The holiday season is upon us, and I'm feathering my nest in preparation for the yearly visits from St. Nick and Old Man Winter. My favorite beef and barley soup simmers on the stove; pumpkin bread is in the oven. Candles are strategically placed, and handmade woolens are back in rotation. Five weeks have flown… Continue reading Getting ready for the holidays; a peek back at fall
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Dad’s 2020 Christmas ornament and vintage hats
Well, yesterday I received a wonderful and highly anticipated Christmas care package from home (California) that took an unexpected seven weeks to arrive - after Christmas, but of course it is no one's fault, just another pandemic glitch. Dad's yearly Christmas ornament was inside. This year he has created an adorable sailboat with a red… Continue reading Dad’s 2020 Christmas ornament and vintage hats
Juniper cardigan is finished, plus what’s ahead
Just a quick post to share the Juniper cardigan I finished about two weeks ago. I volunteered to test-crochet the garment for Rachel at Desert Blossom Crafts. It's a simple, lovely cardi that's crocheted in one piece and has minimal seaming. The pattern is very beginner-friendly. PHOTOS: a few shots of the cardi I tested.… Continue reading Juniper cardigan is finished, plus what’s ahead
New Year; Old Projects: my current WIPs (and what’s next)
I ended 2019 with some unfinished business - namely, a few works-in-progress that should take priority so I can clear the deck for the new project ideas I have. I've been doing a lot of crochet in 2019, and I love the craft; however, I really want to get back into knitting more, and I… Continue reading New Year; Old Projects: my current WIPs (and what’s next)
Easy crochet gift make: Lanyard follow-up
Two weeks ago, I mentioned lanyards as a great way to use up yarn scraps and I shared an easy pattern. Here are some photos of lanyards I made using #20 crochet cotton thread. I got this cotton from Daiso (a kind of discount store in the Far East), but your favorite brand of crochet… Continue reading Easy crochet gift make: Lanyard follow-up
Craft supplies storage
I live in a small apartment, so storing my craft supplies remains a big challenge for me. I try to stay organized and tidy, but the laws of entropy apply as much to yarn as to anything else. Two ways I store: baskets in shelving, and fishing tackle boxes for small items. Can you find… Continue reading Craft supplies storage
Favorite Makes of 2019: Toy Edition
Now that the year is coming to a close, I think about all the new techniques I've learned and what I've made. I still have another month or so to finish my current WIPs, but you can bet I'll start another project before the year is out! One thing I've so enjoyed making this year… Continue reading Favorite Makes of 2019: Toy Edition
My weekend make: Mosaic crochet hat
Mosaic crochet is a new technique for me, and it's so much fun. Here are some photos of a hat I made, using a beautiful free pattern by Martin Up North, called "Up Early-Up North." I recommend checking out his blog, because in addition to his crochet talents, he takes stunning photos. I used two… Continue reading My weekend make: Mosaic crochet hat
A couple of stitching hacks, a WIP, and Halloween
Happy Halloween from Korea! 행복한 í• ë¡œìœˆ ! Autumn color is in full swing. Here is a glimpse from outside my front door, the morning of Oct. 31: Gyeongsan, South Korea This afternoon, I handed out candy to random strangers on the main street in my neighborhood. I wouldn’t have thought to do that in a… Continue reading A couple of stitching hacks, a WIP, and Halloween
Welcome! Please sit in the comfy chair…
"The home should be the treasure chest of living."Le Corbusier Crochet V-stitch swatch. Doin' it "for the love." Welcome to my new blog and extension of home, The Frill Seeker. Please make yourself comfortable, pull up a comfy chair, let me pour you some tea (or a cocktail). Think of this space like a corner… Continue reading Welcome! Please sit in the comfy chair…
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