New Rug Canvas Arrives at Color Crazy
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I have to admit I panicked. Late last year, rug canvas was no where to be found in the U.S. The only supplier of wholesale canvas had decided to close their doors and I was in the middle of some new designs. Rug canvas is an essential component for my work and the kits I...
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Floral Designs for Hooking & Stitching
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When I discovered that locker hooking as a needle craft, was the perfect technique for creating flower textures, I knew I had to get creative and produce some super colorful and textural designs. I always admired the texture you can achieve with traditional rug hooking using a latch hook, and beautiful embroidered florals. Turns out...
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Locker Hook a Spring Garden Bouquet
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I love the colors of spring and the vibrant energy in the garden when everything is blooming. There’s so much to choose from for inspiration. So of course it took me forever to decide on the Spring design for this series of Garden Panels. I started out with a completely different design and must have...
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Small Locker Hooked Spring Basket
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The new Vintage Weave fabric strips in spring colors came in and they just made me smile. The colors are gorgeous. They remind me of spring, so fresh and vintage-y in a cool retro kind of way. I just had to create something. Problem was I didn’t have that much time–mostly because I’m late in...
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Getting Colorful & Creative in 2017
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I almost never make new year’s resolutions. This year is different. I feel driven to make things happen. It just feels important to set some solid goals. So…for 2017 I want to create more and be more daring with the use of color. I also want to share more of what I create so others...
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Locker Hooking a Confetti Tote Bag with Hand-Dyed Fabric
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I’ve been wanting to create an easy to locker hook pattern for a confetti tote bag. I locker hooked one for my Mom that was so easy, I decided to create some kits. Created with Hand-Dyed Fabric & Jute Twine The confetti tote bag is a simple locker hooked design that is fun and vibrant, and...
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Creative Locker Hooked Designs
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I post about locker hooking all the time–about techniques, materials, and my own designs and patterns. If you’re new to locker hooking, you may not know the amazing creative possibilities. In this post, I celebrate the creativity I’ve discovered in locker hooked designs from customers, friends, and creative folks via social media. From small to...
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Locker Hooking a Feisty Rooster: Creating a Pattern
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It all began when I saw a beautiful photo of a Phoenix Rooster. The tail was magnificent in shimmering, silvery blues. I just had to capture that feisty look too, and it took a while. I sketched a few ideas and created a pattern. I started locker hooking something that looked way too much like...
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Loopy Twine For Coasters & Mats
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Hooked & Stitched: Heart Ornaments
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For the holidays I always try and create something crafty and fun for decor–a creative display, a mat, or some ornaments or other trinkets. This past season it was heart ornaments. I’d locker hooked heart ornaments before, but this time I decided to make them double-sided and extra plush with a touch of bohemian sparkle....
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Locker Hooking a Vibrant Poinsettia Mat
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I often create free form locker hooking patterns after I’ve locker hooked the design. This time I did it in reverse. I got on my computer and decided I needed to create a vibrant and festive Poinsettia design. I printed it, chose some vibrant reds and greens from the Color Crazy collection and started locker...
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Locker Hooking Mats with Beautiful Fabrics
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Locker hook an easy-to-make mat with a ruched frame that shows off beautiful fabrics.
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