Enjoy the Breeze Tee Thoughts

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ScannedImageJust because it is cold outside doesn’t mean that spring isn’t right around the corner! My latest design,  Enjoy the Breeze Tee is found  in the Spring 2014 Issue of Crochet! Magazine.

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I enjoyed the way the color of the yarn worked up in the design, it is Deborah Norville Serenity Garden, in color #0005 Mountain Heather, and I admit I think the name fits it well. I can see the color of the wild flowers along the melting snow of the mountains, hinting in spring. The yarn also lends to the fabric draping really well, it is a microfiber and is cool to the touch.

There is a more subtle design going on in the shirt it has “peek-a-boo” kind of rows that are placed at expanding intervals, more closely together at the bottom and further apart at the top (none over the bust line, as I really do not feel it is flattering to “peek-a-boo” ones undergarments).

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In the sizing (from S-2XL) not only is the shirt wider, but it is longer in larger sizes as well (amazing how much more flattering a couple of rows can be, and comfortable). Another of my personal pet peeves is when my shirt rides up the back as I sit down.

This design is also featured as a Crochetalong at the Crochet! Magazine Ravelry Forum throughout the release of the issue. Join along and see how it came out of others.

Framed Peonies and Flowered Up Flip Flops

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ScannedImageWow! Crochet World, June 2013 issue is out already and I have 2 designs in the issue.

Framed Peony Afghan

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The Framed Peony Afghan was inspired by my garden. Living on an old farm I have some older plants that make up my yard, things like lilac, and those hearty purple iris, some others that I never really know the name of but they smell nice, and peony. It is the time of year again that they are blooming, they have a beautiful scent and just a bright burst of color (red, pink and white…however they never seem to be in bloom at the same time, they seem to stagger, red, then white, then pink). Anyway, I was playing one evening trying to get a stitch to work in a new way for me, and I happened upon this motif, and it reminded me of my peonies.

 

Flowered Up Flip Flops

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Then I have Flowered Up Flip Flops. This design is based out of my thriftiness. My daughter loves shoes, but out grows them so fast. So last summer I decided to embellish some regular flip flops that she already had in her closet and give her a “new” pair of shoes. It was fast and easy, (and the beads added great color!). This was a fun project, and my daughter has already asked for another pair for this summer, as yes she has already out grown the original ones.

 

Check them out if you’d like, the patterns are available in the current issue of Crochet World (currently available on newsstands, or download on line).

Fiber Art in Community Exhibits

ScannedImageI have had a unique opportunity to have some of my work in a museum for a special exhibit featuring the fiber arts for the months of April and May. What makes me smile about this, besides the obvious, is that recognition of the fibers arts seems to be on the rise in our world (or at least my part of Northern California).

Vineyard at Dawn Shawl (back), Crochet! Magazine Spring 2013 Photo courtesy of Annie's

Vineyard at Dawn Shawl (back), Crochet! Magazine Spring 2013
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On display March 30-May 19, 2013 Folsom Historic Museum, CA

Last year a local art gallery was featuring art that was created with fibers; woven, crocheted, knitted, or felted. Then a nearby museum has an entire exhibit for nearly 2 month focused on the history of fiber arts, ranging from the 1800’s to modern day works in a wide variety of mediums; crochet, knit, basketry, weaving, hand spun yarns, and felting. Then a local winery wants to host a love for fibers and wine this summer at their vineyard.  Granted I know that I have many talented fiber artists, of many specialty areas, in my vicinity, but I can’t just believe that mine is the only area that is experiencing a renewed interest in my favorite arts. Check your local community and support all the fiber arts, even though I love crochet, I can appreciate anything made of yarn or thread!

Folsom Historic Museum(If you would like to see my exhibit piece and are in the Sacramento area, check out the Folsom Historic Museum, March 30- May 19, 2013 (open Tuesday through Sunday 11-4).

Crochet Gifts to Go

ScannedImageWow! Annie’s has a new special issue of Crochet! Magazine out; Crochet Gifts to Go. There are a lot of quick projects that are easy to take along with you anywhere you go, that are beautiful gifts for everyone in your life. There are even projects for men, kids, and babies as well as home decor. Something for everyone and perfect for last minute gifts whenever you need them.

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Cover of Special Issue- Photo courtesy of Annie’s

 

I actually have 3 designs in this issue….

Gone Fishin' Hat

Gone Fishin’ Hat- Photo courtesy of Annie’s

Hair Blossom Barrette

Hair Blossom Barrett- Photo courtesy of Annie’s

Butterfly Kiss Rattle-Photo courtesy of Annie's

Butterfly Kiss Rattle-Photo courtesy of Annie’s

People in my family have really enjoyed them. Hope you do to. Check out the issue at your local newsstand or at Crochet! Magazine