December 11th Event

I am so excited to debut many of my crocheted items at this event, I hope you can come by. This event is also perfect for many brides who want a custom gown quote and even come home with a sketch from me.

Please spread the word : ).

Here are some of the other items available at the Bee's Knees

Crochet Crazy

Since my sewing machine has been in the shop I have absolutely been crochet crazy and loving it! This is exactly what happens when I am itching to sew, but not able to. I don't mind it, even though I am missing my wonderful Viking 1100 sewing baby.

I have had that machine for about 7 years now and it's still going, although the repair shop said there were many worn out parts in it. And I totally believe it as much as I sew, my little guy has chugged along pretty much every day since I got it.

I suppose I can use my industrial Juki, but it's just not the same. So for now, I guess you will have to enjoy my crocheted creations like this one listed on my etsy.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/62136601/crocheted-fleece-scarf-with-polka-dot

Below is the same scarf created on 11/17/10

Wave Rider

(Crocheted piece done 1am 11/10/2010)

I don't know what has come over me, perhaps it's the home we moved into less than 2 weeks ago or maybe November provides the kind of weather that inspires me. Whatever the case maybe I am riding this wave as long as I can. When momentum hits me, I can't afford to lose the motivation to keep going and keep going strong.

I am loving life, loving the new digs, loving the people in my life and loving my fashion career even after all these years. I love being an artist and I only hope to put my craft skills until the day I die.

Alright, now that I put that out in the universe, back to crocheting.

Handmade with Love

Love is in the air not only for life, but for crochet. I always had an interest for making lace and in high school I tried to teach myself, but I just didn't get the technique down. I tried making bobbin style lace and got so confused that I donated the book and the supplies that came with it.

It was only until I met my now mother-in-law that I finally got it. She has been a school teacher for over 30 years and the way she taught me how to crochet just came easily for her. And most importantly, it finally clicked for me. Since I learned the art of making lace by crochet 9 and a half years ago it has been incorporated in many of my events, including my wedding.

My own mother made crocheted doilies and wrapped them around candles as reception gifts for our wedding and my mother-in-law crocheted her own blouse that went over a turtle neck. I truly believe that all of us girls have bonded over our love of creating handmade gifts. Here are a few that I have made, including my newest collar for a new line called "Handmade with Love" and a picture of my little sister using a bag my mom crocheted out of plastic grocery bags. Talk about being sustainable : ).

Crocheted collar with ribbon, new piece done 11/8/2010 - can be used over jackets / capes, as a choker, arm band or garter.




crocheted 11/7/2010



My little sis with a crocheted bag made out of plastic grocery bags