Mara Bradford Designs

Another Crocheted Samurai Helmet

2011-01-09T13:47:00.000-05:00

This one was made for Lou in Cambridge, MA. It has the symbol of his family name above the "sword" at his request.

Shrug for Stephanie's daughter

2010-07-14T07:09:00.002-04:00

Pink Crown

2010-07-13T22:18:00.002-04:00

Crocheted Siamese Cat

2010-06-10T15:01:00.000-04:00

This was a house-warming gift for Jeff and Jill.

Flat Americas

2010-04-02T09:35:00.000-04:00

I was inspired to crochet this for the Art Gallery at Grace Chapel for their spring show...and was juried out. I was disappointed but now it will be in the Brackett School show on April 15th (6-8pm) instead. [It is all done in one piece starting at Cape Horn - Baja, Florida, and the Aleutians were added afterwards.]

Lego Cake for Joey

2010-03-21T10:25:00.000-04:00

Joey AS he is blowing out the candles. He had requested a Lego cake for his birthday and this is what I came up with.

Crocheted Samurai Helmet for Bryan

2010-03-03T18:11:00.000-05:00

I have just finished this hat for Bryan at Trader Joe's in Burlington. I have learned a lot about Japanese weaponry and decoration because of this custom request. I have LOVED the challenge of making this cozy helmet.

Robot Hat

2010-02-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

I designed and crocheted this crazy hat for a 5-year-old's birthday, yesterday. HB Benjamin!

Crocheted Votives

2009-11-23T20:08:00.000-05:00

I got inspired the other night to crochet votives. I plan to sell these with little battery powered lights for Etsy.com and at my upcoming show at Jill Bent's house 36 Shea Rd. Cambridge MA on Dec.6 1-5pm. Come and see them in person.

Val's Moose

2009-11-23T20:03:00.000-05:00

Betty T. wanted to get a moose sweatshirt for Val after she regretted not buying one while in the Adirondacks last summer. So for Val's b-day, Betty comissioned me to make one for her. This is from a free image I found on-line, made a fabric applique and hand sewed the moose to the sweatshirt. Val is modeling it for me.

Triplet of Tiny Cakes

2009-11-13T18:12:00.004-05:00

Ginny in a new skirt

2009-11-01T16:32:00.000-05:00

Ginny did this pose with no instruction and it was perfect.

Dinosaur Hats

2009-11-01T16:29:00.000-05:00

I have such happy, willing models.

crocheted tree in winter

2009-10-31T20:38:00.000-04:00

I found out on Wed. that Grace Chapel was accepting 2-D works for their next gallery showing. Their theme is "Black and White" and I did this in two days or about 4 hours. The tree is crocheted with some of the branches embroidered on. The lines on the bottom are tailor's thread (that Bart Kelso gave me).

Crocheted Ninja

2009-09-17T17:12:00.002-04:00

I designed and crocheted this ninja guy for Nicholas' birthday last week. I had to scan it instead of photographing it because the camera was left at a friends house.

Amy in the Penguin Hat

2009-08-25T18:13:00.002-04:00

A Cutie in a Penguin Hat

2009-08-25T18:05:00.000-04:00

I crocheted this hat for a possible custom order on etsy.com.

Amy's wrap skirt

2009-08-18T10:48:00.002-04:00

Crocheted Bowl or basket in pink

2009-08-02T16:17:00.000-04:00

I found pink mason's twine in the basement and could not resist crocheting it into something. If I do not sell this on etsy or ebay I'm keeping it for myself.

Pink Crocheted Owl with hidden chick

2009-07-23T15:51:00.000-04:00

This is just one of the creations I made while on vacation on Little Deer Isle, Maine.

Spring String Bag

2009-05-22T09:33:00.002-04:00

100% cotton yarn was crocheted (and designed) by me to make this bag. Jill Bent's mom gave me the spools of yarn when she stopped weaving with them.

Rainbow Backpack

2009-04-22T08:10:00.002-04:00

Spider Backpack

2009-04-22T08:05:00.003-04:00

A fly comes out of the mouth.
Close-up of the fly.

Volcano Backpack

2009-04-22T07:57:00.003-04:00

The "lava" is getting mighty close to those trees.

My model is almost 4 years old.

String Market Bags

2009-04-22T07:49:00.003-04:00

This bag is great for the beach or anywhere. I made this bag to sell at the Lydia Fair at the Cambridge Vineyard church - the first stop for Cambridge Open Studios 4-25,26-09.

Rocket Backpack

2009-02-17T17:33:00.000-05:00

I designed and crocheted this backpack for a 4-year-old named Benjamin. (I hope he doesn't see it before his birthday). The flames can be tucked inside and there is an attached alien (out of sight).

Hats for Odoi

2009-02-02T19:10:00.000-05:00

Odoi thought I was only making one hat for him but I fell in love with the colors and the process. He now has 3 of these hats for his own. Thank you Odoi for modeling them too!

Cupcake Dresses for 2 Cuties

2009-02-01T19:19:00.000-05:00

The dresses were designed and crocheted by me.

This tiny-tiny cupcake is a pocket for the doll.

The cupcake is a pocket.

Rainbow hat for Tab's friend

2009-01-17T21:17:00.002-05:00

Nordic Hats for Elena's friend

2009-01-10T11:40:00.000-05:00

Thank you Zachary for being my model! It was a lot of fun to work with you.

Candy Cane Hat for Baby Ben

2008-12-26T20:18:00.003-05:00

I came up with the idea for this hat when I tried to think of the cutest "sweetest" hat for a 5 month old baby. Welcome to the family Benjamin!

Owl in Orange

2008-12-26T19:44:00.003-05:00

I crocheted this little owl for my sister-in-law, Jill, for Christmas.

Owls

2008-12-26T19:39:00.003-05:00

I made this little owl for my brother-in-law, Jeff, for Christmas.

Santa Speedo Run in Boston, MA - December 13, 2008

2008-12-13T19:27:00.001-05:00

These crazy women raised over $1,000 for Cradles to Crayons and ran in their speedos in 20 degree weather. God Bless them!!! Thank you to Kelly, Ronnie, the two girls Bernice found on Craigslist to join the group, Cindi, and Bernice (the only one not moving in the photo) for including me, in a small way, in your event. (I designed and crocheted all the hats and mini-skirts.)

Santa Speedo Run Boston 2008

2008-12-13T19:22:00.003-05:00

Kelly and Ronnie are in the center. Bernice's 2-tone brown hat can be seen at the bottom of the picture. And one of the girls from craigslist is on the left.

My Craft Show at 36 Shea Road

2008-12-11T15:59:00.004-05:00

December 7, 2008 2-5pm

2008-12-07T19:56:00.000-05:00

I am participating in an Art Show with several other women at 36 Shea Road in Cambridge, MA on 12-7-08. I do this show every year and the crowd keeps getting bigger. Host and fellow artful woman, Jill Bent, makes beautiful bags and pillows from vintage French linens and Japanese kimonos. Nancy Popper hand embroiders the faces of the charming dolls she makes. Aileen makes small-batch, lusciously-scented soaps. And a new woman to the group (sorry, I forget her name) will be selling Ugandan, rolled paper jewelry.

I will be selling my new cup cake ornaments, snowmen ornaments, veggie baskets, robots, hats and hat sets, skirts, and cup cozies (above). I may also have barrettes if I have time to make them.

I would love to see you there.

Doe Costume for the Santa Speedo Run in Boston on December 13, 2008

2008-11-14T12:57:00.002-05:00

Bernice is modeling her costume for the Santa Speedo Run (a charity road race to benefit Cradles to Crayons)she is in on 12-13-08 to be held in chilly Boston, MA. Bernice comissioned me to make all the team's outfits and I am thrilled to do so. She also asked me if I'd like to run in the 1.25 mile race but was less thrilled to learn that all participants must run in their BATHING SUITS! God Bless all of you brave or crazy enough to do this charity run. I will run with you in spirit and be there in person to cheer you on and also to get some more photos.

Space Cutie #6

2008-11-12T20:25:00.001-05:00

CupCake Ornaments

2008-11-12T18:47:00.000-05:00

These cup cakes are hanging from transparent thread and have a little bell in their stuffing.

A Veggie Basket with a Shake

2008-11-05T13:36:00.002-05:00

Each veggie (shown here are a peapod, an eggplant, and a potato) has a small bell inside. The basket could be used for mom's things too.

the Principal's holey thumb repaired

2008-10-25T15:27:00.001-04:00

Mrs. Zurchecov, Ginny's principal, had worn out her thumb from opening so many doors.

veggie basket

2008-10-25T15:18:00.000-04:00

I just sold two of these veggie baskets to Bird by Bird yesterday!

another cutie alien

2008-10-20T17:57:00.000-04:00

So Many Flowers!

2008-10-16T16:03:00.000-04:00

I am amazed sometimes that I remember when, and from where, I get my yarn. This green yarn was actually part of a sweater I started in 1988, my senior year at Boston Latin. And now my daughter is wearing a hat made from it.

cute kids and hats

2008-10-16T15:53:00.000-04:00

I'm working on figuring out a design for a visor.

Red hat with flowers

2008-10-16T15:44:00.000-04:00

This crazy red yarn was given to me by my father-in-law. He is quite skillful at finding what I am looking for, in this case it was the yarn. Thank you, Dad!

A few more robots - or are they aliens?

2008-10-16T15:32:00.000-04:00

This one "shoots" lasers.

a whole lot of hats

2008-10-12T17:16:00.000-04:00

All of these hats were sold to Helena's in Arlington Center.

Thank you Alicia for modeling them!

Robot

2008-09-22T13:56:00.000-04:00

This little guy along with his brothers and sisters are destined for a window display at Henry Bear's Park at the Cambridge location. I went by today to see if they will work for them. If they work out, I'll be posting a photo of the window. It would be SO cool if they use them!

crocheted alien

2008-09-22T13:51:00.000-04:00

Robot with 2 tiny Spaceships

2008-09-16T16:47:00.000-04:00

Cell Phone Finder - sleeve for the hard to find phone

2008-09-03T21:12:00.002-04:00

I made this to help me find my cell before my calls go to voice mail.

Galaxy Skirt

2008-09-03T21:08:00.000-04:00

Swirl-y Colorblock Skirt

2008-09-03T21:03:00.000-04:00

Purple-y Grape Skirt with flower accents

2008-09-03T20:59:00.000-04:00

"Ray of Sunshine" crocheted Recycled Rug

2008-09-01T10:39:00.001-04:00

The yellow in this rug is a graduation gown I bought at a yard sale.

Momma Bird with chick and shell (chick can be hidden in Momma)

2008-09-01T10:34:00.000-04:00

Momma Bird with hidden chick

2008-08-26T16:36:00.000-04:00

Bird by Bird display with my hat and skirt

2008-08-26T14:37:00.001-04:00

This is the first boutique to sell my things. I walked by one day and saw that Debbie and Lulu had put 2 of my things in their window and I was so excited. I had to take a picture.

Custom-Made Bunny for Connie in Concord, MA

2008-08-22T16:46:00.000-04:00

Bunny for Connie in Concord, MA

2008-08-22T16:35:00.002-04:00

Mermaid Doll Repaired

2008-08-21T17:26:00.000-04:00

Custom Made Hermit Crab for Phaedre in Singapore

2008-08-12T09:36:00.001-04:00

This hermit crab was the most fun challenge I have had in a while. The crab comes out and has 10 legs, which is anatomically correct. I looked up on wikipedia to find out what they look like without a shell and it is quite revolting.

All Natural Cotton Bib

2008-08-11T16:35:00.000-04:00

Rainbow Soap Rest made from recycled plastic bags

2008-07-30T15:58:00.000-04:00

Crocheted Rocket with hide-able flames and a space guy

2008-07-22T19:02:00.000-04:00

recycled-plastic-bag, crocheted Soap Rest

2008-07-13T16:07:00.000-04:00

Bag made from Recycled Bags

2008-07-10T14:24:00.000-04:00

Rainbow Trout for Custom Order

2008-07-09T17:18:00.000-04:00

Hound

2008-07-04T16:02:00.003-04:00

This hound was very difficult to get right. The hardest part was getting the chest to look like a real hound's chest but I figured it out and really loved how he turned out.

recycled plastic bag spider

2008-06-22T21:11:00.001-04:00

spider on a water spout

2008-06-22T21:06:00.002-04:00

Axolotl - a Mexican salamander

2008-06-22T21:01:00.002-04:00

Crocheted Nesting Doll

2008-06-20T11:33:00.002-04:00

photos of my creations at the Good Food Cafe in Cambridge, MA

2008-06-19T18:17:00.001-04:00

Jim Walsh at Good Food Cafe is so generous to give me this wall space to display my creations. He also has commissioned me to make coffee cup insulators.

River Trout

2008-06-14T15:02:00.001-04:00

Small Snow-Cuties

2008-06-11T21:04:00.002-04:00

Recycled Nepalese Silk Belt modeled by Caren

2008-05-20T15:25:00.000-04:00

Recycled Nepalese Silk Belt

2008-05-20T15:15:00.000-04:00

"Cerulean Spring" Hat

2008-05-09T16:59:00.001-04:00

2008-01-30T16:20:00.000-05:00

Most Requested Skirt To Date

2008-01-30T16:17:00.000-05:00

Sisters with Pink Skirts

2008-01-30T16:10:00.000-05:00

Brightly Layered Skirt

2008-01-30T16:02:00.000-05:00

Pinky Mottled Skirt

2008-01-30T15:55:00.000-05:00

Peachy Lime Ruffley Skirt

2008-01-30T15:50:00.000-05:00

2008-01-30T15:44:00.000-05:00

Cutie Red Popcorn Skirt

2008-01-30T15:42:00.000-05:00

Brooches

2008-01-30T15:37:00.000-05:00

Brooches

2008-01-30T15:36:00.000-05:00

Shimmery Skirt

2008-01-30T15:32:00.000-05:00

Small Girl and Bigger Girl Skirts

2008-01-30T15:29:00.000-05:00

Skirts

2008-01-30T15:21:00.000-05:00

Mottled Blues with Circles Skirt

2008-01-30T15:13:00.000-05:00

Black and White Ruffle Skirt with Flowers

2008-01-30T15:08:00.000-05:00

Hat with Flower

2008-01-26T20:20:00.000-05:00

Area Rug from Recycled Clothes

2008-01-26T20:16:00.000-05:00

Uncle Bill's Christmas Present

2008-01-26T20:12:00.000-05:00

Skirts

2008-01-19T18:09:00.001-05:00