Why I Crochet
A conversation about why I enjoy crocheting so much and how it has become such a passion in my life.
You can get my free crochet pattern designs at: http://sheilaschnauzies.com . Then just click on the crochet patterns link.
What You'll Find Here
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- Crochet Is The Thread of Remembrance
- Get My Crochet Theme Artwork, Sayings & Humor At CafePress!
- Just Off My Hook...
- My Crochet Supports My Schnauzer Rescue!
- My Favorite Things To Crochet
- My Flickr Photos
- Sheila's Crochet Links
- What Do You LIke To Crochet?
- Crocheter Feedback
- Blog Posts from Google About Crochet
- Crochet Poll
- Schnauzer Girls Dressed Up & Wrestling!
- Sad News About Sparky Lynn
Crochet Is The Thread of Remembrance
An essay I wrote for a crochet group contest long ago...
Crocheting, to me, is the thread of remembrance. It is the means of joining me to my late mother, who taught me so much. I hold her old doilies and remember watching her make endless, perfect tiny stitches.I leaf through her pattern books and remember her many gifts of love to family and friends - intricately edged pillowcases and starched doilies made. It makes me proud that I do the same as an adult. It is the primary way in which I can hope to emulate her.
It is "my thing," a talent that others in my family do not share nor have patience for but admire. It is so exciting to see them open gifts knowing they will be thrilled with whatever little treasure they have come up with. It is that excitement, the joy of sharing with others, that inspires me to keep creating.
But the biggest thing crocheting means to me in this part of my life is the ability to accomplish tangible creations, despite disabilities that have taken away my career and many things I formerly enjoyed in life. Somehow, miraculously, I can still crochet and I have taken an unbelievable measure of comfort in it! It relaxes me no matter how tense I am and gives me an unlimited source of things to continue accomplishing in the future!
Crochet thread is the ink with which I will sign my life.
Get My Crochet Theme Artwork, Sayings & Humor At CafePress!
Crochet Theme Stuff Printed On T-Shirts, Bags & Other Cool Stuff!
Before becoming disabled years ago I spent part of my career as a graphic designer. I love to make designs relating to crochet and I put them on the many items available at CafePress. They have everything from sweatshirts, aprons and t-shirts to license plate holders, calendars and mousepads.The link to my store there is http://www.cafepress.com/Schnauzies
I am always adding new designs so stop by often and check to see what's new!
Just Off My Hook...
Whatever I Just Finished!
Here 'tis, whatever it is I've been working on recently. It's my own little "Show & Tell!"This is my newest scarf design. It is made out of Paton's "Carmen." It has to be the most delicious yarn I have EVER worked with.
This scarf solves the problem of scarf ends flapping in the breeze being annoying! It is joined on the front and has separate pockets for your hands, and there is a button further up I also plan to make a hooded version in another color of Carmen.
This pattern is available for sale at my pattern site, http://sheilaschnauzies.com . Then click the Crochet Patterns button.
My Crochet Supports My Schnauzer Rescue!
These kids like to eat...
I have been rescuing miniature schnauzers since 2000. Right now there are SIXTEEN little mouths to feed here:) My Scrappy Jack and SueSu (a former rescue) plus rescue kids Bailey, Koby, Whizzer, Monty, Harry and Sammy. Then there is Sissy the Basset Hound who showed up one night at our door in late September nearly starved to death, dehydrated, raw with flea dermatitis... and pregnant! We nursed her back to health and she presented us with SEVEN little basset hounds. Oh my goodness.Our BIG dream is to raise funds to build an outdoor kennel building so that we can more comfortably conduct our rescue efforts and add some type of water therapy and exercise which are fabulous for older dogs.
On a much smaller scale, sales of my patterns and finished objects help support the ongoing expenses of food, veterinary care, and the occasional new toy.
You can meet all the furkids at our website, http://sheilaschnauzies.com
My Favorite Things To Crochet
Some Of My Recent Projects
Moving to a place in the country 500 miles away has given me a WHOLE lot of free time to crochet! I have completed several "lifetime dream" projects - a thread filet shawl that took two months, doggie theme filet curtain valances for several windows took up the summer... then I worked on some really fun designs in thread for Christmas in a poinsettia theme. Last winter I was working on a new set of doggie sweaters shown here. The sweater patterns are available for sale at my pattern site, http://sheilaschnauzies.com/Crochet.html and customer order completed sweaters are available on request. Right now I'm working on a new design - a set of kitchen accessories, coming soon. My Flickr Photos
Pictures of All My Crochet Designs
If I made it... it's probably here!
curated content from Flickr
Sheila's Crochet Links
Some of my favorite spots to visit
This module is always under construction!
- My Original Free & For Sale Crochet Pattern Designs
- This is where you can find my free patterns as well as patterns for sale on the Net.
- Sheila's Schnauzies Miniature Schnauzer Rescue
- Here is my Miniature Schnauzer Rescue's official website where you can purchase my finished crochet objects, handmade jewelry, home grown comfrey salve, and lots more!
- My Crochet Group
- Here's where I hang out with frequent posts, "insider" first looks at my new designs, free patterns, occasional games, photos of all my work, and lots more.
- My Crochet & Dog Artwork At CafePress 4 Sale
- Buy my designs printed on many items at CafePress! All proceeds benefit my miniature schnauzer rescue.
What Do You LIke To Crochet?
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Crocheter Feedback
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Thanks for stopping by, please leave a note!
SheilaSchnauzies wrote...
in reply to Hope Hi Hope! I accidentally overlooked your post, I'm sorry! Please email me at sheilaschnauzies@gmail.com and we'll talk about the doilies you are interested in ! Thanks!
Posted November 09, 2009
Lensmaster
Hope wrote
I am looking for doilies crocheted in several sizes. Do you sell your doilies?
Thank you.
Hope
Posted August 04, 2009
Lensmaster
ellen wrote
how i wish i could be as expert as u are in the world of crocheting
Posted March 17, 2009
marsha32 wrote...
I love to crochet too! I'm working on hotpads right now for a gal that won them as a prize in the last online party that I did.
Posted February 13, 2009
Lensmaster
Terry Barzly wrote
great idea Sheila, very easy to access too!!!
Posted April 21, 2008
Blog Posts from Google About Crochet
Who's Talking About Crochet?
- ABSTRACT This report tells to arrive at all background of bear ...
- For these bears artists do not use fabric; they make the fabric crocheting and at the same time make the bear. Thread crochet bears are fully-jointed, miniature bears. They may be made out of crochet cotton thread; Perle cotton thread; ...
- Crocheting With Mismatched Yarns
- Today's experiment involves crocheting with yarns that are completely different sizes. The unifying factors: both these yarns are cotton, and the colors complement each other well. To make it even more interesting, ... THANK YOU for the mixed thread crochet article. I also believe others would find it helpful to see pictures of what doesn't work and then get feedback from people on why they feel it doesn't work. Sometimes I put two or three items together and 'something' ...
- Crochet tips your mother never told you | FaveCraftsBlog
- I have one too?save the little zippered bags that sheets (and other things)come in, they are great for thread crochet because they are usually big enough to hold your pattern and the ball of thread so that it won't get dirty or dusty if you ... I've been crocheting for over 40 years. My grandmother taught me with a wooden needle (carved by her father) and rug yarn?making oval and round rugs. I love to crochet when I watch TV at night?my favorite thing is to make doilies. ...
- Fibers for Finer Work
- I love crocheting tiny little stitches. Cotton is my favorite fiber for this type of work, but there are lots of different fibers I've tried. I have a really pretty lace weight cashmere yarn in my stash, and I've also crocheted with ... I love crocheting with finer cottons. I currently am working on the train to my wedding dress with DMC Cebelia size 30. Thread crochet is like magic to me? turning a tiny string into yards and yards of fabric one small stitch at a time ...
Crochet Poll
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Schnauzer Girls Dressed Up & Wrestling!
This is too much...
I was dying laughing over this one.
Sad News About Sparky Lynn
Our Baby Is At Rainbow Bridge
Sparky Lynn was Sheina's best friend and our heart dog. We bought him as a 4-month old pup in the days before we knew about rescue. He was our "Pookie" and was a quiet, trusting soul. He was my daughter's constant best friend, they grew up together. Sparky got sick in January and we started treatment for Cushing's disease. At the end of February he started losing his eyesight, and was totally blind within a week. Strong of heart, he adjusted and kept fighting. On March 14, he became suddenly very ill and I took him to the vet. He had developed severe diabetes and some type of infection. He was hospitalized and after rallying for two days, he passed away after a sudden downturn on March 17, 2008. Sparky will have a memorial page soon on the web adjacent to his friend Sheina's. She died in 2005 of cancer. by SheilaSchnauzies
Sheila's Schnauzies Miniature Schnauzer Rescue has been working since 2001 to rescue, rehabilitate and place miniature schnauzers for adoption. We jus...
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