once a upon time .....

I hooked a butterfly fairy and here she is

 So as you can see I finished her . I changed the design a bit and used buttons . I do have a strange love for buttons lol . She turned out really cute and couldn't wait to share her with you. She still brings a smile to my face especially as untill a few hours ago was consigned to the unfinished pile. No idea what to do with her I have three boys lol oh well I guess she mine then lol

UFO

Today is gorgeous weather but just not feeling it . I settled down to crochet wreath  but just couldn't start. I think I am flagging as have no wreath they in post lol . Knowing I can't finish seems to equal can't continue but what to do .

 As you can see no reason not to continue with wreath it's bright cheerful easy , but no it was not getting done. So I searched through bag. We all have them IF I languishing in our bags under the wool. Out of site out of mind.

  I Found this I started last week . I was desperate to do this pattern but after body went together I was uninspired to continue . I decided to at least do hair and embroider face and see how I felt.

 And here she is . I have to say this little fairy  has really come to life and am glad I continued  She not finished just needs wings  but should be done some time over weekend. I have learnt  never give up on a project  or you could miss out on something special. Happy hooking people hope you feel inspired to return to unfinished project 

copy cat

I have been reading a lot today  about copy right. I am shocked how easy it is to infringe it and even more shocked at one poor women's 5000 dollar fine.  Any art form.like crochet or knitting is going to suffer from.infringement  and although some maybe deliberate in an attempt to profit from.other people's work I am sure the majority of offenders are just eager to share a pattern or design they loved.


I guess the other problem is is there anything genuinely new to create. A friend of mine has designed a number of patterns and admits after she finished the project  She found something similar online.


This seems common I read on another blog one lady was slated as her pattern resembled a pattern that was published fifty years ago even after she apologised and explained she didn't know and couldn't know every design ever published the torrid of abuse continued.

Not sure where I am.going with this post other than to say if I ever forgot to give credit to a person for their designs I am.truely sorry. I do respect the effort and work that goes into designing  or tutorials but I think as a creative community we need to be a bit kinder. The I internet made connecting with crafters so easy but also led to arguing and theft so I guess my message for today is share the love.

i never promised you a rose garden.......

Ok  so maybe I did ....... and here it is

This is the roses  grouped into sizes we have two large roses nine smaller roses four tiny flowers and six micro flowers. Full detail can be found on Lucy blog at attic 24 if you fancy a garden of your own.

 I couldn't wait  to see how they went together so I  had a play I like the muted colours  it gives  a very different feel to Lucy . I really enjoyed making these and embellishing  the flowers with beads . The photo doesn't  show how pretty  it looks when it catches light

The flowers are lacking it's greenery  and although it's headed I am not looking forward to endless green . Any one in blog land want to hook some for me .... No didn't think so .Oh well that's a job for tomorrow.

a dogs life

The day has been miserable here rain rain and more rain . I have to be honest I don't mind as excuse to crochet . I have made most of the flowers and I am really pleased  with how they going .

However this blog's is not about my love of flowers but I had to show you I am not the only one to love my crochet. Remember  my hippo

   

Welll

 Apparently my dog thinks  all that work was to provide her with a cushion. Lol I don't have heart to move her

a rose by any other name

 My mum has been staying with me over the bank holiday . I hardly see her so it made a nice if not sometimes challenging time lol. My crochet been neglected as I played hostess but back to it today but what to make ?

I wAnt to make her a present to take down later in year but what to make. I looked at shawls but nothing grabbed me . I finally decided on Lucy's  Mary rose wreath . 

 The picture shows the large rose done in chunky . The normal.rose and the micro rose ( which are my favourite.)  The only thing I have changed is I have put a shiny bead in centre of flower to give wreath some bling lol .i have loved how quickly they fly off hook.

 This is not my first wreath . Again this is from Lucy pattern I. February simply crochet. But it's my first proper wreath   and so far I am loving it . The roses are quick and simple and easy to complete in front of telly lol .My friend has already made this wreath and given me some tips in construction so do get a crossed it will  look as good as I hope. 

inspiration

It's getting to that time of year  when I start to think of gifts I will need in run up to Xmas I get them out way so last month the I can do decorations. However there is only so many  hats and scarfs you can give . Recently I bought a book from Amazon by Alison Hoffman  http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmiguruME-Allison-Hoffman/dp/1454703970  . There are no patterns for individual projects  just basics heads and body shape to get you started  . The book is lovely but where to start.


Well today we went to scare crow festival here are some examples

 This got me thinking  every one has a favourite actor or tv programme.  The gladiator pictured above is classic example my friend adores the film.I could surely  have a go at creating a Russel crow for her . I need to fish the project I am.currently on  then I will explore creating  some special.dolls. if they can make scarecrows I should be able to create a yarn version.my mind is buzzing with idea . It's funny where inspiration  can strike