Barbara*Crochet*Studio

Since I noticed that some visitors of my blog leave via etsythreadartists.blogspot.com, I'd like to let you know that that blog has been closed.
But stay assured that Thread Artists did not disappear from the Internet!
You can find us on You Tube now!
Our dear Ruth Sandra Sperling of http:/RSSDesignsInFiber.etsy.com has created and maintains ThreadArtistsOnline's You Tube Channel.
Please visit us at http://www.youtube.com/ThreadArtistsOnline to see wonderful pieces of Thread Art in videos.

As you may notice I do not make white doilies too often.
I only make them as gifts for my friends or special orders.

Pamela is my friend who loves white doilies. Recently I made the Doll's Tea Time doily for her. The doily is white and measure 12.5" in diameter.



I met Jane during my trip to the Caribbeans. She saw me crocheting with thread and asked if I could make a larger white doily for her. And here it is - the Sunburst doily it white. It measures 16.5" in diameter.


As a proud member of the Thread Artists of Etsy Team I encourage you to visit our blog at http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com to see the Team's activities and wonderful creations made by the members.
We have updated Flowers and Botanicals Gift Guide for Spring!

I was thrilled when I found my item featured on the front page of Etsy!
It was the first time it happened to me!
I just have to share this with you. :)
Here is a screen photo of that page. The treasury's theme was "Inspired by St. Patrick's Day".



The lucky item that made it to the front page on Etsy is: 4-leaf Lucky Clover - Thread Crochet Coasters Doilies, Set of 2.


I found the pattern for the coaster in a book. I added the green border and tiny crocheted clovers.


I made two more things related to St. Patrick's Day:

- Irish Shamrock pin. It is crocheted with cotton threads size 10 and 3.

- 4 Irish Shamrocks - Thread Crochet Coasters





As a proud member of the Thread Artists of Etsy Team I encourage you to visit our blog at http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com to see the Team's activities and wonderful creations made by the members.

Tom is my son.
He's just moved in to his new apartment.
He had his Birthday a couple of days ago.
I made the 2 sets of placemats and coasters for him.
To make these I used Aunt Lydia's Quick Crochet yarn, juniper in color with milk accents.



















As a proud member of Thread Artists of Etsy Team I encourage you to visit our blog at http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com to see the Team's activities and wonderful creations made by the members.

Thread Artists Team of Etsy is having its 1st Artistic Challenge for 2010.
It is a Valentine Artistic Challenge. The qualified creations must be done in Thread Art and on Valentine Theme.
Nine members of our team have submitted their entries.
Now is the time to select a winner in this challenge.
The voting started on January 10th, 2010 and goes until Janaury 25th, 2010 at 9 AM California time.
You are invited to vote for your favorite Valentine thread art creation at our team blog: http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com to help us to choose a winner.
Here is my entry to this Challenge - Valentine Lacy Hearts, 2 Thread Crochet Doilies.

Today I'd like to share with you a beauty of Autumn on Long Island...









... and some of my works inspired by Autumn.




As a proud member of Etsy Thread Artists Team I'd like to encourage you to visit our team's blog at: http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com .

Although I do not have as much spare time now as I do in winter I was able to finish two summer doilies.
The first one I call "Blue Doily for Summer". It is a floral center in light blue with cream and country blue border. The colors I used to make this doily were inspired by hydrangeas from my garden.


The second doily is called "Daisy in the Sun". It has a white daisy in the center surrounded by light blue and yellow loops.


More Summer Themes in Thread Crochet creations you can find on the Thread Artists Team's blog at: http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com

Recently I was presented with One Lovely Blog Award by Kimberly from Kim's Country Cottage .
Thank you very much, Kim! It is a great honor for me!

The rules for accepting this award are as follows:
1. Accept the award.
2. Post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, along with his or her blog link.
3. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Please be sure to stop and visit these wonderful blogs that I've passed this award on to:

BeadlesandPins

Clay It Again and my alter ego 12MidnightOils

Cloud Nine Creations

CraftedFromTheHeart

Crochet by the Sea

Fine Little Love

Georgia's studio

Handmade By Viki

HelenesDreams.com

Home Made Originals

Hooray For Crochet

Leather is Better

Older and Bolder

Quilting Ranny -A Grandparents Journey of Raising Grandchildren

Splendid Things

Have a great time!

Jessica Buike from javajesspublishing made it happened. Thank you, Jess!
This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from Etsy shop owners. Over 50 recipes are included, all with photos and author profiles. A must-have for Etsians and non-Etsians alike!
The pdf copy of the cookbook is available in Jessica's Etsy shop at: http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com . The black and white, spiral bound version is at: http://www.cafepress.com/javajess and the full color, perfect bound version is at: http://stores.lulu.com/javajesspublishing .

Jessica also started two BNR threads on Etsy Forum: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6163627
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6163635 . Please go there to meet the Etsy sellers who contributed to the cookbook.

I hope you all enjoy the book!

Etsy Thread Artists Team is having the 2nd Artistic Challenge.
This challenge consisted in creating a floral item using crochet thread.
Eight members of our team have submitted their entries.
Now is the time to select a winner in this challenge.
You are invited to vote for your favorite artistic floral crochet creation at our team blog: http://etsythreadartists.blogspot.com to help us to choose a winner. Voting ends on May 31st.
Here is my entry to this Challenge - White Lace with Pink Flowers Crocheted Doily.