Locker Hooking Fiber Gems Jewelry

When locker hooking new designs, you inevitably end up with lots of small bits of canvas and leftover strips of fabric. The leftover bits of silk are so pretty, I decided to make more jewelry using my ruched frames technique from the Locking Loops book. I call these small locker hooked pieces Fiber Gems. Here…

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Spring Fling with Hooked Baskets

Spring gives us fresh green and vibrant colors, and a sense of growth and renewal. It’s a good time to reconnect with friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, a birthday or just want to say “thank you!”, offering a hand made seasonal gift or home baked goodies makes it extra special.  Mother’s Day…

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Color Crazy Crafting–Color Stories, Textured Designs

I have some new finds to share–some interesting designs I spotted at the American Craft Council in San Francisco, some new products I’m adding to Color Crazy, and a new design I’m working on. As usual, I’m driven primarily by unique color combination, texture, and unusual designs. I read a cover story in Ornament magazine…

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