Crochet Christmas...

So I've been considering being adventurous and trying to crochet up an egg cosy Nativity set after the fun I had making these - which for some reason I STILL don't seem to be able to post a picture of on this Blog :(

However, I feel it may be a bit optimistic/adventurous for me - yup, not sure that I could handle it. Fun though!

I am however planning to a do a fun "hat wearing" tutorial with instructions on how to wear hats, complete with ridiculous and absurd "how NOT to" wear hat examples :D

Felt auction for Christchurch, NZ

I chatted briefly with Lucy from Felt tonight - consoling each other over the lost heritage of historic Christchurch buildings since the 7.1 strength earthquake (and continuing after shocks) on Saturday morning, the inevitably changed landscape of the CBD and the various inspiring and honourable initiatives that have been started in the earthquake's wake. Someone had asked Lucy if Felt would be doing anything to help with the effort - I commented that this could be problematic considering the varied crafts that were available from various stores on Felt - but then I had a light bulb moment! We could ask individual Felt stores to donate items for an auction - the proceeds of which to be donated to the clean-up and rebuilding of Christchurch - that could work!!

Soooo.....here is the plug - PLEASE if you own a Felt store, or know someone who does - please consider donating an item from your store or two or SEVERAL!! Let's do our part to help Christchurch back on her feet!

ALSO - we didn't get so far as to discuss where we would send all the donated items to or where and when the auction would be held so please feel free to suggest - I've also posted about this on the  Felt Forum, on my facebook Ami Ana fan page and will also be posting on my other blog Anarashii. Please feel free to post about this yourself on your FB page, your blog, where ever and spread the word to other Felt-ers :D

ATTENTION: Cindy Hinkley!!

Does anyone know Cindy Hinkley? Anyone at all?? I want to let her know that she's won the baby mitts Give-away however the email she gave me is no good and another email I tried - also no answer : (

Anyone?

Announcing...The Mitts Giveaway WINNER!! - A pictorial blog post

          (what happens when you take your own pictures while trying to simultaneously cut up paper)

Cindy Hinkley - you're our Winner!!!
Cindy please contact me privately with your mailing address so I can get these "babies" sent out to you quicksmart!

To those other not so lucky entrants (this time) - not to worry, there'll be plenty more giveaways in the future - to be sure! ; )

More on the Ami Ana Home Show...

Although the Ami Ana home show is "officially" scheduled for Friday night, I am aware that Friday is no good for some of you - I have let a few of you who have let me know this that I'm fine for people to swing by for a "visit" Thursday afternoon/evening (after 7.30pm) - please let me know if you will be visiting on Thursday so that I know how much nibbles to have prepped - Cheers!!

Ami Ana Home Show THIS Friday

Some of you have indicated that you would like to invite more than one friend - this is FINE!! The more the merrier! Perhaps let me know how many friends are coming with you though, so I can be sure to have enough food prepared : )

Ana

Ami Ana Home Show

I am holding an Ami Ana Home Show late next week - if you are local and would like to attend please send me an email with your name and mailing address and I will send you out an invite! Cheers!!

Ana