I wrote my first article at the Art & Craft Co-Op on the Art of Crochet. Take a look.

Archived here.

Here is a similar bag as the custom one I just posted. The hat and flower was inspired by the purse – the brim of the hat is Tunisian! This one is made with a mohair blend yarn that I love. Too bad I can’t get anymore of it. It has a nice feel, nice thickness, and great color. I call it the Oh So Mauve Set.

This was my first custom order and I enjoyed the design process. The very nice customer had size (approximate size of purse and handle length) and color (to match the Red Accent Tulucia Machika Cloche she purchased) specifications, which I designed around. I had just purchased small d rings and clips when I went to Japan in May and I was so happy when it worked with the project so nicely. I crocheted the purse in Tunisian. I like the design so much that I created another similar one, which I will post up soon.

I have been eyeing The Crochet Stitch Bibleby Betty Barnden. Has anyone else used this as a crochet reference guide?

PAWS has helped in paying for half of the veterinarian bills for the two puppies, which is a big help. My goal, however, is to raise enough funds to return that portion to the organization so I have left the campaign bar for the entire amount.

Crafted with Love is an organization that solicits donations of original handmade items, which they sell. The proceeds are donated to certain no-kill shelters. They currently specialize in jewelry but they accept any artform. As soon as I can find something to suit the gallery, I will donate my crochet! Its a great way to promote your art while helping out animals in need.

Although I got sick, my trip to Japan was very relaxing. Of course, I just had to go to the craft store. There, I found a type of knifty knitter. I was excited to try it out. I still have not got the hang of it but it is coming along.

Everyone is talking about it and many are waiting for their invite. Well, I just got mine invite from Rivalry today and signed up right away. I’m still navigating through the site. Just being in a community of other crocheters (and knitters) has made my day already! My username is TANTALIZING so add me as your friend.

I made this matching ribbon cloche right after I finished putting together obaasama’s ribbon vest but I just never posted it. I’ll be posting a pattern for it soon (I hope). I just sold it in my etsy store (I originally designed the In Bloom Flower for this hat.)

Michele of mvegan5 created an EFA Treasury and it currently includes my Blue Tulucia Machika Cloche. In celebration, Tantalizing Stitches will donate 50% of all crochet sales (instead of the usual 15%) during the duration of the treasury. Just mention the EFA treasury during checkout.