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“Rock Wall” vessel finished
This was a subtle change and probably don’t notice it too much but for me keeping it subtle is what I wanted. Would I do more vessels? Well yes I would do again. The first picture is the completed vessel. The other is just for reference so you can see the difference. Read more
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Estate sale fun find
I went to an estate sale today and was blessed to find not only yarn but wool yarn. That is rare for me. I did like this little bit of non wool too. Then… I saw this box of embroidery floss! The floss is sorted and bagged by color then ringed together. Read more
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Michigan Fiber Festival
Got up early today and drove to Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, Michigan. It was fabulous!!! So many fiber vendors with yummy yarns! Everyone was nice and courteous. Thank you very much for having this event. 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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Same threads but…
After making the cache necklace, I will now start on a wall piece with the rest of the threads from the first threesome. Read more
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Maybe I’ll call them cupcakes **finessed
These little disks could become addictive. Quick to make and I have a lot of little yarns to mix and match. Do you like my new background? I took business card sheets and taped them together. Size is 2.5” across and 1” deep. Read more
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Just doodling *update
After sorting threads and yarns last week I wanted to doodle around with some colors. I picked turquoise shades to do. Still doodling along. Read more
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What a tangled web we…
Well as one knows, one thing leads to another. Finished sorting threads which now lead to resetting yarns. Oh dear, what a mess gets made when one starts yarn! How to sort, by weight? Color? Type? Solids versus variegated? Where to place so one does not forget that one even has them. I will say, Read more
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Red stage 4
Added blue/silver thread and mylar around the multi colored threads. Beading sewn in then multi colored yarn run through the beads. Not finished yet but getting closer. Read more
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Sorting moving along
Well here is it moving along nicely. I need a few more containers as some are getting too full. I might combine the black and white together as I don’t have lots of them. Now that they are coming together my fingers are itching to start using them 😊 Read more
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Sorting day update
I have been working on the red piece and was looking for particular yarns so this morning, I decided I wanted to begin sorting my smalls. The clear bins are from granola plastic containers. I like that they have lids and are stackable. Wish me luck. Read more
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Brown smalls step 2
I now crocheted over the fishing line. I used a variegated yarn to pick up color. Read more
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Fiber Blessings
I was at the time, unknowingly blessed. I worked for a company that manufactured goods that used many different types of threads and leather swatches. They were getting rid of all of these so I was given them. I see now it as a wonderful blessing. Read more
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Taking a break?
Well not really taking a break as just not using felting wool. I found this yarn and wanted to make a Hyggi shrug type. I think I will have enough to make it, ten balls at 50 grams each. Using a “K” bamboo hook and a half double stitch gives this yarn a very nice Read more
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Garden Harvest orb
This is the one I painted on, which does not so up much now that it done but it did make it not so bright orange. Read more
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A wonderful gift
I was given a wonderful gift today. a trunk full of wool yarn and a few trinkets. Read more
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Vessel begins
I had the blanks made and decided it see if they will turn into vessels. This has a lot of clean up and embellishing but just might work. Read more
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“ A Walk Amongst the Pines”
I have added this new piece to the “Spotlight page”. It has its mini twin too. “ In The Spotlight” 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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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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