We've just returned from a lovely family vacation to Taiwan. It was an added bonus to find some craft insipiration such as these:
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These lovely crochet items were being sold in a shop which stocked a wide range of gifts -- the sign says they are all 'handmade'. Lots of inspiration here!
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This lovely shop uses beautiful silk brocade fabric in all the items sold -- such a wide range and of course, ideas abound!
(For those of you interested: the quality is good and the shopkeeper is very friendly -- location: between exits Y16 and Y18 at the mammoth underground mall beneath Taipei Main Station)
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Most of you would know that one of the reasons I love crochet as a craft is how 'mobile' it can be. As usual, I brought along a new project and you can see its really 'humble' beginnings.
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| Love how this stitch makes it look like it's knitted! |
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| Guess where I was crocheting? It's a first for me....crocheting here...in a cable car! |
At slightly more than S$2 per way, this 4 km long Mao Kong cable car ride is a nice change from the hustle and bustle of busy cosmopolitan Taipei. It is also great that they have crystal cabins which you do not need to pay extra to ride in. Do queue for one if you're not afraid of heights!
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| station at the top of Mao Kong -- a tea-growing region |
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| the hillside is dotted with quaint teahouses which serve good food and fragrant tea |
Meanwhile, have a great weekend!
Serena
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