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Studio Awesome Challenge Day 24: WIPs I am on the fence about

Dec 24, 2016 | 31 Day Studio Awesome Challenge, Crochet pattern resources, Knitting Pattern Resources, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on

There is another pile in the WIP stash that is way larger than I would like. And to be honest, I am using this blog post to really suss out my feelings about each. Now I know everyone is going to have an opinion about saving the projects I am about to list. And while...

How to Read Japanese Crochet Patterns

Dec 30, 2015 | Crochet pattern resources, Knitting Pattern Resources

Japanese crochet patterns are so cute. So many Boho styled patterns. Here is how to read Japanese crochet and knitting patterns without having to learn a new language.

Bohemian Rhapsody: A guide to boho crochet patterns

Jul 8, 2015 | Crochet pattern resources, Uncategorized

I am a self proclaimed hippie. Yep music festival going, patchouli loving, child of the 70s, comfortable shoes kind of hippie. Being in Asheville, I also live in that hippie community bubble where I am not terribly fashion aware outside of what I see at Target....

My Favorite Fibery Projects for Summer 2015

Apr 29, 2015 | Crochet pattern resources, Knitting Pattern Resources

If you live as far South (or further!) as I do, Summer can often start as early as April. And as the temps start to climb, I don’t know about you, but I am pretty hard pressed to pick up any big wool knitting project.     So here is a peak at my list...

The Procrastinating Yarn Ho’s Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Dec 10, 2014 | Crochet pattern resources, Knitting Pattern Resources

I have no doubt that most of you are way better at preparing for the holidays than I am. This year I have been in the throws of planning for 2015, I JUST TODAY noticed that we have about 2 weeks to Christmas. TWO WEEKS, PEOPLE!!! Remember this article where I seemed...

Fiber Crush: Freeform Crochet

Oct 8, 2014 | Crochet pattern resources, Fiber crush: Stuff I love

This past labor day weekend I spent a solid 3 days working my hand dyed and hand spun yarn using freeform crochet. Freeform crochet is a way of making a series of motifs created improvisationally and pieced together to create a fabric. Prudence Mapstone is known for...
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Fiber artist Stacey Budge-Kamison AKA UrbanGypZ lives and works in Cary NC. She can also be found knitting in public, hammering out her latest e-course at local cafés and spinning yarns in her booth at her favorite arts festivals. A designer at heart, Stacey has decided that her mission is to help fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers and felters embrace their own style and creativity by exploring fiber art as it is a part of their everyday life and helping them embrace the title of artist no matter where they are in their journey.

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