabrics, yarn, etc. but even I can see the value in a tool like this. Sometimes you want someone else to do the heavy thinking for you 🙂
  • Does 2 strands WW = Bulky? – and other factoids from the KnittingHelp.com Forum. I found this tidbit while trying to make a decision regarding yarn choice for a new pattern I want to write. There are some useful substitution formulas here for yarn weights, as well as suggestions for calculating required yardage when substituting.
  • How to Make an Easy Quilt – a video tutorial from The DIY Dish. DIY Dish writes, “If you’ve ever wanted to make a quilt, but were a bit intimidated by the thought of all the piecing, quilting, etc., then you’re going to LOVE this episode of The DIY Dish! And would you believe us if we said you could make this in one night? It’s true! Take a look!”

Stay warm and safe this weekend!

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Posted on January 22, 2016January 21, 2016 by Lisa Clarke — 1 Comment
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  1. Chloe
    February 3, 2016

    As my children once said, “This is the funnest post to read!” Love it.

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