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August 30, 2013 Leave a Comment

Weekly Reader 08.30.13 | Hands Occupied

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this was awesome

crafts & decor

chalkboard drink tags -celebrate creativity
rhinestone necklace DIY -one good thing by jillee*
patterned and gilded pumpkin -the swell life
nail polish bottle bud vases -creme de la craft
knotted chunky necklace DIY -happiness is creating
wide friendship bracelets -oh so pretty
screen printed tote bag -she’s called Claire

*PS: I own the necklace that inspired this DIY and wear it constantly, fwiw. 

read/watch/listen

I finished RuPaul’s 1995 biography and The Program. / Breaking Bad has been pretty great so far this [half-]season. / I decided to listen to a bunch of music by RuPaul and Sharon Needles to round out my self-education about drag culture. As one does.

in case you missed it…

  • Upholster light plate covers with Mod Podge.
  • Make a tablet case or foldover clutch with Duck Tape.
  • See how I’d style a flannel heart-shaped clutch.

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: bud vases, chunky necklace, crafts, diy, friendship bracelets, gilded pumpkin, inspiration, j crew, necklace, screen printing, style, tote bag, venus flytrap necklace

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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#stopswatchandblockit #handsoccupied #knitting #knittersofinstagram
A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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