Kathryn has won these books as I pulled her name from all those who entered the February Blogtest Giveaway.
Congratulations Kathryn! I’ve also emailed Kathryn directly. She needs to email me with her snail mail address so I can mail … Read More ...
Archives for February 2010
CHIC OFFICE CROCHET
My friend, Ronnie, crocheted me this really nifty bag that is JUST the right size for me to carry a few files back and forth from the office. It’s a pretty bag that she crocheted tight enough that it doesn’t … Read More ...
NEED A SWEET LITTLE GIRL DRESS FOR SPRING?
http://emmalemmon47.blogspot.com/
Check out the blog linked here. Cute stuff. And there are instructions for making this simple little pinafore. Isn’t it sweet?
Giveaway – BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #4
This book and the first in the same series (Making Eyelash Crochet Leis) are up for grabs this week. Please refer to the rules below to enter the contest. This week’s question is:
WHICH CROCHET DESIGNER HAS MADE BEST USE … Read More ...
GET SQUARED
If you’ve been reading this blog for any time, you know that I’m not a fan of joining a lot of motifs. However, every now and then, I run across squares (or other motifs) that make it worth the effort … Read More ...
VINTAGE FINDS
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40508780
In the latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine (March/April, 2010), I ran across a picture of some pretty magnets made of scraps of vintage doilies. Remarkable. So, I quickly typed in the web address and found the etsy.com site … Read More ...
Giveaway – BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #3
Wanna win this book and the first one in this same series, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis? If so, check out the rules below and answer this week’s question:
WHAT ELSE QUALIFIES AS NOVELTY YARNS FOR YOU? THERE ARE GLITTERY ONES, … Read More ...
HERE’S MY QUESTION ON CAMO CROCHET….
Unusual Baby Gifts To Crochet
Wouldn’t a set of three of these pretty baskets make a great baby gift? The can be themed to match the color of the nursery or the bathroom. They’re soft, so baby can play with them. And, best, they’re … Read More ...
LAST MINUTE QUICKIE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/02/from-a-simple-crocheted-felted-square-a-sweet-envelope-or-a-potholder.html
Make this cute little envelope with some red/pink/white wool you have on hand and pop it into the washer and dryer with your next load of laundry. Then, stuff a sweet note to your sweetie, a gift certificate for … Read More ...
Giveaway – BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #2
To win this book and its companion Making Eyelash Crochet Leis, follow the rules posted below and answer this week’s question:
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN ONLINE USING EYELASH YARN?
Kindly post a picture or link so we can all take … Read More ...
NEW WINNER FOR FIRST BLOGTEST GIVEAWAY!!!
Since the name I drew first did not result in an actual winner as the writer never contacted me, I’ve decided to go ahead and draw another name from that first month’s entries. So, the new winner of the Crobots … Read More ...
URGENT REMINDER RE: CONTESTS ON THIS BLOG
Last Friday, I announced the winner of the first Blogtest contest. In the rules, it states that the winner must contact me within 48 with snail mail information so that I can send the prize – OR the item will … Read More ...
You Gotta Have More Crochet Heart Patterns
Some quickies (pardon me) for Valentine’s Day:
http://creativeyarnsource.com/heart.pdf
A cute bookmark – which you might want to add a pretty bead or two rather than the tassel:
http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://members.tripod.com/~lhamm/heartbk3.htm
These are almost too cute for words – if you don’t have … Read More ...
Giveaway:BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #1 USE UP THOSE NOVELTY YARNS
This month, you can win TWO BOOKS!
The one pictured above, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2 and the first book in the series, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis.
These books are by Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki and were published … Read More ...