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Blooms unite

2nd July 2008

I’ve used a total of 3 knots for these 2 pieces of pendant-cum-wall art: modified clover leaf for the 5-petal blooms, a 2-leaf clover and reverse 2 half hitches.

DETAILS
Cord material: cotton
Cord size: 1mm
Width: 10.7cm (widest)
Height: 17.2cm

Inspired by cardboard and cardboard colour, I decided to use unpolished (and verrry pricky) hemp for that rustic feel.

DETAILS
Cord material: hemp
Cord size: 2mm
Width: 14cm (widest)
Height: 19.7cm

For me, there’s nothing better when knot power transforms into flower power!


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Blooming contest

23rd May 2008

So here it is, the first contest of its kind on bloomize and you are invited to take part!

It’s really easy, just take a look at the Bloom Bright collection and leave a comment on this post with:

1. your favorite bloom no.
2. the name of any of the knots* used on that bloom

Please enter by Saturday, 31st May. 2 winners will be announced on 1st June.

* their names are right here.


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Knot news

8th May 2008

For most part of these 2 weeks, I’ve been devoting much time to knotting and so do join me in the coming days as I unveil my new bloom knots and fill you in on some quick ‘knottingpedia’.


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Knots for a friend

8th October 2007

Thyroid

This one is ready to be mailed to a dear friend whose birthday is next week, who has recently been very stressed and whose thyroid isn’t taking it well.

Last night, we were out for a meal with my family at the Plaza Market Café in Raffles City, where we were treated to a nonya buffet spread. While we were chatting about the past, the topic on thyroid was brought up when my aunt shared what my mom had to endure when her thyroid problems acted up after the birth of my elder sis. That was news to some of us. We had not known the full details.

And girls, take care of thy thyroid.


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Knotting blooms

1st October 2007

knots

Got to complete knotting one of the “bloom” tags yesterday (to my satisfaction, that is). Finally. What do you think of it? The pink bloom is a traditional art form of Chinese knotting which has many variations and therefore known by many names.

Ancient knotters would use silk cords, now, it has been replaced by rattail, which is made of satin. For me, I choose cotton cord, for its non-silky texture, hue and the good thing is, it’s stiff enough to hold all knots together.

knotsknots

The ornaments accompanying the bloom are a bright combination of beads, buttons, stainless steel washers and a smaller knotted lilac bloom hanging off the washer.


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