I’ve been planning this little exercise for some time now & finally found the time to put together these pages of handy hints, hopefully… answering some of the many questions I’m often asked – This is only a beginning… there is so much more to come but I think I’ve made a good start – if only one hint helps one person, I’ll call it a success – stay tuned, I’ll be adding more bits & pieces regularly
Tag: freeform crochet
But, oh my, what rewards for patience, perseverance & sheer pig headedness…
Summer Harvest is one of my newest creations – I had the idea to combine these colours & textures for ages & I think they work really well.
But this fine piece didn’t come about without a little pain – there were many hiccups along the way…. Some of the yarns I used, lovely though they are, were impossible to crochet so out came the needles. These knitted panels then suddenly became the focal point of the project from which the crochet motifs & bullions were worked – the original concept flew completely out the window
And the bag shape, another great idea at the time, took far more patience than I thought I had getting the patches to fit they way I wanted… so there was lots of grumbling & pouting about why I hadn’t chosen an easier route
But, oh my, what rewards for patience, perseverance & sheer pig headedness – I’m totally in love with the result.
I guess the point I’m trying to make is… Freeform sometimes has a mind of its own but if you allow yourself the freedom to go along with where it’s taking you, bend a little even though that’s not what you originally intended, allow the colours & textures to speak – you’ll be pleasantly surprised – I was…
Beautiful Coraloid goes to the USA
I love this piece, it really does have that WOW!! effect on everyone & I’m even a little sad to see it go… But a lovely girl in the US owns it now so it’s off to a good home where it will be loved & cherished as it should be…
Coralloid is a gorgeous wrap evoking deep sea corals with its rich, lively colours & lustrous beaded bullions.
Beaded tassels add extra weight & drape to the garment & a large hook & eye holds the wrap in place or use a scarf pin & drape it any way you like.
A truly unique piece of wearable art
For lovers of Black & White…
I love this little handbag, it’s just so cute & gorgeous – perfect for that special evening out.
Freeform crochet with just a touch of bling has been stitched & glued to an existing bag.
The gusset has been worked in Tunisian crochet.
The inside is lined in black satin & has a small pocket.
The snap clip gives secure closure.
Size: 21.5cm(8 ½”) x 17.5cm (7”) x 7.5cm (3”)
Weight: 268 grms
As a new year begins…
…. I wonder…. just where did the old one go? 2009 whizzed by but looking back I realise what full & productive a year it really was…
I started this website/blog with very little tech knowledge & bumbled though learning so much along the way – my aim to be informative & hopefully recruit more enthusiasts to the exciting world of Freeform can be gauged by the amount of hits, comments & emails I’ve received over the year so I’m certainly giving this goal the big tick of success…
‘Freeform Crochet & Beyond’, was published & wholeheartedly endorsed by those already immersed or just embarking on the Freeform journey. Many thanks for all the wonderful feedback I’ve received
Alice Springs Beanie Festival entry ~ ‘Australia in colour’ ~ won the Spirit of the Land Category & I now have this fabulous ‘Camel Trophy’….. my best prize ever!
Joined Ravelry & found all the fibre, crochet & knitting nutters in one place – I’ve met some truly remarkable people & what a joy this has been….
Encouraged by family I’m now on Facebook & even have a Fan Page – good grief!!! what next?
I bit the bullet & opened an Etsy Shop… where I’ve met a great bunch of Aussie Girls in the Dust Team & would probably still be foundering about had it not been for their help & support- it’s been huge learning curve (that is still going on) but I’ve enjoyed every minute.
There has also been a lot of creative participation throughout the year -‘ The Four Seasons’ challenge – National Gallery Pole knit – Sydney Hyperbolic Coral Reef Project – All great fun projects that wetted the creative juices….
Most importantly… I’ve made some new & very special friendships (you know who you are) – thank you to all of you for your love, support & encouragement – as I look back on 2009… yep…. it’s been a fabulous year indeed….
So what’s in store for 2010?
At the moment I’m having a real fair dinkum go at Knitting after discovering ‘Crazy Lace’ by Myra Wood – not really much of a knitter myself but this Crazy Lace has unleashed a whole new adventure – thanks Myra – I’m so enjoying it & posting my first pics of one of many projects I’m working on…. Here’s hoping everyone has a wonderful creative 2010…..
Cotton Rainbow: Crazy Lace knit …. enjoy!
