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Weekly Reader

May 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

I launched this new Weekly Reader series last week to keep you guys apprised of what I’m loving, where I’m writing, etc. Let’s start this second installment with some Instagram highlights.

Weekly Reader 5/10/13 at HandsOccupied.com

So this was awesome

Craft tutorials

papier mache dogs –Hounds of Bath via All Things Paper
lily of the valley embroidery pattern -Wild Olive
mother’s day brunch spread -love + cupcakes
removable wallpaper from chasing paper -How About Orange
painted arrow vase -offbeat+inspired
ice cream paperscape -Jiani Lu via Discover Paper

Weekly Reader 5/10/13 at HandsOccupied.com

Movies/shows

  • I fell in love with two movies while crafting last weekend: Dirty Girl, an indie comedy & Jig, a documentary about competitive Irish dancing (both available on Netflix).
  • Catching up on Parks & Rec, there was an awesome episode about Jerry’s retirement featuring lots o’ scrapbooking. Observe:

Leslie Knope getting crafty via HandsOccupied.com

I chose this segment to GIF because it’s basically a conversation my husband and I have once a week. 

Reads

  • Recently finished: Matched by Ally Condie. Not my favorite dystopian YA novel ever, but it was a fun, quick and relaxing read. I’m really excited about reading the rest of the series.
  • Started re-reading: Once Upon A River by Bonnie Jo Campbell. The book group I lead at my Librarian job will be discussing it this month.
  • Been listening to*: The Jungle. I loved it in high school, but can only take the depiction of complete misery in small doses these days. Still excellent so far. *I love audiobooks and always have one going. 
  • Ripped from the headlines: Last fall I read Room by Emma Donoghue. It’s about a woman kidnapped and held captive in a room from 7 years, during which time she has a son by her captor. Sound familiar? The book was fantastic and chilling. If you’re fascinated by the terrifying news from Cleveland this week, you might want to read this book.

In case you missed it…

  • On Monday, I showed you guys how to revamp a lampshade with woven ribbon.
  • Yesterday, I gathered 6 of my favorite recent Mother’s Day craft ideas.
  • There’s still time to help me out by taking the 10 minute Hands Occupied Reader Survey and/or voting for me for Chicago’s Best Indie Crafter.
  • As always, I shared a bunch of sweet candles at Craft Gossip, for I am their Candle Making Editor.

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Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: books, crafts, leslie knope, movies, tv, weekly reader

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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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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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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