fiber
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What’s next in my crochet/felted world?
Well I out of crocheted/felted woolly’s and out of crocheted/felted orbs so what do I do next? Below is some yarn I have decided to use. Can you guess what it will become? 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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Made just crochet page
I have been wanting to separate my crocheting from my crochet/felting page so I have finally published the crochet one. It is called “It All Started with Crochet” This page has the crochet projects that I have made including the current crochet necklaces. 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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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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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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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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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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Some of my unconventinal crocheted pieces
Here are a few of many unconventional crocheted items I have made throughout the years. Read more
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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