OK, it's confession time...
I have grown out of love with all things paper...
Phew! I feel better for saying that.
I'm not quite sure why as occasionally I will still make a card or two and really enjoy it. I just don't seem to have the motivation to go and sit at my desk and play with paper. Maybe it's just the whole weather situation, you know, not wanting to remove myself from the warm, comfy sofa and go upstairs to the cold craft room.
So, Crochet has taken over. I can sit in my nest of wool, magazines and itouch and be crafty in comfort. The only trouble being is that crochet projects take a lot longer to finish so I don't have a lot to show you guys...
Some of you may know that I like a thrifted item or two, I am a fan of all things retro....and I have a fondness for...
Vintage Crochet Pattern Photos...
I know I have seen some that are highly amusing...
But I actually like a few of them...
I may even wear them...
But what about you?
Is it us crafters that see beyond the faceless, bland fashion world or do I just have bad taste?
Please enlighten me with your thoughts. Is it stylish crochet dresses?
Or Crochet for home wares only?
When I was a student my Mum made me a crochet cardigan and I used to get lots of great comments about it..maybe I should look it out and start wearing it again!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I'm doing more knitting than papercrafting at the minute too. Maybe it is the weather
I think I would wear the cardigans in the last picture - just maybe a little shorter!
ReplyDeleteClaire
I love crochet dresses, probably since i saw photos of my mum in one in her teens in the 60's. Shame about the paper crafting, I think this terrible weather has something to do with it x
ReplyDeleteI may give the first outfit a miss, but oh I love all the vintage knitting and crochet patterns.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your love of paper crafting can be put on hold. There is no law to say we can't put hobbies on hold for a while :)