a girl with a crappy camera

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Lets get it started

So it's now time to get started with our Big Breast knitting. Who's excited? I am!

To help us get creative, Jo is putting together free breast patterns which I will be spreading with love.

We will also set up a donation area for those of you who want to donate some cash to a breast cancer awareness charity.

STAY TUNED!!!!

I also have a blog dedicated to this project which I'll be writing most of The Big Breast related posts from so add me to your watch list:

http://thebigbreast.posterous.com/

Love Xxx

Monday, March 14, 2011

Considering this blog is mostly about the Yarnbombing documentary, I've decided to make a separate blog for THE BIG BREAST . There isn't much extra information as yet, it will take a little bit of time to get the word out- so tell all your friends about it, subscribe to it, and register your knit ups!

I'm really excited about this event. Documenting it is really important! Make sure you organise someone to film your event!

I've noticed there are loads of videos on youtube of people documenting their tags to share. I really love it. To think how much this movement has grown thanks to the internet... in fact it might not have even existed if it wasn't for the internet. I love internet. Oh my its 5:30pm and the day has slipped by... the internet has stolen my day! Oh the confusion.

Did I ever mention that I've crocheted a piece to Guerilla Knit and I'm too chicken? I might get somebody to film me do it one day. I've had it for a year now. Such a chicken I am.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

OK PEOPLE. It's time, to Tit Knit

A global knit event is coming, you heard it here first.

What: The Big Breast

Huh? Be part of a group yarnbomb or an individual yarnbomb by tagging a knitted/crochet breast/s

Then what: Tell everyone about it, hang it up, Film it, document it, upload you footage onto dropbox, email me the link and I'll put it in the documentary!

Will you get more info soon? Yes!

When? Saturday October the 1st 2011, on International Breast Cancer awareness day

What to do now? It might seem too early to get cracking but believe me it's not! Get your creative juices flowing and get a yarnbomb team together to plan your mission. You need to decide what you want to knit -some of my ideas include:

*A knitted flag with 3D filled knitted breasts

*A large pair of stuffed breasts (could be one boobie bigger than the other)

*A flag with loads of different sized breasts- different colours, shapes, different nipple sizes

If you are an individual yarnbomber, think about small projects too!

Start thinking about where you want to tag your statement.

Remember, this project is totally your doing- but I want to know about it- and I want to document it. I can't be everywhere though. So I'd like you to please organise someone to film your tagging. It doesn't have to be professional filming- even a compact camera with a video recorder will do. Let's get it on film!

-your guerilla 'name' (pseudo knit name)

-City and Country

-Location for knit tag -if known- you can update with me later

-knit tag idea

-whether or not you are looking for participants/helpers

I'll get a website up for us soon.

Let's get ready for The Big Breast

xxx

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Wanna Knit for a cause?

I got into this project currently which is based in Glasgow. They are looking for knits from anywhere in the world.
It's a lovely idea and here is what has been happening...

so if you are looking for something to do quickly, get into it!

The outcome will be posted after March 8th!

Monday, January 24, 2011

International Women's Day

Something to get excited about:
http://garterstitch100.posterous.com/

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Articles and Robbery

As life continues to surprise, I wanted to let you know why I have been pretty quiet.

Well firstly, I was interviewed for a great newspaper article for Scotland On Sunday which was lots of fun and a great read.
Here is the link, have a read and pass it on: YarnBombing Article

The article was published whilst I was on holiday visiting family and friends in Sydney. The sun and love was just so great to have after the terribly freezing weather conditions in Glasgow. I did however have an unfortunate experience whilst at home and that was whilst staying at my parents home, they were robbed on New Years Eve. Fortunately nobody was home, but unfortunately they took all of my stuff- including my laptop which had my entire project. The Good news is that I have a spare backup in Glasgow- but I have lost 3 months of work. The other good news is that I shoot on tape therefore, the physical stuff is still alive and happy.

So now that my laptop has been replaced - amongst other equipment robbed, I am back in Glasgow and updating my computer so that I can continue with the project. I am currently in the planning for a global knit event for the film. I will provide further information soon. Stay tuned and drop me a line if you are keen to get involved! More information to come.

Til then, peace out from a Jet Lagged me.
x

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Gorilla Knit

Today I found a video called Gorilla Knitting on youtube. Made me chuckle. I politely corrected them. Or perhaps is it me who is wrong? Who knows.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Have you heard of Guerilla Knitting?

It's finally here. The new clip I promised.

Starring the fabulous

Emmanuelle Esther

Joan Robbens

Joyce Shuter

Feel Free to share the Love!!!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Guerilla underground shenanigans

So we met up with GlasgowPicKnitters at Kibble Palace in the west end of Glasgow with my yarnbombers. After a few hours of stitching and chatting, we heading to the underground for a stitch up storm and we got BUSTED by the underground officials! What an exciting result!!!

What a fun day ;)