waste not, want not
Through my crafting years, I've gotten to be quite the expert in re-purposing things, particularly of the yarn-y variety.
It stems from 1. hating waste and 2. being budget conscious, but this focus on
A perfect example is this wall hanging. I love how it's turned out, it adds real dimension to my guest room, has a great mix of textures
In itself, it's a great finished product, but if we unpack it a little bit, you'll be able to see exactly what I mean about my frugal nature...
1. The Stick:
I like to take walks, it works for me better than meditation ever could. On one of these walks I found this stick, and thought it's the perfect size and hardiness for a tapestry. I carried it for about 2 miles from a wooded path through my local city centre, generating many odd looks along the way.
2. The accent beads:
My first job was at a bead store. I made a simple bracelet with these wooden and metal beads to practice my techniques. This is circa 2006. The metal beads used t…
It stems from 1. hating waste and 2. being budget conscious, but this focus on
A perfect example is this wall hanging. I love how it's turned out, it adds real dimension to my guest room, has a great mix of textures
In itself, it's a great finished product, but if we unpack it a little bit, you'll be able to see exactly what I mean about my frugal nature...
1. The Stick:
I like to take walks, it works for me better than meditation ever could. On one of these walks I found this stick, and thought it's the perfect size and hardiness for a tapestry. I carried it for about 2 miles from a wooded path through my local city centre, generating many odd looks along the way.
2. The accent beads:
My first job was at a bead store. I made a simple bracelet with these wooden and metal beads to practice my techniques. This is circa 2006. The metal beads used t…
