
Handwork
Long before youtube, I taught myself to crochet and knit out of tiny booklets purchased from the craft store. Decades later, I have added many new techniques to my repertoire and am still excited to learn new ones. Below are examples of my handwork, including crochet, knitting, applique, darning, visible mending, macrame, sashiko, cross stitch, and embroidery.

Thread crochet pineapple lace

Thread crochet pineapple lace

Thread crochet pineapple lace

Embroidery on overalls

Embroidery on overalls

Embroidery on overalls

Embroidery on overalls

Embroidery on overalls

Embroidery on overalls

Bleed-dyed and hand stitched wool scarf

Bleed-dyed and hand stitched wool scarf

Bleed-dyed and hand stitched wool scarf

Bleed-dyed and hand stitched wool scarf

Cross stitch with crocheted cord and felt frame

Cross stitch with crocheted cord and felt frame

Cross stitch

Thread crochet collar from a 1930s pattern

Thread crochet collar from a 1930s pattern

Thread crochet collar from a 1930s pattern

Thread crochet collar from a 1930s pattern

Oversized finger-knit wall hanging
Decorative darning on the heel of a sock

Chunky knit baby bonnet
Crochet teaching samples
Crochet teaching samples
Crochet teaching samples
Crochet teaching samples
Crochet novelty stitches
Modular crochet blanket
Macrame made from cut up t-shirts
Macrame made from cut up t-shirts

Sashiko mending on children's jeans

Sashiko mending on children's jeans

Sashiko mending on children's jeans

Visible mending on children's pants

Visible mending on children's t-shirt

Visible mending on children's shorts

Combination of techniques: appliqué, embroidery, cross stitch, blanket stitch

Modular crochet flowers

Modular crochet flowers

Modular crochet flowers