The Flame Off is a very important part of the Best Bead Show that takes place in Tucson. The show has ended as of today but I’m sure their memories live on. The Best Bead Show is the bead makers show. The best of the best show here as well as the suppliers of glass and tools and equipment. After a full day of selling their wares they gather and show off their glass working skills in the Flame Off. Crazy! So some of my favorite bead makers won! Whoo hoo!! Check out the winning piece above. So awesome. And the winners are…JC Herrell ( you soo her work all over this blog), Kim Fields and Judy Carlson. Go ladies!! And Judy is pres of the So Cal Flame Surfers, the local Southern California chapter of the ISGB. I”m posting other pictures from the Flame Off but if you can get over to Facebook look around and see the other guys…and their big flames! Wish I could have been there!
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Dinosaur Beanie – Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Dinosaur Hat was a labor of love for Maria Weaber, who faced multiple design iterations to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and fit.
The goal was to craft a hat using just one skein of the Caron x Pantone yarn, making it both practical and visually appealing. Despite numerous attempts, the final result captures the essence of a dinosaur while ensuring a comfortable and relaxed fit.
Maria candidly shares the challenges encountered during the design process, emphasizing the importance of achieving the right balance between the desired look and the overall fit of the hat. The perseverance and dedication to creating an optimal design shine through, making this pattern not just a set of instructions but a tale of creative determination.