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A Deeper Look in the World of Crochet Hooks
Recently I hard the urge to get back crochet. When I started my fiber arts journey in 2013Â I started with crochet, however lately I have really enjoyed knitting. As I was planning out my next crochet project I began gathering what I would need. I grabbed my hook, the original Boye US 8 5.00mm that started it all. When I taught myself to crochet I had put clay on the clays making them fit in my hands but the added clay made them heavy. I actually could not crochet for long periods of time because my wrist and hands would start hurting. I think this is why I pulled away…
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Stitches South 2016
OK my stitches adventure goes a little something like this….. Friday 8:02 am ~ Me to Debra … when are you leaving? This morning when I walked into the living room Lee was sitting there and was like are you not going with Debra to stitches?? I said OMG really?? He said lol just kidding April Fools.. I am off today and thought we would do family things… 8:06: ~Debra replied lol I have to do a few things… you know i can pick you up.. 8:14 ~ Me to Debra “I wish!!!” 8:15 ~ Hubby to me… If you want to go, then go I see you are messaging…
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Looking For some Great Easter Deals??
Looking for some deals for yourself for Easter?? Check out these Coupons from Annie’s but hurry they end March 31,2016! From Annie’s >
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My Crafting Space
A look into my crafting space. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ_0EWvv810&w=320&h=266]
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A Little PSA I posted in the Knit Chat Facebook Group This Morning
 Let me take the time to do a quick PSA or Public Service Announcement…. Fellow Crafters can we please stop the yarn abuse! It is not ok to strangle the mess out of the poor yarn as you wind it. Yarn does not like being caked up and left for years. It puts a strain on the fibers, makes them weak and even damage them. I share this with you my fellow friends because during the week I bought a lovely skein of hand dyed, hard to find yarn online. The picture showed the yarn skeined up in all of its glory. When it got to me, it not…
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February Is Leaping Out Of Here
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mErg44byNio&w=320&h=266] Show Notes: Chit ChatI talked about my goals. I have completed two so far. How are you on your 2016 crafting goals? Shout out to all the podcast I love. Finished Objects~Spark Story SocksPattern none just a toe up and Fish Lips Kiss HeelNeedle US 1 Karbonz DPNYarn Spark Story Toughie Sock in the Spectra Color ~ Had to completely rip these back because I had increased to 64 stitches but they were to big. ~Summer Flies Again Shawl Pattern: Summer Flies Again by Donna GriffinNeedle Knitters Pride Marblz US 8Yarn: Interlacements Woollee in the Blues color ~A Wee Owl Is Bornpattern: based from the Owl hat by Sarah ZimmermanNeedle: Crochet Hook US H…
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Additional 20% off Clearance Items Sale at Craftsy
Just click the above picture to start shopping. Craftsy is taking an additional 20% off their existing clearance prices to give you great deals on their project kits and supplies for only a few days. Be sure to check out the deep discounts on your favorite brands before their Winter Clearance sale is over!Who doesn’t love a great sale I know I do. this maybe the time to prepare for baby gifts and Christmas presents. Do be like me and wait till the last minute 🙂Check out these Kits bellow. I love both of them. Maybe you need a quick gift to give a knitter or crcoheter in your life..…
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A Wee Owl Hat
I am sure you are not like me. I am sure you plan out when you need to make things for baby showers. you have them planned out and the yarn bought… Well not me, I am so good at planning out everything else but I have dropped the ball. We have friends who were having a baby. Notice how I used the word were? Yea two weeks ago their little bundle of joy came into the world and I was without present. I should have made something sooner but between sick kids and a sick hubby I just have had not had time. So I started this guy on…
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Valentines Day Sales
I love a good sale and to be honest I am more likely to buy from a seller if the is a discount code or sale… just makes me think I am getting more for my money. So as I search the web this morning I will be linking sales right here on this post so be sure to check back often… I would hate for you to miss out on something magical… Check Back Here Throughout The Day To See The Sales I Post! 1. First find is 25% off patterns from Deborah Frank known as ObliviousKnits just add to the cart and the discount will appear… here is…
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One of the Biggest in Alabama
I have been to 5 yarn stores in Alabama. Yvies my local yarn store, may just have more yarn then them all. Yvies is located in Alexandria Alabama, you can check it out on google maps here. I talk about Yvies store a lot but I wanted to show you inside. If you are ever anywhere close to the store you really should take the time to come and check it out. Please Enjoy the video Below. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv8ORotHwIU&w=320&h=266] Now that you have seen inside the store did you know you can look at peoples yarns they have stashed from Yvies store? You can see all the yarns stashed here. I am…