Ojos de Dios [God's Eye]

I have never really been a fan of the summer craft God's Eye or Ojos de Dios. However, recently I have been attracted to fibers and this craft's simplicity. It makes me think of hunting for sticks in the woods and creating fun patterns in yarn on a hot summer afternoon. 

I was curious if anyone on etsy was making God's Eyes and a few people are. Camp Smarty Pants, from Portland, has the cutest God's Eye pins in her shop.

 

I also came across the artist Jay Mohler,  from Myrtle Beach, making these amazing, breath taking Ojos de Dois. He has been making them since the 1960s and has a shop full of beautiful God's Eyes.If anyone has changed my opinion about the simple nature that this craft can be, it is Jay. What intricate work!

 

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I am so into fibers lately, its weird! I found some of these vintage fabric squares that I bought on ebay last year. I adore the patterns, but I have no idea what to do with them. The squares are only abut 5" x 5". I would love to frame them, but they are not very similar!These blue and pink stacks of scraps are in the shop right now. I am nearing the end of my beautiful stash of retro fabric...get it while you can!

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On another fibers note, I was browsing around etsy today and found this great seller: SoSheSews. She has created some very, very cute and colorful Eco Friendly Bangles & Bracelets. These are just two of my favorite from her shop:

Sadly, the first set has been sold, but the second set can be found [here] The bracelets are made from her leftover materials and old buttons. [a girl after my own heart!] The colors she chooses are so on key! They are beautiful and the price is great too! [only 12.00]
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