My Obsession with Crafting

Hello, my name is Janice, and I’m a Craftaholic.

Wire-wrapped Pendant created and photographed by Author

I blame my mother.

To be honest, one of the greatest gifts my mother gave me was an interest in creativity. She taught me how to sew (by hand, of course, not on her beautiful old Singer), how to knit and how to bake. Strangely, she never taught me how to cook.

Since then, I’ve tried my hand at numerous crafts, from Papercrafts to Wood-turning, Sewing to Knitting and Crochet. I turn my photographs into digital works of art and paint in a variety of media.

Little Owl Digital Painting by Janice Gill

Sewing is one activity I would call a true hobby, as I never create to sell. All the clothes, quilts and accessories I make are for my family. I love making items out of really good fabrics with adorable prints.

Reversible Galaxy Pinafore Dress in Organic Stretch Jersey by Janice Gill.

When I’m relaxing in the evening watching TV, I’ll have knitting or crochet to hand. I prefer a real wool yarn, especially a random dyed one, as seen in the photograph below of me modelling a lacy circle jacket in shades of…