In training

I'm in training for the crochet editor position at www.bellaonline.com so please forgive me while I direct my attention that way for a little bit. The training I'm taking through bellaonline will also help me here on my blog. So, please be patient.

Amazon.com Affiliate

I'm finially associated with Amazon.com here on my craft blog. I'm hoping that when I speak of a specific product, you'll be happy with how this works. At the end of my post, I'll be able to show some links to the subject I'm talking about.

I mention Celtic because I've done some Celtic tatting and I'm looking at Celtic crochet. I've done a little bit in the past but nothing elaborate. Below, you'll see some books that have some very interesting designs. Enjoy the eye candy!

Up and Running

I've moved from the beautiful NW coast of the US (Tacoma, Washington) to the gorgeous SE coast (Odum, Georgia). It's taken me a while to get my computer up and online and to get enough straightened out so that I could get back into the creating mode. But, I've finally done it. I've gotten back to designing patterns in Knit, Crochet and Tatting. I've even done a bit of cro-tatting. So, I'll be sharing some of those patterns; while the rest will be put to good use and hopefully published in a book or two.

I hope that you'll all be keeping up with my new stuff and comment on what you see and read.

Crocheted Top Hat

Ok, so I got around to designing that top hat. Here's a picture of it. I used a multiple of colors so it's difficult to see the detail. I'll eventually get around to doing another one in a solid color and post it as well.

I'll be putting the pattern up for sale on my web site as soon as I get it proofed.

Two Fiber Art Guilds

If you live in the South Puget Sound are in Washington state, USA (or are willing to drive) please check out the South South Yarn and Fiber Artists Guild at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/South-Sound-Yarn-And-Fiber-Artists/ This is a local group and we meet regularly for fun, teaching, sharing patterns, show-n-tell and much more.

If you live in the Southeastern part of Georgia, USA (or are willing to drive) please check out the Southeastern Georgia Yarn and Fiber Artists Guild at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Southeast-Georgia-Yarn-and-Fiber-Artists-Guild/ This is also a local group and will be meeting regularly for the same type of fun as that enjoyed by the Washington group.

Julie's Art Life: 5 Print Giveaway!

Julie's Art Life: 5 Print Giveaway!

Crochet bookmarks

My crochet hooks have been flying again. This time, I've pulled out a steel crochet hook and size #10 crochet cotton (my favorite). So far, I've designed two bookmarks and plant to make a pattern booklet for sale. But, I shall post it here first for my readers to see.

So, stay tuned.