Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Embroidery Course
Admissions to my embroidery courses picked up, just before they started. The first one was not quite full, but the second one was. They were both great fun and all “my” ladies were very clever... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in lifestyle
Eiríksstaðir, a Wiking Longhouse
Last weekend was a magical one.I stayed at a luxurious salmon fishing lodge, by the famous Laxá (lit. Salmon river) in Laxárdal. The salmon fishing is not in season but the sheep are, and they... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Ash in the Air
It’s barely possible to stay outside today, at least for me. The ash from last year is blowing from the moors and mountains and it burns my eyes and hurts my throat. The visibility is pretty... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
A Long Weekend.
This is the life.A little cold perhaps, but very relaxing. Good food, even better friends, beautiful surrounding.More later. PS: The house is NOT empty, should anyone get any ideas… Related... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Today’s Rock Picture
Today’s rock picture is an old one. I’m thinking of summer and warmer days. It’s really cold and june feels far away. Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Evelin Kasikov CMYK Embroidery
Evelin Kasikov, published with permission I have just discovered the fascinating embroidery work of Evelin Kasikov. Kasikov is a graphic designer specialising in print and editorial design. She... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
A Mini Embroidery Course
I’m having a bit of a self doubt moment here. The thing is, i’m planning two short mini embroidery courses next week, in connection with my embroidery exhibition in Selfoss , and I... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
A Stupid Mistake!
Now doesn’t this look nice? The rib is unblocked for sure, but the edge is nice and tidy, the buttons are ready and most of them are even sewn on. Everything is looking great. But looks can be... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in lifestyle
Stormy Weather
There was a storm yesterday, shaking the house, and causing quite a of trouble in many parts of the country. Here it was not too bad, but the airborne ash was bothersome. The wind was really strong... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
How to Make a Crochet Covered Button
The blue crochet/knitting cardigan is almost done. I just need to finish the closure, and for that I made some crochet buttons. These are very easy to make, here is how.Crochet covered buttons You... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Think of Me
My “Baby” in rehearsal today. She is an absolute beginner, she has not had a proper singing lesson in her life but I am helping her a little bit. Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
World Lupus Day 2012
World Lupus Day Today is World Lupus Day. On this day lupus organizations and their supporters around the globe, call for increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on lupus,... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Buttonhole Stitch
The blue crochet/knit cardigan is almost finished. The ribbing is all done, but I still have quite a lot of ends to hide. I like how the dark purple spiced the bottom rib up a bit and I think it... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
More Snow
Saturday – near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Sunday – Skógarfoss Most of the time, the sun is shining, but it’s pretty cold and for three day’s now we have had some snow. Not much... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Snow!
Vík, right now: Related posts:SnowSnowLet it SnowSnow!Frank Sinatra – Let It Snow (christmas) Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
A Cultural Grant
Photo: Björn Ingi Bjarnason. Yesterday I drove to Selfoss, the largest town of South Iceland to attend a symposium and to accept a grant from the Cultural Council of South Iceland. The grant is for... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
The Invasive Nootka Lupine
The sea is unusually calm today. Not a wave to be seen anywhere, which is pretty unusual around here.Nootka Lupin The wild flower are starting to bloom. The dandelions of course and the... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Felting, Before and After
Machine Felting This is the base for my new embroidery piece. Before felting it measured 33x50cm (13×19.5 in) (Yarn: two strands of plötulopi, 7mm needles). After one round of machine felting at... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
Today’s Rock Picture
I have just abandoned the book draft I was working on and started a new one. I have a very good feeling about the switch. The new one is very different from anything I have done before, much darker... Continue reading »
Harpa Jónsdóttir in crafts-diy
An Embroidery Master
The Embroidery Work Of Karen Ruane I stumbled upon Karen Ruanes enchanting blog this morning and I just have to show you some examples of her wonderful work (the photos are published with... Continue reading »
