Tag: Halloween

  • In between the stitches

    In between the stitches

    Fiber arts are well-documented as supportive activities, but we must take care not to saddle ourselves with unrealistic and unnecessary expectations. I am getting better about practicing acceptance of the time issue, as well as embracing my own unique style. My wreath doesn’t look like the wreaths being modeled on social media, and that’s OK.…

  • A simple holiday gift idea

    A simple holiday gift idea

    I recently acquired a new pattern for a little fabric container, of which I’m going to make a few different versions. I’ve identified this as the prototype for a “gift bag” for the candy and gift cards that I generally give to my employees at the holidays. This is straightforward (2 squares of fabric), is…

  • In the spooky spirit

    In the spooky spirit

    Tonight I made my (1st) Halloween cross-body bag following the pattern I have used to make several other bags. Since I’ve made multiple variations of it, this bag went together fairly quickly. Here are a few of my earlier iterations: I have also started to add charms to the zipper pulls as some added glitz…

  • It’s spooky season!

    It’s spooky season!

    As I work to finish my Lost Souls crochet shawl, I find that I’m easily distracted by some of the cute pumpkin-centric patterns that are popping up everywhere. It started with late night yarn-scrolling, which I try to do instead of doom-scrolling, because it’s better for my overall state of mind. On one such scroll,…

  • Fiber fright fun

    Fiber fright fun

    Over the last few years, I’ve found a lot of joy in Halloween fiber arts! This year I not only found crochet patterns, like this Candy Corn stuffie by Okie Girl Bling ‘n Things, but I went all out and made my costume and a little bag to carry as a themed purse.  I made the…