It was tough decision, one of the harder ones I’ve had to make as a designer, but I ripped most of my L.C. original when it was 75% completed. When I started working the decrease rows for the fronts, the edge that is going to be sewn to the increase rows from the back didn’tContinue reading “L.C. Got a Makeover!”
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My Top Picks for US Made Stitching Materials
I want to share with you my top picks, at the moment, for US made hooks, needles, yarn and notions. We’ve got it all. These are “bigger” small business family owned and operated companies. There are plenty of others out there and I welcome you to share your favorite in the comments. Brown Sheep CompanyContinue reading “My Top Picks for US Made Stitching Materials”
Latvian Braid
I have worked a Latvian braid in two different patterns. The first time was in a pattern that is no longer available but I have a photo of the braid I can show you. I went back to the pattern and it doesn’t give directions for how to work the braid, so I was leftContinue reading “Latvian Braid”
Yarn Over or Yarn Under?
This post is for all the crocheters out there. I have recently discovered that there is an actual difference between yarn over and yarn under when crocheting. The look on my mother’s face at Thanksgiving when I asked her which way she works the yarn around the hook.I ran inside and grabbed yarn and hookContinue reading “Yarn Over or Yarn Under?”
Creative Stitching Substitutes
More than once I have been out and about stitching, or just being lazy in my chair at home, and needed a tool that I didn’t have in my bag or readily available. In these moments I get creative and use what I have with me. Most recently I decided that what I was makingContinue reading “Creative Stitching Substitutes”
Love Knot a.k.a. Solomon’s Knot
The Love Knot, also known as Solomon’s knot is a fun lacy crochet stitch. It only requires basic crochet knowledge and is a great way to cover a large area with a small amount of yarn. The Love Knot can be worked flat or in the round. You can begin a piece with it orContinue reading “Love Knot a.k.a. Solomon’s Knot”
5 Best Practices for Pattern Writing
Even if you aren’t a designer, don’t click away, this post is also helpful for stitchers looking for a new pattern to make. This is not a complete list but some key things to look for. This post is about the simple things that can make the stitcher’s experience better. Designers, what things do youContinue reading “5 Best Practices for Pattern Writing”
Welcome to 2025!
I know that everyone is saying it, but how did this happen? Where did the time go? Last night before bed my hubby was like, “Can you believe that Y2K was 25 years ago?” That is crazy! So much has changed in everyone’s life. That was over a generation ago. While we can’t slow theContinue reading “Welcome to 2025!”
My 2025 Outlook
My birthday is in October and I use this time to reflect and make a plan for the coming year. Then when the new year starts I am ready to add, or subtract, the things I have made plans for. This year’s planning added a new layer, a business plan for 2025. While the “business”Continue reading “My 2025 Outlook”
Before Sending it to Tech Edit…
If you are a yarn pattern designer, or an aspiring one, you might be wondering how polished does the pattern really need to be before I can send it to the tech editor? As a designer myself, when I finally started using a tech editor, I fretted over this a lot. With editing time isContinue reading “Before Sending it to Tech Edit…”
Azariahs Fibre Arts 