Featured Artist – Tamdoll

Last Updated on Friday, 18 September 2009 04:58 Written by lisianblue Sunday, 20 September 2009 06:00

Tammy of New Hampshire and creator of Tamdol| on Etsy, makes one-of-a-kind handbags, fabric jewelry such as wrist cuffs and some really neat little house pendants, and some very nifty hand crocheted and beaded brooches.  You can also find patterns for a dragon and a mermaid in the this shop.    Some of Tammy’s totes, jewelry and dolls are upcycled art.    Tammy has been creating for over 20 years, and knows there’s another creation just around the corner, you may be surprised at what she comes up with.

Visit Tamdoll on Etsy

Featured Artist – Milarks’ Creative Connection by Mildred Griffin

Last Updated on Sunday, 2 August 2009 03:32 Written by lisianblue Saturday, 1 August 2009 06:00

Living in this little town in Iowa is just right for me. Spring is my favorite time of year when our world becomes green, like a gem in the center of the country.

As a Christian, it is heartwarming to see the warmth and joy coming from other Christians on the Etsy site. I have met some special people there.

A Brief History of Crochet

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 12:21 Written by MakinTheBestOfIt Wednesday, 22 July 2009 07:13

I looked up the definition of crochet and this is what I found.

Before reading the history here is my little history. My grandmother (I called her nanna) she crochet up a storm with the thin threads and small hooks. (I tried this method and can’t do it to save my life) She crocheted doilies (I framed one and is hanging in my hallway) and bedspreads and decorated handkerchiefs.  My mom crocheted and knitted as well. My mom tried to teach me I guess when i was about nine years old or so. I could not learn to save my life.  My aunt had to show me cause even though I am righty I do a lot of stuff like a lefty.  So I learned.  When I was first married I crochet gifts for all of my nieces and nephews. Then dropped it for a long time and now I just love it you can find how I got started at Calcecondia on my etsy shop by reading my profile.

Little is known of the early history of crocheting. Some ancient cords are thought to have been made by finger crocheting. During the Renaissance, both peasant women and ladies of the court executed crochet work and also knotted work using several strands of thread (macrame), often producing lacelike fabrics. Much early crochet was made with fine, thin thread, producing imitations of European lace; one example is Irish lace, a variety of “crochet lace” introduced into Ireland about 1820 but also made throughout Europe, particularly in the Balkan states. Much modern crochet is executed with soft yarns and used to make garments and bed coverings. Although crochet can be made by machine, it has traditionally been, and continues to be, a home handcraft. In addition, contemporary fiber artists employ crochet along with other techniques to create large wall hangings and fiber sculptures.

Hope you enjoyed my little story.
Dora
Calcedoniadesign