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Get in on the action – The Reader Gallery!

April 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

Get in on the action - The Reader Gallery at Hands Occupied A few months ago I realized I was seeing more and more of your lovely takes on DIYs from Hands Occupied, so I decided to set up a gallery page to showcase them all! And then I realized I should probably tell you all about it in a post so everyone knows it exists! Shame on me for not thinking of posting about it sooner. :) The best part of the Reader Gallery has been getting to have conversations, even just in Instagram comments or tweets, about your processes of making. Everything from helping folks who’ve gotten stuck to getting tips from those of you who’ve discovered new and helpful ways to do a DIY.

YOU are all SO inspiring!

Most inspiring has been getting to email with reader Liliana about her knitting loom journey. A girl after my own public service worker heart, Liliana works at a Chicago agency serving those dealing with homelessness. After I shared my knitting loom tutorial last fall, she and I started messaging back and forth on Facebook and then via email as she worked to learn how to loom knit so she could teach others. Little did I know just how far Liliana would run with it! She started a knitting club at her shelter for adults to knit everything from scarves to afghans to hats with their popsicle stick looms. I mean, just look at how much her club has made!! LPCS Knitting Club I absolutely cried when she emailed me this collage of incredible creations. This past winter in Chicago was really, really brutal, so I think Liliana’s club must have been a warm distraction to the rough weather. Liliana, you should feel really proud of this program!

If you’d like to donate any yarn to Liliana’s program, please drop me a line at handsoccupied[at]gmail[dot]com. Her Guests are plowing through yarn right and left. :) 

Interested in sharing a Hands Occupied DIY? There are a few ways to share your projects:

You can email me at handsoccupied[at]gmail[dot]com, use the hashtag #handsoccupied, or @handsoccupied me on your favorite social network. I’m all over the place, and I love getting to hear your stories! It’s so rewarding to see what you’re all making, and it’s really cool to connect one on one with fellow DIY lovers. above: @katelynmade‘s Staggered Holes Baby Blanket / @apriljanye DIY’d a balloon garland for 8th grade dance decor! / Liliana’s Tree Costume / @ibranibella‘s Ruler Clutch Purse / la kokeshette‘s faux woven cowl / Looms from Liliana’s shelter’s knitting loom knitting club. 

PS: We have a giveaway winner to announce!

The winner of Washi Wonderful is… Facebook entrant MJ! Thanks to everyone for entering, and MJ, I’ll be in touch via email with how to claim your prize.

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: handmade, project gallery, reader gallery, reader projects, submissions

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

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Head to the link in bio for an update on my 2021 p Head to the link in bio for an update on my 2021 plans for Hands Occupied. The two words that best describe this post are self-care and boundaries. 😜 
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Much love to everyone who sent supportive messages about taking time off and creative burnout. I often deflect with humor, but it was genuinely touching to connect with folks who understand. I’ll have something new for y’all later this week, so stay tuned! ❤️💛💙 
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Pictured: An unblocked pile of four striped sweater panels in primary colors sitting on a blanket in my lap.
There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Warmest wishes for the season, my friends! ❤️💛💙
Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
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