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Category Archives: From the Workbench

Bodega Basket

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Bodega Basket

I saw this adorable crocheted bodega basket when searching for ideas for making baskets to stow my active projects in. The pattern originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Continue Reading →

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Irish Crochet Watercolor

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Painting Irish Crochet

I’ve been learning Irish Crochet and working on some ideas for crochet jewelry. I decided I wanted to try hand-dyeing my creations, so I picked up some Jacquard Textile-Color Exciter Continue Reading →

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Restashing Yarn

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Deb's Hand-dyed Crochet Thread

I’ve been re-stashing my yarn supply after putting down crochet for many years. Here’s some of my latest finds. Deb’s hand dyed crochet thread, sold by newfboss on eBay, come Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged auction, cheap, crochet, ebay, frugal, yarn

Amulet Pouches

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Celestial themed pouch

I’ve been so excited about my new yarns, I’ve been piling up crocheted amulet pouches. These and many others are now making their way to my Etsy shop, so keep Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged amulet bag, amulet pouch, beads, celestial, crochet, project, wool, workbench, yarn

Granny Squares, Crochet Flowers, and Purses

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Purse Flap

I’ve been having a lot of fun with granny squares and crochet flowers. I also decided to experiment with making purses with some garment leather I have on hand. Why Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged african flower, crochet, crochet flower, crochet mandala, leather, purse, sewing

Delicious New Yarns!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Noro Taiyo Sock, 22

I’ve been having so much fun crocheting, I decided to up my game and go into Purl in the Pines. I wanted to stock up on the types of yarns Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged crochet, flagstaff, shopping, yarn

Dreamcatcher Pendants Almost Here!

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz

I’ve finished up a batch of dreamcatcher pendants. I spent my morning photographing them so I can post them in my Etsy shop. I’ve also been working on crochet projects Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged crochet, dreamcatchers, photography, studio, workbench

Multitasking multicrafting

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Dreamcatcher Pendants

I spent part of yesterday finishing off some macramé jewelry projects for friends. Two pieces, a beaded necklace and a skull prayer bead bracelet, went out the door with my Continue Reading →

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DIY Simple, Reusable Paper Towels

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
I ran a stitch down each hem, lock stitching the ends so all I'd have to do is cut the threads.

I use a lot of paper towels. I dare say I use too many paper towels. Possibly my biggest use for paper towels is food prep: washing a new batch Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench, Frugal, Green | Tagged diy, environment, frugal, green, recycling, reduce, reducing consumption, reuse

Yarn Passion

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Teal Party

Recently, I’ve picked crochet back up to work on some ideas to expand my art and jewelry lines. I invested in some gorgeous new yarns. Some of them are luxury Continue Reading →

Posted in From the Workbench | Tagged crochet, darn good yarns, flagstaff, natural dyes, recycled silk, silk, wool, yarn

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