Good Morning! I just wanted to make a quick morning post and share my latest completed project. It is a collar necklace from Lunarheavenly's first book. I used DMC Cordonnet Special size 80 in ecru with a .5mm hook for the crochet flowers. I used Rit Liquid Dye to paint my flowers, and for the jewelry findings, I used antique brass cable chain and findings, and a 6mm freshwater pearl. I am happy with the results and a wonderful time was had creating it.
There are many types of different projects in lunarheavenly's first book and I am looking forward to creating more of them. I put in a few online orders and am waiting to receive various items needed to complete certain projects. I also ordered some Jacquard Dyna Flow Textile paints, as well as some ink that can be used to paint fiber art. In her book, lunarheavenly does use ink to paint her creations, and I can not wait to receive my goodies so I can try out some new painting techniques.
I recently ordered lunarheavenly's second book which is chock full of adorable little critters created using a combination of embroidery and painted crochet. At the moment I am working on a little critter. . . I won't tell you which one yet. lol I will wait until it is completed. In her second book, she also uses different size threads. The sizes she uses are crochet cotton size 80, 100, 120 and 160. I can easily find size 80 and 100, but I have yet to come across size 120 and 160. Instead I am using thread for lace making which comes in a variety of sizes. It is quite a challenge crocheting with thread that is thinner than all purpose sewing thread, but the results are adorable!
Well, I better get going. We have two little baby Pekin ducks arriving today that are barely a couple of days old. They will need a lot of special care and attention, and there are still some things that I have to do to prepare for their arrival. I hope you all have a wonderful and inspired day! Til next time. . .
Happy Stitches!
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