Tag: crafty

To Filet Crochet or Not Filet Crochet. That is the Question.

I must admit, I have a strong love- hate relationship with filet crochet. Filet crochet is a mesh fabric made up of double crochets and chains. By nature it is very “blocky”. Often for a filet pattern there are written instructions and and usually is accompanied by a graph. The way the picture develops is nothing less than magical… and addictive. Filet and post stitches can transform yarn into an intricate art. Its like an Etch A Sketch and a jigsaw puzzle had a baby. But be warned, you miss one stitch and boy are you in trouble. It can kind of be a slow process, but when you get to emerging image, you just want to do more. Even with each repetitive row, you still need to have the instructions close by just in case you get stuck. A Lot of times it is best to use a solid color or a gradual color change just so you can see the beauty of every stitch. And do you ever want to see these pictures emerge!

Until next time, Don’t worry, be crafty ~ Jama

Pictured is my take on the pattern is Amorino by Alla Bella, made with Bernat Bundle Up in Beluga.

Goodbye 2025

The holiday season is hectic around here, but we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the support. We want to express how grateful for all the customers and opportunities 2025 brought to Fruitful Concepts Studio. We are looking forward to the new chapter 2026 brings.

Don’t worry, be crafty! ~Jama

Perfectionism, our own worst critic.

Sometimes you have to work in the quiet of the night. This has been a whirlwind of a week leaving me drained of inspiration and motivation. At lest as first it did. There is a growing list of projects and teaching preparations that need to be completed by a certain time frame. Of course there have been a few obstacles on the course of life that have left little desire to complete them. Some days you feel like you can march forward owning the world and other days can be indescribably overwhelming. Success usually comes from behind the scenes hard work that may take innumerous hours. So if you are a perfectionist like myself, then you are your own worst critic. I have to work hard to remind myself, even if everything is not getting done fast enough, just one little thing that does get done it is one step closer to the goal. So while the house is quiet, others sleep, I continue working on my dream a small step at a time. As I need this reminder tonight——- Until we talk again, Don’t worry, be crafty! ~ Jama