Category Archives: crochet

Big little doilies

I’ve been taking it easy the last couple of weeks by making some doilies with the relatively huge size 11 hook. They range in size from about 3.5″ to 4.5″ in diameter. Expect to see these in some pretty frames … Continue reading

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Too busy making stuff to talk about it

Here are this year’s ornaments. I used to make snowflakes — lots of different patterns, but the same cotton thread/iridescent thread combination. Now I’m making fewer patterns, but more color combinations. And a couple of shapes that aren’t snowflakes! I’m … Continue reading

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Two-tone

I’ve been meaning to do this for ages, and I’ve finally gotten around to it. Two-tone! There are a couple of ways to go with this. The Odessa angle: after all, it is the start of football season. The Nesmith … Continue reading

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Lace and sharp edges

Invasive Crochet by Crystal Gregory, via Neatorama.

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New jewelry

Photography has been done. Editing has been done. Posting has been done. Huzzah, new jewelry in the Etsy shop! (Click on the photo to embiggen, and click again to blowupify even more.)

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New items posted

Yes, I know it’s Christmas Eve Eve. There are many reasons why posting new items for sale on Etsy should not be done today. Except today is when I had the time! Go look and make plans for spending your … Continue reading

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Exhibit opening and other news

Join me Saturday evening, October 2, at 18 Hands Gallery for the opening of their juried exhibit of fiber art, Interwoven II. I have two items in this exhibit! In other news, I’m going to stop relying on outside companies … Continue reading

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Hello, 18 Hands Gallery!

I don’t know what the connection is between pottery and fiber arts, but it comes up a lot, and I’m awfully glad! 18 Hands Gallery is a destination for ceramic fine art, with both a collection of work by local … Continue reading

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September events

The weather is cooling down (well, theoretically) and the calendar is heating up! Here are McCord Works events for September. Saturday, September 4 First Saturday Arts Market 6-10 pm, with live entertainment 548 W 19th Street in the Heights Houston … Continue reading

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July news

Haven Gallery in Austin, Texas is now carrying my jewelry. Haven Gallery is a breathtaking gallery in downtown Austin that carries a variety of fine art and fine craft – just beautiful stuff. I’m very pleased to be in such … Continue reading

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