Showing posts with label homework. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homework. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

All Hallow's Homework

Like most of the internet, it seems, Halloween is my absolute favourite holiday, so I've been eagerly keeping track of the many wonderful Halloween-themed turn-ins you badgers have been making for classes.  Here are some from September, to start.


ThatTessGirl outfitted her husband with a truly awesome Princess Leia hat, which I believe earned her a nomination (well-deserved!) in the September prizes thread.



krazykt82000 dyed this enviably beautiful roving.  I love a good spooky-monsters type colourway.

bbhatsnstuff knitted an adorably expressive ghost/pumpkin minisock.

Melanthe knitted a perfect candy corn hat.

CraftyShanna created an amazing turn-in for these cute little vampire bats.


KarenRedBaron made an amazing improvised cat's-eye eyepatch.


Moving on to turn-ins from this month, Lea67000 (the World's Fastest Hexipuffer!) made this fantastic jack'o'lantern puff.

 Pumpkins abound this month.  Here's a perfectly-knit specimen from Maylablue.

And LittleFit added a face and limbs to her pumpkin for extra Halloween goodness.

 broknmachin14 made her decorative gourd in hat form to donate to her local NICU.


Kirsts worked some magic that will transform her baby into a carrot!

Rikachet is helping us haunt the Den in the cutest possible way with this little ghost.

Luckynumbers has been sewing up a whole party's worth of super-cool superhero capes.

Wrapping things up with some sweetness, JessiaSott created this delicious-looking little candy corn.


Sunday, September 29, 2013

Homework Highlights

There's still over a day of September left to get in some last-minute homework, Badgers---I know I've got several projects in various stages of completion going on for my usual end-of-the-month-homework-rush!

But from more timely students than I, here are some amazing turn-ins from the second half of September.

broknmachin14 wowed me with these wonderful photographs of her dyeing project---there's a skull, guys.  And candles! And mysterious bottles of blood dye!

anneknits made a hat I would love to be wearing, come winter.


And a tinier hat, which comes with a cheer from me for CharityUK for conquering her fear of crochet by making it!

andy8715, a braver crocheter than I, made this awesome basket with plarn.  (Yarn made from plastic bags---a very cool idea, but really hard on the hands.)

finasc finished her second bear for the Mother Bear Project.

Skrewkat completed this zigzagalicious cowl.

Humppa combined knitting and crochet in this elegant candle cozy.

KateLemmers spun this beautiful Falkland wool.

VampiratKnits visited the Leaky Cauldron with this most excellent pair of flip-flop socks.

lucamama made a fantastic transforming rabbit/top hat (not pictured here: top hat.  see her project page for more photos).


Marushka did an epically awesome turn-in for this pretty baby blanket---lots of fun photos, lots of adorable story.

Stay tuned for next week, when I'm going to start flailing about Halloween themed projects---I already have some earmarked from September, but I expect October to make them increase exponentially, and I can't wait.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Homework Highlights (Chosen by Random.org)

You excellent Puffs are keeping me on my toes---as I peruse the class threads this month, I'm keeping a text file on my computer with some of my favourite projects, and just from the first ten days of term, I already have so many that I decided to let a random number generator pick which ones to showcase today!

Taking advantage of the non-Ravelry-crafting option at the Magical Menagerie this month, HogwartsKnitting submitted a beautiful sewn tea wallet.

Also at the Magical Menagerie, WAgirl98 made this gorgeous cabled hat, and crafted a very cool story to go with about how its cables resemble the ears of magical shape-shifting rabbits.

I love it when a project/turn-in photo features the crafter's pet, so I'm a big fan of this homework from TinyStitcher, who is keeping her gorgeous feline familiar happy with a crocheted fish.


Tricotjo made this very dashing mustachioed cowl, a most excellent disguise for getting around Knockturn Alley.


In "projects that  you are definitely going to see in the Prize Nominations Thread," ashleybah knitted this completely perfect Care of Magical Creatures charm bracelet.

Please join me in boggling at this turn-in from LadyDragonsinger: her 73rd Molly Weasley sweater.  That isn't a typo!  I'm pretty sure that kind of creative feat requires actual magic.

HazelRose has been turning in a lot of cool woven projects, but I think my favourite is this ingenious way to use practice squares (and this idea could work nicely for knitted or crocheted squares/motifs, too) by turning them into a needlebook.

In the "yarny turn-ins I would like to get on my hooks" category, Maylablue dyed some amazingly vivid yarn in Gryffindor and Ravenclaw colours---the red is even her handspun.


And finally, a selection from Detention at the Leaky Cauldron in the form of a shawl of breathtaking beauty by jpester.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Early Bird Badgers: First Day of Term Turn-Ins

Sunday was the first day of a brand new term at the House Cup, and while there's been a change of scenery for September and we're meeting in the various shops of Diagon Alley, our intrepid badgers were undaunted by this upheaval, and got crafting with lightning speed and enviable skill. 

To begin with, a special cheer for Lea67000, who was not only the first badger to turn in a project (in the form of a charming moon and stars hexipuff) at this month's Detention Classroom, she also swung by the Apothecary,  Quality Quidditch Supplies, and Flourish & Blotts with more!

Lyonette also paid visits to both the Apothecary and Quality Quidditch Supplies with some mini granny square motifs.

Torsparkles made the Magical Menagerie much more adorable with her sweet knitted fish and beautiful cat.

littlefit christened Potage's Cauldron Shop with this pleasingly coloured dishcloth.

Meanwhile, back in Detention (currently being held in the Leaky Cauldron)...

 Another very pretty hexipuff, this time from thatgirl1225.  I love that yarn.



And our first Sock Turn-In of the term by Jenstc2003, Monkey socks that are causing me more yarn envy.

 
There were plenty of other garment projects, too.  A gorgeous baby sweater by Chococupcake, a hat in amazing yarn by texaninalaska, some clothes for a bunny by Suseknits (click the link for extra cute), a crocheted baby sweater that made me think ooh, I have to try that pattern! by vtgirl, and a hat in swoonworthy colourwork by PatriciaO.


There's nothing like a little Detention to nudge one into some limb-attaching on an unfinished toy.  Webschaf submitted this mischievous monkey, and Twirlymom delighted me with the lovely Sheldon the turtle.

We are off to an amazing start, fellow Puffs, and I can't wait to see what you all make this term, and share some of my favourites on the HuffleBlog.  And if you're stuck, the Room of Requirement is there to help you find the right place for your projects.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Class Coverage by LumosKP, 9/18/12

Good Morning, Badgers!

We have been very busy this term already, with tons of class submissions already!  And there's still time - 12 days left in September to meet your goals!  So let me highlight those awesome Badgers who have turned in homework in DADA, Herbology, and Potions:

For Defense Against the Dark Arts, we have 18 Badgertastic submissions so far - very important as we want our Badgers to be able to find what they need, anytime and anywhere they need it!

fantasium – a darling Dalmatian – post 406
solfjader – divine dyeing – post 402
burningpopsicles – a fabulous fishy hat – post 391
PollyWoggers – a perfect purple hair hat – post 389
Knittingnearsided – a super cute chess piece – post 374
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 373
AnissaH – a great Garish ribbed hat – post 351
alitacasey – a yummy yarn sack – post 341
sandybeach – wonderful world map fingerless mitts – post 309
brighteyesjessy – an adorable gnome – post 241
scrapdash – a very cool key fob pouch – post 232
SleepyMama2122 – lovely dyeing – post 231
costumer47 – a darling project bag – post 229
lucamama – a precious pinwheel purse – post 222
krazykt82000 – a fabulous bobble beret – post 173
Jenstc2003 – a super cute jackolantern baby hat – post 127
hudfamsix – gorgeous dyeing – post 122
kayhey – a lovely notions bag – post 120

For DADA, let's highlight these nifty colorwork mitts by sandybeach - beautifully crafted and wonderfully creative:





In Herbology, we have had 23 assignments turned in!  Way to go, Hufflepuff!!!

smbennett – a gorgeous Hemlock shawl – post 215
k8erpillar – an adorable Windschief hat – post 212
PatriciaO – a lovely beaded bracelet – post 201
sandy62 – pretty fall leaves for a wreath – post 177
knittingnearsided – another very cool chess piece – post 175
jen2291 – a fantastic Autumn Red duster – post 173
starrynightsky – gorgeous dyeing – post 161
rcmarcks – a very cute maple tree hat – post 159
brighteyesjessy – a lovely willow wrap – post 155
midwestAliceAnn – a nifty mosaic dishcloth – post 148
cowgirlknitz – beautiful dyeing – post 125
Ravenluna – a cute holly bookmark – post 123
GothKnitty – a beautiful Gingko shawl – post 122
ScarletFever – a lovely blanket square – post 120
Charityuk – super cute leaves and acorns – post 118
jaygee – a stunning willow doily blanket – post 106
LumosKP– a handy yarn sack – post 96
sandybeach – fantastic dyeing – post 90
MiaParanoia – a lovely cherry tree hat – post 83
springviolet – a very cool birch hat – post 79
costumer47 – a lovely blanket square – post 50
hydra-star – a beautiful blanket square – post 45
Jenstc2003 – an adorable flower hat – post 25

What I was especially impressed with was the fact that the Badgers really did some amazing research into wand woods!  So not only do I want to highlight a project that is lovely, but I also want to suggest that you all go read some of these submissions - great work, Badgers!  I was majorly impressed with starrynightsky's dying as she did research into 6 different wand woods and dyed skeins to represent each!




Next up is Potions - and with 26 Hufflepuff submissions, this is a very popular class!  Probably because of the promise of silly wand-waving...I know I was eager to be a part of that!

alitacasey – super cool Tardis socks – post 259
lucamama – an adorable bunny nugget – post 258
nwheatley – a darling belly dancing kitty – post 255
brighteyesjessy – a cute monster hat – post 254
VampireQueen – fabulous yip-yips – post 251
kazpatch – a wonderful owl purse – post 249
Jenstc2003 – an adorable skeleton hat – post 217
kirsts – beautiful dyeing – post 208
knittingnearsided – another awesome chess piece – post 204
sandybeach – a very creative and cute indoor snowball fight – post 199
stitchbot – a perfect golden pokey stick – post 191
burningpopsicles – an awesome Gir hat – post 170
midwestAliceAnn – a very cute i-cord horse – post 169
tigerbeat – a darling bunny nugget – post 148
AnissaH – an adorable yellow piglet – post 142
suseknits – a beautiful beaded lace shawl – post 140
sandy62 – a beautiful beaded ring – post 135
kaylynwhite – stunningly cute cat legwarmers – post 122
hudfamsix – an adorable adipose – post 115
SleepyMama2122 – gorgeous dyeing – post 114
Bijou3owl – very pretty blue socks – post 98
SheepTricks – beautiful dyeing – post 32
hydra-star – an adorable Gort zombie monster – post 31
starrynightsky – a clever and cute runic stone tag – post 29
LumosKP– a handsome centaur square – post 19
silverbison – a super cute little monster – post 15


What to highlight...what to highlight...actually, she had me at "belly-dancing kitty" - way to go, nwheatley!



Stay tuned for my next blog post - more Class Coverage is on its way! :)

 


Saturday, September 8, 2012

Class Coverage by LumosKP, 9/8/12



Hello Badgers!!  Welcome to the first edition of my class reporting for the Fall 2012 term!  Every week or so, I will be telling you what our fellow Badgers have been up to in 4 classes - Charms, History of Magic, Flying, and Muggle Studies!  It has been awesome to go through these classes and see what beautiful crafting is being done by Hufflepuffs, so please be sure to check out these projects, favorite them, and leave some comments for your fellow Badgers!

First up, let's talk about Charms...so far, we have 12 Hufflepuffs who have submitted their Charms homework, and it is looking awesome!  They are very well-prepared for any rough weather that we may see this year, and they are learning a ton about Meteolojinx Recanto!


JillinSingapore - a fabulous Ninjago hat – post #133
Bryshamom - a lovely shawl – post #111
kaylynwhite - a way cool Simpatico hat – post #109
OliviaB - a cute headband – post #101
costumer47 - a neat Meteolojinx Recanto square – post #100
k8erpillar – a pretty Steam Age Cowl – post #73
texaninalaska – an awesome Aurora hat – post #71
sandybeach – some very cool green mitts – post #68
nwheatley – a very pretty kerchief – post #66
yarnvista – an awesome DH Hat – post #47
PollyWoggers – some beautiful Northern Lights dyeing – post #38
Dottydori – some gorgeous Storm Dyeing – post #25

It's always difficult to choose one picture to spotlight, but for Charms so far, I wanted to show off the Aurora hat by texaninalaska - such a lovely representation of the Northern Lights:





Next up is History of Magic...we only have two Badgers thus far who have volunteered to be a part of the production of The Fountain of Fair Fortune, but their work is spectacular!  Both of these Puffs are spinners, and have created lovely special effects for the play!


Timeless1 – beautiful spinning for the stream special effects (and blue fingers!) – post #34
hudfamsix – lovely spinning that will serve as the fountain and the water – post #29

With only 2 Badgers so far in this class, I simply have to share both of their spinning pictures with you:

Timeless1:


hudfamsix:


Flying class is really hopping for Hufflepuff...13 Badgertastic homework submissions so far, demonstrating that we are learning lots about the Point Me spell and flying through hoops!


woodlandhelen – a lovely cowl with mitering – post #179
brighteyesjessy – a pretty fluffy rainbow hat – post #167
frimptes – some amazing cables and lace socks – post #164
costumer47 – a darling bobbles blanket square – post #162
krazykt82000 – a pretty bobble diamond dishcloth – post #134
OliviaB – an adorable dress up crown – post #117
HOLLYGOOD – a way cool Time Warp cloth – post #113
Skrewkat – a gorgeous cabled hat – post #81
grafovna – a very cute ripple baby blanket – post #77
LumosKP – a squishy-faced Mandrake blanket square – post #65
knitbunnie – a darling Buckeye Baby Cap – post #42
Shawn – an adorable headband – post #28
lucamama – a very sweet princess crown – post #17

Take a look at costumer47's blanket square - I thought those bobbles really did a great job of representing not only the hoops but also the maze walls that Flying students are having to navigate this month:



And finally, we have Muggle Studies, where Back to School is the lesson of the day!  Six of our Badgers have shown that they are not only ready for a new term at the House Cup, but that they also understand what this time of year means to Muggles!


kayhey – a very pretty laptop cozy – post #83
Jenstc2003 – a lovely and handy bookmark – post #73
costumer47 – three gorgeous blanket squares – post #68
Dottydori – some Muggle shoelaces, a.k.a. beautiful spinning – post #51
alitacasey – an adorable Pebble Mug Mat – post #42
kristelknab – a darling and handy Mr. Hootigan – post #26

Well, as a big fan of owls, and also because her description of eeeeee!mail made me laugh, I simply had to show you kristelknab's Mr. Hootigan:


Okay, Badgers...that's all for now...I hope you enjoyed my first round of Class Coverage, and I really hope that these homework turn-ins have inspired you to get crafting for Helga and the Hufflepuffs!