I leave for Tokyo early Wednesday morning (Korea time), so these next two days will be busy packing, planning, taking my dog to his sitter, and coming to a comfortable pause on some of my projects. I babysat my friend's shih tzu these last ten days. He just went home today, and I'm a little… Continue reading A couple of my current projects, and preparing for Tokyo
Category: My Makes
Filet crochet project finished and blocked
Slowly but surely, I am finishing those promised 2019 articles in my long-term WIP pile. The latest finished object is this sweet filet placemat which shows intertwined Celtic hearts. I used Lydia's #10 crochet thread in aqua, and it took an entire ball, plus a little more of a second ball. PHOTOS: placemat in progress… Continue reading Filet crochet project finished and blocked
New origami to love: Duck
Working with paper is always close to my heart, even if I sometimes get absorbed in my stitching projects and don't spend time with paper for a few weeks. You can see a few examples of my paper makes in previous posts, here, here, and here. Yesterday evening I pulled out some wonderful foil papers… Continue reading New origami to love: Duck
New Spring yarn, and shawl pattern
Just a quick update to show you some yarn (and a pattern!) from one of my recent yarn hauls. There are some bright Spring yarns in my recent acquisitions, and this is one that pops the most. I found a lovely pattern for a shawl with a pineapple motif, something that I've never crocheted before,… Continue reading New Spring yarn, and shawl pattern
A tiny, crocheted biscornu, with tassel and beads
I just finished this little side project, a biscornu (fancy name for a pin cushion), using a pattern by one of my favorite crochet designers at the moment, Mark Roseboom. The designer's blog can be found on WordPress. PHOTOS: crocheted biscornu. Length, about 7cm; height, about 3 cm I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, a… Continue reading A tiny, crocheted biscornu, with tassel and beads
Update: Thrifted jean jacket has been adopted <3
I promised last week to let you know what became of that second-hand denim jacket that I inset with granny squares. I can report that my lovely, oldest niece in California received it and loves it. PHOTOS: San Diego, California U.S.A. It's a pretty quirky item, but somehow my niece and I are on the… Continue reading Update: Thrifted jean jacket has been adopted ❤
Wire bird sculpture, and future craft projects update
Greetings! The days are slipping by so quickly, now that I am on my Winter break. I thought to update you on what I've been doing craft-wise, and a bit of what I plan for the next few months. I haven't forgotten my new-year promises to finish those straggling WIPs. The Celtic hearts place-mat from… Continue reading Wire bird sculpture, and future craft projects update
A couple of quick crafting hacks – blocking board and tassels
In Korea, I have a hard time buying some specific crafting items I need for projects. A few reasons are that stores don't carry a lot of variety in terms of yarns and accessories, and when I order them from abroad, it takes anywhere from 3-5 weeks to receive my goods. Sometimes it delays a… Continue reading A couple of quick crafting hacks – blocking board and tassels
Thrifted jean jacket, reimagined
Second-hand and "vintage" clothing shops are becoming more popular in Korea, and I enjoy poking around them once in awhile to make up for the garage sales I miss in the U.S. These shops mainly carry clothing, but on occasion, they also sell luggage, quilts, and dishes. Last Saturday, I went to the thrift shops… Continue reading Thrifted jean jacket, reimagined
Crafting for a cause – Nests for rescued Aussie wildlife
For weeks, Australia has been ravaged by bush fires that have destroyed homes and habitats, and displaced many people and animals. Australia's iconic wildlife have been particularly hard-hit, and rescue centers have put out a call for custom-made nests, pouches, and blankets to protect the most vulnerable animal babies caught in the fires. Crafters around… Continue reading Crafting for a cause – Nests for rescued Aussie wildlife
