Sunday, October 29, 2017

Snowflakes are gathering at the

back door window, 

the back entry window,
along the wall, 

and drifting down on the old piano.

I found a "snowflake crochet" booklet at  a junk store
and fell in love with the lacey snowflakes on the cover.
These pretty pieces are made with cotton bedspread crochet thread. 
I have only made a few and need a lot more practice to 
make mine look as pristine and perfect as they do 
in the booklet. 
I really enjoyed the process of  crocheting them and 
have several plans on how to use them.......
which I will show at a later date.
Do you like thread crochet over yarn crochet?


I also came upon a pattern of crocheted roses.
These are also fun to make

as well  as crocheted flowers. I am not sure what 
I will use these for...............any ideas??

Along with that I am still busy stitching Christmas and
birthday gifts that are coming up in a few weeks.
Are you creating Christmas gifts.......or do you 
prefer to purchase gifts?
I would love to hear!

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10 comments:

  1. mamasmercantileOctober 30, 2017 at 2:48 AM

    I love the snowflakes. A little spray starch is great for pulling them into shape, pin them out and spray with a little starch. Hope that helps. I love to make some of my gifts, its usually a combination of both.

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  2. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 30, 2017 at 3:43 AM

    I love thread crochet. I taught myself to crochet when I was in high school by crocheting thread doilies. I love the attention that must be paid to the patterns. I'm not sure I have seen roses like you have done here. Are they stitched in a long pattern then rolled and stitched into a rose? they are lovely.
    xx,
    Carol

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  3. DebraOctober 30, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    I like the look of thread crochet. I am still new at learning how to do it-but my love for the finished projects will keep me going!
    Your snowflakes are absolutely beautiful.

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  4. lil red henOctober 30, 2017 at 1:04 PM

    I really like the kitchen set! What a lovely gift idea!
    I guess I prefer yarn crochet; it's always difficult for me to change to a smaller hook. When I do thread crochet, I take my instructions to the copy machine, then mark off each row on the copy as I proceed. This keeps me on the right row. :) I just make things and have them on hand for when I need a gift.

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 30, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    I love those snowflakes. My sister made some years ago and I think I still have the booklet. I like making gifts...handmade is so much nicer to give AND receive! Hugs, Diane

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  6. KarenNovember 3, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    Those are very delicate and pretty snowflakes and I really love the roses, too. I don't crochet at all but I admire those who can and I enjoyed seeing those beautiful pieces!

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  7. UnknownNovember 8, 2017 at 5:49 AM

    The snowflakes are sweet. It gets you in the mood for winter.

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  9. HappyKNovember 18, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    The snow flakes are lovely. I have several that a friend made for me years ago.

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  10. SusieNovember 18, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    Love all your sweet things. I have some snow flakes stiffened( I guess)...I hang them by fishing line at my window for Christmas. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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