Before the End of 2013, I will finish…

With just one month left in the year, I feel really good about all I have accomplished this year so far. I just have a few loose ends to tie up or finish off before the new year: several works in progress I’d like to accomplish before the end of 2013: Ulysses Butterfly Cowl: AnContinue reading “Before the End of 2013, I will finish…”

Crochet Pattern User Error(s)!

Counting is not my forte. It’s the challenge that would get I and my partner kicked off of an episode of Amazing Race. Clearly this counting impairment runs deep and makes a real, written pattern much more difficult than it really is. I’m on my 3rd attempt to complete the beautiful Pizzelle Beret by LindaContinue reading “Crochet Pattern User Error(s)!”

After the Gallery Show…

After the very successful show at Hagiso Gallery, I’ve placed the remaining available designs in my Etsy Store, StudioDeanna.  Through Wednesday, Nov 27th, I’m offering 20% off all items in my shop. Use Coupon Code: BlogReader to  receive the discount. Hand-crocheted Fluffy Winter Snowflake Hanging Scroll with hand-embroidered hanko. Sakura Hanging Scroll – Hand-crocheted cherryContinue reading “After the Gallery Show…”

Newest Crocheter

Bring your sunglasses to this party because the Newest Crocheter on the block is working in Neon Yarn-y Goodness! Starting with a simple square coaster design, she chose to randomly shorten her rows for a unique updated look. Rocking the round rows she tried 3 different stitches for an ever-expanding look to her round coasterContinue reading “Newest Crocheter”

Solar Flair Fibres-My New Favorite Yarn Shop

Just received my first order from the Australian-based yarn dyer, Solar Flair Fibres. Love. It! I’ve been looking for the perfect skein of blues to make a scarf for my MIL and it simply showed up at my door this afternoon :) It’s not just the yummy yarn, it’s not just the perfect colour IContinue reading “Solar Flair Fibres-My New Favorite Yarn Shop”

Scarf Lost…Better Scarf Handmade

Last Spring I left my favorite scarf at a restaurant in the Omode-sando Station. The colors were perfect, it was super easy to crush into my bag and it always drew compliments despite it having been a random store bought item. Shortly after, I was able to find a yummy, chunky yarn of 45% Silk,Continue reading “Scarf Lost…Better Scarf Handmade”

Thank You!

My Four Seasons Hanging Scroll Project at Hagiso Gallery is now finished and it has been an amazing experience! Thank you so much to everyone who has attended the show. Thank You so much for the flowers MinoriSan! Thank you so so very much to those made purchases. Thank You to so many of youContinue reading “Thank You!”