This basic rose pattern is a perfect introduction to crocheted flowers, and it’s so versatile – make it in any size and colour you like! Here are some ideas for use: Use the optional stem pattern below to create a whole vase of roses Stitch a pin to the back of a rose to make […]
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Archive for April 2009
full show report
I meant to post this yesterday, but I was just too tired to write coherently! The show was a great success – I met loads of lovely people, made some money, and managed to stay awake and reasonably alert through all three wonderful, exhausting days 🙂 My table. The orang utan got a lot of […]
show report – day 1
Just a quick update – day 1 was a success! Pic of the day – can you tell which one is crocheted? Awww!
roses galore
This is my new basic rose that I designed especially for my classes this weekend. I’ll be teaching how to make these at the show (Saturday 3.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm) if you’d like to learn how to make them too. Here’s a vase of worsted weight roses for my table display: And a rose hairclip I […]
a crafters’ paradise: Creativ Festival
I can hardly believe that the Creativ Festival is this weekend! It’s so exciting – crafters who live in or near Ontario, you HAVE to come to the show! It’s being held at the International Centre near Pearson Airport in Mississauga. For some reason, people seem to have the idea that this is a typical […]
low fat banana muffins
Sweet, moist, fruity and delicious – it’s hard to believe that (apart from 1 egg yolk) there is no fat in these muffins. It’s a good job they’re low fat though – it’s almost impossible to eat just one! I had some browning bananas lying around the kitchen this week. I didn’t want to waste […]
handmade delights
I have to admit I’ve been a bit slow to appreciate the appeal of buying handmade, mostly because I’m usually guilty of seeing something and thinking “I could make that!” Well, yes, I probably could, given many hours/weeks/months of time, learning a new skill, and investing in new equipment and tools to do it properly… […]
orang behind the scenes
Wow. What a response! Thank you all for your comments – it means so much to me that you like my most personal work to date 🙂 Okay, so now you’ve seen the finished product, but I think I need to share a little of the insane amount of effort that went into making my […]
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