tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post6025011963213968157..comments2024-03-22T07:18:18.281+10:30Comments on Lupey Loops: Crochet at AVConJodiebodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-65151962956144035842017-08-05T23:17:05.909+09:302017-08-05T23:17:05.909+09:30P.S. I almost forgot! Hex also did an episode on A...P.S. I almost forgot! Hex also did an episode on Arts and Crafts which features some crochet and knitting:<br />http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/how-to-be-a-fan-with-hex/LE1520H005S00Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-30142623125055292972017-08-05T23:07:13.093+09:302017-08-05T23:07:13.093+09:30How cool, Mary-Anne! How did you come to be learn...How cool, Mary-Anne! How did you come to be learning about cosplay?<br /><br />There was a great little series made in Australia by the ABC called "How to be a fan with Hex". (Hex is the avatar/nickname of video gamer Stephanie Bendixsen who hosted a national program about videogaming.) <br /><br />The series takes a look at the different 'fandoms' and subcultures by examining a different interest each week. The first episode was all about cosplay and is publicly available to Australian audiences on ABC's 'iview' which is an online streaming service. <br /><br />I am not sure whether people outside of Australia can view it but I will place the URL here anyway (the episode is planned to be available until August 2019):<br /><br />http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/how-to-be-a-fan-with-hex/LE1520H001S00<br /><br />It gives good insights into the world of cosplayers as Stephanie gets involved and participates in her first cosplay event.<br /><br />A search of YouTube for the series returned an "Interview with Hex at Brisnova 2015" (Madman channel) where she talks about her first cosplay experience. I hope you can see these and enjoy them.<br /><br />I like looking at the construction of the costumes and the materials that they use in order to consider whether they can be applied to our yarncrafting and realised ways in which our yarncrafting knowledge can apply to cosplayers such as "Why do wigs seem to tangle themselves in storage no matter how carefully I brushed through them and put them away?" <br /><br />Our knowledge of fibre behaviour tells us that if the wig is kept where the temperature and humidity are changeable, the fibres may twist and possibly tangle. If you or anyone else knows more, please feel free to correct or augment that. <br /><br />I love how we can learn so much from other crafts. I don't think I will ever be bored!<br /><br />Mary-Anne, are you becoming actively involved in cosplay or just an interested onlooker? Have fun!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-52964042517387489612017-08-05T02:52:36.575+09:302017-08-05T02:52:36.575+09:30I just learning about cosplay last month. See? O...I just learning about cosplay last month. See? Old dog - new knowledge....and all that. The convention looks amazing and such fun seeing all the costumes. Breathing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482981001235740285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-9034118251278487842017-07-30T23:35:18.414+09:302017-07-30T23:35:18.414+09:30I thought I had the reCaptcha switched off on my b...I thought I had the reCaptcha switched off on my blog but discovered that, when I try to comment on my blog without being 'logged in', my blog asked me to complete one of those reCaptcha surveys! I apologise to all readers who encountered this barrier to participation and I will endeavour to remove it (again). Jodiebodiehttp://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-76783658001947890132017-07-30T06:09:07.472+09:302017-07-30T06:09:07.472+09:30What a fascinating and fun event! I learned many n...What a fascinating and fun event! I learned many new things. :)<br /><br />Thank you for your interesting and important comment today! I hope you didn't meet word verification in my comments section! There shouldn't be, but I have read that even if this setting is turned off, some commenters may be asked to enter a code before posting... and the blog owner doesn't necessarily know anything about it.<br /><br />I have heard (but haven't verified) that OPERA browser wouldn't support reCAPTCHA.Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-62271038968159573522017-07-29T09:58:57.902+09:302017-07-29T09:58:57.902+09:30Hi Meredith, nice to see you this morning - I was ...Hi Meredith, nice to see you this morning - I was reading through your latest blog posts last night before bed (but didn't comment because my phone makes naughty spelling mistakes) so it's cool to see your comment here now on the following morning. <br /><br />How interesting that you are having Comic-Con this week too. It truly is the season then, isn't it? <br /><br />Paw Patrol sounds extremely exciting for LB! Will the characters be life sized or puppets? <br /><br />My kids went to see the 'Tweenies' but my youngest was a bit scared of the 'larger than life' size of the performers. She was expecting them to be small like the TV screen! <br /><br />We moved to a balcony seat further away from the stage and that felt safer for my child.<br /><br />I recommend preparing little ones before their first show so they know what to expect.<br /><br />I am picturing LB with a super happy excited face at the thought of him and his favourite Paw Patrol. Have fun!<br />Jodiebodiehttp://lupeyloops.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-59376023754065544732017-07-29T05:46:31.684+09:302017-07-29T05:46:31.684+09:30A fun and full day sounds wonderful. We have Comi...A fun and full day sounds wonderful. We have Comiccon in town this weekend. But we are going on a surprise adventure on Sunday, Paw PAtrol Live with Little Buddy, hope he likes it.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-23615712549479732362017-07-28T23:59:28.777+09:302017-07-28T23:59:28.777+09:30Isn't it just? (That squid headwear.) I love A...Isn't it just? (That squid headwear.) I love Anissa's colour scheme too. You ought to go with your son one day. I took my daughter and it was a nice activity to share. Why don't you visit the AVCon website? I am expecting to see lots of photos and interviews from the event and you can see all of the activities on offer (too many to mention in one blog post).<br /><br />What games does your son like to play? Does he tinker with designing his own games? <br /><br />This year I have noticed that schools, both primary and secondary, have added coding to their curricula; e.g., 'Game Development' as a specific subject. Schools are trying to engage more students in science and technology so this is an attractive way for students to establish computer programming skills at a young age.<br /><br />Are there similar trends in your school district, Tamara?Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-72039069074499998932017-07-28T19:48:48.540+09:302017-07-28T19:48:48.540+09:30How fun! I always wondered what went on at one of ...How fun! I always wondered what went on at one of these events and now I know. My son enjoys gaming so we'll check out Steam. Love that crochet featured at the event - that black squid as head wear is wonderful! Tamarahttp://www.craftyescapism.comnoreply@blogger.com