crochet
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Framed my small wreath
I have been planning on framing another of my small crochet/felted wreaths. So today I was finally did it. The flowers on it are sea shells. Sage green pearls and fabric green leaf ribbon. Read more
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Demim bracelet for me.
I decided that I would make a bracelet for myself using the denim thread I got the other day. I of course had to have a crochet hook on it as a charm. Read more
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Raw woolly’s unfelted and felted
Yesterday was felting day for the woolly’s. Here is the basic process of making the basic woolly. Read more
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Finished new necklace
I found this great denim color thread and could not resist making one of my new statement style necklace. Well I dug through my many “things” and found this piece. “Hide My Crazy” charm was just perfect for me. This piece also has interchangeable disks and interchangeable dangle gems. This one will be for me. Read more
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More than one pink piece?
Well, I could not make three pink woolly’s but I did get two. That’s pretty good for me. We shall see if they remain the pinkness once they are felted. This is the wonder of the crochet//felting process that I love to hate. The colors can change drastically or just a little. The mystery is… Read more
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Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
Well…. I am really challenging myself here. PINK!!!! For many of my friends they know that I am not color friendly to the color pink. So today will be the day I saturate myself in the color pink. Here is the first of using that color. I think I will do 2 more in different… Read more
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I said Wooly’s were calling my name
As I said in a previous post woolly’s were calling to me to make more of them so today I have begun to prepare for the felting process of woolly work. Stay tuned to the next post as some people will be surprised! Read more
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Woolly’s are calling my name!
As I was working on the vessel I just finished today the woolly’s began to call my name. So off I go preparing (crocheting) for felting woolly’s. If your reading this and haven’t looked at my previous woolly’s here are a few from the past. Read more
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Grey crochet felted vessel completed
I finished the crochet felted vessel today. My sister Deb did not want me to shave it. So, I did as she requested and did not shave it.I did however brush it out🙃. I know I wanted t use these tassel and also wanted to have crocheting on it. The vessel is approximately 4” X… Read more
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New bracelet one day later
I finished this bracelet yesterday and today I wore it all day. It was comfortable and had no problems with it getting unhooked, stuck anywhere. I am very happy with it. It will be fun to change the center out to match other clothes I wear. Read more
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Bracelet
I wanted to see if I could make a bracelet using the technic I have been making necklaces. Here are the results.The main decorative piece has interchangeable center so I can match it up with a different outfit.I crocheted it in gray #10 thread on a #9 steel hook and a single crochet stitch. This… Read more
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Favorite crochet stitches
I was thinking today about my favorite crochet stitches. I have a preference for thread work and felting work. For thread it is single crochet. My reason is because I am normally covering and don’t want holes. Second is, hdc/sc. For my crochet felting, it is half double. I do a front and back loop… Read more
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Gray crochet/felted vessel
My sister (Deb) found me a skein of wool, I decided that I would make a vessel. This picture is as it looks right out of the Speed Queen. I will shear it down to get rid of the fuzzies. From there we shall see how it turns out. Read more
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Another necklace completed.
First and foremost these pictures are crummy. I have a terrible time taking pictures of crochet. This will look great with a denim top or dress. The yarn has just a little sparkle to it. Read more
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A necklace for me? Yes!
Do you sometimes have yarn you cherish and hate to use it? This is that yarn. It is #Tahki yarns #Tandem color 007. I have had this for quite a while, just one skein of it. So it has been a lady in waiting. Today was the day. Still finishing this but had to show… Read more
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* update finished – 2nd concept necklace begins
Using a different stitch pattern for the neck piece. I think I will embellish this once I have it stitched to the form. This is becoming a statement piece. I still have the side pieces to do and a clasp so keep your eye on this post for more updates. Finally finished this piece today. Read more
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New fiber art necklace concept
My new concept fiber art necklace. The tubular areas are slightly flexible and can be molded around the neck. The center tube can be shaped so that it is longer in the front. It is very light weight to wear. I can see making more of these and getting a little outrageous in the center… Read more
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Showing wooly worms
Decided to enter some of my wooly worm into Artlink Fort Wayne. I replaced two of the woolies but this is how they were framed up. These were the three I chose. Read more
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Back to necklaces but with a twist
I was making necklaces that were horizontal and decided to see what they looked like if I made them vertical. Here is two of the ones I just finished. Read more
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Orange wreath in steps
I decided to show this completed wreath in steps. Again using #7 Steel hook and #10 Crochet cotton. Added fun for in orange and gold studded stars. Read more