Wat is er in hemelsnaam gebeurd in de vakantie?

Between the showers, Dini is back in the country for a bit. And naturally, we talk about everything she brought back. From Groningen, for example... Meanwhile, Léia has been busy knitting and crocheting, and she is happy to show it off. So, show and tell. 00:00 We're back 08:53 Holiday weather 10:00 What Léia made 13:50 crocheting a raffia hat 21:15 Tilda books 24:30 sewing box 29:19 Big Flea Market 31:53 The Western world Léia and Dini start this summery episode just as their viewers have come to expect from them: relaxed at the table, with a cup of coffee and plenty of room for a pleasant conversation. Right at the start, Dini grabs attention with her new tattoo. Naturally, that doesn't go unmentioned. There is laughter about the reactions she gets to it, and the conversation quickly turns to how special it is that a tattoo sometimes tells much more than just a pretty picture. Not much later, an old sewing basket appears on the table. Léia received it from her neighbor. With a few screws, a good cleaning, and some attention, the basket turns out to be surprisingly easy to repair. It is precisely that restoration that gives her great satisfaction. According to her, old items don't have to be perfect to regain value. From the sewing basket, a conversation arises about the many baskets, cases, and storage containers that a crafter collects over the years. Wool, yarns, and projects simply require a good place. Yet Dini explains that not every beautiful basket is also practical. Rattan is atmospheric, but less suitable for storing wool for the long term due to moths. That is why she eventually decides to resell some finds so that someone else can enjoy them. That naturally leads them to the car boot sale in Hemelum, where Dini recently sold a large part of her collection. To her surprise, the sale yields not only extra space in the house but also a handsome sum. During the conversation, all kinds of memories surface of previous thrift store finds, markets, and unique pieces of furniture. Dini notes that baskets always sell like hotcakes at craft fairs. They both recognize that. As is often the case, reuse takes center stage. A damaged basket is repaired, old furniture is given a second life, and materials are carefully stored until a new project emerges for them. Naturally, humor is not lacking either. At the end of the episode, it becomes clear once again that the most beautiful stories often begin with something very simple. A new tattoo provides a topic of conversation, an old sewing basket gets a second chance, and a few everyday objects evoke a flood of memories. In this way, Léia and Dini show that creativity lies not only in what you make, but also in how you look at the things around you. Timzalot, the house of crafting, is an initiative by Dini Bangma and Léia Smit, who wanted to show together during the corona crisis how wonderful it can be to do crafts with a friend, or in the company of the Timzalots. It has been scientifically proven time and again that knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or whatever crafting technique you take up, can have a calming effect and relax your mind. With the added bonus, of course, that your work yields something valuable, simply because you made it yourself! And the fact that we are now entering our sixth year, still with new ideas every week, shows just how virtually endless the possibilities are. You can also find Timzalot, the home of crafts, online: www.timzalot.nl and on Instagram:   / timzalot  . Did you know that fun craft kits are available in the Timzalot shop? Check out www.timzalot.shop. The kits always include sufficient materials and detailed instructions. Léia often makes an instructional video as well. New is the Adriafil yarn that is available in the shop (currently in limited quantities). You can find the instructional videos in the classroom (playlist on this YouTube channel), or at www.timzalot.nl/leslokkaal. Yes, unfortunately there is a mistake there, but it is the correct URL. Of course, you can also just go to the website and select the 'classroom' tab. Music: www.bensound.com