Ojos de Dios is translated from the Spanish as, “Eyes of God.” First worked by the coastal South American indigenous peoples the Huichol, they are a combination between a prayer, hope, and protection. They became popular in the States during … Continue reading →
The outdoors. It calls to us, if we let it. It wasn’t until I moved to Chicago and met people who had been raised their entire lives in a metropolis, (Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States), that … Continue reading →
This is one of the earliest pieces I’ve worked in needlepoint. It’s comparatively early in my stitching career, since I did it when I was sixteen to seventeen; it took me about eighteen months in total. It was, at the time, … Continue reading →
I’ve got a sister post up at Knoontime Knitting, showing you some of my needlepoint. But since it was one of my first arts, I wanted to share some more thoughts about it. To get started in needlepoint is a … Continue reading →
Remember macrame? No? I do. It was the go-to fiber art of the early 80’s. Man, folks made everything from plant hangers, like the one I made above, to wall art, rugs, belts, covers for jugs, jewelry, vests, and anything … Continue reading →
Midsummer is coming in June, the solstice when the day is longest and night shortest. To many, this is a special time – if for nothing else than to enjoy the sun. Of course, this is just for us Northern … Continue reading →
Lace | Art | Fun Lace is to a knitter what oils are to a painter: something toward which to aspire, elevated from craft to Craft, and darned fun to work with. Tricky, too; did we mention that? You can’t … Continue reading →
I’m doing another dual post today, this time on lace. I adore lace – doilies make me swoon. When I was little, I would get those little doilies they give you under coffee cups and color them in. I know, … Continue reading →
Knitting is magical. You take a continuous filament of fiber, two sticks, and make art. How cool is that? Despite how it looks, knitting isn’t all that old. Crochet is a much more ancient art; the earliest known knitting artifacts … Continue reading →
I know I did knitting today on the main blog, too, but it bears repeating. ~grin~ Besides, what if you don’t, yet, knit? How do you go from string to art? It’s like anything else. Practice. Okay, so how do … Continue reading →
