Finally!!! I have finished the big commitment that has been holding me back from my patterns and my blog. I had taken a job as a contract crocheter / knitter. Unfortunately the pay was abysmal. I guess it is the nature of the beast. Some designers pay a percentage of what they are getting paid by the publishing company, and some pay by the yard, but either way, it is not good when you divide your pay by the hours your worked. … Read more
YARN!!! That’s right, there is a new tab at the right end of the menu up there under my blog title. It says “Yarn”. From there you can find lots of great yarn from Ice Yarn, at great prices. I had the option of increasing the prices, and most resellers do. They double or triple the price and then don’t charge shipping. The problem with that is anyone can go to Ice Yarn directly and get a better price. So, … Read more
Just a quick post tonight. I know there is a running theme through this blog of me trying to find my way in my creative endeavors. I am always trying to balance what makes me happy, and what makes money. It is appropriate that on Star Wars Day, I have come up with an answer that makes me happy. I just followed MY force. I keep putting what really makes me happy to the side and attempting other things in … Read more
How did that happen? I swear someone stole like 3 days from this week…and a week from last month! Oh, well, here are some snaps I have taken over the last week or so. The magnolia tree out back bloomed…and the dropped petals all over the yard. It was kind of pretty mixed with all the dandelions and other little flowers that sprout up in our yard. So colorful. We need to buy a lawn mower. The neighbor’s mint has started taking … Read more
This boa~type scarf is crocheted in the round creating a great spiraling ruffle. With some practice it works up in under an hour. It makes a fun gift and is great for craft sales! Yarn: use any net yarn ~ one full skein Hook: 4.00mm (or whatever size is comfortable for you, as it does not affect gauge) Gauge: there is none, net yarn creates its own gauge Notions: sewing needle and thread to finish ends For those of you … Read more
