Last week I was devastated by the images and videos we see over the news of the war in Ukraine. As I have always believed war or violence is no solution to anything - no matter what the reasons or beliefs might be, I strongly judge this act of war taking place in our world.... Lees verder →
For a few months, my mailbox has been getting fuller and fuller. Daily I receive many emails and messages regarding order questions, pattern questions, and many more. Lately, my designs are getting more popular - which for sure is something I love and cherish, but it also delivers a lot more to handle. For that... Lees verder →
Today I have a post about something less fun. I usually try to bring happiness and positivity through the things I create….today might be the opposite. At the moment, I am in a state of mind where I realize I am walking on a very thin rope to keep all things running the way they... Lees verder →
It is time to reveal one of the giant patterns I have ever written—the Indian Flower Rug. It is a beautiful design inspired by the sacred Lotus motifs you will find in many holy places around India. As this pattern will become one full of texture and a tense definition, it will be perfect as... Lees verder →
I do not own any rights to the logo/emblem of World Land Trust. All rights remain to them. It is only used this one time to let you know there is a donation made. When I introduced the Mexican Tiles last weekend I made a small personal message with it. As I felt I sometimes... Lees verder →
Image belongs to Marvel and all companies who are involved by this character. A few weeks ago I felt the need to start another crochet portrait. As before I had done only humans like Freddie Mercury and Salvador Dali, I thought it was time to start off a different angle on this concept. As I'm... Lees verder →
***UPDATE*** in the meantime the pattern is taken down. But just as a warning I have left this post here it is for further violation issues. ——————————————————————— I really hate to write this message. First of all I want to bring out positive words and news in times there is negativity enough around us. Besides... Lees verder →
Yes !!! The new Issue of Simply Crochet is out and guess who has a two page interview in this one ? Yup it is me ! It is such a joy to read back my words and answers I gave when this interview was taken. The back story in this interview is how I... Lees verder →
Again thank you all for the massive response and kindness you have shown me. What a rollercoaster of a week it was ! I’m glad some rest and calm has returned to my life and I intend to keep this for a while. Picking up my hook will definitely be one of the things I... Lees verder →
Although I was planning on a little break from the media, I feel I need to say something and add some details to the entire CAL cancelation statement. It almost feels scared to write down some words as it feels the whole world is watching me at the moment. So here we go. First of... Lees verder →
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