Alma Stoller

Morsels of Fiber Candy

an insanely colorful bead
Originally uploaded by Alma Stoller

An example of what makes hand sewing and hand work a sheer joy.
Meditative. Spiritual.....and kick-ass fun.
Candy anyone?

and the winner is.....

This is what I made today....a crocheted hat for Baby Boy.

And the winner is....Nyx. The very talented Jennifer from Australia.

Congrats and enjoy the zine and goodie bag.

knitting into the night

This is a ball of yarn I made a few years ago. It is made out of fabric, lace, yarn, trims etc...all tied and knotted together.

Here is a knitted sampling of what this kind of yarn looks like. Now, isn't this simply delish.
And I really like knitting with the wooden needles....these are by Crystal Palace in a size 8, but I knit it loosely.

I don't think I am going to turn this into a scarf. I might just knit a few more rows and use it in one of my fabric pieces.
I am open to the possibilities it offers.

Crochet Bon Bons

Fiber confections....simple as that.

another embroidered face

each stitch is an OM

the ebb and flow of the tides....OM

the inside of a seashell....OM

the vibration the universe constantly emanates....OM

in every stitch exists an....OM

everything that exists, pulsates.....OM

and if you listen carefully,

even the refrigerator hum is an OM.....go figure...OM

Granny's no Square part 1

What's with all the crochet you asked?
Well, I am working on a Crochet Zine. I feel I have something to say about it... so I'm jumping in.
It doesn't mean I am kicking my other zines to the curb....just giving it a break.

Though I appreciate simple and easy instructions like these Granny Squares, the zine will focus on more adventurous projects.
It is CROCHET gone mad, CROCHET as a series of silent oms (think meditation), CROCHET as a jagged little hook.
So far, that is what it looks like....though the end result might totally suck.

On a different note, I am so freaking revved.... my charity piece has had several bids.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Check out My Ebay and My Etsy Shop.

Thank you all.

Bamboo and Silk

I simply had to try these yarns. It is the new line of Earth-friendly yarns by Vickie Howell. Made out of renewable resources, 70% Bamboo and 30% silk....it is super sweet to work with.

The purple/cornflower blue one is called Ennis and Jack after Brokeback Mountain.
The yellow one is called Napoleon and Deb after Napoleon Dynamite.

Here is a sample of the Front Post Circle using Ennis and Jack.

These are made out of 100% wool yarn.

Here is a recap of my Wednesday charity pieces to support the For All Kids Foundation.

Week 1 is available on My Ebay Page. I can see that 5 people are watching it but NO BIDS YET.....Alma, sooooo sad.
Week 2 is available on My Etsy Shop. Check it out.

Crochet Today

Probably the best issue of Crochet Today I have read in a long time.
The projects featured are challenging and interesting enough for an advance crocheter yet many are easy enough for a complete beginner.
If you are new to crochet, this is an issue to get.

I made these front post circles today and am sure that before the day/night is over, I'll have a few more done.

a few more ink drawings.

And if you have kids 5 or older, they might REALLY enjoy HOOT and you WILL enjoy ONCE.

I will be teaching at 4 retreats this year, so I have been burning the midnight oil to finish up with my sample pieces on time.
I will post pictures at some other time.

Crochet Oddities

Crepe Sunday....The cake version.