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More Crochet Textures
I continue to be fascinated with the variety of textures that be created with crochet. While some look similar there are subtle variations that make them unique. This is the Crunch stitch. It is a tight pattern that looks similar … Continue reading
Shaping up the Crochet
Now that I’ve learned the crochet basics, I’ve challenged myself to follow instructions to learn to make shapes. I guess I’m really thinking spring because I first tried flowers using two different methods. I like the yellow one better since … Continue reading
Relearning to Crochet
I’ve been trying to think of projects that weren’t labor intensive since I’m having back problems again. My son and his family gave me a set of ergonomic crochet hooks for my birthday. Then for some reason I started getting … Continue reading
Posted in crochet
Tagged crochet, crochet hooks, dimension, tension, terminology, texture, yarn
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Finishing the Panels
Last week I showed you two large panels I made using scraps. Since then I created three more. One long panel. Two short ones. Here they are laid out on the floor. Here’s the final project. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Repurpose
Tagged cheesecloth, machine cover, machine stitching, recycling; repurposing, scraps, silk, thread, wool, yarn
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Creating Panels for a New Project
I had such a good time using my scraps and embellishments for my coupon case, I decided to do a larger project using panels. And using up more of my scraps. Here is the first large panel. I started on … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Repurpose
Tagged alpaca, Batts, boucle, cheesecloththreads, heavy wool prefelt, mulberry silk embellishments, recycling, roving, scraps, silk, yarn
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Nuno Felt Scarves and Some Yarn
I managed to get couple more scarves done this week. I forgot to get shots of them before I wet them but here they are finished and drying. I lightened them so they are more the colour they will be when … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Nuno Felting, Scarves, Spinning, Uncategorized
Tagged embelishments, nuno, nuno felt, spinning, yarn
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Fourth Quarter Challenge
What happened to the other 2 Quarterly challenges?! As Ruth said, this year we’re focusing on felting techniques. My first thought (rather obviously, most of you will think) was embellishments. I’ve blathered on enough about embellishment fibres in the past … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges
Tagged embroidery thread, knitting, sewing thread, string, threads, unravellings, wool, yarn
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