The cutest food

I found this great new blog called epicute.  It has the cutest food pictures.  I can't believe how clever some people are.



One of my favourites is this one: http://epicute.com/2010/09/30/cute-food-photos-crafty-cakes/

BEADED HANDBAG TUTORIAL

BEADED HANDBAG TUTORIAL

This is a clutch type bag.  You could actually put tiny things into it.  It is envelope shaped, and can be opened and closed using the loop and bead closure.  Knowledge of right angle weave would be useful.

 AUD$3.20                            

   

You will receive the patterns digitally by kiqlo, in a pdf file.  PDF files can easily be opened with a free program easily downlaoded from adobe, get it here.


Payment can be made by clicking the "buy" button, and paying through Paypal.

Herringbone Spiral Tutorial

Herringbone spiral tutorial

The herringbone stitch is also known as Ndebele stitch. It is most commonly made into a flat piece of beading, or a straight rope. Here is a tutorial to show you how to make it into a spiral rope. This also explains how to do ladder stitch and basic herringbone stitch. This pattern is worked with all the same size beads; there is another variation that uses a triangle bead to create the spiral.

AUD$3.45, this is equivalent to approximately US$3.49




You will receive the patterns digitally by kiqlo, in a pdf file.  PDF files can easily be opened with a free program easily downlaoded from adobe, get it here.


Payment can be made by clicking the "buy" button, and paying through Paypal.

New Tutorials

I am listing some new tutorials on my blog.  These are at very reasonable prices, and can be bought straight from this website and downloaded as soon as payment has been received.

Payment can be made by clicking the "buy" button, and paying through Paypal.
You will receive the patterns digitally by kiqlo, in a pdf file.  PDF files can easily be opened with a free program easily downloaded from adobe, get it here.


Find the new tutorials here. 

Let me know if you have any problems or questions by using the contact tab at the top of the page, or just comment below.

More Tutorials

More patterns available, and more coming.

You can buy them from Craftsy here:   Craft Cove patterns

And Artfire:  http://craftcove.artfire.com/

And also from http://www.ravelry.com/stores/craft-cove-designs

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twisted-lace-doily

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunburst-mandala-cushion

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/four-tone-spiral-mandala

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiral-geometry-mandala

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tree-mandala

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floral-fantasy-mandala

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/jewelry/bracelet/herringbone-spiral-tutorial/32183

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/jewelry/other/beaded-handbag-tutorial/18134

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/jewelry/earrings/bugle-bead-earrings/103832

Squidoo lenses

I've created some new squidoo lenses.

http://www.squidoo.com/craftcove
http://www.squidoo.com/hair-fascinators
http://www.squidoo.com/free-star-tutorial

http://www.squidoo.com/beginners-jewellery-making-
http://www.squidoo.com/free-beaded-flower-tutorial
http://www.squidoo.com/beaded-wedding-flowers

Some people seem to like squidoo more than other places.  This is for you

HAIR FASCINATORS

The word “fascinator” is often defined as “a fine, crocheted, knitted or lace triangle that was used as a shawl
worn around the shoulders or as head covering”.

Frilly hair fascinator

But in this case a “hair fascinator” actually refers to the extravagant hair adornment, that sits somewhere
between a simple hair accessory and a small, fancy cocktail hat.  It can be attached with a clip, a hair comb
or headband.

Pink Feather Hair Fascinator

These elaborate headpieces can be found in a variety of shapes, styles and colours and are generally made out of a combination of feathers, beads, flowers or netting.  They can incorporate beaded flowers, fabric flowers, bows, feather flowers and bows, tulle, netting, and much more.

Beaded Flower

There are many types of looks and styles, from simple bows to completely outrageous and fun designs with huge feathers and decorations.

Blue Ribbon and feather fascinator

The hatinator is another type of headpiece that is very similar to a fascinator, yet a hatinator has a much larger base, and can often resemble a tiny hat with a fascinator attached.

Fascinators are particularly popular at many horse-racing events, such as the Melbourne Cup,  in Australia, and other special sporting events. They go well with the often extravagant and flamboyant outfits that are commonly worn.  Subtler fascinators can be worn with a more elegant dress, or a lot of trimming on the fascinator can be used to enhance the whole outfit of a more understated dress.

Beaded Feather Fascinator

They are generally worn to rather formal events and have become a very popular accessory for younger people at formals and proms, and even at night clubs.

Weddings are another place these accessories are seen more and more.  Often the guests choose to wear them as a more unusual or interesting accessory for the hair.  But they are also commonly seen in the wedding party, both by the bride, and the bridal party.  They can be worn with veils, or without.  They look great with a cage veil or with just a subtle piece of tulle surrounding it, or even a full length veil.

Bow Fascinator

The bridal party can choose out of huge flowers or feathers, or something very delicate and elegant. Hair fascinators can also be a wonderful alternative to the more traditional hat for the mother of a bride.

Bead and feather fascinator

Fascinators have been around since the 17th century and perhaps even earlier. It was the height of fashion
during the late 17 hundreds to wear huge fantastic scenes on the on top of powdered wigs.  They were a statement of a person’s prestige and wealth.

Fascinators were often worn with the towering super-high hairstyle, called the pouf., at a time when fashion
itself was very flamboyant and over the top with bustles and very full sleeves They were very outlandish and
garish and commonly had themes such as bird’s nests or even model ships. Although very elaborate back then, they still typically consisted of feathers, beads and/or flowers just as they do now.

 It seems fascinators went out of vogue for a very long time, until they became popular at the horse races in Australia and the UK.

Daisy Hair flower

They’ve now become so fashionable that celebrities are often seen wearing them to all sorts of red carpet events, and although, sometimes they can be just as elaborate as in the 1700s, they are often much more toned down, so they can suit anyone’s tastes.