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 to the following 2 charities: Kiva.org and to Mercy Corp for Haitian relief Today, I [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Yarn Crafts’
May 19, 2010
Nostepinne Doll Flora and the Flamingo
Last week, I posted about Ermingarde, (link) a new Nostepinne Doll that I had just turned on the lathe. Well… I have turned, burned and painted another new Nostepinne Doll- and she has a story to tell, too.. Meet Flora, the Nostepinne Doll that I have just turned in walnut wood. Flora has a wonderful [...]
May 17, 2010
Garage sale treasures
I have to admit, blush, that I am rather hooked on garage sales. ( I should amend that to make it clear that I am hooked on ~going to~ garage sales, not actually having one myself. ) Why? Well… I love finding old things that are useful, and even better, if they feel like they [...]
March 31, 2010
Video Tutorial of how to wind a center pull yarn ball on nostepinne
One of life’s great pleasures is to be found in mastering techniques that may be simple, but take practice. One of those very useful and satisfying skills is winding a center pull ball of yarn on the nostepinne. I like to wind a ball of yarn on the nostepinne in 2 stages. Here’s a little [...]
February 3, 2009
What do yarnies want from indie designers?
Last night, I was the guest on Mary Beth Temple’s blogradio show: Getting Loopy. I took advantage of being in direct communication with the listeners by asking them 2 questions: 1] Do you prefer downloadable PDF patterns or paper patterns and books that are mailed to (but that you have to pay the postage for)? [...]
January 10, 2009
Rosie Recycle is done and ready to go!
I am so excited! I have finally finished The Rosie Recycle Doll Book! http://www.crone-findlay.com/Crone-FindlayCreationsWhatsNew.html Rosie Recyle dolls are charming little one of a kind dolls that are an inspiration to ‘go green’, and become a thrifty ‘eco crafter’. Combine your stash of scraps of yarn & embroidery floss with colorful bits of junk mail, old [...]
November 19, 2008
Another healing/prayer shawl made with the mitered loop method
Last week, I wrote about weaving healing and prayer shawls on my Cricket Loom, using a method that I have developed (the mitered loop shawl). Here’s the link to the tutorial This is one of the shawls that I have just woven for my daughter. The colors didn’t show up at all well… sigh. It’s [...]
November 14, 2008
Green crafts- hand made book with spool knitted binding cords
Oh my. This week….. winter arrived….. So, it’s time to get to work on Christmas presents. I love green and eco crafts - recycling and re-using things to up-cycle new treasures… I am making my sister-in-law a hand made book with wooden covers. The wood has been hanging around our barn for more than 20 [...]
October 21, 2008
Introducing Tottie Tomato
Some of you may have met Tottie Tomato on my (Noreen Crone-Findlay) blog: www.hankeringforyarn.com Tottie Tomato began her life there just over a year ago, in September 2007. Tottie has had many adventures, and has undergone several transformations. She’s just had another one! Yes…. my spool knitters have been oh so busy! and TADAH! here [...]
