Category Archives: Crafts ‘n’ Crochet

I have a new obsession…

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Beth

It’s Tunisian crochet lace! I was getting a bit tired of the same old single and double stitches, and remembered that Kim Guzman had some good Tunisian links on her website. A few searches later and a quick rustle about … Continue reading →

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A bit of clearing out…

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Beth

Just listed this on Etsy – 8 balls of Felted Tweed by Rowan in Ginger (154), all the same dye lot. It’s gorgeous! Anyone interested??

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Facing the Fear

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Beth

Monday was a good day. Despite being tired (hey – I think that’ll last until the babby is at least 35…) I decided that I had enough of a head of steam to work on some overdue projects. So, I … Continue reading →

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Two + Two = Depressing

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Beth

Since I couldn’t decide what project to work on today, I decided to take stock of what I have on hand and what’s left to be done. The results are: number of projects less than 25% complete = depressing number … Continue reading →

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Rant.

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Beth

There is a yarn in my stash that I have A Relationship with. And not in a good way. Things started so well with us. I had an epiphany moment of a design and An Occasion on which to wear … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Finishing

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Beth

So, I have this project. It’s sitting patiently in its bag, waiting to be finished. In fact, all I have to do is seam it up, add some buttons, and stuff it. It is, in fact, a pillow from the … Continue reading →

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I'm excited!!

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Beth

I think I FINALLY found a cardi pattern that a) I like, b) won’t drive me crazy to make, c) will actually look good on me, and d) fits my current style of stay-at-home-mum-breastfeeding-still-like-to-look-good-occasionally clothes. I do love Jennifer Hansen’s … Continue reading →

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Hyperbolic Math + Crochet

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Beth

You know, I’d crochet every day just for the experience, but sometimes it’s great to discover that your hobby has an amazing application… [ted id=”519″] Margaret Wertheim encourages us to do more of our thinking in physical ways through the … Continue reading →

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Loverly Stuff on DM!

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Beth

I’m all excited about my new stuff on DM! I’m especially so about the viewings my latest creation has got, as can be seen in a posting on the DM! Blog. Still, you should check out the new loverly stuff!

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I think I'm lucky Richard didn't spot this!

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Beth

Besides the fact that groom’s cakes aren’t the thing here in the UK, I think I’m lucky that Richard didn’t spot this before our wedding – and considering my own wedding cake making experience, I can appreciate the work that … Continue reading →

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