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GREAT LITTLE SNIPS
I found these snips that I really like. They are called #PUPSNIPS attach them to my work and whenever I need to clip yarn to start a new color I unclimbed them from the head and use them then just clip them back to the head. Read more
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Not Quite Fall
Started this new piece using the colors below. It was easy to title this one. I also am making the “mini twin” to it also. This is a new concept. The work I do, photographs do not show the depth of the design. The “mini twin (s)” I will carry with me as show and Read more
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Trying a new stitch
I have been experimenting with crochet stitches. Some for getting the bulk off the stitch, I believe this will allow the felting process to come together faster and lighten the wool once felted. The stitch is shorter but loosing bulk while making a looser stitch. So here goes an attempt at a description. Crochet like Read more
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Facebook addition
I added Daisy Hill Studio to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/daisy.hill.studio.2023?mibextid=LQQJ4d Read more
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A lot going on again
Gosh here I go again. Many pieces in the works. Right now I have three pieces are in the finishing stages. Many different looks. Read more
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Accident or on purpose?
I made this piece the other day. I felted it and here is the outcome. Was it an accident or did I do this on purpose? I am gifted yarns from time to time. most know that I only request felting wool. However, I do use novelty (non-felting) yarns too. Many times the skein bands Read more
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I’ve got a speck
I have wanted to attempt a style I call speck work. This is crocheting all in one color then going back in and just put in specks of colors. I was wanting to do all in wool but…I had this stuff called “Pretty Punch” threads so decided to see how this reacted with the felting Read more
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Needles I like
I absolutely prefer these for my work. I use other needles too but like these most for using in yarn work. If I’m weaving in ends and this works great! Splits the twist to lock in the yarn. Read more
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Southern Winter Winds
Started this new piece. The colors are interesting together, interested to see how they felt up together. Also started working in fingering weight so piece should be lighter in weight. I will need to compest Read more
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Brown and Blue ready
Finished the crochet portion of this and it is now ready for felting. I try to felt in batches so will complete another piece before I do it. Read more
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New burlap waiting
I was out shopping yesterday and found this glittered burlap. Could not resist getting some. The brown one spoke to me and said I want to be a fir tree or a cherry tree but leans towards a fir tree. We shall see. Read more
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I got pinned!!
Yesterday while I was shopping I found this metal pin and could not pass it by. So many fun ideas are bouncing around in my head. We shall see what comes of it. It does open up too, an added plus! Read more
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Pieces and parts O’ my.
Things drying on the line. Oh which ones go with which? Lots of clean up for them then the embellishing. Read more
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New stitch, maybe
I have been working in half doubles and like them for my work but I decided that I will try the below stitch. It is not a double crochet stitch but a broken half double. I think I might not need as big a hook as I usually use (this is an “L”) using this Read more
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