Just checking in to share a few of the projects I have going. It's still pretty hot weather-wise here in Korea, but I think our heat wave is finally behind us. I've started looking at my yarn stash for Autumn ideas, and have begun a pretty cardigan using Scheepjes Metropolis yarn - a soft blend… Continue reading New rustic scarf make and WIP updates
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Shawl giveaway winner
A wonderful lady all the way out in Massachusetts, U.S.A. has won my shawl and care package giveaway on Instagram. The best part is she is a talented crafter, and her birthday is next month. I enjoyed putting together this giveaway and will likely do another one in the near future. PHOTOS: Frontier shawl. The… Continue reading Shawl giveaway winner
Another boho bag – this time, rainbow
Granny squares are such fun to make. They are quick and scrap yarn friendly. I made this colorful bag for my sister, and will tuck in some threads and create a lining before I ship it off to her. (I made a similar bag in cotton about a week ago.) PHOTOS: granny square bag. The… Continue reading Another boho bag – this time, rainbow
Birthday cake and Instagram giveaway
It’s my birthday week, so I set up a giveaway on Instagram for one of my Frontier shawls and a care package of surprise treats from Korea. Go to my Insta profile @the_frill_seeker and read the instructions! I’ll pick a random winner by June 23 PST. PHOTOS: Care package giveaway on Instagram @the_frill_seeker Choose a… Continue reading Birthday cake and Instagram giveaway
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
My Dad’s new Christmas ornament for 2019
My Dad has been making a new Christmas ornament in his little workshop every year for the last 35+ years. He actually makes about 80 of one design, all by hand. He used to make about 90-100 copies, but a few years ago, he decided to downsize a bit and cap his output to 80.… Continue reading My Dad’s new Christmas ornament for 2019
