January 25th, 2012
It changes the entire perspective of a design. Take for instance the Wedding Lace Doily. I designed it with white in mind; symbolic for a traditional wedding and then added all the elements I associate with a wedding. Pearls, hearts, double interlocking bands to represent two hearts now linked together forever.
When Jewel sent a picture of the Wedding Lace Doily worked in rose and white, it transformed the doily into a whole new piece! I love how the interlocking rings now stand out and add drama to the piece. The curves stand out and then tying the rose bands with rose hearts and a matching center – it just balanced the piece perfectly!
It could still be used for a wedding – using the wedding colors, but how about an anniversary or Valentine’s, or Sweetheart’s Day, or Mother’s day… the list goes on! Thank you for sharing with us Jewel and showing us an entire new element to an old design.
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January 19th, 2012
I just completed my newest design; Spider Lace Crinoline Runner. My favorite steel hook is still smoking…
LOL Next to pineapples, spider web stitches are one of my favorite stitches and this new runner boasts plenty of spider webs with crinoline girls at opposing ends. Their skirts are edged with more spider webs and then petite rosebuds with vines and leaves adorn each long end of the runner. The crinolines hold a dainty rosebud!
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January 17th, 2012
Recently I read; “when granny meets filet” as a “new” crochet idea. I immediately thought about my Heart Patches Tablecloth I designed about 15 years ago. “Granny meets filet…” filet squares are joined together with a variation of ideas for making a square or rectangular cloth, big or as little as you want, plus the hearts can be turned in different directions. In fact, you could make this cloth several times over and still come up with something unique. Or for those who dislike large projects – a doily or runner are perfect solutions. New idea – I think not! What’s old is new…
Tags: A: Crochet Patterns, crochet filet patterns, crochet heart patterns, crochet tablecloth patterns, crochet valentine patterns, Crochet valentine tablecloth patterns
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January 9th, 2012
Mondays are always busy for me. But mostly that’s because I do a lot of housework from the weekend traffic and catch up on emails and paperwork. There’s ALWAYS something to do on Monday!
Candee sent me a lovely picture over the weekend of the Valentine Crinoline Girl Doily she worked up. She’s beautiful!
Candee writes: “She is beautiful. I used white ribbon instead of yarn for the bow and added a little flower to the hat!”
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January 4th, 2012
Sometimes I think the title “War and Peace” could summon up the life of a designer. When everything is running smoothly, the ideas are popping, and the actual stitching is fluid, its pure bliss; peace! But if it isn’t… well you know – war!
After all the ideas from last year and finding the time to design them, I’m wondering where are those ideas now?
I guess it’s that time to go through my “idea folder” to see what I jotted down or drew out. Outside of a decorative hat to finish, I’m not sure what’s on the menu. There’s nothing like a luscious doily filled with texture, but equally as pleasurable is the simplicity of something easy. And sometimes the prettiest designs are the most simplest.
Well moving on I can’t help but show off another customer photo. I have to say; I should hire Candee to take all my photos – pssst… don’t tell hubby!
Candee writes: “Here is my completed Tooth Fairy. Your patterns are just fabulous and I think she came out beautifully!”
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December 30th, 2011
Carol writes: “For this Christmas season, I really wanted a gigantic snowman to hang on the wall over the loveseat in my hearth room. Your Jolly Snowman stocking design was just perfect, except it was only 16″ tall.
“By using a large hook and three strands of yarn held together with one of thread, I was able to increase his height to 33″. Because of those modifications, I had to crochet his eyes (rather than buying squiggle eyes). Then for contrast, I added an orange carrot nose, gave him three crocheted coal buttons, and I crocheted his cheeks rather than using felt circles.
“To give homage to my 35-year old interest in crochenitting and to reinforce a red and white crochenitted stocking hanging nearby, I replaced your beautiful crocheted lacy red thread scarf with a crochenitted hunter green and white yarn one.
“Finally I added Suzetta Williams’ Holly Embellishment to his hat band. Now I have exactly what I wanted all along! It became the focal point of the room, and elicited many compliments from my guests. Thanks, Cylinda!”
Carol, he’s adorable! Thank you for taking time to share with us!
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December 20th, 2011
For a beautiful photo of our Christmas Angel Crinoline!
Candee sprayed the pieces with silver glitter and then the glitter preserve before assembling. She also used some spray stiffener to make the wings and arm stand out.
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December 19th, 2011
Need a last minute gift for a special friend, co-worker or neighbor? This is the perfect little angel and every year when they place her on the tree, they’ll be remembering you! Work one up for your own tree!
Tags: crochet angel ornament pattern, crochet angel patterns
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December 19th, 2011
I love getting customer photos to share! And here are three from Jewel!
Jewel writes: “I have enjoyed making each of these, thanks for the great patterns.”
Jewel writes: “This is a gorgeous doily, I am really enjoying making it!”
Thanks Jewel for sharing with us! They’re all beautiful!
Tags: crochet angel patterns, crochet Christmas patterns, crochet elf bath pattern, crochet elf kitchen patterns
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December 18th, 2011
And there’s still time to crochet
an ornament angel and a bell today,
but even better, there’s time to make
a fan, star, and ornament snowflake!
Designed by Betty Stevens, you’ll enjoy how quick and easy these beautiful ornaments are to make!
Tags: A: Crochet Patterns, crochet angel ornaments, crochet bell ornaments, crochet fan ornaments, crochet snowflake ornaments, crochet star ornaments
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