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…
I love doing giveaways. They really are a way to inspire more ways to create with locker hooking. This past week’s winner is Kathy Lauren. Congrats Kathy! I think you’re going to have fun making the locker hooked and crocheted trivet. By the way, there’s a new video on YouTube for a Scallop Frame coaster with…
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…
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…
