Christmas is coming…

Posted by Elaine B on Wednesday Dec 14, 2011 Under Christmas, Gift, Heart, Mini Hottie, Pampootie, Vintage

So here’s a peek at my stall from last week’s Christmas Market at the Ropewalk!  Wonderful day, with tons of friendly visitors and lots of lovely comments about my Pampootie makes. Mini hot water bottles were snapped up, heart and star decorations were bought, and loads of interest in everything else, including my new flower kits….more about them in the New Year, when I launch my online store!

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Pampootie online!

Posted by Elaine B on Sunday Nov 20, 2011 Under Pampootie

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My first post from my new Pampootie blog, gallery and online shop!

Plenty of hand-crafted delightful loveliness to inspire and cheer. Including creative adventures,  gorgeous things from my studio, signposts to amazing creative people, cool hints and tips, a tutorial or two, musings on getting started and staying inspired, and my own creative story too.

Have a look around – I’d love to hear what you think, so do let me know.  Be a Pampootie Tweep and keep in touch on twitter @PampootieElaine too.

Have a browse through the posts below, and you’ll see what I’ve been up to over the last few years.

To get your mitts on Pampootie creations,  check out the shop for details of where and how to buy!

NEWSFLASH! I’ll be at the Christmas Market on the 3rd December at the Ropewalk - maybe see you there?

Exciting things are afoot – lots of new creations in the pipeline, as well as workshops from my studio at the Ropewalk. The adventure starts here – exciting!

Bye for now, Elaine

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Beaded crochet kimono purse

Posted by Elaine B on Friday Nov 18, 2011 Under Bag, Gift, Japanese, Pampootie, Purse, Vintage

A  little beaded crochet bag I designed for my friend Jo as a gift. It’s lined with vintage silk kimono fabric bought in Japan.

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Cupcake

Posted by Elaine B on Thursday Nov 17, 2011 Under Crochet, Gift, Knitting, Pampootie

Knitted, crocheted and beaded for friend Berni’s 40th birthday. Kinda dinky, kinda fun.
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Teeny Tiny Handbags

Posted by Elaine B on Wednesday Nov 16, 2011 Under Bag, Felt, Flower, Gift, Pampootie

Little felted handbag keyrings – the first designs and creations I ever sold!
Feels fantastic when people like what you have made so much that they are willing to pay actual, real live money ! Admittedly these were sold to friends, so perhaps they were being kind but, either way, I was really thrilled and carried on making….
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Meditation Cushion

Posted by Elaine B on Tuesday Nov 15, 2011 Under Crochet, Cushion, Gift, Pampootie, Pillow

A special cushion I designed and made for a friend. Crocheted in the round with lots of different yarns – mainly wool and silk. I’m pleased how it turned out as I didn’t know what would happen…it evolved! Delighted to say that Berni loved it. Happy meditating…………..

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Turtleneck Shrug

Posted by Elaine B on Monday Nov 14, 2011 Under Christmas, Gift, Knitting, Pampootie

Knitted from a  Teva Durham pattern, this was a Christmas gift for my Mum. She loves this and wears it a lot – especially when walking as her arms get chilly. She also wears it as a scarf with the sleeves wrapped round her neck – versatile or what!!

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Not your Mama’s Crochet Skirt

Posted by Elaine B on Sunday Nov 13, 2011 Under Crochet, Pampootie

I really, really love this skirt! My first finished crochet project, and when I told people I was making a skirt with motifs they all looked horrified. I could hear the ‘Granny Square Alert’ sirens and expected the ‘Anti-Doily SWAT Team’ to leap from the bushes and take me away for my own safety. Pleased to say that it’s all been lovely compliments at dawn since they’ve seen the finished article.

 

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Two Tone Shrug

Posted by Elaine B on Saturday Nov 12, 2011 Under Christmas, Gift, Knitting, Pampootie

Here’s the latest shrug from my needles – a Christmas present for Mum. It’s Stephanie Japel’s shrug from ‘Fitted Knits’. My first attempt at ‘top down’ knitting and it’s so easy. I used one colour, rather than two as the pattern suggests and instead added some gauzy kid silk haze to the edges for a delicate look.
I’m really pleased with it and Mum is too. More pics on Ravelry.

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Wabbit

Posted by Elaine B on Friday Nov 11, 2011 Under Crochet, Gift, Pampootie

A small bunny egg cosy, with big bunny ears. My very own crocheted interpretation of the knitted Noblin Bunny by Abi Flynn Jones (magknits April 2006).

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