Showing posts with label New Beggings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Beggings. Show all posts

Peace is Always an Option


                            New Year! πŸŽ‰   🐾





Peace is always an option.

(above; small crochet flowers, with stiff stems. Used to play live 'hide and seek', "Untitled Goose" games.)

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Best wishes and Happy New Year!

Crochet Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie, or Blue Willow China is such an eye catcher, that when in 2011, a customer requested I crochet her Mom a blanket to match her Blue Willow China collection, I was beside myself with excitement.


I do not think I knew, until then that Hobby Lobby had such a great assortment of colors! There were so many blues to choice from.

We collaborated on the color scheme and her Moms blanket was finished just in time for her Christmas SURPRISE! <3


It is crochet projects like this that bring me so much crochet JOY, with the fun new Blue Willow China crochet, HAPPY MOMs and HAPPY DAUGHTERs, a very Merry Christmas'.

Happy Holidays!

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Best wishes and happy crocheting!


Solar Eclipse Shadows 2023


Check out the first ever video on my Youtube Channel. Video is of the crazy shadows cast by the October, 2023 solar eclipsed as viewed from the Texas Hill Country.

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Best wishes.

Doily Designs

 Doily Designs 

In 2011, I began crocheting in the round and was hooked. ∞ Crocheting itself is very therapeutic and meditative and in the round is the cherry on top. Round and round, row after row, coming full circle. It is so very satisfying. In the round offers so much inspiration, there are endless possibilities of things to make. After making one doily like design after another, like the ones below, the name Doily Designs was born.

A few of my Doily Designs~



Doily Designs earrings from 2011





 Doily Designs Blanket, 2012.

                                                                         



Doily Designs tree skirt, 2012. First published pattern, for purchase,  2018.





2012, Doily Designs Shells & Lace Doily Rug.  Lovingly, inspired by wanting to make my Mother-in-Law a unique and special gift.








Custom Rug and Blanket order for babies room, photo courtesy of customer.





Doily Designs Shirt, inspired design, 2015





Doily Designs, Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily, 2014. 
(Free pattern at Doily Designs)





 I'll finish up with the new large tree skirt pattern.  Large Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern now available on Etsy.

2018-2021


Always aspiring to find new concepts and create new joy.....

Keeping the traditions going and growing!

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Bee drawing by Liz 🐝☕🐝

Animal Doodles

 This past weeks doodles......

Every year around my oldest sons birthday, I seem to get an urge to draw. Maybe it is this special time of year when Autumn begins, or that since Harley was born, he has inspired me to draw. Whatever it is, this year, after being inspired by other peoples art, I find myself wanting to share my doodles, if for no other reason then to inspire my own family to pick up those pencils, and whom ever else might feel it as well.

 This past week, I was feeling in the mood to use pencil and colored pencils, and attempt some animal portraits. Usually after the eyes it seems to go down hill. But practice makes perfect. So I am practicing, and these were my results.

September 2021

Cali Cat~


Blackie Cat~


"It'll be alright..." Happy Turtle, Angry Rabbit, doodles.


Rabbit inspired by this adorable paint by numbers Pin.
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May you find joy & inspiration!

Happy drawing!!


Drawings by Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko, September 2021

Water drop doodles...

 Water drop doodles....


There is something so beautiful and calming about water drops, I find them absolutely mesmerizing.

While doodling, I was inspired to try and capture a water drop on paper myself, so I turned to Pinterest for ideas.  Finding these inspiring drawings, I tried a few.

This first drawing was inspired by this water drops Pin. This drawing was super fun and great practice!


Another great Pin that I tried was this single water drop. I didn't quite get it, but again, fun and great practice.


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May you find joy & inspiration!
Happy drawing!!

 

Recent drawings

A break from crochet for a minute....πŸπŸ‚πŸ‚

🍁It seems Autumn is an especially inspiring time to draw~πŸ‚πŸ‚πŸ‚πŸ‚πŸ‚

With the change of season, the drawing bug hit me, so I got out a ball point pen and some ink pens to give these mediums a try. Normally ink is not something that I'd feel comfortable using, not being able to erase is intimidating. But to my surprise, it was super fun, relaxing and satisfying. Honestly, kind of hard to put down. 

The first picture was found on Youtube, where you can watch XonArt "Draw a simple landscape in pen and ink".

Two inspired ink drawings....



Inspired pen drawings....



Inspired pencil drawings....



Camel inspired by a cute camel picture on Pinterest.



~~~~Doodles~~~~



Inspired and original colored pencil drawings. 


 Sloth is inspired by this adorable sloth painting, Pin.


My ugly pumpkin, I just couldn't stoppp....



black & white~


With age, as with other things in life besides drawing... my straight lines get straighter, circles rounder and things are seen in a whole new way.

Grab yourself a pen or pencil and kick back and draw something! It is so meditative and relaxing! Or go Zentangle! Go do your thing and enjoy your thing, whatever you do.

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Happy drawing!


Drawings are from the second week in September, during Fall inspired drawing faze, September 2021.


Bird Point

⮙ Native American Bird Point Arrowhead ➣



This tiny beauty is just under an inch, and is made of shiny white stone. Large scraper/axe head is also made of white stone, but is milkier with hues of orange, and is not shiny.
Both were found in Central Texas, Dripping Springs area, while exploring my Mom's land.
More pictures of the scraper here.

My Mum chipped the little bird point on the edge a long time ago by accident. She was looking at it when I told her that I'd found it on her property, she must have gotten so excited that she accidentally dropped it. Oh well, you can barely tell. But before that, it was found in pristine condition.  A truly amazing find.

Chip on right side edge after finding.

To have napped this shiny white stone without breaking it, is very impressive to me. And for it to have survived its journey to find its way here, is incredible as well. 

I'd love to hear other peoples thoughts on this beautiful tiny bird point if anyone would like to share.

Below, several scrapers, bird point, pieces and 2 full arrowheads. 
My finds (1989-2000)


Sometime's I think that there could not be more arrowheads out there to find, surely everyone has found them all, or they have been buried by time. But these that I found are proof to me that they are out there, you first have to look. 

It does help to have knowledge of where to look and what to look for. I had help with the lower row after showing interest and finding the two mentioned above.  Arrowhead hunting is a truly meditative process and the reward, priceless.

I still find myself looking down, hoping to find that smooth stone laying on the ground. That glimpse into the past, carried gently into the future, cherished and shared, not laying quietly somewhere forgotten in nature. 

Thank you for stopping by.
Happy rock hunting!

Free Patriotic Mandala Doily

Free Crochet Pattern
Patriotic Mandala Doily


Written by Doily Designs ~ Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2014


Free crochet pattern for this decorative mandala doily.

Printable pattern available on Google Docs.
Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Written in US crochet terms
Skill:  Beginner, Easy
Hook:  Size L (11 - 8 mm) and/or K (10 - 6.5)
Yarn:  Small amount of size 4 ww/worsted weight yarn. 
            Pictured doilies use, Hobby Lobby, "I Love This Cotton!", red, white and blue, 
            Watermelon/I love this cotton, burnt sienna, apple green and forest.
Measures:  Approximately 13 inches across (K hook/11 inch)
Note:  Try different yarns and different hooks for different sizes and feels. 
            
Stitch Key
Ch = chain stitch                        Pic = picot
Sc = single crochet                    lp = loop
Dc = double crochet                  mr = magic ring
Sl st = slip stitch                        Vst = v stitch
sp = space                                 Sh = shell

Special Stitches
Vst/Vstitch:  (Dc, Ch sp, Dc) in same space.
Sh/Shell:  (2 Dc, Ch sp, 2 Dc) in same space.
Pic/Picot:  Ch 2, sc in 2nd Ch from the hook, continue as instructed.
mr/magic ring:  please see instructions *mr* following end of pattern.

  
Beg with *mr* 

Rnd 1:  Ch 3 = Dc, do 19 Dc in lp, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, (Dc, Ch 1) in each Dc around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4 
             (20 Dc , 20 - Ch 1 sps)

Rnd 3:  Sl st into Ch 1 sp, Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, Dc in same sp, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc = Vst) in
             each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4, fasten off and change color
             here. (20 Vsts)

Rnd 4:  Join with next color in Ch 1 sp of previous Rnd, Ch 5 = Dc + Ch 2, Dc in
             same sp, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5 
             (20 Vsts)

Rnd 5:  Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in same sp, (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc 
             = Sh) in each sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5 (20 Shs)

Rnd 6:  Sl st into next Dc, Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in same sp,
             (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, fasten off, change colors here
             (20 Shs)

Rnd 7:  Join with next color in Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in same sp, 
            (2 Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Shs)

Rnd 8:  Sl st in Dc, Sl st in Ch 3 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc 8 x's in same sp, *(2 Dc, Ch 2,
             2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, 9 Dc in next Ch 3 sp*, repeat from * to * around,
             ending with Sh, fasten off, change colors (10 Shs, 10 groups of 9 Dc)

Rnd 9:  Join with starting color in 1st Dc of 9 Dc, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc in each of next 8 Dc
             *(2 Dc, Pic, 2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, Dc in each of next 9 Dc*, repeat * to *
             around, ending with Sh/Pic, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3, fasten off. Weave
             ends. Wash and block.


*Mr/Magic Ring:
Holding the yarn with your thumb, wrap yarn around your first 2 fingers on your left
hand, leave the tail so that yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you. Insert your hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grab the yarn with your hook and pull yarn through the loop. Make a chain, according to pattern. To close, unwind the tail from around the center loop (if twisted), pull the tail gently but tightly, closing the circle, follow the pattern as instructed.

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Printable pattern available on Google Docs.
Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

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May you find joy and inspiration!
Best wishes and happy crocheting!!

Crochet Market Bag

This is still one of my favorite bags.  Functional with classic pineapple motif.



With the arrival of Spring comes outdoor activities, and while gearing up for fun, I came across this great market bag that I made quite a while back. Even through the years, it is still a favorite. These are great for poolside, as well as a trip to the store or market. Heartmade Crafts has a paid pattern for the Pineapple Market Bag on Ravelry.



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Hope that you find joy and inspiration!
Happy crocheting!!










Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

⭐  Doily Designs Cranberry Pineapple  Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern One of a kind tree skirt is an eye catching take on the classic v...