Tottie Talks Crafts Blog

Here is a collection of one of a kind sculptural hand carved wooden spoons that I created a few years ago and am now selling…. I’ve held onto them long enough and now it’s time to let them ...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/04/23/one-of-a-kind-hand-carved-wooden-sculptural-spoons-that-i-am-selling/

I walked into my studio this morning and was stopped in my tracks by a rainbow , gobsmackingly intense, parked under my wee Structo Loom. I raced for my camera to catch it before it flickered off...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/04/22/a-rainbow-in-my-studio/

Around the middle of every month of 2024, Mirrix Looms will be releasing a new pdf pattern and kit for projects that I have designed for the Lily Doll Project. And, since today is the 15th, there...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/04/15/a-skirt-and-sweater-for-lily-doll-and-a-how-to-video-for-making-super-simple-twisted-cord/

I’m no longer carving wood, which of course means that I am not carving crochet hooks anymore. I’m doing a big downsize, so am offering the last of my One of a Kind crochet hooks for sale. I�...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/04/13/one-of-a-kind-hand-carved-crochet-hooks-for-sale/

A couple of years ago, I had a wonderful time designing, carving and painting one of a kind wooden Teddy Bears and Pandas. Each one is unique. They all have jointed arms and legs, so they can sit...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/04/01/these-are-the-last-of-my-one-of-a-kind-hand-carved-wooden-teddy-bears-and-panda-bears/

I love weaving these Small Square ‘Comfort’ Teddy Bears! They have ‘huggy arms’ that hold onto a thumb or finger so hugs are always near. To make a Small Square ‘Comfort’ Teddy Bear t...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/03/22/small-square-comfort-bears-woven-on-the-mirrix-chloe-loom/

A couple of years ago, I made a youtube video on how to weave butterflies on the Mirrix Saffron loom. LINK When I was chatting with Claudia and Elena on a webinar a few weeks ago, wonderful Sandy...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/03/12/how-to-weave-a-small-comfort-butterfly-on-the-chloe-loom/

Several people have messaged me recently, asking if I still have any Vasilisa Comfort Dolls available for sale. I don’t have the stamina to carve wood anymore, as I am living with Long Covid/po...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/03/12/vasilisa-comfort-dolls-that-are-still-available-march-2024/

The days are getting longer, and certainly are warmer than a month ago! But it’s still winter here. Which inspired me to design and weave a cape for Lily Doll: The kit and pdf are available at ...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/02/19/a-cozy-cape-to-weave-for-the-lily-doll/

On this Sunday the 18th of Feb, I’ll be chatting with Claudia and Elena of Mirrix looms about the Lily Doll project. There will be giveaways :) and lots of fun! Claudia, Elena and I always ...

https://tottietalkscrafts.com/2024/02/13/a-few-little-things-ill-be-chatting-about-on-the-tea-with-noreen-webinar-with-mirrix-looms/