Tunisian crochet is known by several names. You will find it referred to as afghan crochet and tricot crochet. It differs from standard crochet as it is made by using a long crochet hook with a stopper at one end that looks like the head of a knitting needle. This …
There is still a bit of bookmark clean out going on here. Yesterday I rediscovered the site of the International Free Form Crochet Guild has a email discussion group which encourages skill development in free form crochet. This site also hosts a showcase gallery of designs including works by Margaret …
Norwegian Hardanger Embroidery A Soothing Needle Art for the Soul by Lucy Lyons Willis is a comprehensive article about this very precise technique.
For all those who love the enduring stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Irish and Norse sagas, Heroic myths, fairy tales and the characters of fantasy you will enjoy the Legends site which was created by Paula Katherine Marmor. Paula Katherine Marmor also created the Blackwork Embroidery Archives a collection …
Virginia A. Spiegel dropped me an email to let me know that she has some new work up in her gallery. Those who mix fiber and paper will find her whole site interesting. Virginia Spiegel is a mixed media and textile artist who has an extensive and ever expanding gallery …
I have a handful of crochet resources to toss your way this morning as a bit of clean out of bookmarks is going on. There are a number of stitch instructions for crochet published free online. The first is from StitchGuide.com which illustrates directions with drawings and often videos which …
Now I am sure this is exactly what you need over your morning coffee but if you need to know the difference between an achkan and a vajani this Glossary of Indian Fashion terms will help you.
