Random Thoughts

My new adventure

Coming Soon!

I have decided it is time to try something new. In these challenging economic times it can be difficult to justify the cost of buying a pattern. At the same time, it is also increasingly attractive to earn extra money from the articles you make --- after all you are an artisan!

I recognize your desire to make money from your efforts and because of this I have always allowed items made from my patterns to be sold as long as not for mass production.

I appreciate your skill and am more than happy when you choose to make one of my patterns whether for personal use or for you to make items to sell.

Taking this one step farther, I will be putting up free patterns on this site which will have ads. I will also be offering a link to where you can purchase my patterns ad free for a small cost.

Let's navigate these rough waters together and have some fun along the way!

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Where to find my patterns

I have been designing crochet and knitting patterns for several years. I used to write up patterns for friends who wanted to replicate something I had made. After a while and with some encouragement, I decided to see if my patterns would sell. They did!

If you would like to see a collection of my patterns there are three places to look: Ravelry, Etsy, and Lovecrafts. There are a few free patterns too!

Here are the links:

First is my shop on Ravelry. Please comment and/or favourite the patterns you like:

Jude45 on Ravelry

I also have my patterns on Etsy in my shop IrreplaceableYou:

My Etsy shop IrreplaceableYou

One last place to look is Lovecrafts:

Lovecrafts

I hope you enjoy my patterns!

The 2012 theme for the International Fibrearts Show was

Inspired! Music and Art in Fiber.

My submission was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' by Gershwin.

The music takes twists and turns, repeats motifs in different ways and alternates light and dark. I tried to incorporate this in my freeform scarf.

To see the rest of the artists' submissions go to:

https://freeformfiberart.blogspot.com/p/2012.html

I am trying to catch up a bit so here is my entry in the 2011 International Freeform Guild's Show.

For this challenge I drew my inspiration from Neptune, the god of water and of the sea. My piece is worked in reeled silk the colour of the Mediterranean. Since I chose to work in only one colour I used the texture of many different stitches for a variety of effects. Sharks teeth, shells, fins, aquatic plants, and abandoned fishing nets are some of the motifs that you can find amidst the swirling waters.

I love freeform work. It can be bold or subtle, colourful or monochromatic, but whatever it is, it is always interesting and always unique.

To see the other amazing entries, go to: https://freeformfiberart.blogspot.com/p/2011.html

Finally Released!

Delicate Crochet

I am so happy to share with you the photos by Daniel Shanken of all the wonderful designs in this book. You will notice that there are many familiar designers who have contributed. I simply cannot pick a favourite and I hope to make all of these designs and refresh my wardrobe.

There is something for every crocheter in this book so it would make a wonderful Holiday gift for the crocheter in your life.!

Here are my designs: