DRIFT Marathon, ImPerfect City & the Finish Line

Saturday was the final run for The DRIFT - Three Month Marathon at The DCCA (Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts). It was also International Knit in Public Day...

On Thursday I stopped by the DCCA and yarn bombed them with a knitted finish line.

Front doors of the DCCA

I also knitted 'medals' for all the participants and because this project followed my normal procrastination route I completed the 'medals' at the DCCA in celebration of International Knit In Public Day!

Knitted DRIFT 2013 medals

close up of one of the 'I's

Here is a group shot of us on the final day...which was the only day I participated!

Group Shot

The knitting completed, the run completed now it is time to celebrate!

Finished!

Blanket for picnicking in Peoples Park

April showers have finally departed...so it is a perfect day for a picnic, to sit and drink a cup of coffee, read a book or stare at the blue sky and feel the warmth of spring! So, I thought I would add a bit of comfort to a temporary park space in Wilmington Delaware (on Market Street).

rest and relax...

an urban oasis!

painted wall of ideas!

a spot for lunch?

a safe space for kids to play!

flowers and plantings on the sidewalk

I hope the park is loved and utilized by many!

And special thanks to my sister, Connie Kennedy, who crocheted this afghan at least 30 years ago - your love and talent inspires me on a daily basis...thank you!

St. Patty's Day Yarn-bomb

St. Patrick's Day Parking Meter on Market Street in Wilmington, DE.

My lively helpers!

The March winds were blowing....

A cable close up!

Decorated doors at Film Brothers on Market!

Urban Bike Project

On Friday evening, The Urban Bike Project participated in Wilmington's Art Loop. Sarah Green and I decided to create a few works of art using bike parts and yarn to display. The art included a yarn-bombed beach cruiser and many bike parts that were wrapped and woven with a variety of yarn. Enjoy the photos below..

My yarn-bombed bike!

The front wheel

handle bar with original store tag...named the bike
 'Minnie Pearl'!

left pedal

a modern dream catcher?

wrapped gears...

reminds me of a Spirograph creation...

loaded on the car...

I wonder what the cars behind me thought!

A Local Labyrinth Adventure

Today I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with my friend and talented harpist, Jupie and her hubby. After watching the last 15 minutes of the Tour de France (ouch..crashes and off the course in the last minute!) we headed out to her backyard where she has created a very powerful and creative labyrinth.

Her labyrinth has been lovingly created in a grove of trees using mulch. The path meanders around trees - in and out, out and in until you settle in the center.

From this angle it is difficult to see the path but once you begin walking the path reveals itself!

We then went to a neighboring park and they introduced me to a really cute labyrinth created by shrubbery and bricks. The small park in Thornbury Township Pennsylvania is an ode to the circle. The circular labyrinth, a circle of picnic tables, a cement circle with a hopscotch court painted on it and a wishing wheel. There was no signage concerning the labyrinth but it is a tranquil and quiet setting for centering.

Thornbury Township Labyrinth

And of course, it can't be all labyrinth's and centering. 2 over-sized Adirondack chairs provide a platform for fun, laughter, climbing and togetherness.

Some people never grow up!!

Finally, this Cherry tree is located by Jupie's labyrinth has a hollowed out spot. The space was created by woodpeckers (must be a great tasting tree!) and I think it would be a great space to yarn-bomb...more on that later.

my next yarn bomb??

I love discovering things in my own backyard.  So, what adventures await you in your backyard?

Rock Yarn Bomb in Wilmington, DE

(corner of Green Hill & Pennsylvania Ave)

finished rock!

There once was a displaced rock that waited to be reconnected with her wall....

Spring had sprung and the flowers were blooming...

felted flowers with button centers

Then one day someone came to visit the rock and wrapped it with warm felted wool (it does get chilly in the evenings during springtime), embellished with a crocheted vines and flowers and returned it to its home on the wall...

Now the rock is warm and safe and hopefully is bringing a smile to weary commuters faces as they travel to and from work and school in downtown Wilmington!

view from across the 4 lanes of Pennsylvania Ave.

If you happen to drive by....stop to visit the gardens at Gibraltar and the gardens at University of Delaware, Wilmington campus (both are located at this corner of Pennsylvania Ave & Green Hill Road). 

Yarn bombing a cup of coffee...

Have I lost my mind?

Actually, my dear friend Robyn (www.rainbowweaves.blogspot.com) was offering up a "Queen of Hearts" challenge and I wondered how I could incorporate yarn and a Valentine's gift. This is what I came up with...

A coffee cozy with LOMA Cafe coffee!

I decided to create a coffee cozy by knitting a rectangle, sewing a crocheted chain into the shape of a heart and then whip stitching it into a tube shape.

before I sewed up the cozy!

Then I added a cup of delicious LOMA Cafe coffee and gave it away to a man on the street as I wished him a Happy Valentine's Day. It is sometimes nice to give your heart away!

Wishing everyone a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

A Desire For Spring...

This weekends beautiful dusting of snow has melted and left behind freezing temperatures and blustery winds. So this week I decided to add a little color and thoughts of spring in my 'yarn bomb' by adding flowers.

Yarn bomb in Wilmington, DE

I knitted a band to wrap around a tree just off the parking lot of WYRA (Wilmington Youth Rowing Association) where my daughter, Kelly, rows crew.

Christina River

The boat house host the WYRA crew teams (novice & varsity), University of Delaware Crew and St. Marks crew team....needless to say, it is a busy place!

Boat house parking lot

A parting shot of the empty dock...too cold to go out on the river but spring season is a few weeks away!

View of the floating dock...waiting for warmer weather!