Anna's Pearl and Bead Restringing
I am a pearl and bead jewellery repairer. I can also redesign and/or renew you old bead strands to make them like new. I am also a self taught crochet addict, new mum and craft enthusiast with not enough hours in the day!
I am getting a number of messages asking me whether I still repair Links of London Sweetie bracelets since they went into administration towards the end of 2019. The short answer is YES! I wrote a post about repairing elastic bracelets, specifically the sweetie bracelet about 5 years ago so it is about time that …
I am VERY excited to hare with you the news of my own crafty/crochet related clothing. I have created a number of designs that can be printed onto a whole load of items including hoodies, t-shirts, bags, hats, mugs...the list goes on. I will add a few ideas to this post but it is best …
For this little project I was inspired by these little sound makers that I bought at a craft fair. They are sealed rattle units used to make baby toys and were calling out to become doughnuts!! I used cotton DK and a 3.5mm hook (although next time I might try a 3mm as the holes …
I wanted to make some quick bunting and after trying single crochet, double crochet and considered something fancy like a shell stitch with letters sewn on after, I finally settled on a simple bobble stitch with a colour change for the letters. It was pretty simple and after a little trial and error I settled …
For my restringing I need a pair of very sharp precise snips to cut the final strands of silk flush to the pearls so that no loose threads show. I have used various embroidery snips in the past which are fine for a while but not great. Then a few years ago I treated myself …
My Grandma had been wanting a throw for her newly decorated bedroom but was struggling to find a green one that she liked that was modern enough to fit in with her theme. A little scroll through ravelry and I found the Mystical Lanterns Blanket by Jane Crowfoot. It was a pattern that I had …
I made this for my little one as a bit of a joke (he is going to hate me when he is 18 and all these pictures surface!). Anyway. I made it up as I went. It was very quick, it took maybe an hour or so to make and is made from Robin Super …
This was a silly little project that I played around with in front of the telly last night. I jotted down the pattern as I went along but I am no pattern writer so please bear with me. I will improve the instructions at a later date hopefully but maybe this will help you get …
How cute are these little wigs!! I was asked to make one for a friend which turned into me getting asked to make more and more! They are so easy to make and loads of fun too! I should have taken photos as I went along but it really is very easy! I started by …
I have to say that I'm not a regular crochet magazine reader, I would rather browse online and muse away a few hours on Pinterest or Ravelry. Typically 90% of the patterns published in magazines I probably would never make although I enjoy flicking through them every so often. The exception recently has been the …
I thought that I would share some of my favourite crochet patterns that are still in my revelry queue. If you don't already have a ravelry account then you are seriously missing out! Ravelry is my go-to place for patterns and it handily allows you not only to buy and save patterns for items that …
With Easter around the corner, I thought I would share my latest make...a giant knitted bunny for my little boys nursery! This is a pattern that I had bought and saved when I first fell pregnant but I only just got around to giving it a go - just in time for the designer, the …
When I first ventured into the world of crochet I had no idea that it would take over my life! My Facebook timeline, my Instagram feed and various Pinterest boards are all fueling my creative streak and I totally blame everybody else for the 6 WIPs that I have at the moment! Since joining this …
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I suppose I should start by issuing a warning that this post contains images of naked breasts - crochet breasts that is, but if you are sensitive then you may wish to skip past this one! I have seen these hats on social media and ravelry before and had a little giggle to myself wishing …
I am super excited to share the progress of my Sophie's Universe Afghan. For those who have never heard of it, Sophie's Universe is a beautiful crochet pattern designed by Dedri Uys. The design was originally published as a "crochet along", which is when the designer releases a new part of the pattern online week …
I thought that I would take a few moments to share my craftroom with you all. For me, having a dedicated space to work is so important. I am the first to admit that I am pretty unorganised and messy at times. If I had to find stuff, get it out, clear the table to …
Just an update to say that I will be back up and running with my restringing this month. It was lovely having a few months off but it is time to get back in the saddle and get the silk back out. I work from home and restring pearls, and other beads. I offer many …
