Welcome to Knotty Bicsie!

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Knotty Party Postponed

Dear Knotty Fans,

Sorry to disappoint you, but due to unforeseen circumstances, Knotty Party on 30th Oct 2010 (Sat) is postponed till further notice. However, if u are still keen on ORDERing yarns, supplies & pattern books at 20% discount, please make an appointment with me on 29th (Fri) or 30th (Sat) Oct to choose from the SAMPLES. Orders will be ready for collection by the following week.

Meet Crochet Craze - Sharon

"Hello :) I got to know Betsy's workshop online & I'm really glad to start this class! I did my 1st pencil case. She is really patient & also shares a lot of ideas with me, correcting my mistakes too. I'll definitely continue to learn more from her!" - Sharon, 10th Oct 2010

Funky Knit Workshop @Hwa Chong Institute on 12&13 Oct 2010

Knotty Bicsie is very happy to be invited to be part of Hwa Chong Institute (College)'s Annual Sabbaticals Program again this year :) Coincidentally, this marks my "grand" return to work from my maternity leave :P Once again, I had lotsa fun @HCI with their enthusiastic students & helpful staffs. I'm surely looking forward to a very long term collaboration :)

Last year, my mum & Funky Knitter Amy were my assistants. This year, since my mum gotta help look after baby Edda, & Amy is busy with her work, I got Funky Knitters, Ayako & Chenyen, to help out instead. & they were equally awesome & lovable!!! Thanx, ladies! ;)

"Very interesting lesson. Steps taught were clear & manageable. The lesson ensures that everyone is able to catch up & learn at a suitable pace. The teacher & assistants are helpful, patient, friendly & cheerful in their guidance. Overall, a great & enjoyable knitting lesson! :D" - Ying Yun

"Good! :)" - Ming Wei

"It was an interesting lesson & I am much more familiar with knitting now :D" - Siman

"Friendly & clear guidance from patient teacher & helpers. Easy to understand instructions. Great lesson! :)" - Shermaine

"Very fun! Pace could be faster so that we can maybe do 2 products in 1 lesson :D Makes me want to learn knitting after this :)" - Charlotte

"Instructions were clear & easy to follow! Helpers were extremely helpful in providing help when needed. Perhaps some course materials can be given so we can continue to knit as a hobby after the workshop." - Shirley

"Interesting. But more can be taught. Like how to change the yarn colour etc." - Huijun

"It is fun to knit, I enjoyed myself. The instructors were very helpful." - Peiqi

"Clear instructions were give, & sufficient time was given for us to complete our project. The instructors are also friendly & approachable! :)" - Sze Ling

"Good introduction. Should have explained more about different knitting patterns, how to make those kinds of colourful knitting patterns. Overall an enjoyable session. :)" - Qianlin

"Session was extremely clear, fun & educational. Would like to knit more things." - Simin

"Lesson was interesting & fun. Instructors were helpful & friendly. Good for extra materials to be provided so that we can continue knitting at home. Thank you! :)" - Amelia

"Instructions given were very clear & instructors were very friendly & helpful :)" - Huicong

"Thank u for bringing us such an excellent knitting course! I like knitting a lot & wish that I can learn more from you when my study is not so busy :)" - Chen Minne

"More choices." - Cheryl

"More variety of projects instead of handphone pouch, students can be given some other choices." - Jia Min

"Enriching & fun!" - Congzhi

"A great eye-opener to knitting! :) It was thoroughly enjoyable & the instructors were awesome. Thanks!" - Valerie

"Thank you!! I had so much fun knitting today! :) Today's lesson is really interesting & useful. Thank you!" - Wandong

"The Funky Knit Workshop was really really interesting :) I really enjoyed myself. I suggest for a longer duration for this course so we can learn new knitting techniques/ knit different stuffs. The explanations & guidance from the instructors were pretty clear :)" - Shi Min

"Quite interesting. Hope this course can continue next year." - Yeqi

"Fun, but the time is a little short :) Provides us with more yarn colours :)" - Wuyan

"Very fun & engaging! Patient teachers." - Rachel

"Quite fun :)" - Yidi

"It was a very fun lesson, & the playing of music was effective in making a more relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed myself greatly!" - Jia Xin

"Great experience & good teaching! :)" - Eiffel

"Class too big. Different people learn at different pace. Perhaps more styles can be taught." - Hui Yi

"The session could be longer so that we can learn more techniques :)" - Yi Jung

"Engaging :)" - Amanda

"Easy & relatively interesting workshop." - Ruofan

"Very fun & interesting. I would like to try out new projects given the time." - Shi Ya

"It was a very fun & relaxing session :)" - Felicia

"The workshop was very fun & easy to learn. I really enjoyed knitting. the instructors were interesting & friendly." - Yijia

"Interesting workshop." - Ying Xuan

"Quite fun. The instructors are very helpful. The skills are useful." - Simin

"Very fun :)" - Yinuo

New!!! Bead-It-Your-Way Workshop with Knotty Bicsie!

I've had some enquiries on conducting jewellery-making workshop. Finally I found a bubbly & passionate instructor, Jet, to join Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio! Jet joined us for the 1st time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution (College).

"Fun & interactive :) Very interesting :D" - Xinyi

"Hope to attend another session in the future! :P" - Chen Jing

"It's fun & very useful :D" - Chengcen

"Quite interesting workshop. Enjoyed it :)" - Su Yi

"Nice & fun, lots of different items made, although more skills taught would be nice." - Yvonne

New!!! Shuttle Tatting Workshop with Knotty Bicsie

Shuttle tatting has always been very fascinating to me. I'm real lucky to have found a very skillful & fantastic instructor to come on board Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio. Ellen joined us for the 1st time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution (College). Her shuttle tatting session has been well-received & we're in the process of making shuttle tatting workshop officially part of Knotty Bicsie Crafting Studio. So do look out for the launch of the workshop in Nov 2010! ;)

"Excellent lesson! Instructor was very patient in explaining the methods. Very (x1000) interesting & creative tats, new skill learnt. Great eye-opener :D" - Qiu Li

"Thanks for the exposure. It was interesting :) Thanks for being immensely patient with us too! You're talented! :)" - Hong Kai

"A great eye-opener to tatting! :) the instructor was very kind & patient." - Valerie

"It's quite fun & therapeutic. I like tying chains & rings :)" - Elizabeth

"Very interesting cultural handiwork. Love the exoticness, but highly skilled activity. Can practice making friendship bands & such nice takeaways." - Hui Li

"Shuttle tatting is quite fun &interesting. But it's very tiring to look at / do :) Completing pieces give you a sense of satisfaction." - Kelly

"It's quite interesting :)" - Jacqueline

"It's actually quite fun & the tats are really delicate & pretty, but I can't really do it 'coz I'm bad with handicraft." - Jinny

"Quite interesting. maybe it should be extended to a 2-day course because 1 day is not enough to begin it properly & it's too tiring." - Suat Ying

"Interesting to learn. 2-day module will be better." - Huijun

"Tatting is difficult but interesting." - Peiqi

"It's an interesting course. Thanks so much!" - Chen Minne

"Course is interesting, but there could have been more intervals in between." - Priscilla

"Interesting course & helpful instructor." - Cerlyn

"Should have used visualizer to demonstrate. Can be prolonged to 2 days in order to complete product. Interesting!" - Cheryl

"Very fun! eye-opening! Could have done more products." - Charlotte

"Very clear & easy to follow instructions. Very understanding, patient & friendly teacher :D Fun & interesting! :D" - Shermaine

Pocket Tissue Cover Workshop with Knotty Bicsie

Remember Suzanne & her beautiful hand-quilted pieces? She joins us this time in our collaboration with Hwa Chong Institute (College) too :)

"Very interesting & kits provided were appealing. Enjoyed myself during the session. Thank you!" - Grace

"The instructor is really patient & nice! :) & the course is fun & interesting :)" - Pei Shan

"I like the session. the instructor is very approachable & helpful. I learnt more about stitching techniques :)" - Xin Yi

"Lovely, patient teacher. Very fun & therapeutic." - Zephyr

"Fun! :D" - Ai Leng

"1st half quite slow paced, but overall quite fun! :)" - Maria

"Engaging & fun. Interesting experience." - Li En

"Fun! Sufficient materials given! Instructor is nice, friendly & knowledgeable." - Jun Ying

"Quite fun & interesting. Duration of course a bit too long. But enjoyed myself nonetheless." - Laura

"Fun but tiring! :)" - Yu Jia

"Good experience overall." - Kester

Knotty Party - "Yarn-A-Fair"

Dear Knotty Fans,

SOLD OUT!

As promised, to celebrate Knotty Bicsie's 4th Birthday, our Knotty Baby Booties are on sale!!! Up to 40% discount! Every pair is unique, 1st come 1st serve only. So hurry & start shopping now!!! To order, simply email bicsie@gmail.com with your name, contact number, mailing address & the name of booties :)

ps: Price listed is EXcluding S$4.00(Singapore address)/ S$7.00(overseas address) shipping fees. Postage via registered mail only.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

To order, simply email bicsie@gmail.com your name, contact number, mailing address & the name(s) of booties :)

If u really REALLY like something, but not the right size? Email bicsie@gmail.com to request for customization @S$22.00 (usual price: S$28-32.00). Shipping fees of S$4.o0(Singapore address)/ S$7.00(overseas address) applies.

Anniversary Sale!!!

How time flies... Baby Edda is 10weeks old already! & I'm almost ready to get back to work ;) & what better way to start work @Knotty Bicsie, than to celebrate our 4th Anniversary! Yay...!

This year, to celebrate Knotty Bicsie's 4th Birthday, we'll be having booties & yarn sale! Coming soon your way in October 2010! So do check back here & our online shop on 1st October for all the yummy grabs! :)))

My PERFECT MODEL!

Haha... Can't wait to make more stuff for my little angel to model in! ;P

Announcing the Arrival of Baby Edda!

Haha... this is long overdue... our baby Edda finally say "hi" to everyone on 6th July 2010 (Tue) @1440hr! (I was born @1444hr :P)

The 1st 2 weeks were indeed a challenge... pumping milk, feeding, diaper change, etc... everything so new, so overwhelming... I did not have a confinement lady (my supposed CL played me out >:( long story, but nvm...), but my mil cooked for me for the 1st 3weeks, while my mum helps me with Edda. Really grateful! :) Now that we've more or less successfully set a routine, everyday seems to pass by so quickly & before I realize it, Edda is already 1month old! Yay...! Edda's gonna get her very 1st haircut & manicure later when hubby gets home ;) hehe...

Edda's really growing fast! Crochet this cap for her & it fits her perfectly only for the 1st 2 weeks & she's now outgrown it liao! :P

Believe it or not, was knitting this beanie for her in the morning of 5th July, just before my final gyne appointment. Good thing I managed to complete it in the same morning... coz I was admitted to the hospital the same evening as I had actually already dilated 3cm! :P This beanie was indeed "JUST IN TIME"! ;)

Edda is such a sweetheart, isn't she??? :))) hehe...

Special Announcement

This is to inform all Knotty Fans that I am now officially on my maternity leave to welcome bb Edda into our family :) Wish me lotsa luck! ;)

All workshops will resume sometime in Spetember 2010. Look out for announcement here on our blog & on our official website.

Knotty Fans who wishes to purchase our Knotty Booties, they are still available at the following shops:

1) Little Polka Dots @Raffles Exchange, Raffles Place MRT Station

2) Sunflower @City Square Mall (Farrer Park MRT)

3) The Shop @The Arts House, Old Parliament Lane (Raffles Place MRT)

Another Customized Baby Cape

Christine loves the cape I've made for Princess Chloe & has requested for a similar one for her bb Carabelle. Finally delivered this last order & I can now officially declare commencement of my maternity leave till sometime in September 2010 :)

"Hi Betsy! I have received the Cape with thanks. =) The effect turns out better than what i have expected.. Hahaha Now I have Little Yellow Riding Hood in my hse!
On behalf of little Carabelle: Thank you, Auntie Betsy! Muackz Muackz!
Wish you a smooth delivery and welcome to motherhood!" - Christine, 23rd June 2010 (sent via email)

Special Announcement

In view of the soon arrival of our Baby Edda, I'll be taking my last order on 12th June 2010 (Sat). All workshops will also stop temporarily from July-August 2010. I will inform everyone when I'm ready to be back in action ;)

Customized Cape for Princess Chloe

Time flies... Baby Princess Chloe has outgrown all her Knotty Fashion Collection & is now back for more! ;) Mummy Verlin has customized this sweet cape for Princess Chloe, who is almost two now :) I'm sure it will keep Chloe warm & comfy when Mummy brings her shopping at air-conditioned places... :)

"I've just received the cape from the postman. Wow, it looks even prettier in real. I love it." - Verlin, 1st June 2010, sent via email.

Customized Bag for Ee Ling

This bag is inspired by the now-very-popular Longchamp Bags. I use a velvety yarn specially made for bags. Due to the size (approximately 46x30cm), I chose to crochet it with a smaller hook, so I do not have to sew a lining. Hence, took me a lot more time to make it, & also used up a lot more yarns :P It sure is worth the effort as the effect is BEAUTIFUL, don't u think? ;)

"Ee Ling, thank u so much for your patience & understanding, waiting for almost 4weeks for your order :) Sure hope u'll have a wonderful trip with your new bag! ;)"

"Kai Fan Le!" ("Let's Tuck In!" in Chinese)

Come check out my artpiece for the "Eat with Family" exhibition @Arts House. I'll be at the opening tonight (Monday, 17th May) @6.30pm. Sure hope to see some of u there! ;)

Details

My 1st Carnation

I received my 1st carnation bouquet last Saturday! :P As always, my loving hubby surprised me with a nice cosy lunch date @New York New York, Sembawang Shopping Centre, with a nice little bouquet of carnation! It's real sweet of him & I truly appreciate him alot :)

Initially, I thought the lunch & bouquet was to "compensate" for crashing my Mac while he was trying to update some software (yes, my Mac is still recuperating. Thank goodness my genius hubby is able to retrieve bulk of my stuff, otherwise... he's probably already a DEAD MAN! :P *evil smile*). Then when I read the card, I realized it's for "Mother's Day"! haha... It was funny...

My 1st carnation... marks a new chapter of my life. Mixed feelings, although more excitement & thrill than worry. I know I'll do my best, so I hope I'll be able to cope & be a good mother for bb Edda. Well, at least some things for sure, I know my parents & parents-in-law will definitely be there to help. Most of all, I know Edward will always be a loving & supportive husband, & I know he's gonna be a wonderful father, a SUPER-DAD! ;)

Here's wishing all Mothers in the world once again a happy & fulfilling motherhood! :)

"Eat with Family" - a group Art Exhibition

It's been my personal goal to be involved in at least 1 exhibition every year. The biggest gotta be my 1st solo show "Mee Suah" in 2008. Well, this year with bb Edda on the way, I thought would not be able to come up with anything :( Fortunately & quite timely enough, I was approached by Kelvin, 1 of the curators of this exhibition, to be part of this show. Of course I agreed to participate almost immediately! ;)

I'm showcasing a family portrait in my knitted art style. 48x36inches, my biggest piece of knitted art so far ;) Yes, VERY AMBITIOUS indeed... :P Nevertheless, it's been fun working on it... I believe bb Edda enjoys the process too, since she's ALWAYS kicking while I'm painting! ;P Kelvin, thanx for the opportunity !

I'll be at the opening on 17th May 2010 (Mon). Sure hope to see some fo u there too! ;)