Name Necklaces

Lucky Megan got this beautiful necklace from her hubby Andy this past year. She wanted a 'name necklace' so when Andy came to me with this special project I was excited to create a custom version just for her. In all gold this necklace sweetly has Megan engraved in a scroll font across the front. And how lovely she wears it!



I now make these necklaces also in silver and offer a few options for fonts. See the Fox and Doll versions created for Fox & Doll Makeup.



Custom orders welcome, listed here on Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72166268/custom-name-necklace

Finger Saved by Ring

It is true. One of my rings has saved a finger from being mangled. Kevin bought a ring from me in 1998 and had not taken it off since, that's 13 years! It has been so cool to see how the ring has worn over the years. We run into each other about once a year or so in the neighborhood and he always shows me the current state of the ring. What was once a concave textured surface slowly became convex, it has been fascinating to see this change over time.


The piece that saved Kevin's finger and the replacement

But recently Kevin contacted me because he was in need of a replacement ring, the original was crushed beyond repair. Someone had shut a car door with his hand in it, but luckily the ring on his pinkie finger was the first thing the door hit. Wow, it bent nearly in half and snapped. Not only was he lucky the ring was there but also that it opened up on the seam, from close inspection it seems this was likely the solder seam. Because it opened up he was able to have friends pry it off without having to rush to the emergency room. Wow what a story! I am proud to have contributed to saving Kevin's finger, and that he came right back for a replacement.

The original design as first created in 1996

Beginning Crochet Class

Date & Time: Wednesdays February 9th and 16th, 6:00pm till 8:00pm

Location: Urban Interstice Gallery, 3443 26th Street, between Mission and Valencia Streets
San Francisco, CA

Cost: $45

In this class you will learn all the basics of crochet including chaining, single
crochet, double crochet, slip stitches, and color changes while making a wash cloth with a decorative edge or a skinny scarf.


Materials:
worsted weight 100% cotton yarn for wash cloths (a second color if you would like a contrasting decorative edge
or
worsted weight soft wool yarn for scarf
G or H crochet hook
darning needle for weaving in ends

Worsted weight is a medium thick yarn.Class size is limited. Send an email to shana@shanaastrachan.com to sign up. Call 415.420.0527 with any questions