Sunday 30 September 2018

Mug Cosy

We have gone back to basics in our latest catch up class and made a mug cosy. We do these little projects to practise crating rows without dropping (or adding) any stitches to the work. So I thought to put together a quick pattern to share with you all. In the upcoming week I will be sharing the videos on how to create the mug cosy and the stitching on top to decorate it with the word of your choice.


To download the printed version of the pattern please click here

Pattern

This is the pattern for a simple mug cosy. You can choose to decorate it in anyway you like. Make it stripey by changing colours every few rows or plain with a decoration on top like in my picture. There will be a separate tutorial on how to do that soon.


Materials
  • About 10g of aran weight acrylic yarn in the colour (or colours) of your choice.
  • 4.00 crochet hook (or one that provides you a closed fabric with the chosen yarn).
  • yarn needle
  • a button
Stitches used:
Ch. Chain
Dc. Double crochet (US – Single crochet)
ss. Slip stitch

Start. Chain as many chains needed to almost go around your chosen mug. In my example it was 40 chains. Turn.
Row 1. Ch1 (does not count as a stitch). 1Dc in each chain from the previous round. Turn.
Row 2. Ch1 (does not count as a stitch). 1Dc in each Dc from the previous round. Turn.
Row 3 - 6. Repeat row 2. Do not cut the yarn.
Please note that you may need to adapt the number of rows depending on the mug you are using. You want to crate a rectangle that is at least the height of the handle of your mug.
Finish. We are going to create the little buttonhole to close the mug cosy.
Ch6, ss in the last dc. Ch1, cut the yarn and pull though.
With the starting tail of your mug cosy, stitch the bottom base together. Sew the button on the opposite side of the button hole.


Decorate your mug cosy
To create writing on your mug cosy, like in the picture I have simply embroidered my chosen design in chain stitch. You can do that with the yarn needle or by crocheting on the surface of the project. To learn this technique, look for the video tutorial in the Me Made Community on Facebook or video tutorial section in my website.

Happy making,
Nati 





Thursday 27 September 2018

Changes to our mailing list



I have changed a little bit the way we are communicating with our subscribers. Instead of blog posts to your inbox, from now on you can receive our newsletters. All blog posts will be included in there, but in addition you will receive details of workshops, classes, tips and tutorials...

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Wednesday 26 September 2018

Embroidery classes in Ewell Village

I am super excited to announce two new upcoming classes. These embroideries were hand drawn by me and are meant to provide an empowering and uplifting message every time you see them!

Embroider them in a hoop to make them into lovely art for your home and office, or why not embroider into your favourite top or a tote bag! All option will be available for you on the day!

Each workshop includes:

- The embroidery kit of your choice, worth £15 (embroidery hoop, thread and needle, pattern and step by step picture instructions, and the printed fabric or the ready to stick pattern).
- 2.5-hour tuition with Nati as well as access to her “Me Made embroidery” community on Facebook, with unlimited access to tips, tutorials and online support.
- Your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and an assortment of savoury and sweet treats.
- A 10% discount voucher should you choose to stay over for lunch at All Things Nice after the workshop.
Early birds: There are 5 early bird spots in each workshop, if you grab one of those spots you will receive an extra adhesive pattern transfer and a bag of goodies!

Click HERE to book your space 



Friday 14 September 2018

My superpower - I make beautiful things

It is a me made kind of day! Some days I wake up in a rush, the school drop off, the to-do list, the laundry... and so I just throw a top and jeans on. But some days I think, what do I want wear today? And then I put together an outfit, around something I made. I just love it - especially if someone compliments it and I get to say "Oh, this silly thing, I made it!".




Making things for myself empowers me, it makes me feel so good, so proud, like I achieved something even before I left the house... note how confident I am that I took this picture with cero make up on!

I take a lot of pride in the things I make, well that is when they come out the way I wanted to... and I learn from my mistakes. I have a move-on approach. So if no good, I generally finish and donate it (or trash it if really bad), or take it apart and try again... but whichever happens I move on until I have something beautiful in my hands...

So I like to think that I have a superpower...  I make beautiful things. I can transform fabric, or yarn, or thread into something beautiful, something I can wear, or I can display and enjoy... I create a bond with the materials and transform them into, generally, something even better.

As a mum, my making super power, has allowed me to create beautiful moments with my son, like drawing, painting or being crafty together... as well as being able to create things for him that make him feel special. Like costumes, or special outfits... or warm scarves and hats. I made him all his tiny baby sweaters and I loved seeing him wearing them...

So my question today is what is your super power? And if you would like to have a making super power like me? Why not join my Facebook Group "Let's Get Crafty" for lots of stitching and making inspiration...


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