When a Design Fails – and How To Not Let It Get You Down!
As a crochet and knitwear designer, I’ve actually been pretty lucky most of the time. Very early on in my designing days I got the opportunity to work with the …
How I became a business owner in 2017
Ah, a fresh, new year! I don’t know about you, but I feel particularly good about 2018. I have so many plans! But before I talk about my plans for …
Fotofabriek Review – Foto op hout!
*Dutch only* Mijn vriend en ik houden van natuurlijke en/of robuuste elementen in ons interieur. Een bakstenen muur, mooie planten, en natuurlijk veel hout. Als we bij een meubelstuk de …
Paper Xmas Bunting!
Now, for something you’re not at all expecting from me: a papercraft tutorial! It’s been ages since I have made anything out of paper, although I loved papercraft as a …
Turning a New Leaf
Dear readers, as you may have noticed I have a new website! I have changed my blog name from Crafty Queens to New Leaf Designs. It’s a very exciting step …
New Craftsy Class: Brioche Lace!
There’s a brandnew Craftsy class availabe, and let me tell you, it is awesome!! Meet Lesley Anne Robinson, Brioche master and designer behind Knitgraffiti. You have probably seen some of her amazing …
Kreadoe 2017!
Vandaag was het dan zover: ik ging naar de Kreadoe 2017! Ik mocht de hele dag staan bij de Scheepjes stand, en wat was het gezellig en druk! Ontzettend veel …
Knitting Jewellery
Remember my fluffy yarn I showed you last week? Today I’m gonna show you some of the progress I have made with this yarn and my new design with Scheepjes …
Fluffy like clouds
Fluffy like clouds! That’s how I would describe this new addition to my yarn stash. I have to admit I don’t really know what clouds feel like, I’m sure they …