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Confessions of a Late-night Stitch Witch

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Welcome to my Creative World

Are you a person who appreciates designs that are 'one-off' - unique - created and handmade in Australia?

Do you care passionately, as I do, about quality, individuality and attention to detail?

Is it important to you that my 'treasures' are produced in a smoke-free and animal-free environment?

You've come to the right place.

As a designer, artisan and marketer of original crafts, I feel extremely proud of the uniqueness of each of my creations.

From scarves to shawls; beanies to aviator helmets; ponchos to shrugs - every item is exclusive - and handcrafted with much love and care.
The following is a glimpse of my development up to this day. To view my increasing range of accessories, follow the links below - and enjoy!

My Crafty History

It actually all began before our children were born (some 35+ years ago) when I passionately knitted and taught myself crocheting to make a huge variety of baby clothes, accessories and shawls, etc.

Many garments (and increasing sizes) later, I added tapestry to my skills-base, and created some beautiful 'stitched' reproductions of some famous paintings.

I made ceramic ornaments and figurines for some years, and have variously tried china painting and patchwork quilting (neither of these my 'thing', it turned out)...however I did love appliqué work and creating stitched wall hangings with meaningful messages. If you want to see if they are meaningful to you, too, have a look at my lens - 'Hanging Out' with my Wall Hangings

Never-ending Herstory

But knitting & crocheting have remained my main passion - always weaving themselves throughout the fabric of my life. A sidestep into the world of jewellery-making lead me to start adding beading to my handknits....
(you can Google: christine craftee creations to see some of my current range for sale on OZtion.com.au).
***30/3/2011 - Sorry, no you can't - I have just closed what was my Oztion shop today. But I still have my shop on Madeit, and soon I will be opening a shop on Etsy...C***.
Now open for business - my Etsy shop - CdCraftee's Cosmos

At present I am developing a range of beaded knit/crochet items that should appeal to a broad range of people. This range will include such diverse products as specialty brooches and amulet necklaces in fine beaded knitting......through to beaded keyrings, USB identifiers , spectacle chain holders......and the more casual beaded knit sunglasses cases, mobile phone/ipod covers, and matching keyrings.

...perchance to dream?

I haven't mentioned that I am an incurable insomniac - BUT - the good news about this is that I find the wee small hours a delightfully quiet and calm time to explore difficult patterns, or to weave my dreams together into a tangible object.....somehow, little seems impossible in this precious time.

And the bonus is that I get to listen to the BBC from all over the world via my trusty pocket radio and a pair of earphones.....sometimes glorious classical music, also.

And when I've dreamed my daydream(?) through its potential and into reality, I can go back to bed with a feeling of deep satisfaction and achievement.

Now....how good is that? You wouldn't be asleep for quids!

CRAFTAHOLICS ANONYMOUS

13 Step Recovery Plan

1. I will not stuff craft supplies into every corner of my home.
**NB, I said NOT EVERY...(just most)

2. I will not have nine (or more) projects 'on the go' at one time.

3. I will not buy more yarn, beads, needles....I have a ton at home.

4. I will not let my craft area look like a condemned place.

5. I will not invade my kitchen & dining table and Lounge and the Office and my bookshelves with my craftwork.

6. I will not attend craft shows & markets to pick up more ideas and talk interminably with other crafters.

7. I will not stock up on more craft supplies just because they are on sale - or because 'they may come in handy one day'.

8. I will not get hysterical when I hear the words 'imported crafts' - just a little 'wobbly'.

9. I will not let my current project distract me from fixing dinner, or getting dressed, or talking (as opposed to mindless 'grunting'.

10. I will not stay up all night working on a brainstorm about one of my current projects.

11. I will not save empty cereal boxes, detergent scoops, small jars with lids, scraps of everything, little lengths of yarn, etc., etc.

12. I will not buy every craft magazine I see - just most of them.

13. I reserve the right to remove the word 'not' from all of the above.

Original Version? Unknown
And how did it come to me? Unknown
Revised © 2001 by Shirley Thomas
Revised again © 2003 by Christine Larsen
Revised yet again © 2011 by Christine Larsen for this lens

All good things come.......

I feel SO blessed to possess the skills I do.......to be me.....right now, right here! (And I should mention that - "here" - is our dear old stone farmhouse, built in 1878 - inhabited by antiques and inherited 'treasures' - and we two 'delightful dinosaurs') Please keep an eye on my corner of the world......I have many charming and interesting tales to tell.

But wait...there's more....

There's my Etsy shop -
CdCraftee's Cosmos
- and my Madeit shop -
Christine Craftee Creations

And I have Ezine articles I have written about the Art vs. Craft question, as well as the crafts themselves.


Christine Larsen, EzineArticles.com Diamond Author

And this is how the Journey continues

...my Etsy shop

It's called CdCraftee's Cosmos

Here are a few of my creations - to hopefully tempt you to visit my Etsy shop.

Enjoy!

SILVER FLOWER POWER, Hair Clip Plus | Price: $14

Silver AND White to be exact. The finest silver thread is woven into the White acrylic yarn in this 4” (10cm) diameter crocheted ‘Irish Rose’.... (full description)

Orange & Variegated Blue/Orange Ladies Cowl Neck Scarf and Belt | Price: $52

Softest imaginable Orange acrylic yarn (aptly named ‘Softly), handknitted in open lacy pattern, with 4 insets of variegated Blue/Orange ‘Ostrich... (full description)

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BUN KEEPER, (alias tress dresser) | Price: $10

This listing is for your choice of one of the Bun Keepers.
Both are 4” (10cm) in diameter – and are hand-crocheted in acrylic yarn, with beading... (full description)

Come and be my welcome guest.

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    Helene-Malmsio Nov 15, 2011 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    Hi again Christine, been enjoying your new batch of lenses, congratulations on Giant Squid! I'm about to take 6 months off IM and web building so that I can take up crafting again... the list above used to really relate to me.. until it became my list for web building! I'm sooo looking forward to a few months of digging out craft supplies and getting cracking on them!
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    SheilaSchnauzies Nov 7, 2011 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    Hi Christine! Saw your bio on the new Giant Squids (congrats!) and that you were a crocheter, had to stop by a couple of your lenses! I really admire your creations, they are quite lovely! Happy crocheting and good luck with your Etsy store! (I'm on there too!)
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    annmackiemiller Sep 24, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
    loved your humour - well done
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    Wednesday_Elf Mar 23, 2011 @ 7:32 am | delete
    Christine, your 'corner of the world' is special because YOU are in it. What a delightful, talented, crafty lady you are!
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    Margo_Arrowsmith Feb 23, 2011 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    I have crippled my hand doing a needlepoint for my parents and a blanket for my granddaughter. Literally couldn't move it for a long time. Then, when I got better, I picked up the work and finished it. Twice with the blanket.
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