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Next Textile Talk (free, over zoom, May 27, from 2:00 EDT (GMT/UTC -4): Nature's Canvas: Turned Wood and Textiles, SAQA
"Nature's Canvas is a joint exhibition by SAQA and the American Association of Woodturners. Join five exhibiting artists from both organizations for this Textile Talk exploring the connections between two ancient mediums."

Pre-register at https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #WoodTurning #FiberArt #SAQA

Next Textile Talk (free, over zoom, May 27, from 2:00 EDT (GMT/UTC -4): Nature's Canvas: Turned Wood and Textiles, SAQA
"Nature's Canvas is a joint exhibition by SAQA and the American Association of Woodturners. Join five exhibiting artists from both organizations for this Textile Talk exploring the connections between two ancient mediums."

Pre-register at https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #WoodTurning #FiberArt #SAQA

Next Textile Talk (free, over zoom, May 27, from 2:00 EDT (GMT/UTC -4): Nature's Canvas: Turned Wood and Textiles, SAQA
"Nature's Canvas is a joint exhibition by SAQA and the American Association of Woodturners. Join five exhibiting artists from both organizations for this Textile Talk exploring the connections between two ancient mediums."

Pre-register at https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #WoodTurning #FiberArt #SAQA

Next Textile Talk (free, over zoom, May 27, from 2:00 EDT (GMT/UTC -4): Nature's Canvas: Turned Wood and Textiles, SAQA
"Nature's Canvas is a joint exhibition by SAQA and the American Association of Woodturners. Join five exhibiting artists from both organizations for this Textile Talk exploring the connections between two ancient mediums."

Pre-register at https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #WoodTurning #FiberArt #SAQA

Next Textile Talk (free, over zoom, May 27, from 2:00 EDT (GMT/UTC -4): Nature's Canvas: Turned Wood and Textiles, SAQA
"Nature's Canvas is a joint exhibition by SAQA and the American Association of Woodturners. Join five exhibiting artists from both organizations for this Textile Talk exploring the connections between two ancient mediums."

Pre-register at https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #WoodTurning #FiberArt #SAQA

Make stuff with your hands

I promise if you try, you can do it

I believe in you 🩷

#MastoArt #Artist #knitting #maker #crafting #wip #WIPWednesday #MakerMonday #FiberArt #motivation #selfie

Make stuff with your hands

I promise if you try, you can do it

I believe in you 🩷

#MastoArt #Artist #knitting #maker #crafting #wip #WIPWednesday #MakerMonday #FiberArt #motivation #selfie

Make stuff with your hands

I promise if you try, you can do it

I believe in you 🩷

#MastoArt #Artist #knitting #maker #crafting #wip #WIPWednesday #MakerMonday #FiberArt #motivation #selfie

Make stuff with your hands

I promise if you try, you can do it

I believe in you 🩷

#MastoArt #Artist #knitting #maker #crafting #wip #WIPWednesday #MakerMonday #FiberArt #motivation #selfie

Make stuff with your hands

I promise if you try, you can do it

I believe in you 🩷

#MastoArt #Artist #knitting #maker #crafting #wip #WIPWednesday #MakerMonday #FiberArt #motivation #selfie

How I Attach My Crochet Ami Eyes (Without Safety Eyes)

One of the questions I get asked more than almost anything else is:

“How do you attach your crochet ami eyes?”

https://youtu.be/iqu9tWXEuM0

So today I thought I’d finally sit down and explain exactly how I do it — because my method is actually very simple, very secure, and gives me WAY more control over the final look of my projects.

And the best part?

No plastic safety eyes required.

This method works especially well for:

• plushies
• baby-safe projects
• appliqué eyes
• photo props
• amigurumi
• decorative crochet creatures

If you’ve ever struggled with crooked eyes, bulky attachments, or eyes that don’t sit quite right on your project, this technique might completely change the way you do them.

Why I Don’t Always Use Safety Eyes

Safety eyes definitely have their place, but they also come with limitations.

Sometimes I want:

• softer facial features
• more flexibility in placement
• a flatter appearance
• embroidered details
• baby-friendly options
• the ability to reposition the eyes easily

Crocheted ami eyes give me all of that.

They also add a lot of personality and handmade charm to a project that plastic eyes sometimes can’t replicate.

My Main Attachment Method

The biggest secret?

I use the yarn tails from the crochet eyes themselves to tie them directly onto the project first.

THEN I use sewing thread to tack everything down securely.

That combination is what keeps the eyes stable, clean-looking, and durable.

Step 1: Leave Long Yarn Tails

When I crochet my ami eyes, I intentionally leave long tails attached.

Do NOT trim them short.

Those tails are important because they act as the primary anchor points for attaching the eyes to the project.

I usually leave enough yarn to comfortably thread through the piece and tie securely on the inside.

Step 2: Position the Eyes Carefully

Before attaching anything permanently, I spend time adjusting the placement.

This part matters more than people realize.

Even moving an eye over by ONE stitch can completely change:

• expression
• symmetry
• personality
• overall cuteness

I usually pin the eyes temporarily or simply hold them in place while checking:

• spacing
• angle
• height
• facial balance

Take your time here.

Seriously.

The placement makes a huge difference.

Step 3: Thread the Yarn Tails Through the Project

Once I’m happy with the placement, I thread the yarn tails through the crochet fabric and pull them through to the back or inside of the piece.

This immediately secures the eyes in position.

Then I tie the tails together firmly inside the project.

Not aggressively tight — just secure enough that the eyes stay exactly where I want them.

At this point, the eyes are attached, but I’m not finished yet.

Step 4: Tack the Eyes Down With Sewing Thread

This is the part many people miss.

After tying the yarn tails securely, I use regular sewing thread and a sharp sewing needle to tack the eyes down around the edges.

This helps:

• flatten the eyes against the project
• prevent shifting
• stop curling edges
• create a cleaner finished look
• improve durability

I usually use thread that closely matches the outer color of the eye so the stitches disappear into the crochet.

Tiny stitches are all you need.

You don’t want giant visible sewing stitches around the edges.

Think of it more like gently anchoring the eye into place.

Why I Love This Method

This method gives me SO much more control compared to safety eyes.

I can:

• adjust placement more easily
• create different expressions
• keep projects baby-friendly
• avoid bulky plastic backs
• flatten the eyes exactly how I want them
• make the face look softer and more handmade

It also works beautifully for larger crochet projects where plastic eyes sometimes feel too rigid or oversized.

My Biggest Tip

Don’t rush the face.

The eyes are usually the very first thing people notice on a crochet project.

Tiny adjustments can completely transform the personality of your piece.

Take the extra few minutes to test placements, secure things properly, and tack everything down neatly.

It’s worth it every single time.

Final Thoughts 💚

Crocheted ami eyes are one of my favorite little details to add to a project because they make everything feel extra soft, expressive, and handmade.

And honestly? Once you get comfortable attaching them this way, it becomes incredibly fast and natural.

I hope this helps answer one of my most frequently asked questions and gives you more confidence the next time you attach crochet eyes to your projects.

Happy crocheting from HodgePodge Crochet ✨

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opera: Luisa De Santi, Developing an idea, 2018 … https://cctm.website/luisa-de-santi-italia/

Luisa De Santi (Trieste, 1967) è una tra le più importanti Fiber Artists italiane, specializzata in tecniche d’aguglieria e ricamo declinate in forma tridimensionale e performativa …

#luisadesanti #fiberart #art #cctmwebsite #anoipiaceleggere #leggere

opera: Luisa De Santi, Developing an idea, 2018 … https://cctm.website/luisa-de-santi-italia/

Luisa De Santi (Trieste, 1967) è una tra le più importanti Fiber Artists italiane, specializzata in tecniche d’aguglieria e ricamo declinate in forma tridimensionale e performativa …

#luisadesanti #fiberart #art #cctmwebsite #anoipiaceleggere #leggere

opera: Luisa De Santi, Developing an idea, 2018 … https://cctm.website/luisa-de-santi-italia/

Luisa De Santi (Trieste, 1967) è una tra le più importanti Fiber Artists italiane, specializzata in tecniche d’aguglieria e ricamo declinate in forma tridimensionale e performativa …

#luisadesanti #fiberart #art #cctmwebsite #anoipiaceleggere #leggere

Started this Dark Tower piece from the Witchy Stitcher Retreat.

The contrast on the black fabric is already making me happy.

Pattern by BAD Stitch through her Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-pattern-156787542

#crossstitch #fiberart #handmade

Started this Dark Tower piece from the Witchy Stitcher Retreat.

The contrast on the black fabric is already making me happy.

Pattern by BAD Stitch through her Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-pattern-156787542

#crossstitch #fiberart #handmade

Started this Dark Tower piece from the Witchy Stitcher Retreat.

The contrast on the black fabric is already making me happy.

Pattern by BAD Stitch through her Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-pattern-156787542

#crossstitch #fiberart #handmade

From Old Pattern to New Tutorial: The Crochet Turtle

Some patterns never really leave your heart, and this little turtle photo prop is definitely one of those designs for me.

Over the years, I’ve had so many people ask about this pattern, share their finished turtles with me, and request a full tutorial version. Even though the original design has been around for quite a while, I recently decided it deserved a proper refresh — and I’m honestly so happy I did.

The revamped version keeps all the charm of the original turtle while improving the shaping, texture, and overall structure to make it cleaner, smoother, and more polished. Watching it come together again reminded me exactly why I loved this design in the first place.

And now for the exciting part…

After all these years, I’ve finally filmed a full tutorial for the turtle! 🎥🐢

https://youtu.be/9YfcouMYUpU

If you’d like even more turtle content, behind-the-scenes moments, creative updates, sneak peeks, and extras from HodgePodge Crochet, come join me over on Patreon 💚🐢

You’ll find bonus content, pattern updates, works in progress, and a closer look at everything happening behind the scenes:
https://www.patreon.com/c/hodgepodgecrochet

The turtle is also part of one of my favorite little pattern bundles: the Baby Critter Photo Props collection, which includes the turtle, bee, and ladybug designs. They’re tiny, whimsical, colorful, and ridiculously fun for baby photos, gifts, and photography setups.

You can grab the full collection here:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-critter-photo-props

Thank you all so much for continuing to support my crochet journey, my weird little yarn ideas, and the HodgePodge Crochet world. 💚

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Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 13, 2pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)):
(Un)Seen Labor: Motherhood and Care, Surface Design Association

What is the value of care? Whose labor is seen, and how does loss impress itself into our bodies? Fiber artists Cassie Arnold and Catherine Reinhart will discuss their artistic practice in relationship to carework, grief, and haptic (hand) practices.
Preregister at https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/events/textile-talks/

#TextileTalks #FiberArt #Motherhood

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 13, 2pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)):
(Un)Seen Labor: Motherhood and Care, Surface Design Association

What is the value of care? Whose labor is seen, and how does loss impress itself into our bodies? Fiber artists Cassie Arnold and Catherine Reinhart will discuss their artistic practice in relationship to carework, grief, and haptic (hand) practices.
Preregister at https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/events/textile-talks/

#TextileTalks #FiberArt #Motherhood

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 13, 2pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)):
(Un)Seen Labor: Motherhood and Care, Surface Design Association

What is the value of care? Whose labor is seen, and how does loss impress itself into our bodies? Fiber artists Cassie Arnold and Catherine Reinhart will discuss their artistic practice in relationship to carework, grief, and haptic (hand) practices.
Preregister at https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/events/textile-talks/

#TextileTalks #FiberArt #Motherhood

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 13, 2pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)):
(Un)Seen Labor: Motherhood and Care, Surface Design Association

What is the value of care? Whose labor is seen, and how does loss impress itself into our bodies? Fiber artists Cassie Arnold and Catherine Reinhart will discuss their artistic practice in relationship to carework, grief, and haptic (hand) practices.
Preregister at https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/events/textile-talks/

#TextileTalks #FiberArt #Motherhood

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 13, 2pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)):
(Un)Seen Labor: Motherhood and Care, Surface Design Association

What is the value of care? Whose labor is seen, and how does loss impress itself into our bodies? Fiber artists Cassie Arnold and Catherine Reinhart will discuss their artistic practice in relationship to carework, grief, and haptic (hand) practices.
Preregister at https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/events/textile-talks/

#TextileTalks #FiberArt #Motherhood

Martian Gargoyles and Lunar Fish: Chilean Artist Alejandra Acosta’s Wondrous Embroidered Illustrations for This World’s First Book Theorizing Life on Other Worlds

https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/05/08/alejandra-acosta-cosmotheoros/

#sfArt #fantasyArt #fibreArt #fiberArt #embroidery

Martian Gargoyles and Lunar Fish: Chilean Artist Alejandra Acosta’s Wondrous Embroidered Illustrations for This World’s First Book Theorizing Life on Other Worlds

https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/05/08/alejandra-acosta-cosmotheoros/

#sfArt #fantasyArt #fibreArt #fiberArt #embroidery

Martian Gargoyles and Lunar Fish: Chilean Artist Alejandra Acosta’s Wondrous Embroidered Illustrations for This World’s First Book Theorizing Life on Other Worlds

https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/05/08/alejandra-acosta-cosmotheoros/

#sfArt #fantasyArt #fibreArt #fiberArt #embroidery

Martian Gargoyles and Lunar Fish: Chilean Artist Alejandra Acosta’s Wondrous Embroidered Illustrations for This World’s First Book Theorizing Life on Other Worlds

https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/05/08/alejandra-acosta-cosmotheoros/

#sfArt #fantasyArt #fibreArt #fiberArt #embroidery

Martian Gargoyles and Lunar Fish: Chilean Artist Alejandra Acosta’s Wondrous Embroidered Illustrations for This World’s First Book Theorizing Life on Other Worlds

https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/05/08/alejandra-acosta-cosmotheoros/

#sfArt #fantasyArt #fibreArt #fiberArt #embroidery

Last year I found a bunch of interesting looking DPNs, which probably are antique.

Today I finally got around to measuring them - the later ones are about 2 mm, the thinner ones are 1.5 mm 😮

I decided to try the larger ones on my next sock project

They work great, even when they are a bit longer than I like my needles. Completely smooth, the sts just glide along.

https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/114615073271540317

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #sockknitting #fiberart

Last year I found a bunch of interesting looking DPNs, which probably are antique.

Today I finally got around to measuring them - the later ones are about 2 mm, the thinner ones are 1.5 mm 😮

I decided to try the larger ones on my next sock project

They work great, even when they are a bit longer than I like my needles. Completely smooth, the sts just glide along.

https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/114615073271540317

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #sockknitting #fiberart

Last year I found a bunch of interesting looking DPNs, which probably are antique.

Today I finally got around to measuring them - the later ones are about 2 mm, the thinner ones are 1.5 mm 😮

I decided to try the larger ones on my next sock project

They work great, even when they are a bit longer than I like my needles. Completely smooth, the sts just glide along.

https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/114615073271540317

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #sockknitting #fiberart

Last year I found a bunch of interesting looking DPNs, which probably are antique.

Today I finally got around to measuring them - the later ones are about 2 mm, the thinner ones are 1.5 mm 😮

I decided to try the larger ones on my next sock project

They work great, even when they are a bit longer than I like my needles. Completely smooth, the sts just glide along.

https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/114615073271540317

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #sockknitting #fiberart

Last year I found a bunch of interesting looking DPNs, which probably are antique.

Today I finally got around to measuring them - the later ones are about 2 mm, the thinner ones are 1.5 mm 😮

I decided to try the larger ones on my next sock project

They work great, even when they are a bit longer than I like my needles. Completely smooth, the sts just glide along.

https://troet.cafe/@FanCityKnits/114615073271540317

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #sockknitting #fiberart

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 6, 2pm Eastern): Jim Arendt--Denim and Persistence in Difficult Times, SAQA

Jim Arendt's practice is rooted in understanding how we relate to labor. His close proximity to the manufacturing and agrarian landscapes of America, as well as the dramatic shifts in both sectors of the economy during Jim's lifetime, has led him to pursue an understanding of America's people and craft.

preregister here: https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #denim #sewing #FiberArt

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 6, 2pm Eastern): Jim Arendt--Denim and Persistence in Difficult Times, SAQA

Jim Arendt's practice is rooted in understanding how we relate to labor. His close proximity to the manufacturing and agrarian landscapes of America, as well as the dramatic shifts in both sectors of the economy during Jim's lifetime, has led him to pursue an understanding of America's people and craft.

preregister here: https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #denim #sewing #FiberArt

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 6, 2pm Eastern): Jim Arendt--Denim and Persistence in Difficult Times, SAQA

Jim Arendt's practice is rooted in understanding how we relate to labor. His close proximity to the manufacturing and agrarian landscapes of America, as well as the dramatic shifts in both sectors of the economy during Jim's lifetime, has led him to pursue an understanding of America's people and craft.

preregister here: https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #denim #sewing #FiberArt

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 6, 2pm Eastern): Jim Arendt--Denim and Persistence in Difficult Times, SAQA

Jim Arendt's practice is rooted in understanding how we relate to labor. His close proximity to the manufacturing and agrarian landscapes of America, as well as the dramatic shifts in both sectors of the economy during Jim's lifetime, has led him to pursue an understanding of America's people and craft.

preregister here: https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #denim #sewing #FiberArt

Next Textile Talk (free, Zoom, May 6, 2pm Eastern): Jim Arendt--Denim and Persistence in Difficult Times, SAQA

Jim Arendt's practice is rooted in understanding how we relate to labor. His close proximity to the manufacturing and agrarian landscapes of America, as well as the dramatic shifts in both sectors of the economy during Jim's lifetime, has led him to pursue an understanding of America's people and craft.

preregister here: https://www.saqa.com/resources/textiletalks

#TextileTalks #denim #sewing #FiberArt

Progress on #PixelSmaug, now 2/3 into page 2 and some into page 3 as well. 50 shades of white 😵‍💫 I treated myself to a gorgeous needle minder by Awesome Pattern Studio.
#CrossStitch #xstitch #embroidery #handmade #fiberart #dragon #Smaug #Tolkien @fiberarts

Progress on #PixelSmaug, now 2/3 into page 2 and some into page 3 as well. 50 shades of white 😵‍💫 I treated myself to a gorgeous needle minder by Awesome Pattern Studio.
#CrossStitch #xstitch #embroidery #handmade #fiberart #dragon #Smaug #Tolkien @fiberarts

Progress on #PixelSmaug, now 2/3 into page 2 and some into page 3 as well. 50 shades of white 😵‍💫 I treated myself to a gorgeous needle minder by Awesome Pattern Studio.
#CrossStitch #xstitch #embroidery #handmade #fiberart #dragon #Smaug #Tolkien @fiberarts

Progress on #PixelSmaug, now 2/3 into page 2 and some into page 3 as well. 50 shades of white 😵‍💫 I treated myself to a gorgeous needle minder by Awesome Pattern Studio.
#CrossStitch #xstitch #embroidery #handmade #fiberart #dragon #Smaug #Tolkien @fiberarts

And lift off! I've finished the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru and it looks so lovely!! Love how the letters are little cresent moons as well 😍
#CrossStitch #xStitch #fiberart #handmade #embroidery @fiberarts

And lift off! I've finished the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru and it looks so lovely!! Love how the letters are little cresent moons as well 😍
#CrossStitch #xStitch #fiberart #handmade #embroidery @fiberarts

And lift off! I've finished the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru and it looks so lovely!! Love how the letters are little cresent moons as well 😍
#CrossStitch #xStitch #fiberart #handmade #embroidery @fiberarts

And lift off! I've finished the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru and it looks so lovely!! Love how the letters are little cresent moons as well 😍
#CrossStitch #xStitch #fiberart #handmade #embroidery @fiberarts

And lift off! I've finished the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru and it looks so lovely!! Love how the letters are little cresent moons as well 😍
#CrossStitch #xStitch #fiberart #handmade #embroidery @fiberarts

Very spontaneously started the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru . I'm still in awe of the #Artemis mission, saw this pattern and my whole body demanded this to be stitched! 😍🌕🚀
Needleminder by Needleminderlair on Etsy. #CrossStitch #xStitch #embroidery #fiberart @fiberarts

Very spontaneously started the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru . I'm still in awe of the #Artemis mission, saw this pattern and my whole body demanded this to be stitched! 😍🌕🚀
Needleminder by Needleminderlair on Etsy. #CrossStitch #xStitch #embroidery #fiberart @fiberarts

Very spontaneously started the Copy Moon Joy pattern by ansitru . I'm still in awe of the #Artemis mission, saw this pattern and my whole body demanded this to be stitched! 😍🌕🚀
Needleminder by Needleminderlair on Etsy. #CrossStitch #xStitch #embroidery #fiberart @fiberarts