When I think of tapestry crochet, the name Carol Ventura comes to mind! She is the GOAT of tapestry crochet. She was first introduced to the technique in 1976 while in Guatemala. Back in the 90’s, I borrowed her book, Tapestry Crochet from the library. I love how she included instructions for left and rightContinue reading “Tapestry Crochet”
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Art Show Items
Getting some pieces ready for an upcoming art show at the The Art Garage. It is a gallery in Green Bay, WI. These pieces will be participating in the show, My Voice, My Truth. Love In A Crowd is a place that is open to everyone, celebrating one another with acknowledgement, belonging and love. RepresentationContinue reading “Art Show Items”
Winding Up Some Yarn
Something I started to feel last year was overwhelmed! I love yarn and have a hard time saying no to just about any of it! And thus my stash has grown exponentially in the past few years. During the pandemic, I found myself buying yarn to help small businesses stay in business as every bitContinue reading “Winding Up Some Yarn”
It’s CAL time
As part of the I love Indie Dyers Yarnament Event from ChannyPeasCorner, I have designed a wrap of motifs, celebrating these fantastic color ways! Yarns participating in this event are Ancestral Fiber Co, The Periwinkle Sheep, Hearts On Fiber, FlyyDyed, Lola Bean Yarn Co, Moon Drake, Five Burough Yarns, Alwan Sultan, Jilly & Kiddles, KimContinue reading “It’s CAL time”
Baris Snowflake
Happy Holidays! Happy Winter Solstice! Baris is a Turkish name meaning peaceful, and a perfect description of a snowflake. Make a little bit of peace with this little snowflake. It works up quick in 2 rounds making great little ornaments for a Christmas tree or to create a snowy window. This is an easy pattern.Continue reading “Baris Snowflake”
Holiday Stashdown CAL Pattern
This is my contribution to the Holiday Stashdown CAL, The Holiday Stashdown CAL is hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. It is a one skein project, quick to stitch and would be a fabulous gift for anyone! See my last post on the details of this fun CAL and a chance to win prizes! Freely CowlContinue reading “Holiday Stashdown CAL Pattern”
Holiday Stashdown CAL
This year I am participating in the Holiday Stashdown CAL is the fifth and final crochet along of 2022 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. We’ve brought together 22 of your favorite crochet designers to bring you free crochet patterns for winter holiday gifts, decorations, gift wrap, and more! Join us to make wonderful projects, chatContinue reading “Holiday Stashdown CAL”
I’m Back With Big News
Have you seen season 1 of Foundation on Apple TV? Adiaha of Ancestral Fiber Co has created a team of designers including yours truly to bring you a Foundations inspired kits! I am super excited to be part of this collection!! And my design, Gaal’s Origins debuts today! Gaal’s Origins is inspired by when weContinue reading “I’m Back With Big News”
Exciting News
Calling all yarn lovers!! My friend Channy of ChannyPeasCorner has put together a Yarnament Advent and it is Epic!! She has created a tribute to some of our favorite yarn dyers! I am truly honored to design a project with these beautiful yarns! I am so excited!! Here is the details and follow Channy onContinue reading “Exciting News”
Love the Skin You’re In
Filling your Friday with love! It all started with this heart… That got me thinking of how I could create a way to celebrate us! Each one of us is truly unique and one of a kind. To celebrate our diversity and community with love! So one weekend I grabbed some of my skin toneContinue reading “Love the Skin You’re In”