crochet
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Sand and dusty blue bag
This art bag is the first of alternating front and back post HDC . I like the visual of the stitches. Let’s hope using a P hook will bind together good. The unfelted is: 12”X 14” they look a little wonky because of the loose stitches but should square off once felted. Read more
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Felted crochet?
To better understand my medium of process would stating it as felted crochet be understandable? Read more
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Update- green eggs and ham
Well continued work on it and it kinda took a different turn. The raised pieces are looking a little wormy. 🐛🐛🐛 Read more
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Update on green eggs and ham
It thrills me when the piece begins to bend and twist into a shape. I have to restrain myself from taking it to the ironing board to press flat just to turn around later and manipulate it into its current state before the ironing. It’s hard to see in photos of the dips and raising Read more
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Art show last week
I belong to an artist group (Tri-State Artist Guild) and had an art show last weekend. Here are a few pictures of my pieces. It was a two day show and was pretty well received. The establishment did not allow selling during the show but I did give out business cards. Read more
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Rarely seen process
I decided to show the beginnings of my felting process. I confess the base is crocheted. Then I machine felt it. Here are three different pieces ready for the felting process. The circles might be added to the striped piece after the felting. But… might be used as a stand alone. Read more
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Lavender over Denim
This piece will be a challenge because I like it just the way it is however I hope to subtlety add without distracting from its simple beauty. Read more
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Swirl is done
I know I’ve shown this before but felt it needed something else to finish it. I am content with it now. Read more
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Love of crochet cont.
As I work on this designing using front post half double waffle stitch. I intend to weave yarns through the open spaces. Currently the fabric is soft and pliable. This would make a great clothing stitch. I wanted to have the same design on both sides so when weaving other yarns in offered the balance Read more
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For the love of crochet
Once finished with my last two pieces I went looking for another project. At first I thought to get back into my crochet felting vibe but I love crocheting. The use of stitches to achieve the look I want plus the ease of manipulation of the fabric to form shapes inspires me constantly. The last Read more
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Completed weave/ crochet
Completed the one that I was working on. Frame is painted and fiberart piece is adhered to. If you can’t tell the frame is a soft sage green. I truly enjoyed the process of this one. Read more
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Another step completed
After finishing the weaving part of my crocheted piece, it was time to scrunch the piece up. After that’s was done I picked the frame for it. I painted the frame a soft green chalk paint. Added brass flat studs to add a little visual interest. Read more
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Crochet weaving
Well I finished all the weaving on this piece. I’m thinking I will be manipulating it so it moves instead of lying flat. Read more
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Finished #2 of three
Finished the pastel of the three threads. I decided not to use the ivory threads because I thought it would be a little detracting. I had this pin that fit the colors really well. Read more
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Crochet weaving
Almost finished with the horizontal weaving through this crochet. Next step will be to weave it vertically. Read more
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Back to orbs?
After looking a my finished orbs I’m getting the itch to make more. I recently bought a hand to hang a few off of them. Read more
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“Warts on a Frog” – Orb
I keep this orb on a stand next to my chair. For some reason I like it. Read more
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Working away
It’s getting bigger. I added the fine Pretty Punch threads that will be added when I get further along. Read more
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