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Posts Tagged ‘Art’

April 3, 2012

Keep Calm Spud

Photo copyright Jennie Gee (Etsy storefront jenniegee)

As knitters and crocheters, yarn seems to permeate every part of our lives. From yarn storage solutions to the way we decorate our homes. “Keep Calm and Carry Yarn” is a personal favorite motto and seems like a must have piece of inspiration for my work and knitting areas.

Keeping Calm seems to be every where these days. It starts a person wondering, where did such a perfect little idea come from:

This concept, of Keep Calm and Carry On does resonate. From the classic World War II poster to every modern update and twist for people’s favorite things.

Of course, if carrying yarn isn’t helping that day, there’s always my personal standby:

Photo copyright Kat Ammann (Etsy storefront CheshireKat)

Take care Spud & Chloë Pals

March 16, 2012

A Yarn Bomb Tribute

The summer Olympics this year take place in London. An anonymous Yarnbomber in Saltburn, in North Yorkshire has created a worthy tribute for the honor bestowed upon England.

Photo copyright North News & Pictures Ltd

The town’s pier is covered with a 50 yard long scarf! Almost every Olympic event is represented on this woolie wonder! The knit athletes are quite detailed and range from swimmers to sharp shooters and gymnasts.

To read the full article, click here.

I wonder if the Saltburn Yarnbomber’s identity will ever be known. Or if the motivation and cost, both time and financial, will ever be learned.

Take care Spud & Chloë Pals!