Junk Journals - “Thistle”

Hi everyone, it’s Kathleen.

I have been creating junk journals for years not even knowing what junk journals were and I would love to share my projects with you.

This is “Thistle”.  It has a soft spine with 3 hand stitched signatures.  The front and back covers are collaged book boards.  It also has a metal knob with a purple sari silk ribbon closure.

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Round 90

Hi, Everyone,

Round 90 of Sophie's Universe is now complete.

The next upcoming 7 rounds is the Butterfly Band.  I'm going to do those rounds as back post stitches instead of normal stitches to add more definition to the band as Dedri suggests.  I can hardly wait to see the result!  Here is a sneak peek of the end of Round 90.

Beautiful . . . absolutely beautiful.

This pattern is phenomenal . . . the more I create it, the more I love it.

Have fun creating!

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Part 10

Hi, Everyone,

A few days ago I finished Part 10 of Sophie's Universe.

I named my Sophie "Poppies by the Sea" because I love ocean colours and poppies.
I various shades of teal, turquoise, and aqua accented with red, pink and sage look so beautiful together.

Close up photo of these rows shows just how pretty the Sophie's Universe pattern is.  If you search the internet under Sophie's Universe CAL you will find the free pattern and YouTube videos to complete this wonderful piece of art.

It is a complex pattern with overlay stitches and well worth the effort.  

My favourite so far the raised pink roses and tulips.  

If you go on Pinterest and search Sophie's Universe you will find thousands of different colour variations of this pattern.  Dedri is also coming out with a book very soon for this pattern.

I am so in love with the colours of this project.

Have fun creating!

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Part 8

Hi Everyone,

This crochet project is turning out to be absolutely beautiful.

I got tired of getting up and photographing every round of this project as I finish the round.  I must be a faster crocheter than I thought.

The colours are so pretty together.  Please see photos of Part 8 completed below:

There is a designated Facebook page for Sophie's Universe.

One of the moderators has chosen my colour scheme for the photo header of the page. I believe it is a rotating header and I am honoured to have been selected.  Please head over to that site if you are interested in viewing other colours of Sophie.  Mine is entitled "Poppies by the Sea".

I am only half done.

More posts to follow as they are completed.

Have fun creating!

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Part 4

Hi, Everyone,

Welcome to Part 4 of the Sophie's Universe I have crocheted entitled "Poppies by the Sea".
This pattern was designed by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made.

Part 4 consists of Rounds 26-36.
Have a look at my version.

The more I work on this piece, the more I absolutely LOVE it!

Have fun creating!

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Part 3

Hi, Everyone,

Welcome to Part 3 of the Sophie's Universe I have crocheted entitled "Poppies by the Sea".
This pattern was designed by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made.

Part 3 consists of Rounds 16-25.
Have a look at my version.

   
   
   
   
 

There are YouTube videos as well for each Part of Sophie's Universe.  They are extremely helpful.
I'm loving how "Poppies by the Sea" is turning out!

Have fun creating!

Sophie's Universe - "Poppies by the Sea" Part 2

Hi, Everyone,

Welcome to Part 2 of the Sophie's Universe I have crocheted entitled "Poppies by the Sea".
This pattern was designed by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made.

Part 2 consists of Rounds 9-15.
Have a look at my version.

    

    

Usually I find crocheting very relaxing, but with this pattern you actually have to count and pay attention so you don't make mistakes and have to rip your stitches.  Even so, this pattern is very beautiful.  If you get a chance, go on Pinterest and see all the different colour variations out there.

Have fun creating!