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September 13, 2013 3 Comments

Weekly Reader 09.13.13 | Hands Occupied

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this was awesome

crafts & decor

pencil beads -home made simple
cute crochet cowl -callaloo soup
fringe top pencils -lynn + lou
lap desk makeover -knack and whimsey
embroidered notebook -on my honor
geometric painted welcome mat -petit elephant
salt & chili pretzels -bright. bazaar.

read/watch/listen

I finished The Book Thief, and it was emotional breakdown-including in the best way. / I am so psyched for the upcoming movie adaptation of The Book Thief – here’s the trailer. / Music by The Andrews Sisters has been my work music of choice this week.

in case you missed it…

  • Custom stamped pencils are simple and adorable.
  • The Amazings offers online classes that are… amazing!
  • Craft a festive pumpkin out of orange slice candies.
  • I guest posted over at One Good Thing By Jillee, sharing a faux flower accessories how-to.
  • My latest roundup for Houzz is Chic vs. Criminal: Black and White Stripes in Home Decor (such a dramatic title, it makes me laugh every time).

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: cowl, crafts, crochet, diy, embroidery, fringe, lap desk, necklace, notebook, pencil beads, pencil crafts, pretzels, weekly reader, welcome mat

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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  1. Christine Brackley

    September 13, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Hi

    Just found your website, a link from Jilee.

    I also love crafting , always looking for new ideas.

    I am also a Librarian, I work in a small library in Tarbert Argyll, in Scotland, it’s just me in there and I love my job.

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    Christine

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  2. Rach

    September 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Oh my gosh! I teach that book every year at my high school and would love to see a movie made. That characters look perfect with those actors. Cant wait!

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  3. Petit Elefant

    September 18, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks so much for including me in your roundup! Great blog. Love the Book Thief too (sob).

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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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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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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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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
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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Might have to try making a quickie Reel tutorial for this guy - I think it’s the perfect project for it, don’t you? 🎅🏼 #handsoccupied #macrame
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