fiber art
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Crochet Artists that inspired me
These are true crochet artists. They forged the way to see crocheting as an art form. Let’s not forget them!!!! Here is how it all started https://www.pratt.edu/news/how-five-1960s-pratt-students-launched-an-art-movement-through-a-shared-pas/ Here are the books, artist links and information Del Pitt Feldman Crochet: Discovery and DesignDoubleday & Company, Inc.0385051336 ISBN-13: 978-0385051330Nonfiction. The Crocheter’s Art: New Dimensions in Free-Form CrochetDoubleday… Read more
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Green “Squishy” Brooch (pin)
I liked the red one so much that I decided to make a green one too. I added the red one so they could be shown side by side. These both are made with the variegated embroidery floss. And seed beads. Butterfly pin backs are at either end of each one of these. It add… Read more
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Variegated red “squishy” brooch (pin)
I wanted to try embroidery floss that is variegated. This one is red toned. After making I wanted to add beads to it. Read more
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Bamboo crochet hook challenge
I’ve been mulling around this freeform/freestyle idea. I have more bits and pieces of this and that type of yarns and threads I will (maybe) never be able to use up in my lifetime soooo… I have a set of bamboo hooks that I plan to use each size to develop a piece using each… Read more
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Denim “Squishy”
Made another lapel squishy” but this time I changed from the single safety pin back to two butterfly pin backs. This gives it more opportunity to be twisted. I like ease of putting on than the safety pin back. You can see the pictures of the backs of the previous one. Read more
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New statement necklace- teal
Started this one and am not sure I like it. I don’t dislike it but. I also have difficulty getting a good photo of it. Read more
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Now Showing
I was able to update the Angola City Hall display today. Here is what is now showing. Read more
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Well, well, well
I received notification that my piece I entered into the Artlink members show, sold. It was nice to hear. Thank you Artlink for providing this opportunity for non-established artisans to be able to show. I’m Sorry the picture is blurry the placement was so high up over my head I could not get a clear… Read more
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Finished necklace in blue/orange/yellow
In a previous post I showed this novelty yarn and different types of threads. I decided to make the blue first (and maybe last) The closure is on a ring and beaded bar. This says summer sunshine!☀️ Read more
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Which color will I use?
I’m starting a new necklace and here might be the colors I will use. I will be using the novelty yarn but can’t decide the thread colors. As I look at the threads, the blue give off a summer vibe. The orange that is brighter seems to be generic as it will go summer into… Read more
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Finished a new necklace
I wanted to try this for a while to see if it works. I would say it did. As with the other ones the piece is slightly moldable so it will set nicely around your neck. If you round it off more it will sit a little higher to accommodate a different neckline. This is… Read more
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New necklace work
This will be a similar design as the others but will be slightly different. I found these interchangeable pieces the other week and these now will be the focal pieces I use in this project. Yes, I like to have versatile accessories. Read more
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Finished another necklace
I had been holding off with this one as I was not sure I wanted it to be just a chain all round. I guess I decided that’s the way I will leave it for now. Read more
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I could just stare at this
I’m working up a new necklace and the yarn I’m using, I could just stare at it for hours. Each new row of SC makes me want to not go any further but then I also want to go farther. I considered adding a black tread to this but I actually don’t want to interrupt… Read more
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Next statement necklace
I am working up a new necklace using this fun yarn. This one will be a statement necklace. I am contemplating interchangeable side pieces from the main piece. As you can see in the fourth picture I have on each side these barrel screw in clasps. So now that I want to have a different… Read more
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Woolly framed
I have begun to purchase frames to put my woolly’s in. Here is one I framed out yesterday. The good thing about framing them is that they are focalized. Behind the glass they look more like a specimen. Read more
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Black bracelet finished
Once I started on making bracelets I knew I wanted to make a black one and I knew I wanted to use a nylon thread. Durability and easy dry if I got it wet, plus black will go with more things I wear. Read more
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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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