Monthly Archives: June 2010
Freeform Crochet artist Jorel Thomson
It has been a pleasure to learn more about some of the fiber artists (members of the International Freeform Fiber Artists Group) who contributed to the book: Somewhere in my World, Note: All the proceeds of the book go to … Continue reading
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Profile- Fiber Artist Perry Lowell
I have gotten off track with my series of artist profiles, so I am happy to be back ON track with this profile of fiber artist, Perry Lowell. Recently, I have been featuring a group of artists who came together … Continue reading
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Handmade-chunky-bead-teething-necklace-part-2
In my previous post, LINK, I shared my mis-adventure when I sliced the top of my knuckle off with the edge of the belt sander. Ouch. So, that posting was more of a ‘how NOT to’ than a ‘how to’….. … Continue reading
Handmade chunky bead teething necklace part 1
Our gorgeous grandbaby is teething and is chomping everything in sight as he tries to ease the pain of those pesky teeth pushing on his gums. My daughter asked me to make her a necklace with large wooden beads so … Continue reading
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Upcycled tunic new life for old clothes
Last summer, I bought a really frumpy skirt and a too small dress at the thrift shop. Why on earth would anyone in their right mind do that? Because I intended to ‘harvest’ the fabric from both the garments and … Continue reading
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My mother’s pincushion
My mother has unwillingly had to let go of her lifelong passion for needlework. Because of health challenges, she is not able to handle independent living anymore. Reluctantly, she has moved out of her condo and into a different living … Continue reading
Fiber artist profile Pirkko Vega
For the last week, I have been profiling some of the fiber artists (members of the International Freeform Fiber Artists Group) who contributed to the book: Somewhere in my World, I have said it before and I’m saying it again: … Continue reading
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Profile of fiber artist Aileen Lochhead
It has been so much fun to profile the fiber artists (members of the International Freeform Fiber Artists Group) who contributed to the book: Somewhere in my World, I am so pleased that all the proceeds of the book go … Continue reading
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Fiber Artist Profile- Renate Kirkpatrick
I have really enjoyed getting to know more of the fiber artists (members of the International Freeform Fiber Artists Group) who contributed to the book: Somewhere in my World, I am so pleased that all the proceeds of the book … Continue reading
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Gnome Nostepinne Doll and Wizard Hat
Magical things can happen in the most unexpected ways…. The other day, I was feeling completely frustrated with a whole bunch of things that were making me go ‘ARGHHHHHHHHHH’ (Well.okay, it was the way that I chose to respond to … Continue reading
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