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Do Love Dichroic Glass Like I Love Dichroic Glass

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header-aboutusTonight I was wondering what my blog topic would be and as I made some really lovely dichroic glass hearts on the torch I said to myself. Ah, dichro. I’ll write about dichroic glass. It’s that pretty sparkly glass that can be fused or lampworked or used in mosaics. I’ve been fsuing with it for some tiles for my bathroom and I’ve been making dichro hearts for some special orders. Do you work with dichro? Do you know about dichro? Do you know about CBS, Coatings by Sandberg. They’re the best of the best when it comes to dichroic glass. YOu must check out their web site. They have many products to choose from.

A little bit about dichroic glass…what is it? It’s a sheet that has been coated with metals and oxides in a vacuum chamber. The process requires a special chamber and a sheet can have as many as 96 different super thin layers of metallic coating. Check out their site to fond out all the in and outs of dichroic glass. Try it and become very addicted.

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Free Crochet Pattern – Snowflake Granny Square Bag – A Cozy Winter Project with a Twist!

There’s something magical about winter crochet projects, right? If you’re like me and absolutely adore a seasonal piece that you can use all year round, let me tell you about the Snowflake Granny Square Bag from WeCrochet.

Right out of the gate, this bag caught my eye. The Snowflake Granny Square Bag combines the timeless look of granny squares with a unique snowflake motif, making it not just functional but also a statement piece! It’s like carrying a bit of winter wonderland with you, but it’s versatile enough to work all year. The granny square design is classic, but the snowflake detail really elevates it, giving it a crisp and refreshing look.

Pattern & Yarn

The pattern itself is beginner-friendly, which I appreciate because not every bag project is. The instructions are well-written, clear, and easy to follow. You’ll work up a bunch of small squares that are then sewn together, making it a perfect project to break up over a few sessions. The bag also has this great textured look, thanks to the raised snowflake design that makes it pop against the background colors.

The suggested WeCrochet yarn options are delightful, too! The yarn gives a beautiful stitch definition, so that snowflake really stands out. Plus, they’ve suggested a few color combinations on the site, but I ended up picking out my own colors to match my winter coat—there’s plenty of room for personalization.