Crochet Butterflies

Are you kidding? These are SO cool. I love them! From oeuf, these are hand crocheted alpaca butterflies you can buy in the display case. First off, I absolutely love old timey butterfly displays. I have a little one myself. These products are made by indigenous women in Bolivia, and the profits help these women give their children an education. I think these butterflies are genious and lovely. I'm going to save up for the big one!

Pilli Pilli

Oh my gosh, I just ran across Pilli Pilli....who does beautiful crochet work. I am in love with the colorful "scarflettes" she makes. A scarf with a little animal head on it...so darling! They remind me of an updated version of the mink furs that used to be popular. The minks are cute, but of course real fur makes me feel extremely bad and sad. I think I may have to make a major etsy splurge on one of these scarves. I haven't done that in awhile. Pilli also makes lovely pins and jewelry.

Aurelie Mathigot

I just discovered the wonderful work of Aurelie Mathigot. Aurelie is a French artist, and I luckily discovered her while browsing through a French magazine at Borders this morning. He crochet work is skillful and beautiful. Aurelie masterfully makes plush crochet of everday items and food. She also creates crochet sheaths for bottles and balls.  Her work is very light and delicate, and reminds me of a warm place.  My favorite is the set of fast food items. I love the container the hamburger rests in!!! 

What's up, Nannerpuss

Recently, or not so recently (I'm not sure) Denny's released a commercial for their Grand Slam Breakfast featuring the innovative Nannerpuss character. It looks like Denny's tried to portray a gay french banana that loves pancakes. Nannerpuss to me is pretty delightful, especially when the xylophone chimes and Nanner lifts up his peels in the commercial. It seems that the craft community has taken a grand liking to Nannerpuss. I have seen multiple items representing this cute little fellow. Thanks to Yummy Pancake, we have a great Nannerpuss plush.