tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91310375045348446072024-03-12T18:52:41.028-04:00CreateCrochetEtsy Crochet TeamMamta Motiyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00574809798995883589noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-25513412004429139402012-02-04T01:56:00.000-05:002012-02-04T01:56:47.626-05:00The Spring Challege: Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DXBlSCLif6k/TCpgAij4R-I/AAAAAAAAACw/w4tHKJsXNfI/s1600/catscrochetcorner.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488304658297931746" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DXBlSCLif6k/TCpgAij4R-I/AAAAAAAAACw/w4tHKJsXNfI/s200/catscrochetcorner.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 118px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-49946712610005169972011-05-31T16:14:00.001-04:002011-05-31T16:14:46.382-04:00An Exciting team sales event!!!!!<p>We have exciting news!!! The Etsy CreateCrochet Team is thrilled to be coming together for our first ever team sale! Many of our members have come together for this event and are offering our customers 15% off with coupon code CrochetRocks. We are even having a <b>giveaway. </b>Customers who make a purchase during the sales event will be entered to win a free pattern from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle?ref=pr_shop_more">The Strumpets Tentacle</a>. </p> <p><b><u>The sale starts Wednesday June 1<sup>st</sup> and runs through Monday June 6<sup>th</sup>. </u></b></p> <p>To find the hundreds of handmade crochet pieces and patterns that are participating in the sale, type <b>CrochetRocks</b> into the Etsy search and start browsing. Team members will be adding items for sale from now through the end of the event so be sure to check back for newly listed goodies!</p> <p><b>Take a look at some of the crochet artists participating in this event</b></p> <p><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240076753.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KsKidWGtCS4/TeVMBkZKI5I/AAAAAAAAAec/xinYXrm86b4/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="144" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.241706933.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image004" border="0" alt="clip_image004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OZzkieeFko0/TeVMCJPNA8I/AAAAAAAAAeg/E4-Tgb6lOjU/clip_image004%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="156" height="143" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.245639125.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image006" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GWnTU7_MGjk/TeVMCd8JesI/AAAAAAAAAek/CpLaGaDXj5I/clip_image006%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="143" height="143" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits?ref=pr_shop_more"><b>Magdalene Knits</b></a><b>, </b>her shop contains one of a kind crocheted baby items, as well as knitted and crocheted scarf's. </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jdfootloose"><b>jdfootloose</b></a><b> </b>, her shop contains crocheted gorgeous ruffle scarf's, coin purses, and even some jewelry items. </p> <p><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240745266.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image008" border="0" alt="clip_image008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8THACEHmQO4/TeVMC2oUNEI/AAAAAAAAAeo/ZxRN7ZkHIL4/clip_image008%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="185" height="140" /></a><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.234265814.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image010" border="0" alt="clip_image010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-75NbZkv5xkk/TeVMDdahtDI/AAAAAAAAAes/y4hrxIe9mCc/clip_image010%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="107" height="141" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246122189.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image012" border="0" alt="clip_image012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sosb6ylaJJA/TeVMD3XXNAI/AAAAAAAAAew/LCLLyw4kaH4/clip_image012%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="107" height="141" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NiftyNeedlework"><b>NiftyNeedlework</b></a><b> , </b>her shop is full of lovely baby blankets, and one of a kind gifts like spa bath sets.</p> <p><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246313791.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image014" border="0" alt="clip_image014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-km8WyHxQp5s/TeVMEeD11lI/AAAAAAAAAe0/ZsW4dV3bqvQ/clip_image014%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" height="123" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55547685/yellow-and-orange-blankie"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title=""Yellow and Orange Blankie"" border="0" alt="clip_image016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-poe-WVbmFxQ/TeVMEvbsgxI/AAAAAAAAAe4/W1d1GMUx56w/clip_image016%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="154" height="123" /></a><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246187487.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image018" border="0" alt="clip_image018" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HrjnV9Q-Ya4/TeVMFJoQcaI/AAAAAAAAAe8/Z9IRw4KHu_I/clip_image018%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" height="123" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestOnSalem"><b>WestOnSalem</b></a><b> , </b>carries a variety of crocheted items for your home like colorful washcloths, face scrubbies, and coffee cozies. This is also a great place to find baby items like booties and bibs. </p> <p><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.167852077.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image020" border="0" alt="clip_image020" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Fr9xdZXF7V0/TeVMFpMohTI/AAAAAAAAAfA/qMUvatwlR00/clip_image020%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="160" /></a><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.186333892.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image022" border="0" alt="clip_image022" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DdPn-ox_l_E/TeVMF0oXikI/AAAAAAAAAfE/AHHbPWGIFo8/clip_image022%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="220" height="160" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.90711117.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image024" border="0" alt="clip_image024" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YJWl_3WrGQU/TeVMGZj_v9I/AAAAAAAAAfI/Zey3tIejcfI/clip_image024%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" height="166" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden"><b>sheilarharden</b></a><b>, </b>your stop for fun, funky fibers, and wearable one of a kind works of art. </p> <b></b> <p><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246128043.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image026" border="0" alt="clip_image026" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TYYQyWMZvmo/TeVMG0ce_wI/AAAAAAAAAfM/hamXA5CVuaM/clip_image026%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="123" /></a><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.244036071.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image028" border="0" alt="clip_image028" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ycw_BcUiASc/TeVMHI1amMI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/62pOrXGSTOM/clip_image028%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" height="123" /></a><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246097100.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image030" border="0" alt="clip_image030" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-70BimuXhFaI/TeVMHrQDnsI/AAAAAAAAAfU/zpX3KWIqQb8/clip_image030%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="198" height="123" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal"><b>crochetgal</b></a><b> </b>carries beautiful affordable yarns, hand crafted soap dishes, and one of a kind wearable art pieces. <b></b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34275567.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image032" border="0" alt="clip_image032" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I8g1egXuwZk/TeVMIDltJNI/AAAAAAAAAfY/oim0ikA55ZE/clip_image032%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" height="161" /></a><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34203130.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image034" border="0" alt="clip_image034" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gXADMh7m5fs/TeVMIQaV3UI/AAAAAAAAAfc/03xX3INFmoI/clip_image034%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="90" height="161" /></a><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34159531.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image036" border="0" alt="clip_image036" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NO7KlecJCkU/TeVMI-W58RI/AAAAAAAAAfg/Bj_CickN2rg/clip_image036%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="169" height="161" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jbcrochetdelights"><b>jbcrochetdelights</b></a><b> </b>is a terrific place to find all sorts of wonderful crocheted creations including afghans, baby layettes, and scarves. </p> <p><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.238165229.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image038" border="0" alt="clip_image038" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RoAe8S73JRs/TeVMJZKJs0I/AAAAAAAAAfk/Msv5vJGXaG0/clip_image038%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="207" height="156" /></a><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.77756140.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image040" border="0" alt="clip_image040" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8g6SC7R2YgY/TeVMJlvpogI/AAAAAAAAAfo/tU5lx1cUisw/clip_image040%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="156" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.191042717.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image042" border="0" alt="clip_image042" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZOT594ADcAI/TeVMKEnE6DI/AAAAAAAAAfs/Nd2TYY1fVjA/clip_image042%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" height="156" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/meredith1688"><b>meredith1688</b></a><b> </b>her shop carries a wide variety of boutique style baby hats, and cocoon sets; perfect for photos or just looking cute. </p> <p><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246980129.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image044" border="0" alt="clip_image044" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VxRsyVjCR2s/TeVMKqgZFnI/AAAAAAAAAfw/EXtSlXm3DD8/clip_image044%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="123" height="163" /></a><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.241289152.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image046" border="0" alt="clip_image046" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5DRsyoJlJoQ/TeVMK_hnpXI/AAAAAAAAAf0/hgUjBdhvHhc/clip_image046%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="227" height="163" /></a><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.226481972.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image048" border="0" alt="clip_image048" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kjaBkNbWFqs/TeVMLdpWkaI/AAAAAAAAAf4/dQov9hWU_kI/clip_image048%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="110" height="163" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle?ref=pr_shop_more"><b>TheStrumpetsTentacle</b></a><b> , </b>this shop carries an assortment of reversible crochet and fabric blanket patterns and finished baby blankets. One lucky winner who takes advantage of our team sale will be chosen to win a free pattern from this shop!</p> <p><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.220950666.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image050" border="0" alt="clip_image050" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eRfIhiv1gR0/TeVML_0GsNI/AAAAAAAAAf8/foaWIaznJx4/clip_image050%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="173" height="125" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.222698413.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image052" border="0" alt="clip_image052" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zuUXztoJRmQ/TeVMMEfAE5I/AAAAAAAAAgA/lMVii65O6VI/clip_image052%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" height="127" /></a><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.215011033.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image054" border="0" alt="clip_image054" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QZ_Yj308l3A/TeVMMvDbHJI/AAAAAAAAAgE/Iskq0qEQXz8/clip_image054%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" height="127" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-50886423975899776702011-05-26T13:07:00.001-04:002011-05-26T13:07:05.832-04:00More team interviews!<h3><strong>Meet Tess – aka </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trendymates?ref=ss_profile"><strong>trendymates</strong></a></h3> <p><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item? <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnQl0rLqI/AAAAAAAAATQ/GxRHNEcW-sE/s1600-h/198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n[1]" border="0" alt="198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n[1]" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnRN3IPGI/AAAAAAAAATU/gPpxRfKaAS8/198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="250" /></a></strong></p> <p>I was greatly inspired to create something special for a wonderful friend and her family for the upcoming birth of their baby girl. The name of this piece, "Special Delivery", is very fitting. My friend and her husband already had one precious little girl. A few years ago, my friend lost a baby, and in doing so also lost the ability to ever conceive again...having come about from an extremely rare condition. They so wanted another child. An especially close friend of theirs (one who already had a family of her own) offered to be a surrogate mom for them.... the baby was born a few weeks ago, strong and healthy... a mom and a dad now have two beautiful little girls, and a little girl has the ability to say "I'm a big sister!" </p> <p>It was so funny, and heartwarming hearing them talk about their experiences at the stores when out shopping for groceries or shopping for the new baby. The little girl would say "I'm going to be a big sister really soon!" Then their would be a glance at the mom tummy that was slim and flat...followed by a look of confusion. Of course there was another side to the story...the one of the surrogate mom... she would here "congratulations, and good luck", then had to tell her side of the story...Their miracle story was always followed by tears by everyone around...this little soul touched so many lives before she was even born... </p> <p>The main color, yellow, in the cocoon to me represents hope. The little bursts of pink, green, blue etc, represent the bursts of joy brought about by her life...thinking of her with every stitch as I put this cocoon together. <br />I feel so blessed to be able to share in their joy if only in this small simple way as they hold their little girl, their little miracle, wrapped in love. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w8TI82-BNA8/Td6IsUcvGCI/AAAAAAAAAeE/Y1NU48pjkl4/s1600-h/good%252520rose%2525202a%252520sunlight%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="good rose 2a sunlight" border="0" alt="good rose 2a sunlight" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IPf62Vsp_94/Td6IsvLPltI/AAAAAAAAAeI/psVAGMVcVhg/good%252520rose%2525202a%252520sunlight_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="282" /></a> </p> <p><strong>How would you describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs? <br /></strong>My style....hmmm..I'd like to think that my style is, simple, elegant, sleek, chic, and "classical with a twist". I was taught to crochet at the very young age of 4 by my grandmother, using a size 1.24 metal hook, and cotton thread from Greece. I learned how to combine the classical stitches, twisting them and changing them around to create doilies for our home...funny thing is, I never used a pattern or knew the names of the stitches I was making...nor did my grandmother...it was an art passed down from generation to generation...basically used to help decorate a home, prepare items for girls' trousseau, and make clothing...</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jvczHsM9EuI/Td6ItDa38dI/AAAAAAAAAeM/LpgjR9exZjs/s1600-h/3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bdNoL0gfG5U/Td6Itc0UOXI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/eP-sCFzrFBQ/3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="265" /></a> </p> <p>As the years went by, I found my collection of doilies getting larger and larger...even after giving many away...I've always had to have my hands busy while sitting...so a few years ago, I started using the skills my granny taught me, expanded on them, and have given them a new twist loving the idea of my crochet taking me to levels of artistic expression I had never dreamed of finding in a doily. So now, my collection of hats, scarves, mittens, ponchos, baby items, pet-wear, bags and other accessories continues to grow....always changing, and yet always staying the same as each item begins with the stitches taught to me by my granny...and yet never a granny-square in sight... </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i5NycUmajMM/Td6ItxXIoAI/AAAAAAAAAeU/abwDGA88Nqw/s1600-h/biggie%2525209%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="biggie 9" border="0" alt="biggie 9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Av6GvEa8vEs/Td6IuVFeluI/AAAAAAAAAeY/KbZaDi4XTwU/biggie%2525209_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="312" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>and now for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MsPenzCrochet?ref=ss_profile">MsPenzCrochet</a> (Penny)</strong></h3> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyS3RZoXI/AAAAAAAAAW4/8gD0uvC2OVA/s1600-h/205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n[1]" border="0" alt="205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyThSkflI/AAAAAAAAAW8/m4xsrtQ50vo/205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="361" /></a></p> <p>I raised two boys and it really wasn't much fun dressing them, so I am enjoying making girly things now. The real inspiration for anything I make though is really the yarn or the challenge. I gave up crocheting for 35 years while I worked and when I retired I took it up again. You can imagine how amazed I was to find how much the yarn had changed over the years. It used to all be quite coarse and scratchy. Now its so soft and beautiful. Even the wool is soft. </p> <p><img alt="Ruffled Baby Dress, Cape, Hat, and Shoes in Dark Olive Green and Cream Size 6 to12 mo" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.235471219.jpg" width="418" height="298" /></p> <p>Anyway, I'm addicted to yarn and I love to find designer and novelty yarns at bargain prices. I buy anything that I love at a reasonable price and then I decide what to make from it. When I found this yarn I knew I wanted to make a girls' dress. It is so soft and has a spongy feel and the color is perfect for a girl. I saw a pattern with ruffles and combined my own ideas with it. Added a cape and some flowers and had a wonderful time creating it. </p> <p><img alt="Yellow and White Crocheted Baby Gift Set, Blanket, Hat, and Cowboy(girl) Booties" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.239982418.jpg" width="425" height="319" /> <br />I saw a shirt once that said "I crochet so I won't kill people". I won't go that far, but it is very relaxing and I feel so good when I finish creating something. I have a lot of free time now and feel that I put it to good use by crocheting.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Last but not least, a few final words from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy?ref=ss_profile">whippleswhimsy</a></h3> <p><img border="0" alt="[200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n[1][3].jpg]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnjrhq66I/AAAAAAAAAUw/anFFXojqAYA/s1600/200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg" width="429" height="321" /></p> <p>I've only been with Etsy for a year. However, I have learned so much in that time. Etsy give us sellers such a resource of information to help better display and inform others of the products we offer. Also as a buyer, Etsy has made it very easy for me to find whatever I'm looking for, whether it be toy or a pendant for my mother.</p> <p><img alt="Red Merino Blend Wool Accent Poncho" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.144578894.jpg" width="150" height="219" /><img alt="Blue Merino Wool Blend Accent Poncho" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.144573078.jpg" width="165" height="220" /><img alt="Mauve and Olive Shoulder Wrap" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.197907039.jpg" width="148" height="221" /></p> <p>I could not agree more whippleswhimsy! Etsy is a great resource to us all and a great way to bring people together through teams like CreateCrochet. Congratulations to all of our contest participants, I can’t wait to see what you all come up with next!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-22748092304608657172011-05-09T20:00:00.001-04:002011-05-09T20:00:44.732-04:00Four more team members with inspiration to share<p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>Anne from </strong></font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats"><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>bigalhats</strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong> </strong></font></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> the inspiration for my challenge item was (obviously) a bunny- I made up my own pattern and added the little spring like bow for extra twist.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="baby bunny beanie/ white cotton" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.231746077.jpg" width="423" height="343" /></font></p> <p> <br /><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>Do you do any other types of crafting or design?</strong> I mostly design and make hats, fingerless gloves and headbands but also love to draw and paint greeting cards (only a few samples of my mini cards are in my shop).</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="handmade mini birthday cards / set of 8" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.155616468.jpg" width="216" height="216" /><img alt="handmade mini thank you cards/ set of 8" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.155614819.jpg" width="217" height="217" /><img alt="handmade mini baby cards/ set of 8" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.176510102.jpg" width="220" height="220" /> <br /></font></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>How would you describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs?</strong> My style is simple, unique(as I create my own patterns and designs),and fun...the shapes are basic with accents of color , flowers, bows,etc. - <br /><img alt="long fingerless gloves/dusty rose pink" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.212590904.jpg" width="407" height="407" /></font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>Next up is </strong></font><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/orrjessica" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/orrjessica"><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>orrjessica</strong></font></a></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> I wanted to design a pattern for mary janes for baby that are bright and colorful..... when I think spring I think babies as I live on the farm and all the animals are having babies <br /><img alt="Yellow Bright Flower Mary Jane Booties- size 3-6m" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.220760705.jpg" width="414" height="337" /></font></font></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>How long have you been crocheting and who taught you? I</strong> have been crocheting since I was 8 years old and I was taught by my mother and my maternal grandmother.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="0-6m OH SO CUTE bOYS Boutique Hand Crochet Camo Hat and sweater Set" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.234404231.jpg" width="278" height="187" /><img alt="0-6m OH SO CUTE Boutique Hand Crochet Hat and sweater Set" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.234393023.jpg" width="243" height="195" /> <br /><strong>What was the first thing you made after learning?</strong> The first thing I learned to make was pot holders.</font></p> <p> <br /><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What’s on your hook now?</strong>  A baby sweater.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Boutique Crochet Flower beanie, order yours today- custom colors and sizes" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.226275829.jpg" width="530" height="357" /></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>Meet </strong></font><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestOnSalem" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestOnSalem"><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>WestOnSalem</strong></font></a></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CHALLENGE ITEM? <br /></strong>My challenge item was actually an item I made for a coworker's niece. I loved the bright colours she chose for it and thought the colours made it perfect for the Spring category of the challenge. I'd never used that pattern before, nor the yarn, so it was a challenge on more than one front.</font></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnem_B70I/AAAAAAAAAUg/GuioIrWbXBI/s1600-h/200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n[1]" border="0" alt="200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnfs2T4SI/AAAAAAAAAUk/UHvnBwe_8i8/200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="498" /></font></a> <br /><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>DO YOU DO ANY OTHER TYPE OF CRAFTING OR DESIGN? <br /></strong>Crocheting is definitely my favourite type of crafting right now, but I also enjoy quilting (making rag quilts), cross-stitch and photography. I really don't have the time I wish I did to indulge in all my hobbies though. </font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="The Sky Is the Limit Booties" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.164271259.jpg" width="297" height="224" /><img alt="Neptune and Denim Crochet Dishcloths or Washcloths" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.191227535.jpg" width="308" height="232" /> <br /></font><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE AND HOW IS THIS REFLECTED IN YOUR CROCHET DESIGNS? <br /></strong>I'm still working on developing my own personal style when it comes to my craft. I enjoy making things that I think people would want to buy, either because they are practical or because they are fun. I'm hoping to continue that in the future, as well as create items that showcase my quirky/odd sense of humour.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Bordered in Lace Baby Blanket" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.88907868.jpg" width="570" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>Give a warm hello to </strong></font><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend"><font size="4" face="Calibri"><strong>CrocheTrend</strong></font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> </font></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item? <br /></strong>I wanted to do something "springy" and something that is easy to make for those who buy the pattern from me.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Tulips Hat Crochet Pattern for Babies and Kids" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.230464488.jpg" width="570" /> <br /></font><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>Has your style changed at all since you first started crochet designing? <br /></strong>No, it hasn't changed, I think. </font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Newsboy Hat with Zipper Flower Crochet Pattern And Tutorial" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.197803319.jpg" width="248" height="248" /><img alt="Teshi Kerchief Crochet Pattern" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.186365485.jpg" width="247" height="247" /> <br /></font><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>Please give a quick overview of your design process from the initial idea to the finished product. <br /></strong>When I have a new idea I try to look for the perfect yarn for it, like cotton for babies, then I just crochet-rip-crochet-rip until I like the finished product :) I take pictures of my work while it's in process and write the pattern after it's all done.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Sala Summer Top Crochet Pattern" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.140170858.jpg" width="570" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-1994157314850529812011-05-04T19:19:00.001-04:002011-05-04T19:19:33.158-04:00Meet crochet lovers sheilaharden, honeybee69, gladetopshop, and honeybeebungalow<p><font size="3" face="Calibri">Let’s read about a few more of the crochet artists behind the Etsy shops that entered creations into our Spring challenge.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"> <font size="5"><strong>We will start this installment off with </strong></font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/sheilarharden"><font size="5"><strong>sheilarharden</strong></font></a><font size="5"><strong>.</strong></font><font size="4"> </font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><font size="4"><font size="3">Sheila is known for her eclectic, fun designs, you can read more about Sheila’s style in her December interview </font><a href="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/01/round-2-of-december-winner-interviews.html"><font size="3">here</font></a></font><font size="3">. For the March challenge Sheila entered a gorgeous freeform scarf that depicts blooming tulips and a ponshawl inspired by Monet’s “Morning on the Seine”. I don’t know about you but I could easily picture myself strolling through Paris wearing either one of these one of a kind creations. </font></font></p> <p><img alt="Morning on the Seine " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225132434.jpg" width="323" height="245" lilac?="Lilac?" Lavender,="Lavender," Purple,="Purple," Ponshawl?="Ponshawl?" /><img alt="Tulips Blooming OOAK Freeform Scarf in Pink and Green" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.226871635.jpg" width="191" height="251" /></p> <p>Sheila has recently been spending time on the photos for her shop and shared a few of the things she is learning along the way. She say’s that though she spends a lot of time on her photo’s, she is still not where she wants to be with them. Sheila recently started working with a photographer and sends props to her, the photographer keeps the items and sends Sheila the photos in return. If you would like more information about working with a photographer in your area, one of the places you can go is <a title="http://www.elliebeanmodels.com/index2.php" href="http://www.elliebeanmodels.com/index2.php">Ellie Bean Models</a>. Sheila makes sure the items she gives to the photographer are not things she needs to keep in inventory for her shop. </p> <p><img alt="Valentine Pink and Green 24M baby sweater with Mousie hat" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225208886.jpg" width="270" height="336" /><img alt="Valentine Pink and Green 24M baby sweater with Mousie hat" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.225212357.jpg" width="425" height="343" /></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img style="display: inline; float: left" alt="Giddiup Cowgirl Dress and Matching Cowgirl Hat size 4T" align="left" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.217570983.jpg" width="183" height="240" />Sheila also does very well selling her items locally. She works with so many different types of fibers, textures, shades of color, and custom bead work that seeing her work in person is always a treat. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">While we can always improve upon our photo’s, one peive of advice Sheila has for any Etsy newcomers is to always do what you love and make it your own. As you can see from the monthly challenges, each of us interprets a given “theme” in a different way. Don’t jump on the bandwagon, your work will NEVER be the same as someone else’s – celebrate the differences!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">Thank you Sheila for sharing a bit about your journey in experimenting with photo’s, and what a great message about the importance of individuality!</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69"><font size="5" face="Calibri"><strong>honeybee69</strong></font></a><font size="5" face="Calibri"><strong> entered the challenge with this cute, cute, cute Easter play set.</strong></font> </p> <p>If you haven’t checked out honeybee’s shop yet, I encourage you to do so. Her whimsical, peel-able play food patterns are simply amazing. <img border="0" alt="[207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n[1][3].jpg]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyMwCBjRI/AAAAAAAAAWY/gzCodmTxReo/s1600/207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg" /></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> My inspiration for the challenge was wanting to get my garden going and because it was Easter time I had to put a bunny in there.</font></p> <p><img alt="Peelable Watermelon" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.220205505.jpg" width="570" /> <br /><font size="3" face="Calibri"><strong>What was the first thing you made after learning to crochet?</strong> The first thing I made after learning to crochet was a blanket for my dolls.</font></p> <p><img alt="PATTERN-------Growing Flowers Preschool and Toddler Set--Handmade" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.202993527.jpg" width="570" /> <br /><font size="3" face="Calibri"><strong>What is your favorite handcrafted item of all time?</strong> My favorite handcrafted item of all time. Hhmmm. This is hard to choose! If I chose a crocheted item it would have to be the christening gown I made for my girls, my niece wore it also. Sewn, I really loved the way their first communion dress came out. I sewed on a lot of beads!</font></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Calibri">Meet the family behind </font></strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gladetopshop"><strong><font size="5" face="Calibri">gladetopshop</font></strong></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">I am Glenda Dean and with my daughters, Rachelle and Verna, we are Gladetop Shop. I learned to crochet from my aunt when I was much younger, then revived my interest in the last few years. After teaching my daughters the basics, we began making warm winter hats for the family. That expanded into gifts for friends and eventually we had extras......those started our shop. While the bulk of our work is done during the winter months when our farm chores are slacker, we have begun working on summer items such as scrunchies, coasters, and little girl's purses made from 100% cotton.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Orange coasters (4 in set)" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.217610319.jpg" width="170" height="135" /><img alt="spring scrunchie in muted pastels" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.226438689.jpg" width="170" height="135" /><img alt="little girls watermelon purse" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.237787580.jpg" width="170" height="135" /><img alt="Girl's drawstring crocheted purse in pastel colors with flower." src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.230734303.jpg" width="170" height="135" /> <br />My inspiration for the submission (girl's easter basket/purse) came from my granddaughters. We needed Easter baskets and they love purses, bags, totes, and the like. A basket that converted to a purse seemed practical and cute. We made several (they each got one) and we had a few in our shop.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyGUVY_fI/AAAAAAAAAV4/s2zHp8UXdxE/s1600-h/205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n%5B1%5D%5B7%5D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n[1]" border="0" alt="205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyH8PH3dI/AAAAAAAAAV8/qxJ73H09ehk/205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="384" /></font></a> <br /><font size="3" face="Calibri">We enjoy listening to classic rock (Stevie Nicks and Led Zeppelin), we love westerns (Silverado and Dances with Wolves), and we read mysteries (James Patterson, Joy Fielding, Iris Johannsen and more). <br />Our family farm is in south central Missouri where we raise a few horses and calves, grow a nice vegetable garden, harvest some fruit trees and enjoy rural living. I also spend time in the New Orleans, LA area where my parents and siblings still reside. With our five children grown, my husband and I now, once again, have the freedom to travel a bit without worrying about the farm.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Calibri"><strong>And the final interview for this installment is </strong></font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow"><font size="5" face="Calibri"><strong>honeybeebungalow</strong></font></a><font size="5" face="Calibri"><strong>.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> <br />I decided to figure out how to crochet beads this spring because I've always loved the modern, tidy look. I was playing with some fine variegated blue threading and thought the crocheted beads had the feel of some of Monet's paintings, specifically his Water Lilies, a piece I've always found beautiful and soothing.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyYa4pVtI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/GTnWUYTw_SI/s1600-h/207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n[1]" border="0" alt="207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyZEhTL_I/AAAAAAAAAXU/VaI28KKcWIU/207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="282" /></a><img alt="Striped Spring Bead Choker Necklace" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.230739792.jpg" width="356" height="287" /><font size="3" face="Calibri"> <br /><strong>Do you look for any trends when deciding what to crochet, and do you have any favorite sources where you get your inspiration from? <br /></strong>I primarily create what makes me smile, which is somewhat eclectic and not necessarily "cutting edge". I do look around to see if anything is intriguing or emerging. I love to peruse Anthropologie, Boden, Garnet Hill and other women's catalogs that are popular but a little off the beaten track as far as a mass produced look. I also enjoy industry/art magazines. Probably my most consistent "muse" is simply nature. My husband has a huge series of gardens and we have lots of trees and flowering items in warm months, and I love the mountains, nature trails near our home and watching the seasons change.</font></p> <p><img alt="Pelagic Free-Form Necklace" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.134577800.jpg" width="299" height="242" /><img alt="Spumone Crochet Recycled Cotton Rag Bowl Set" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.112749900.jpg" width="310" height="249" /><font size="3" face="Calibri"> <br /><strong>How did your interest in crochet first begin? <br /></strong>Oddly enough, I was taught to crochet by an 80+ year old neighbor when I was in high school. I was the last kid at home, so at that point, my parents would travel for Dad's work and leave me home alone for a few days here and there, and during one trip they took overseas, I stayed with our neighbors. The grandmotherly neighbor decided I needed to learn to crochet, so she taught me an assortment of basic stitches. I quickly branched into lacemaking (although neither my mother nor I have a home conducive to decorating with doilies) and scarves, etc. and crocheted pretty avidly through college, then tucked it away while I toiled in public accounting for about a decade. A few years ago, a good friend asked me to teach about 20 girls to crochet, so I dusted off my hooks, got re-acquainted and decided to explore the art and figure out how to construct things from inspiration to brain to hook. My first crochet love is still thread crochet, but now I use it to make accessories, jewelry, etc... things I actually use/enjoy for my lifestyle.</font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-64319915972953077162011-04-30T16:51:00.001-04:002011-04-30T16:51:36.035-04:00Say hello to TheOldHooker, ElevenHandmade, twistedplanet, and RemarkableCreations<p><font size="3" face="Calibri">Hooray for the next round of team interviews! Don’t forget that today is the last day to enter the April “New Techniques” challenge. Please be sure to post your challenge entry in the </font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5735/create-crochet/discuss/6840502/"><font size="3" face="Calibri">thread</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> before midnight tonight! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">Well this next team member is Betty aka </font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theoldhooker"><font size="3" face="Calibri">theoldhooker</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> and I was so excited to learn that Betty lives in my own hometown of Sacramento California but is from Texas. I live in Texas now but am from California. There is always so much I learn from these interviews but most importantly, I learned that Betty and I both love the same ice-cream shop in California, I do hope you will eat some Gunthers for me Betty! </font></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item? <br /></strong>I find inspiration in conversations I hear or read. My challenge item came from reading the Spring Challenge.</font></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAe74_dRI/AAAAAAAAAcs/ResjYjdecks/s1600-h/image%5B19%5D.png"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAhEXcncI/AAAAAAAAAcw/zSXsoIv6tdI/image_thumb%5B15%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="393" height="386" /></font></a></p> <p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What is your favorite hand crafted item of all time? <br /></strong>A quilt my grandmother pieced and set up on a frame for me to do the hand quilting on when I was nine.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crushable Crochet Raffia Hat" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.237800186.jpg" width="386" height="386" /> <br /></font><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>What type of crochet do you particularly enjoy?</strong> <br />I love crocheting hats! Everything else seems like a chore to me.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crochet Swirled Back Slouchy Tam, in Bittersweet" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.225784392.jpg" width="389" height="315" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevenHandmade"><font size="3" face="Calibri">ElevenHandmade</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> entered the challenge with this radiant braided Bon Bon necklace, and rainbow infinity cowl, here is what she had to say about what inspired her to make them:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnTiHLXjI/AAAAAAAAATg/R0LuVqyyows/s1600-h/199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n[1]" border="0" alt="199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnUO8bDeI/AAAAAAAAATk/V9tpP0TatBo/199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="237" height="254" /></font></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyEE5y0uI/AAAAAAAAAVw/4b0_4R7XTtk/s1600-h/196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n[1]" border="0" alt="196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyFwvSEAI/AAAAAAAAAV0/gHNctsmK96g/196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="246" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">I have always loved bright and fun colors, hippies, flowers etc. - they usually are my biggest inspiration. </font></p> <p> <br /><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><strong>Do you look for any trends when deciding what to crochet, and do you have any favorite sources where you get your inspiration from? <br /></strong>I am a crochet designer and my inspiration comes from inside of my head. I get inspired by everything around me. I don't look for trends, I prefer to create something that would reflect someone's style/lifestyle. Trends come and go, style stays ;)</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Smell the Coffee - Transformer 4 in 1 - Cowl Hood Sleeves Scarf - Made to order" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.227951105.jpg" width="399" height="321" /> <br /><strong>How did your interest in crochet first begin?</strong> <br />I learnt to crochet in school and I already liked it way back then. I have always liked crochet better than knitting.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crochet pattern PDF file - Lace Top with High Collar - sizes Extra Small to Large" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.237298574.jpg" width="409" height="329" /></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedplanet"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Twistedplanet</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> is known for her very unique, one of a kind crochet dolls and this flower child is no exception. Each one of her creations is so full of personality, they look like they just might spring to life and plant a big kiss right on your cheek!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207270_10150140970182484_170047937483_6952954_7076412_n.jpg" width="417" height="554" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><strong><font size="3" face="Calibri">What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</font></strong><strong> <br /></strong><font size="3" face="Calibri">My inspiration for my challenge piece was flowers. I am so tired of snow and the darkness outside. I found this awesome cotton candy colored yarn and immediately I thought about the 60's and I wanted to do a flower child, something bright and happy. I was in a stuffed animal creation process, so everything I was making for the last 2 months had to be stuffed :)</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crocheted Mr Big Lips" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.237318202.jpg" width="414" height="333" /> <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite handmade gif that you have received? </strong>A few years ago my boss at work knitted and felted a wool beret for me. It is bright orange with red stripes. Possibly the brightest thing you have ever seen. I was having a hard time at work and completely hating my job and my decision to move to the middle of nowhere in Wisconsin. She just surprised me one day with the hat (she knew I am a hat person, I wear like a few times a week). It was such a nice gesture and I think about her every time I wear the hat, which is mainly in winter because wooohhaa is a felted wool hat super warm. Anyways, I stayed at the job for a few years because of the people. I'm at a new place but I still think about that boss and how kind she is.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crocheted Owl" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.233936303.jpg" width="419" height="337" /> <br /><strong>What type of crochet do you particularly enjoy?</strong> I really classify myself as a beginner. Self taught by reading a book. My mom tried to teach me when I was younger, but I was either not interested, or she completely confused me, so I didn't really pick it up until studying apparel design in college. <br />I can't read patterns, something that I am working on. But for now, I really love making hats and stuffed animals. Everything is just in single crochet, as that is what I'm most comfortable with. Every piece is different since I just make it up as a go. It yields some interesting results sometimes. Right now I'm trying to learn some new stitches. My challenge piece for April has 2 new stitches in it and I am really excited with how it's turning out.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">Like twistedplant, </font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RemarkableCreations"><font size="3" face="Calibri">RemarkableCreations</font></a><font size="3" face="Calibri"> is another self taught crocheter. Her challenge entry was these adorable booties. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnniLM9VI/AAAAAAAAAVI/EK1UGKMVxUQ/s1600-h/195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img title="195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n[1]" border="0" alt="195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtno_KLhRI/AAAAAAAAAVM/FOdsOv4g5n0/195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="324" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">She wanted to be able to make nice things for her babies as they came and she’s been crocheting ever since. This is what RemarkableCreations had to say about her love of crochet: I love to make little things for little people and that bootie pattern is one of my favorites. I also try to make useful things like the plarn tote bags I'm making now from plastic bags. Keeps them out of the landfill and from blowing all over the landscape. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Patio Set inc. Patio, Table, Chairs, Umbrella & Flowers Dollhouse Miniature" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.233387395.jpg" width="431" height="348" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri">I can never decide what is my favorite yarn or thread, I crochet with everything from sewing thread making doilies for doll houses to heavy yarn making a rug. I just have this need to crochet something all the time. I'm glad for a place like Etsy to be able to share what I make. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="Crocheted Cowboy Cowgirl Boots Navy Blue/White Baby Size 5" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.211252195.jpg" width="441" height="332" /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-15681700750314637292011-04-28T17:12:00.001-04:002011-04-28T17:12:59.504-04:00Hello Teamies, how do you do?<p>There were so many wonderful entries for the Spring team challenge that rather than have one winner we thought it would be fun to have mini-interviews with all of the contestants. What better way to get to know our teamies! Every couple days I’ll be posting some mini-interviews with all of the shops who entered an item in the challenge so be sure to check back often!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Alix from </font></strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALTernativeCreations?ref=pr_shop_more"><strong><font size="3">ALTernativeCreations</font></strong></a><strong><font size="3"> entered this lovely granny square ring. </font></strong></p> <p>The inspiration for her challenge item was "spring is on my finger ring". The design was actually the typical granny square. But was also, watching tv and saw a girl wearing an oversized cocktail ring on her finger. So Alix thought... "hey! i could make a granny square oversized ring with thread!" She gave it a try and vwala! it was born.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnUupkngI/AAAAAAAAATo/W5UV9BdvAZQ/s1600-h/205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n[1]" alt="205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnVCEDDkI/AAAAAAAAATs/Fa2JJAJRBSE/205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="265" /></a> <br />Alix said if i were to crochet something for herself it would be a lacey blouse. (she is actually am working on that right now!)</p> <p><img alt="Funnest Ring Ever" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.216427011.jpg" width="291" height="434" /> <br />One piece she is the most proud of was a shawl that she made for her best friend for her graduation which was a bunch of flowers sewn together. It simply is stunningly gorgeous. Alix is also very proud of her mousie – Myrtle, but she is proud of everything in her shop as we all should be!  <img alt="Myrtle the Mousie" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.234235478.jpg" width="362" height="243" /> <br /></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Angela from </font></strong><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids" href="CraftyCrochet4Kids"><strong><font size="3">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids</font></strong></a><font size="3"><strong> entered these adorable hats!</strong> </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnachMQmI/AAAAAAAAAUI/uOtS6tC_q8o/s1600-h/197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n[1]" border="0" alt="197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtna-eJfjI/AAAAAAAAAUM/dUnxK5lWTvU/197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="214" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyLmXvnBI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/WBo6Xbi7ksw/s1600-h/207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n[1]" border="0" alt="207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyMWMF4AI/AAAAAAAAAWU/XJZUcp2rK2I/207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="218" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> <br />My inspiration was simplicity. I chose to make a simple white baby beanie (because what baby doesn't look good in white?!) and added a lovely hot pink flower. I love pink and Spring is the perfect season to embellish baby items with big pink flowers! Plus, I think my daughter is adorable and I love looking at her sweet face in the pictures I took for that hat! =)</p> <p><img alt="Crochet Toddler Owl Beanie Hat" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.228017049.jpg" width="233" height="286" /> <br /><strong>What was the first thing you made after learning to crochet? <br /></strong>The very first thing I made after I learned how to crochet was a pink and white striped beanie. My Aunt taught me how to crochet when I was 6 years old, so this was a pretty adventurous project! But, it turned out pretty good and I still have it today! In fact, I have passed it on to my oldest daughter (who is almost 5 years old) and she LOVES it! She is very eager to learn how to crochet, or to "hook" as she puts it, and I can't wait to teach her! Its going to be very special to spend that time with my children and pass on something that I love doing! Maybe my shop can morph into a family business when my children get older.</p> <p><img alt="Child (ages 2-6) Black Panda Earflap Hat w/ Buttons" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.227760471.jpg" width="227" height="243" /> <br /><strong>What is your favorite hand crafted item of all time? <br /></strong>Its so hard to choose only one item! I love everything that I create because I wouldn't make it if I didn't love it. But, if I absolutely HAD to choose something, it would either be the set of backpacks (4 of them in coordinating colors, each with a matching hat) that I made for my niece and nephews for Christmas a few years ago, or a baby blanket I made for my son when he was born. The blanket isn't anything special, in fact it isn't even all that good looking, but I love it because of its special meaning to me. He's almost 3 years old now and he still loves using his special blanket that his mommy made for him. Every time I see him with it, it reminds me of the love I felt for him when I made it while I was pregnant! Its going to be a very sad day for me when he finally outgrows his special blanket!</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Julie from </font></strong><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids"><strong><font size="3">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids</font></strong></a><strong><font size="3">…..</font></strong> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyeKmE3xI/AAAAAAAAAXw/GjFvxOD2y6k/s1600-h/199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n[1]" border="0" alt="199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyfCQa5dI/AAAAAAAAAX0/uYLSgbmEXZg/199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="216" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAvpJnDvI/AAAAAAAAAdM/B28Z26kp1kY/s1600-h/image%5B39%5D.png"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAy3R5fBI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/ywYOfiImHsU/image_thumb%5B27%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="191" height="216" /></a></p> <p></p> <p><strong>To see how Julie made this blanket, check out her blog <a href="http://stitchesbyjulie.com/">here</a>. </strong></p> <p><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> <br />I made a dress from a pattern and it was worked from the top down. I liked it a lot, but i thought, "wouldn't it be cool if I could do one like a rainbow"! But I didn't want the rainbow in a horizontal fashion, I wanted vertical stripes. So, I worked the bodice and ended off. Then I joined the yarn at the side seam and chained a certain amt. of stitches and worked my way back up to the top. But I Wanted it to flair out at the bottom so I devised a pattern that started with longer stitches, getting smaller and smaller as I got closer to the top. Once I established a pattern that worked, I just continued around the bottom of the bodice and changed colors to give it the rainbow effect. I loved it when I was done.</p> <p><img alt="Girl's Bright Circles Multi-Colored Poncho and Hat Set" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.168867628.jpg" width="226" height="318" /> <br /><strong>Do you have any advice for aspiring crochet designers? <br /></strong>Write everything down! Even if it ends up that you tear out stitches, you can go back and erase and modify what you've done. Too many times I thought I would remember, only to set the work aside for some reason, come back to it later.....and I can't remember what I had done. <br /><strong>How do you promote your work?</strong> <br />I promote on etsy, in etsy groups, facebook, to my friends, emails, flickr....wherever and however I can.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-75061814193768189072011-04-16T07:46:00.001-04:002011-04-16T07:52:24.394-04:00Keeping Spring around a bit longer<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamATL-TN8I/AAAAAAAAAcU/PrMPb-3xhBc/s1600-h/Capture%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Capture" border="0" alt="Capture" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamATcYPHGI/AAAAAAAAAcY/UTRITPMbMIw/Capture_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="104" height="48" /></a></p> <p>Our talented team member Pam, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">MagdaleneKnits</a> and <a href="http://magdalenejewels.etsy.com/">MagdaleneJewels</a> has been a winner of several past challenges with her one of a kind creations. Pam has given some wonderful artist interviews to the Blog which you can read <a title="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/03/winners-of-february-challenge.html" href="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/03/winners-of-february-challenge.html">here</a> and <a title="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-place-december-challenge-winner.html" href="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-place-december-challenge-winner.html">here</a>. Pam is again a winner is a couple of categories for the spring challenge and rather than give another interview she decided to keep Spring around a bit longer and write her own article featuring some of the challenge entries. </p> <p><font color="#008000" size="4"><strong>CreateCrochet Spring Challenge</strong></font> – By Pamela Baker <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamATmExMII/AAAAAAAAAcc/go2S8urZu6U/s1600-h/leaf%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="leaf" border="0" alt="leaf" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamATzXys7I/AAAAAAAAAcg/_EGV36SVH5Q/leaf_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="40" height="23" /></a></p> <p>As we are finally beginning to see the first signs of Springs, crocuses popping up, birds chirping, buds on the trees, I would be totally remiss if I did not mention a few of the beautiful Spring entries in our March Challenge. The Challenge was our team’s way of welcoming Spring with different categories: Spring – rebirth, babies, flowers, etc. - Easter – bunnies, chicks, eggs, chocolates, etc. - Artist – take any artists' painting/work as your muse and use similar color palettes or interpret their design in your work. </p> <p>So starting with our first group, Spring: Courtney's creation from her shop: <br /><strong><a href="http://thestrumpetstentacle.etsy.com/">http://thestrumpetstentacle.etsy.com/</a></strong>. submitted this colorful “Fleur Baroque Blanket" with its crocheted border truly caught my eye with it deep pink color and design. As Courtney says, she absolutely loves to crochet, – which is evident when viewing the many items in her shop featuring one of a kind hand-crocheted designs and patterns inspired by her own artistic interests.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAXy7lylI/AAAAAAAAAck/v6CNsZqAd6g/s1600-h/image%5B13%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAae8HN7I/AAAAAAAAAco/ouGyoczLrmY/image_thumb%5B11%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="521" height="419" /></a></p> <p>What woman wouldn’t look stunning and sophisticated wearing this Hand Crocheted Rayon Raffia Woman’s Hat by<strong> <u><a href="http://theoldhooker.etsy.com/">http://theoldhooker.etsy.com/</a></u> </strong>(love this name)! I would love wearing any of the fashionable hats that are sold in this shop. How many of use throw away old sweaters or blankets; well this is one designer who has saved and recycled the yarns to crochet these very different and unique hats. As Betty says, “not another person on earth will ever have a hat, sweater, cowl or scarf like the one I just made!”</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAe74_dRI/AAAAAAAAAcs/ResjYjdecks/s1600-h/image%5B19%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAhEXcncI/AAAAAAAAAcw/zSXsoIv6tdI/image_thumb%5B15%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="528" height="518" /></a></p> <p>I have long been a fan of DesertCrochet’s patterns, each photographed with a beautiful little infant, which only enhances the finished product of her patterns. If you haven’t visited Rebecca’s shop yet, I highly recommend any crocheter to visit this shop: <strong><u><a href="http://desertdiamond.etsy.com/">http://desertdiamond.etsy.com/</a></u></strong>, Her entry, “Princess Coming Home” - a lilac cocoon with a little hat would welcome any newborn home. I had to add this picture of my grandson and his little cousin wearing their “Monkey Hats” which Rebecca crocheted especially for them!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAh-CSTeI/AAAAAAAAAc0/DkkgAhW3PrY/s1600-h/image%5B24%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAjZrvFoI/AAAAAAAAAc4/qwWNg4FFCfU/image_thumb%5B18%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="530" height="430" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAkIizGiI/AAAAAAAAAc8/FvNmOgNAtnA/s1600-h/image%5B29%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAm_Dm3OI/AAAAAAAAAdA/hb0hRg1x11s/image_thumb%5B21%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="538" height="495" /></a></p> <p>This adorable little crocheted headband with its hand crocheted flowers would make any young girl smile on a beautiful Spring day! <br />The shop: <a href="http://busymomdesigns.etsy.com/"><strong>http://Busymomdesigns.etsy.com</strong></a> is filled with a treasury of patterns for your little ones. As Tricia goes about her very busy day as a mom, she is continually thinking of new designs which she writes with a new crocheter in mind. Her patterns are written with easy to understand instructions, and is glad to offer any help needed with her patterns.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamApIvVBKI/AAAAAAAAAdE/U4ui7JSx0Y8/s1600-h/image%5B34%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAq9MV8SI/AAAAAAAAAdI/AAgsZNc8EnQ/image_thumb%5B24%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="542" height="405" /></a></p> <p>Even with Spring’s sun bursting forth, we still have a few cool days left. Julie’s “Spring Garden” baby Blanket is perfect to wrap your around your little one. Julie’s shop <a href="http://stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com/">http://stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com/</a> besides her adorable blankets, is filled with precious children’s little dresses, sweater, and hats. Crocheting for over 40 years, she is never without her yarn and crochet hook. As a breast cancer survivor, she gives special praises to God for her many blessings.You can even see step-by-step how Julie made her blanket on her blog <a title="http://stitchesbyjulie.com/" href="http://stitchesbyjulie.com/">here</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAvpJnDvI/AAAAAAAAAdM/B28Z26kp1kY/s1600-h/image%5B39%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamAy3R5fBI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/ywYOfiImHsU/image_thumb%5B27%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="549" height="626" /></a></p> <p>Of course we could not think of Spring without it little bunnies bursting forth and hopping into our hearts. I couldn’t resist smiling when I saw “Yarnabee’s” two little bunnies, both a perfect size for those your little one to find in their baskets on Easter morning. Her shop: <a href="http://yarnabees.etsy.com/"><strong>http://Yarnabees.etsy.com</strong></a> is a treasure trove of the cutest crocheted animals. Her love of crocheting is found in her own words: “My hope is when I create my items that they will be given to someone that will cherish it and keep it as a family Heirloom to be passed on like those cherished Teddy Bears my sons have had for years. I create every item with love and joy and hope that's what they will bring to you.”</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamA2IumQtI/AAAAAAAAAdU/-yLGMqsclOk/s1600-h/image%5B44%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamA4iUP6fI/AAAAAAAAAdY/_V73Giaovtk/image_thumb%5B30%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="547" height="488" /></a></p> <p>Who couldn’t resist this precious little Easter “Chickie” Hat from the shop <strong><u><a href="http://justbehappy.etsy.com/">http://justbehappy.etsy.com/</a></u></strong> <br />Each adorable item in this shop are custom made by Alessandra, a stay-at-home mom who found a way to supplement her income with her crochet skills which she learned from her Grandma when growing up in Brazil.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamA7wG1PpI/AAAAAAAAAdc/Abgo9Hxuy08/s1600-h/image%5B49%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamA_m-s0RI/AAAAAAAAAdg/tsJDxsdqTws/image_thumb%5B33%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="541" height="809" /></a></p> <p>I also loved this little bunny “Silver” with his carrot, from the shop of Mamta: <strong><u><a href="http://mamta.etsy.com/">http://mamta.etsy.com/</a></u></strong> <br />Mamta, which mean’s “mother’s love”, who although she lives in Mumbai, India, has taken on the task of being our CreateCrochet team leader. She recently upgraded her shop from her very colorful crocheted flowers, to creating patterns for all of us to enjoy. Her work is exactly as she describes herself, “colorful, vibrant, unconventional, enthusiastic, and full of energy & variety!”</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBEjditMI/AAAAAAAAAdk/drphRP3YZIA/s1600-h/image%5B54%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBJMIIlBI/AAAAAAAAAdo/-vF_t7LXBVM/image_thumb%5B36%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="538" height="722" /></a> <br />Although we are all artists, we come to the last part of our Spring Challenge which was to create something inspired by a favorite painting or artist.</p> <p>Inspired by the impressionist painter, Monet’s “Morning on the Seine”, this absolutely beautiful shawl (poncho) is the creation by Sheila, whose shop <strong><u><a href="http://sheilarharden.etsy.com/">http://sheilarharden.etsy.com/</a></u></strong>, I can't even begin to describe how beautiful this is. Button it and it's a poncho, wear it open and it's a shawl! Working with many different textures and colors, Sheila has created some beautiful pieces; and now as a stay-at-home mom, she is able to indulge her passion of creating most her own designs while experimenting with some very unique art fibers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBMr3tT6I/AAAAAAAAAds/YNEaw2jOeSU/s1600-h/image%5B60%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBfnsYI2I/AAAAAAAAAdw/a0I9Z3jWPzo/image_thumb%5B40%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="531" height="417" /></a></p> <p>Since I have been very young, admiring a print of my Great Grandmother’s by the artist, William Bouguereau (which I now own), I became a passionate follower of his artwork. Many prints of which one will find hanging on my walls. My inspiration for this Victorian Scarflette, was Bouguereau’s painting “LaTricoteuse” (The knitter). My shop: <strong><u><a href="http://magdaleneknits.etsy.com/">http://magdaleneknits.etsy.com/</a></u></strong>, is a mixture of baby items, scarf’s, neck warmers, and infant Maryjane’s, all of which reflect my passion for all that is feminine and antique. I love using a pattern and then redesigning it to my own personal interpretation.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBh-CxEeI/AAAAAAAAAd0/EZyNXUjMVK0/s1600-h/image%5B65%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBjfRBo5I/AAAAAAAAAd4/DWzYbER5A4o/image_thumb%5B43%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="529" height="340" /></a></p> <p>Finally, I wish to mention this very unique idea called a “Ponshawl”. The inspiration for this Lilac Ponshawl is Marianne of <strong><u><a href="http://daisyadaycrochet.etsy.com/">http://daisyadaycrochet.etsy.com/</a></u></strong>. The versatility of this shawl is its ability to become a cover for a mother-to-be. Marianne hopes to soon incorporate shawls which will make it possible for a mother to breast feed very discretely. A perfect gift for a Baby Shower for the mother. A visit to Marianne’s shop one will find some beautifully crocheted items such as scarf’s, hats, fingerless gloves, and more shawls. Why the name “daisyadaycrochet”? Well, you will have to read her profile to find a beautiful love story behind the title!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBm-yIHCI/AAAAAAAAAd8/_mojzxmIyfk/s1600-h/image%5B70%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TamBpvfhX7I/AAAAAAAAAeA/RjaXNAKOKoM/image_thumb%5B46%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="521" height="681" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-47693978978814325492011-04-05T15:50:00.001-04:002011-04-05T15:50:24.836-04:00Spring Challenge entries for March<p> </p> <p>The March Challenge was the teams way of welcoming Spring with open arms. The colors, sights, and sounds that go along with the changing of the season were the inspiration behind this challenge. The categories were:</p> <p>1. Spring – rebirth, babies, flowers, etc. </p> <p>2. Easter – bunnies, chicks, eggs, chocolates, etc.</p> <p>3. Artist – take any artist’s painting/work as your muse and use similar color palettes or interpret their design in your work. </p> <p>When voting, please make sure to vote for your favorite entry in each of the three categories. The voting will be taken down on April 12th. </p> <p> </p> <h2>Spring category </h2> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnJGSuqGI/AAAAAAAAASo/nWO1c2-Fk8M/s1600-h/200666_10150110873792484_170047937483_6893498_6229836_n%5B1%5D%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200666_10150110873792484_170047937483_6893498_6229836_n[1]" border="0" alt="200666_10150110873792484_170047937483_6893498_6229836_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnKlbtkTI/AAAAAAAAASs/qr_qlieHiMI/200666_10150110873792484_170047937483_6893498_6229836_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="354" /></a> </p> <p>#1 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/orrjessica">http://www.etsy.com/shop/orrjessica</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnLKR29bI/AAAAAAAAASw/nv4sM6tzdAM/s1600-h/188460_10150110875407484_170047937483_6893502_2555859_n%5B1%5D%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="188460_10150110875407484_170047937483_6893502_2555859_n[1]" border="0" alt="188460_10150110875407484_170047937483_6893502_2555859_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnL3S53hI/AAAAAAAAAS0/tD3gOeR7Yfs/188460_10150110875407484_170047937483_6893502_2555859_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="477" height="359" /></a> </p> <p>#2 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnMZb0WyI/AAAAAAAAAS4/CPKklsfPqAQ/s1600-h/198844_10150110881512484_170047937483_6893537_3620699_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="198844_10150110881512484_170047937483_6893537_3620699_n[1]" border="0" alt="198844_10150110881512484_170047937483_6893537_3620699_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnNsCmoUI/AAAAAAAAAS8/rxvim7mwgIg/198844_10150110881512484_170047937483_6893537_3620699_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="477" height="635" /></a> </p> <p>#3 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnOGjhJkI/AAAAAAAAATA/wRxIFNbkdNQ/s1600-h/197383_10150110877052484_170047937483_6893508_3510187_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197383_10150110877052484_170047937483_6893508_3510187_n[1]" border="0" alt="197383_10150110877052484_170047937483_6893508_3510187_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnOzNNeCI/AAAAAAAAATE/026cUNZ8vGQ/197383_10150110877052484_170047937483_6893508_3510187_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="477" height="477" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>#4 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theoldhooker">http://www.etsy.com/shop/theoldhooker</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnPl_rRcI/AAAAAAAAATI/OYiYOK57OxU/s1600-h/188444_10150110878492484_170047937483_6893515_6402050_n%5B1%5D%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="188444_10150110878492484_170047937483_6893515_6402050_n[1]" border="0" alt="188444_10150110878492484_170047937483_6893515_6402050_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnQDc-zRI/AAAAAAAAATM/oZJilgUTLZk/188444_10150110878492484_170047937483_6893515_6402050_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="486" height="365" /></a> </p> <p>#5 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaisyCottageDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaisyCottageDesigns</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnQl0rLqI/AAAAAAAAATQ/GxRHNEcW-sE/s1600-h/198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n[1]" border="0" alt="198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnRN3IPGI/AAAAAAAAATU/gPpxRfKaAS8/198435_10150110879482484_170047937483_6893521_8196337_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="488" height="367" /></a> </p> <p>#6</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trendymates">http://www.etsy.com/shop/trendymates</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnRns20UI/AAAAAAAAATY/8wAw2XpC-_s/s1600-h/188813_10150110880272484_170047937483_6893525_7885979_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="188813_10150110880272484_170047937483_6893525_7885979_n[1]" border="0" alt="188813_10150110880272484_170047937483_6893525_7885979_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnTHxdS6I/AAAAAAAAATc/Rn2UXC-Te3o/188813_10150110880272484_170047937483_6893525_7885979_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="487" height="720" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>#7</p> <p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisyadaycrochet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisyadaycrochet</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnTiHLXjI/AAAAAAAAATg/R0LuVqyyows/s1600-h/199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n[1]" border="0" alt="199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnUO8bDeI/AAAAAAAAATk/V9tpP0TatBo/199758_10150140958267484_170047937483_6952905_739390_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="486" height="521" /></a> </p> <p>#8 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevenHandmade">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevenHandmade</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnUupkngI/AAAAAAAAATo/W5UV9BdvAZQ/s1600-h/205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n[1]" border="0" alt="205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnVCEDDkI/AAAAAAAAATs/Fa2JJAJRBSE/205422_10150140959767484_170047937483_6952907_6744713_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="487" height="366" /></a> </p> <p>#9 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALTernativeCreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALTernativeCreations</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnVzmgkrI/AAAAAAAAATw/M6oLYHj5AGw/s1600-h/196261_10150140963042484_170047937483_6952921_3404022_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="196261_10150140963042484_170047937483_6952921_3404022_n[1]" border="0" alt="196261_10150140963042484_170047937483_6952921_3404022_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnX_2TJ1I/AAAAAAAAAT0/cS0DwNS567U/196261_10150140963042484_170047937483_6952921_3404022_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="488" height="472" /></a> </p> <p>#10 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnYa84E-I/AAAAAAAAAT4/4vsJf_m92YA/s1600-h/205746_10150140965022484_170047937483_6952930_6330392_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="205746_10150140965022484_170047937483_6952930_6330392_n[1]" border="0" alt="205746_10150140965022484_170047937483_6952930_6330392_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnY4m8ZaI/AAAAAAAAAT8/GLLc12CE5t4/205746_10150140965022484_170047937483_6952930_6330392_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="497" height="351" /></a> </p> <p>#11 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BusyMomDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BusyMomDesigns</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnZd3t8DI/AAAAAAAAAUA/U6EmSNiOzxI/s1600-h/197990_10150140966072484_170047937483_6952932_2726058_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197990_10150140966072484_170047937483_6952932_2726058_n[1]" border="0" alt="197990_10150140966072484_170047937483_6952932_2726058_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnZ1pNrkI/AAAAAAAAAUE/g-1v8imjyP4/197990_10150140966072484_170047937483_6952932_2726058_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="502" height="377" /></a> </p> <p>#12 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadAboutYarn">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadAboutYarn</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnachMQmI/AAAAAAAAAUI/uOtS6tC_q8o/s1600-h/197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n[1]" border="0" alt="197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtna-eJfjI/AAAAAAAAAUM/dUnxK5lWTvU/197406_10150140967622484_170047937483_6952937_2093003_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="666" /></a> </p> <p>#13 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids</a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnbgIh1nI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/ooTG5xD9Nek/s1600-h/198934_10150140973042484_170047937483_6952968_5758466_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="198934_10150140973042484_170047937483_6952968_5758466_n[1]" border="0" alt="198934_10150140973042484_170047937483_6952968_5758466_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtncpIdMKI/AAAAAAAAAUU/LUAfEa_ts4s/198934_10150140973042484_170047937483_6952968_5758466_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="390" /></a> </p> <p>#14 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207270_10150140970182484_170047937483_6952954_7076412_n.jpg" width="508" height="677" /></p> <p>#15 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedplanet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedplanet</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtndXpStUI/AAAAAAAAAUY/PRr3Ymtav6c/s1600-h/196439_10150140974497484_170047937483_6952971_761991_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="196439_10150140974497484_170047937483_6952971_761991_n[1]" border="0" alt="196439_10150140974497484_170047937483_6952971_761991_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnd1WLT-I/AAAAAAAAAUc/jRjnugRqsj4/196439_10150140974497484_170047937483_6952971_761991_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="351" /></a> </p> <p>#16 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnem_B70I/AAAAAAAAAUg/GuioIrWbXBI/s1600-h/200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n[1]" border="0" alt="200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnfs2T4SI/AAAAAAAAAUk/UHvnBwe_8i8/200697_10150144665117484_170047937483_6980939_3254222_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="498" /></a> </p> <p>#17 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestOnSalem">http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestOnSalem</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtngnxbi2I/AAAAAAAAAUo/L1HefAdiGlY/s1600-h/205173_10150144667507484_170047937483_6980969_5631617_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="205173_10150144667507484_170047937483_6980969_5631617_n[1]" border="0" alt="205173_10150144667507484_170047937483_6980969_5631617_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnhUn3jSI/AAAAAAAAAUs/lNZnRZkImec/205173_10150144667507484_170047937483_6980969_5631617_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="513" height="385" /></a> </p> <p>#18 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnjrhq66I/AAAAAAAAAUw/anFFXojqAYA/s1600-h/200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n[1]" border="0" alt="200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnkAYfJHI/AAAAAAAAAU0/DRSM08Pq0Pk/200571_10150144670657484_170047937483_6981019_6747537_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="521" height="392" /></a> </p> <p>#19 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnk9cl_gI/AAAAAAAAAU4/QdAGrsAlqqM/s1600-h/199610_10150144673567484_170047937483_6981061_7604667_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="199610_10150144673567484_170047937483_6981061_7604667_n[1]" border="0" alt="199610_10150144673567484_170047937483_6981061_7604667_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnlhX0XMI/AAAAAAAAAU8/SDCsDwjfyf0/199610_10150144673567484_170047937483_6981061_7604667_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="534" height="357" /></a> </p> <p>#20</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnmZxHtSI/AAAAAAAAAVA/MVTw-o0ojHI/s1600-h/207347_10150144674352484_170047937483_6981063_5161030_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="207347_10150144674352484_170047937483_6981063_5161030_n[1]" border="0" alt="207347_10150144674352484_170047937483_6981063_5161030_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnnC4MotI/AAAAAAAAAVE/SpyTCNWd_4I/207347_10150144674352484_170047937483_6981063_5161030_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="535" height="728" /></a> </p> <p>#21 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NormasTreasures">http://www.etsy.com/shop/NormasTreasures</a></p> <p><img alt="Sweet Spring Garden Baby Blanket" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.229373532.jpg" width="530" height="595" /></p> <p>#22</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnniLM9VI/AAAAAAAAAVI/EK1UGKMVxUQ/s1600-h/195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n[1]" border="0" alt="195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtno_KLhRI/AAAAAAAAAVM/FOdsOv4g5n0/195878_10150144677992484_170047937483_6981091_7361984_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="409" /></a> </p> <p>#23</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RemarkableCreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/RemarkableCreations</a></p> <h2>Easter Category</h2> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnpWjoEuI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/Mr_zQUDawjI/s1600-h/197044_10150110882152484_170047937483_6893538_7372541_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197044_10150110882152484_170047937483_6893538_7372541_n[1]" border="0" alt="197044_10150110882152484_170047937483_6893538_7372541_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnqCDPiWI/AAAAAAAAAVU/CLsv6dPtp8A/197044_10150110882152484_170047937483_6893538_7372541_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="345" /></a> </p> <p>#1 </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtnqjxAdjI/AAAAAAAAAVY/-UY_G3Tvxk8/s1600-h/200141_10150110883022484_170047937483_6893541_4196206_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200141_10150110883022484_170047937483_6893541_4196206_n[1]" border="0" alt="200141_10150110883022484_170047937483_6893541_4196206_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtx_2vNtbI/AAAAAAAAAVc/qw4tG3ucPds/200141_10150110883022484_170047937483_6893541_4196206_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="457" /></a> </p> <p>#2</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees">http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyArjilXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/uPiipU1rJQk/s1600-h/200531_10150110886022484_170047937483_6893555_5654962_n%5B1%5D%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200531_10150110886022484_170047937483_6893555_5654962_n[1]" border="0" alt="200531_10150110886022484_170047937483_6893555_5654962_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyCMhYchI/AAAAAAAAAVk/S2QMvRHJRfw/200531_10150110886022484_170047937483_6893555_5654962_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="774" /></a> </p> <p>#3</p> <p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyCjAy8fI/AAAAAAAAAVo/nej3i48d6ZY/s1600-h/200481_10150110887557484_170047937483_6893560_485417_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200481_10150110887557484_170047937483_6893560_485417_n[1]" border="0" alt="200481_10150110887557484_170047937483_6893560_485417_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyDmbTgeI/AAAAAAAAAVs/LqDzSkH-GS4/200481_10150110887557484_170047937483_6893560_485417_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="522" height="585" /></a> </p> <p>#4 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyEE5y0uI/AAAAAAAAAVw/4b0_4R7XTtk/s1600-h/196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n[1]" border="0" alt="196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyFwvSEAI/AAAAAAAAAV0/gHNctsmK96g/196404_10150140960647484_170047937483_6952912_6792409_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="521" height="355" /></a> </p> <p>#5 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevenHandmade">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevenHandmade</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyGUVY_fI/AAAAAAAAAV4/s2zHp8UXdxE/s1600-h/205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n%5B1%5D%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n[1]" border="0" alt="205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyH8PH3dI/AAAAAAAAAV8/qxJ73H09ehk/205665_10150140961602484_170047937483_6952918_5811546_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="692" /></a> </p> <p>#6 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gladetopshop">http://www.etsy.com/shop/gladetopshop</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyIv4RSMI/AAAAAAAAAWA/uv_hDo_9Zkc/s1600-h/197608_10150140963112484_170047937483_6952922_5940840_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197608_10150140963112484_170047937483_6952922_5940840_n[1]" border="0" alt="197608_10150140963112484_170047937483_6952922_5940840_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyJ352hAI/AAAAAAAAAWE/HM9XRf5-A7g/197608_10150140963112484_170047937483_6952922_5940840_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="517" height="333" /></a> </p> <p>#7 </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyKWV9T6I/AAAAAAAAAWI/sehyQ_FEw9Q/s1600-h/199358_10150140965142484_170047937483_6952931_8306205_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="199358_10150140965142484_170047937483_6952931_8306205_n[1]" border="0" alt="199358_10150140965142484_170047937483_6952931_8306205_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyLBtdg4I/AAAAAAAAAWM/U6NBrQq2S4Q/199358_10150140965142484_170047937483_6952931_8306205_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="801" /></a> </p> <p>#8 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BusyMomDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BusyMomDesigns</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyLmXvnBI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/WBo6Xbi7ksw/s1600-h/207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n[1]" border="0" alt="207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyMWMF4AI/AAAAAAAAAWU/XJZUcp2rK2I/207697_10150140966867484_170047937483_6952935_5568883_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="448" /></a> </p> <p>#9 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrochet4Kids</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyMwCBjRI/AAAAAAAAAWY/gzCodmTxReo/s1600-h/207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n[1]" border="0" alt="207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyNo3w4iI/AAAAAAAAAWc/ndWxChgkBS0/207344_10150140968437484_170047937483_6952942_3928994_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="541" height="407" /></a> </p> <p>#10 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyOfVim3I/AAAAAAAAAWg/nu_2N99Brys/s1600-h/208727_10150140972277484_170047937483_6952961_7000271_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="208727_10150140972277484_170047937483_6952961_7000271_n[1]" border="0" alt="208727_10150140972277484_170047937483_6952961_7000271_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyPCNrtUI/AAAAAAAAAWk/EyP6ucAHLNY/208727_10150140972277484_170047937483_6952961_7000271_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="547" height="547" /></a> </p> <p>#11 <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyPiQeuBI/AAAAAAAAAWo/Jgh1Ai5auvc/s1600-h/200174_10150140975002484_170047937483_6952972_963972_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="200174_10150140975002484_170047937483_6952972_963972_n[1]" border="0" alt="200174_10150140975002484_170047937483_6952972_963972_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyQVeq3KI/AAAAAAAAAWs/1QZUM8k56h4/200174_10150140975002484_170047937483_6952972_963972_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="778" /></a> </p> <p>#12</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyRIpNodI/AAAAAAAAAWw/T9V-bKsRbMo/s1600-h/207705_10150144666457484_170047937483_6980959_3504718_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="207705_10150144666457484_170047937483_6980959_3504718_n[1]" border="0" alt="207705_10150144666457484_170047937483_6980959_3504718_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtySO86PGI/AAAAAAAAAW0/vnWQytJyUFc/207705_10150144666457484_170047937483_6980959_3504718_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="749" /></a> </p> <p>#13</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyS3RZoXI/AAAAAAAAAW4/8gD0uvC2OVA/s1600-h/205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n[1]" border="0" alt="205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyThSkflI/AAAAAAAAAW8/m4xsrtQ50vo/205490_10150144672107484_170047937483_6981041_959038_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="495" /></a> </p> <p>#14 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MsPenzCrochet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MsPenzCrochet</a></p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70700064/mutant-bunny-slippers"></a> <h2>Artist category </h2> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyVQ6Y2lI/AAAAAAAAAXA/alMf6wxfh6s/s1600-h/196589_10150140963222484_170047937483_6952923_5144512_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="196589_10150140963222484_170047937483_6952923_5144512_n[1]" border="0" alt="196589_10150140963222484_170047937483_6952923_5144512_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyWLc8yDI/AAAAAAAAAXE/UrHuRDGdjr8/196589_10150140963222484_170047937483_6952923_5144512_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="558" height="355" /></a> </p> <p>#1 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyW9t1X8I/AAAAAAAAAXI/4o-2TMLaxA8/s1600-h/189139_10150110876092484_170047937483_6893506_2649349_n%5B1%5D%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="189139_10150110876092484_170047937483_6893506_2649349_n[1]" border="0" alt="189139_10150110876092484_170047937483_6893506_2649349_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyXtW6zXI/AAAAAAAAAXM/60JbyYwmBps/189139_10150110876092484_170047937483_6893506_2649349_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="558" height="420" /></a> </p> <p>#2 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyYa4pVtI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/GTnWUYTw_SI/s1600-h/207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n[1]" border="0" alt="207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyZEhTL_I/AAAAAAAAAXU/VaI28KKcWIU/207525_10150140969252484_170047937483_6952944_784443_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="520" /></a> </p> <p>#3 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyZrXmJNI/AAAAAAAAAXY/9BXwQHilRWI/s1600-h/198937_10150140971592484_170047937483_6952959_648763_n%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="198937_10150140971592484_170047937483_6952959_648763_n[1]" border="0" alt="198937_10150140971592484_170047937483_6952959_648763_n[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyaK7_iZI/AAAAAAAAAXc/whGyiqgb3do/198937_10150140971592484_170047937483_6952959_648763_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="450" /></a> </p> <p>#4 </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtya_OiGnI/AAAAAAAAAXg/CgVqz6jDfZs/s1600-h/208014_10150140970902484_170047937483_6952958_2095113_n%5B1%5D%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="208014_10150140970902484_170047937483_6952958_2095113_n[1]" border="0" alt="208014_10150140970902484_170047937483_6952958_2095113_n[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtybuaLF0I/AAAAAAAAAXk/ggI782jTGuo/208014_10150140970902484_170047937483_6952958_2095113_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="348" /></a> </p> <p>#5 </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtycXvRv4I/AAAAAAAAAXo/Y9u_7zEfsSo/s1600-h/197425_10150144668432484_170047937483_6980972_4755248_n%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="197425_10150144668432484_170047937483_6980972_4755248_n[1]" border="0" alt="197425_10150144668432484_170047937483_6980972_4755248_n[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyddyX9mI/AAAAAAAAAXs/gaikXW6V2E4/197425_10150144668432484_170047937483_6980972_4755248_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" height="873" /></a> </p> <p>#6</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisyadaycrochet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisyadaycrochet</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyeKmE3xI/AAAAAAAAAXw/GjFvxOD2y6k/s1600-h/199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n[1]" border="0" alt="199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TZtyfCQa5dI/AAAAAAAAAX0/uYLSgbmEXZg/199215_10150144676752484_170047937483_6981086_3189431_n%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="579" height="514" /></a> </p> <p>#7</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-58373114966418052402011-03-21T16:01:00.001-04:002011-03-21T16:01:34.403-04:00Winners of the February challenge<h2>Gift to self, Etcetera category winners</h2> <p><strong>1<sup>st</sup> place: MagdaleneKnits (she also took 2<sup>nd</sup> in the wearables category!)</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits"><strong>http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</strong></a><b></b></p> <p><strong>Your name</strong>: Pamela Baker</p> <p><strong>Where are you from?</strong> I grew up in Scarsdale NY – then moved to Hartsdale NY (1 mi away) when I got married – I am fortunate enough to be only about 20 min outside NYC.</p> <p><strong>Shop Name:</strong> I actually have two shops on Etsy – the one you are all familiar with:<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeudTh3pHI/AAAAAAAAAR4/8v1AtvxL8Gk/s1600-h/mgreenquilt%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mgreenquilt" border="0" alt="mgreenquilt" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeuepaI_NI/AAAAAAAAAR8/geDmPxN5K8U/mgreenquilt_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://magdaleneknits.etsy.com/">http://MagdaleneKnits.etsy.com</a> – which features my crocheted and knitted items; and</p> <p><a href="http://magdalenejewels.etsy.com/">http://MagdaleneJewels.etsy.com</a> – which feature OOAK Necklaces, bracelets, earrings of Swarovski Crystals, all created and designed by myself!</p> <p><strong>Blogs:</strong> I actually have 2 blogs:</p> <p><a href="http://magdalenejewelspjk.blogspot.com/">http://MagdaleneJewelspjk.blogspot.com</a> – which features blogs of my everyday life. </p> <p><a href="http://magdalenejewelsblogs.blogspot.com/">http://MagdaleneJewelsblogs.blogspot.com</a> – a blog which features various topics from one of my other Teams’ “EtsyBloggers Team”. I love our “Wordless Wednesday” features, which we post just a picture – “which says it all”!</p> <p><strong>"Authorized Contributor"</strong> for the Etsy Bloggers Team Blog – which each month I do a featured article on one of our Team’s shops.</p> <p><strong>Flickr:</strong> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalenejewels/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalenejewels/</a></p> <p><strong>Facebook Page</strong>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1457676803">http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1457676803</a></p> <p><strong>My YouTube Channel</strong>: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MagdaleneJewels">http://www.youtube.com/user/MagdaleneJewels</a></p> <p>Pamela was also one of our first place winners in the December challenge; you can read her interview <a href="http://createcrochet.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-place-december-challenge-winner.html">here</a> if you missed it. Rather than another traditional interview we thought we would show you the other side what makes Magdalene of MagdaleneKnits &<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeufYanYnI/AAAAAAAAASA/i3H105yRdKs/s1600-h/mquilt%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mquilt" border="0" alt="mquilt" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeuf84kDsI/AAAAAAAAASE/VgBU00v_DbA/mquilt_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="188" height="151" /></a> MagdaleneJewels tick! This is what Pamela had to say:</p> <p>Although I started crocheting at the early age of 14; it was something that I taught myself learning different stitches as I went along. Often if I am using a pattern, many times I will use my own interpretation and ideas to create the final piece. Perhaps I inherited my great-grandmother’s skill of her beautiful hand crochet lace pieces, some of which I still have and treasure. I am currently trying to teach myself some of these English crochet stitches, using a 1.5mm hook!</p> <p>As I have mentioned before most of the inspiration of my crochet pieces and jewelry are inspired by my love of music; it is that embodiment of words and music that help form my creative process, as each song becomes a part of me, and then the creation just seems to unfold. Since my children were born, they were raised on the music of Beatles, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, etc. – I am not sure if it is a coincidence that they are all creative with music as their<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeugpIwt3I/AAAAAAAAASI/pqD0UfB0EAI/s1600-h/mbluequilt%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="mbluequilt" border="0" alt="mbluequilt" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeuhyS9_uI/AAAAAAAAASM/0-7IMtbXKFs/mbluequilt_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="199" /></a> passion; one son is a “street artist” and has been selling a lot of his work lately (you can see some of his work on my Flickr page); my other son is a producer, editor, director, and films segments for a local TV station, and my daughter is the actress and director of the family. She is currently doing a children’s play in which the little lamb from my shop is making his acting debut! She is also in the theater group that I belong to. Besides acting in a few of their shows, I am also their costume designer and makeup artist. The two plays I think I enjoyed most working on was doing the makeup and costumes for Dracula, and designing the costumes for Alice in Wonderland. <a href="http://magdalenejewelspjk.blogspot.com/2008/07/magdalene-actress.html">http://magdalenejewelspjk.blogspot.com/2008/07/magdalene-actress.html</a></p> <p>Besides knitting, crocheting, and designing my jewelry, I also love to do quilting. I have made quilts for my children when they were young, my grandson (classic Winnie the Pooh); my niece’s little girl Maya (Flower Fairy quilt); the green quilt was an engagement present for my daughter and fiancé (Kelly & Danny). All of my quilts were designed by myself since after all these years I still cannot figure out quilting patterns!</p> <p>Thank you again for choosing my Lace Crocheted Purse and Mohair Neck warmer’s as this month’s Challenge winners! It is a funny story how I came across the pattern for the purse – I had been at Barnes & Noble with a friend having coffee, when I happened to see a book of crochet patterns – I was quickly glancing through when I saw the little purse. I just loved it when I saw it – I figured I could quickly jot down the pattern – the problem – no paper – so using my rent envelope which was in my purse – I quickly jotted down the basics of the pattern writing across the page, around the sides, down the other side – never thinking I would be able to figure out the scribble I so hastily wrote down. When the Challenge came up – I thought about that pattern which was still in my purse – and started working on it. When I finished it, being all in black, I knew it needed that something extra – so looking through some extra fabric from some quilting – I came across a small piece which was just perfect to line the purse with. The Neck warmer was one of those that when I first saw the yarn I fell in love with the colors and knew exactly what I wanted to create with it – when I finished it – it was so pretty that I thought I would keep it for myself for the Challenge!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>2<sup>nd</sup> place: andours</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours"><strong>http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Name:</strong> Michele <br /><strong>Where are you from</strong>: Currently residing in Brooklyn, NY but Colorado Springs, CO is home. <br /><strong>Shop name</strong>: &ours (www.andours.etsy.com) <br /><strong>Blog</strong>: andours.tumblr.com</p> <p> <br /><strong><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeuiYRKwkI/AAAAAAAAASQ/yCpEjsX-e_o/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.153271603%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="il_fullxfull.153271603" border="0" alt="il_fullxfull.153271603" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeujhlh-4I/AAAAAAAAASU/5YH-P0vxBt8/il_fullxfull.153271603_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> Favorite hook</strong>: 3.5mm, it's what I use for most amigurumi and crochet projects.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeuj8Bo9VI/AAAAAAAAASY/huBccDPkX0w/s1600-h/DSC_8375%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_8375" border="0" alt="DSC_8375" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeukljLerI/AAAAAAAAASc/x9hczsII5bc/DSC_8375_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p> <br /><strong>Favorite yarn</strong>: Cotton, although it seems difficult to find in the NYC area. Most places carry your basic inexpensive acrylics or insanely overpriced wools.</p> <p> <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your hamburger iphone sleeve</strong>? A ham sandwich! Long story, but yes, a ham sandwich was the inspiration! :)</p> <p> <br /><strong>How long have you been crocheting and who taught you?</strong> My mom, a craft genius, taught me how to crochet my junior year of college. My mom has been crafty my entire life (I still have the baby booties she crocheted while pregnant with me) but I didn't develop a love for crochet or crafting until more recently, as an adult.</p> <p> <br /><strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeulOstlWI/AAAAAAAAASg/cMC8UT0Gejc/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.158322509%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="il_fullxfull.158322509" border="0" alt="il_fullxfull.158322509" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TYeumIWf7NI/AAAAAAAAASk/1sx4YfgHkT0/il_fullxfull.158322509_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> Do you have a particular project or piece of work that you are most proud of</strong>? Sadly, I can't say I have a particular project I'm especially proud of. But the collection of all my pieces displayed together always makes me smile. I'm hoping to start my first granny square blanket in the near future. I'm sure it'll be my pride and joy when done!</p> <p> <br /><strong>Do you follow any trends when deciding what to crochet, or do you have any favorite sources where you get inspiration from</strong>? My 9 yo cousin is probably my greatest inspiration. She's the baby of our family and always gives me silly ideas. No matter what, she always says, "but put a smile on it!" </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>3<sup>rd</sup> place: Barbiloulou</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou"><b>http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou</b></a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Name</strong>: Barb Durham <br /><strong>Where are you from</strong>: Monticello Minnesota and Bahia de Kino, Sonora, Mexico <br /><strong>Shop name</strong>: (Barb has 2!) Barbiloulou (everything except felted wool crochet)and HotWetWool (felted wool crochet) <br /><strong>blog</strong>: <a href="http://barbilou.blogspot.com/">http://barbilou.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><strong>Twitter:</strong> Barbiloulou <br /><strong>Facebook</strong>: Barbara Frame Durham <br /><strong>Favorite hook</strong>: My BlueBoy! (Boye E 3.5mm)</p> <p> <br /><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Tiny Turquoise Tote Bag. Felted Wool." align="left" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.167633251.jpg" width="249" height="161" />Barbara was also a first place winner in the Music Interpretation challenge last year with her Joe Cocker inspired creation <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qTjd3vmaCQE/TEyQd9nLfXI/AAAAAAAAATQ/GcgyLLNNVwY/s1600/barbiloulou.jpg">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qTjd3vmaCQE/TEyQd9nLfXI/AAAAAAAAATQ/GcgyLLNNVwY/s1600/barbiloulou.jpg</a> <b></b></p> <p><strong>Where do you get your inspiration</strong>? Inspiration comes from nature, the seashore, the forest, music, sunrises, and my love (or at least respect) of all living creatures. I can't even kill spiders...</p> <p><strong>I know that your favorite word is turquoise and your challenge winning felted bag is adorned with lovely turquoise flowers. Many of the<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Guinea Pig Sweater Custom Orders" align="right" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.211984601.jpg" width="242" height="179" /> items in your shop also include hues of turquoise, greens, and blues which are all colors of the seashore where you spend your winters while your summers are spent at home in Minnesota. Do you find that your creative vision in terms of colors that you use changes with your location</strong>? Well, not exactly, my creative vision in terms of colors that I use depends on what colors I have. I've not yet found a source for wool yarn here, so I try to stock up before I come down! But I do love turquoise, both the word and the stone, not to mention the color. The Sea of Cortez is turquoise. And since it's nearly time to go back to the states for MY LAST SUMMER OF WORK! I'm almost out of wool, so I've recently been churning out eclectic chunky earthy jewelry made with local beach funds. Like these:</p> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Turquoise Baby Ballet Booties with Hot Pink" align="left" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.167633713.jpg" width="230" height="201" /><strong>Favorite handmade gift received</strong>: white silk baby quilt from Grandma Edie. Still have it, it's all fraying and pitiful. <br />Favorite handmade gift given: My father's felted amulet bag. I buried it with him. He kept my photo in it, along with his alabaster Zuni Bear totem. <br />I also make beaded jewelry, and use a lot of found items: seashells etc. Plus I'm writing a candid autobiography for my grandchildren. Aside from my mother (nursing home with end-stage Alzheimer's) I'm the only one left in my family, and nobody knows where I came from. <b><i>In addition to Barbara’s autobiography, check out this charming calendar that she had a hand in designing.</i></b> <a href="http://barbilou.blogspot.com/2011/03/calendar.html">http://barbilou.blogspot.com/2011/03/calendar.html</a></p> <p>The best thing about crochet is metamorphosis. Creating something useful or beautiful from a ball of yarn. Plus my mind can be wandering around elsewhere the entire time. <br /><strong></strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <h2>Gifts to self Wearables category winners</h2> <p><strong>1<sup>st</sup> place: whippleswhimsy</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy"><b>http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy</b></a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Name</strong>: Beverly Whipple <br /><strong>Where are you from</strong>: Wernersville, PA (NW of Philadelphia) <br /><strong>Shop name</strong>: Whipple's Whimsy (My husband actually came up with the name!) <br /><strong>Facebook</strong>: www.facebook.com/beverlywhipple <br /><strong>Favorite hook</strong>: Bamboo Handled Hooks</p> <p><strong>Favorite yarn</strong>: I don't have one favorite yarn. I have favorite things about most yarn. Love the durability of acrylic, the feel of merino wool through my fingers; love the texture that alpaca brings out. I could go on, but I think you get the idea. :)<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Child's Fleece Pinky Poncho" align="right" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.188540243.jpg" width="246" height="208" /></p> <p> <br /><strong>I read in your profile that you were taught to crochet by your grandmother who came to America from Ireland when she was a little girl. I know that your daughter is only 3 but do you plan to pass on the family tradition of crocheting to her when she is older</strong>? (It was my "great" grandmother (dad's grandmother) I absolutely plan to pass it down to my daughter and to anyone else willing to learn! Most of us have the desire to share what we love. </p> <p> <br /><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Forest Green Merino Wool Four in One Shawl" align="left" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.146578236.jpg" width="203" height="248" /><strong>What was the first thing you ever made after your grandmother taught you to crochet</strong>? <br />A chain. She taught me and my brother how to make crocheted chains. For weeks our home was decorated, more like, saturated, with chains of all sizes and colors! She then taught us how to turn and make additional rows for a scarf and doll's blanket. Shortly after this time she passed away. When I was older, I wanted to learn to crochet all the things that she had made for us growing up. I took the basics that she taught had have built upon it, literally and figuratively.</p> <p> <br /><strong>I know that you love hoods, cowl, and red colors, all of which inspired you to make your winning hooded cowl for yourself. In addition to making things for your shop you love giving crocheted gifts to your friends and family. Did you find it difficult to make something for yourself or was last months challenge just the excuse you needed to finally get to keep something</strong>? It's very difficult for me to find the time to make myself something, so this was the perfect excuse. I not only have Whipple's Whimsy, I also teach at the local AC Moore, volunteer crochet instructor at local high school, volunteer with my church's Prayer Shawl Ministry, am "crazy aunt" and nanny for my nieces and nephew, and take care of my home, hubby, and daughter. <img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Baby Blanket Bouquets" align="right" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.177389444.jpg" width="301" height="199" /></p> <p> <br /><strong>Do you do any other type of crafting or design</strong>? <br />I've tried counting cross stitch, knitting, plastic canvas, sewing, embroidery, scherenschnitte, and beaded jewelry. While some of my attempted projects turn out nicer than I expected, I felt most comfortable with crocheting.</p> <p> <br /><strong>What, in your opinion is the best thing about crochet?</strong> <br />Versatility! That and the whole family heritage connection. There is something about any craft or skill that is passed through generations that gives it a deeper meaning and connection for you. In a way you are connecting with something outside of yourself.<strong></strong></p> <h2>Gifts to self Home décor category winner</h2> <p><strong>1st place: Mamta</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta"><b>http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</b></a><strong></strong></p> <p>We all know our fabulous team captain; Mamta from Mumbia India, her colorful and spirited personality is reflected throughout her crochet designs. Mamta is also the designer behind Crochiya <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiya">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiya</a> her shop that is nothing but crochet and knits, MamtArts <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiya">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiya</a> which features her non-crochet creations like her beautiful paper quilled jewelry all inspired by Indian culture and it’s vibrant colors. Her husband Raj even has a shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/raajma">http://www.etsy.com/shop/raajma</a> full of gorgeous handmade jewelry and supplies. </p> <p><strong>What was the inspiration behind your challenge crochet dust bunny</strong>? <br />It's very rare that I use my creations & I wanted to make something for myself. As a child, I loved toys as most children do. But Alas! I didn't know crochet then. When this challenge was posted, I had numerous ideas going in my little brain. But couldn't make anything till the last date. So I frantically searched the www for a quick design and I came across this very nice design on ravelry: <br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dust-bunnies">www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dust-bunnies</a> <br />But it was a knit pattern. I instantly knew what I wanted to make. So yes, Crochet Dust Bunny was inspired by the challenge, by this quirky knit dust bunny and to gift my childhood back to me.</p> <p> <br /><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Peacock Feather - OOAK Turquoise Blue Paper Quilled Pendant" align="left" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.228533586.jpg" width="243" height="263" /><strong>We can see from your other shops that you enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts in addition to crochet. Is there any particular type of craft that you would really like to learn but just haven’t had the chance yet? <br /></strong>Crochet is my favourite craft as I can sculpt just about anything with it. But I don't like to limit myself to just crochet. I like to spread my wings and fly. I've always wanted to learn not one but a many crafts. The ones in my priority list are pottery, farming and learning how to play a flute and a violin. <br />My mom is an exceptional artist. Ever since I was a baby, I used to see her work with her hands & making awesome ooak things. I really don't know how I got started on the path as an artist, but I remember vaguely about learning sewing and drawing rangoli (a colorful drawing done during one of the largest festival of India with colored sand). I also remember myself cutting newspaper and making decorative garlands when I was about 5 years old. My teachers used to encourage me to decorate my classroom with those and I loved spending hours cutting newspapers, lol.</p> <p> <br /><strong>I know that you are a self-taught artist and can learn to do just about anything from looking at it,<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="CUSTOM - White Breeze Crochet Summer Lace Dress" align="right" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.225399780.jpg" width="361" height="656" /> what started you on your path as an artist and what is the most important thing art has brought to your life? <br /></strong>Art( mainly crochet) has brought me to myself. I can't imagine being anywhere else and doing anything else. It is so peaceful to be an artist. I guess, only artists can understand what I mean with these words.</p> <p> <br /><strong>What do you do to keep yourself creative? <br /></strong>I constantly challenge my mind by doing what it says is impossible to make. In my book of life, there is nothing which is impossible. My favourite quote is, "Even the word impossible says I M Possible". There is not a day in my life that I'm not creating something with my hands. I never face a creative block. How I do this or how this happens to me? Whenever I want to create, I brainstorm my mind and note it all down in my diary, no matter how foolish that idea may look. Not only this, but I also just look and admire the designs on net and in magazines. If I'm not doing any of these, you'll catch me reading romance novels which are filled to the brim with fashion ideas. ;) <br />How to you handle the business side of running your Etsy business and do you have any tips for shops that might just be starting out? <br />Running a business on Etsy is not that easy but not tough either. There are a lot of tips to be successful on Etsy. A few of my favourites are: <br />1) List items everyday: Whatever you sell, make sure to stay on tops of searches by listing at least 1 to a few items per day. I've noticed that whenever I list something, it not only brings views to that item, but also to other items that I may have listed a few months ago. Those views sometimes turn into sales. <br />2) Pictures: Although, I'm not an expert in this area, I try to take/ retake pictures if that does not bring good number of views to my items. We all may not be professional photographers, but we can at least try show our items in the best possible manner that we can. <br />3)Pricing: Yes, the most difficult part of selling for a lot of Etsians. Here's a few tips: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5735/create-crochet/discuss/6729355/">http://www.etsy.com/teams/5735/create-crochet/discuss/6729355/</a> <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/etsy-success-reevaluating-your-prices-11033/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=this+blog+post&utm_content=etsy_success_031711&utm_campaign=etsy_success_031711">http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/etsy-success-reevaluating-your-prices-11033/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=this+blog+post&utm_content=etsy_success_031711&utm_campaign=etsy_success_031711</a> <br />4)Subscribe to the Etsy success newsletters or read the " Seller Handbook" on Etsy whenever you find some time from your busy schedule and especially when you're facing a creative block. ;) <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/">http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/</a> <br /><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Easy Crochet PDF PATTERN - Rainbow Hippie Chick Scarf / Headband / Belt" align="left" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.228686667.jpg" width="272" height="175" />5) Always be willing to learn. There is always something to learn from people who touch our lives. So never stop learning no matter how successful you're in your business. <br />6) Join a team/s as per your business interest and stay active by talking to fellow artists on the threads. This will keep you informed not only in your art but you'll make great friends who talk your language and understand you. <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams">http://www.etsy.com/teams</a> <br />7) Keep track of your business: I do this on excel sheets, so I know how much I buy, sell, my profits, my goals, etc. <br />There are a lot of other tips but I guess the space would be less to mention it all here. For the time being this should get you started with your Etsy business.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-50359850843181080252011-03-10T18:29:00.000-05:002011-03-10T18:29:29.753-05:00February "Challenge to Self" WinnersThe winners for the February "Challenge to Self" are:<br />
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<strong>1st Place - </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits"><strong>http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</strong></a><br />
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<strong>3rd Place - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou</a></strong><br />
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<strong>1st Place - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/whippleswhimsy</a></strong><br />
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<strong>2nd Place - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></strong><br />
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<strong>3rd Place - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle</a></strong><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-18495755570345004972011-03-02T22:36:00.001-05:002011-03-02T22:36:59.262-05:00February "Challenge to Self" EntriesThis month the CreateCrochet Etsy Team decided to do something a little different with our challenge. This month we were challenged with taking a break from our customers and making ourselves something for once.<br />
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We have three categories this month so when voting, please make sure you vote for each category. Each category has its own poll on the right hand side of the page.<br />
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The categories this month are "Home Decor", "Wearables", and "Etcetera"<br />
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Here are this month's entries!<br />
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<b>Category #1 Etcetera</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#1 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Barbiloulou</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#2 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenjaminKrudwig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenjaminKrudwig</a></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#3 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#4 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravy17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravy17</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#5 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#6 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacsLovables" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacsLovables</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#7 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trescrochique" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/trescrochique</a></span></td></tr>
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<b> Category #2 - Wearables</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#1 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-57228339415194580722011-02-21T11:47:00.001-05:002011-02-21T11:47:58.108-05:00Valentines Challenge Winner Interviews<p><strong>First Place: Alessandra Hayden from Just Be Happy<a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166487_481300597483_170047937483_6409735_852860_n.jpg"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166487_481300597483_170047937483_6409735_852860_n.jpg" width="347" height="347" /></a></strong></p> <p><strong>Where are you from?</strong> I'm from a small town in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. But I live in Tacoma, WA with my son and husband. <br /><strong>Shop:</strong> <a href="http://www.justbehappy.etsy.com/">www.justbehappy.etsy.com</a> <br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.justbehappycrochet.com/">www.justbehappycrochet.com</a> <br /><strong>Blog:</strong> <a href="http://www.alessandrahayden.blogspot.com/">www.alessandrahayden.blogspot.com</a> <br /><strong>FaceBook Page:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/justbehappycrochet">www.facebook.com/justbehappycrochet</a></p> <p><strong>Favorite crochet hook?</strong> I like aluminum Boye the best, my favorite size is H-8/5.00mm</p> <p><strong>Favorite fiber to work with?</strong>  Anything soft</p> <p> <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> My photographer friend said I should make a "love bug" hat and that's what I came up with. Love Bug reminded me of ladybug, so I went from there.</p> <p> <br /><strong>Do you look for any trends when deciding what to crochet, and do you have any favorite sources where you get your inspiration from? </strong>I have a little boy and many times my inspiration comes from his colorful clothes and bright toys. I also listen to my customers, the hats I make from customer requests usually become hits.</p> <p> <br /><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Just Be Happy Crochet Hats for Babies and Toddlers -Paperback, 47 pages" align="left" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.214157906.jpg" width="267" height="271" /><strong>You recently published a book of your patterns, an amazing accomplishment. How did you go about choosing the yarns and colors for the patterns in your book? </strong>I am a very driven person and writing a book was one of the things in my bucket list. It was incredibly hard, specially because English is my second language. I didn't know anything about writing books, didn't know any publishers or writers to give me advice. I am thankful for the internet, I did a lot of research and just went for it.</p> <p><strong>What was the most challenging part of the book writing process? </strong>I thought about giving up several times along the way, but I had told people I was going to publish a book and being the proud person that I am I couldn't just let it go. It took me about 9 months to get the book ready. The decision making was the hardest part. Choosing the patterns I would include, choosing a publishing company, choosing a publishing package, and of course writing in English.<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Hippy Hoppy Bunny Hat - Choose Your Size" align="right" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.216408982.jpg" width="238" height="238" /></p> <p><strong>Now that your book has been published how have your goals changed for promoting your work and your Etsy shop? </strong>My book will be in the book section of a magazine next month, I am excited about that, but I really don't have any goals yet as far as promoting goes. I'm just working on my blog, website and facebook for now, which already takes a big chunk of my time considering I have a toddler running around and a busy schedule.</p> <p> <br /><strong>Do you have any advice for aspiring crochet designers? <br /></strong>I had to re-learn how to read crochet patterns when I moved to the US, everything I knew was in Portuguese. Start with simple patterns, make sure you have about 3 testers for each pattern you write. Don't give up! If I can do it, you can too!</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Second Place: Rebecca Goldsmith from Trés Crochique</strong><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/164350_490171022483_170047937483_6539354_5608170_n.jpg"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/164350_490171022483_170047937483_6539354_5608170_n.jpg" width="498" height="224" /></a></p> <p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://www.trescrochique.etsy.com">http://www.trescrochique.etsy.com</a> <br /><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TresCrochique">http://www.facebook.com/TresCrochique</a></p> <p><b>Where are you from?</b> Originally I am from Arizona. I moved to Virginia in 1994 when I joined the Air Force. I just recently moved to Honolulu Hawaii in November 2010 for a new job. <br /><b>Shop Name:</b> Trés Crochique</p> <p><b>Favorite Crochet Hook:</b> I would have to say my favorite hook is an "H" hook. </p> <p> <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item? <br /></strong>I saw this pattern from Fiber Doodle some time ago in a Team Members Treasury and just had to buy it. I have wanted to make it for quite some time and just never had time so I finally forced myself to make one for the Valentines Day Challenge!</p> <p> <br /><strong>The designs in your shop are so whimsical and the detail that was put into your Pegasus design is just fantastic, how would you<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Custom made to order Sock Monkey Dolls - Great Photo Prop" align="right" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.218017491.jpg" width="170" height="231" /> describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs? <br /></strong>My new shop is all about things that I personally love to make. Don’t get me wrong, I love making everything under Desert Diamond Crochet but sometimes I get tired of making the same things over and over and over. So with Trés Crochique I decided to start making items that I want to make in between all the customer orders and charging what I feel they are worth. It gives me a break from all the repetition and I get a chance to explore things that I myself would like to have and cherish! This means if they don’t sell, I am ok because they are things that I would keep anyway ;-) <br />I do a LOT of searching for the perfect patterns for my store as I prefer to give designers credit where deserved however, every once in awhile I just can’t find a pattern for the idea in my head and I just have to create my own pattern. I love to put my whole heart and soul into my creations so you will see me use heart motifs a lot such as the heart on the Pegasus butt. I also believe everything needs to be handmade so you will see that I create my own eyes and faces for my animals instead of using buttons or other machine made items. Typically the first item from a pattern I make will resemble the designer but I do try to put my own twist on them such as re-doing the eyes on this Pegasus and adding the heart to the butt. When I make the next one, I will be changing it up a bit and doing different colors, possibly adding some ribbon or some other personal touches to not resemble the designer so much. <br /></p> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Crocheted Stuffed Giraffe - Charity Item - In Stock" align="left" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.218047989.jpg" width="237" height="316" /><strong>You were one of the December challenge winners in the Winter Wearable category and talked to us about your new boutique shop which we now know is Trés Crochique. I know that one of your goals for the new shop was to ensure that your prices reflected the amount of time and attention to detail that goes into making a unique crocheted piece. Many people don’t realize the time involved in making a one of a kind, hand crocheted creation. There has certainly been resurgence in the popularity of crafts like crochet in recent years. Do you think the art of crochet has finally turned a corner where our intricate craft can now get the appreciation it deserves? <br /></strong>I think the art of crochet like other old fashion fads is taking a popularity turn but I also think it could be much better. We as artists need to get the exposure out there for our items. With the new shop one way I am trying to give crochet some added exposure is with my Endangered Species & Wildlife Collection. Currently I have a giraffe in stock for this collection but sold the lion and the panda bear. What I want to do is bring a new twist to the stuffed animal community by showing that crochet stuffed animals are not only cuter (in some cases) but also much more durable while at the same time donating portions of the sales from that collection to the Honolulu Zoo Society to help them with their conservation efforts. What I would like to do in the future is get a couple more animals made such as making another panda bear and possibly an elephant or something along those lines and taking those over to the Zoo Gift Shop and trying to promote crochet in conjunction with raising money for the Zoo Society. I think one of the biggest issues with selling crochet items online is that a photo just does not do justice to the intricate details of a hand-made piece. The customers need to be able to touch it, feel it, hold it, and love it! I have started bringing my stuffed animals to work and people are just in love with them! I have sold 3 stuffed animals at work this month but they have all told me they would never have purchased them online that they are so much more adorable in person. So as artists to give crochet the credit it deserves, we need to be out in our local communities promoting our wares in person.</p> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Crochet Stuffed Panda Bear with Hearts - Charity Item - Great Gift" align="right" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.218042309.jpg" width="231" height="308" /> <br /><strong>Because of the time and energy it takes to crochet a finished product and the price that needs to be charged, many crocheters primarily use affordable yarns like acrylics. With the opening of your new boutique have you had an opportunity to work with any of the more expensive fibers? Is there a particular yarn you have your eye on or really want to use in your boutique? <br /></strong>I still prefer acrylic yarns but you are absolutely correct. With the new boutique I really do want to experiment with some new yarns and try new things. Currently I use acrylic yarns for the stuffed animals but I have also started using softer acrylic yarns for them. Especially for stuffed animals being purchased for babies. I have started using the Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft Yarns, and Vannas Choice. My biggest complaint about the more expensive yarns are the dye lots. I have no idea how much yarn an item is going to take until I make the first one so I usually make the first item with the cheaper yarns so I know about how much yarn it takes to make one and then I experiment with more fancy yarns after that so I know how much of a dye lot to buy. I would like to play with Red Heart Moon & Stars and some of the beautiful hand dyed yarns that our team members make. One of my weak areas is using the bulky yarns. I personally find it very difficult to work with so I would like to start doing more with bulky yarn and getting better at working with it as I think I could make some really CUTE stuffed animals with bulky yarn once I get the hang of it!</p> <p> <br /><strong>What’s on your hook now? <br /></strong>Right now I am working on an Elephant for a baby shower gift and then after that I have a Sock Monkey Doll on order and a 3 Peas in a Pod cocoon photography prop. Not sure what is next after that. Maybe a Zebra!! ;-)</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Third Place: Gina Renee' Padilla from Yarnabees</strong><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg" width="295" height="221" /></a> <br /></p> <p><strong>Where are you from?:</strong> San Antonio, Texas <br /><strong>Shop:</strong> Yarnabees <br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees">http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees</a> <br /><strong>Blog:</strong> <a href="http://yarnabees.blogspot.com/">http://yarnabees.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/yarnabees">http://twitter.com/#!/yarnabees</a> <br /><strong>FaceBook Page:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarnabees/119214642732">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarnabees/119214642732</a> <br /><strong>Favorite crochet hook?</strong> well G of course <br /><strong>Favorite fiber to work with?</strong> soft acrylics</p> <p> <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</strong> I love Turtles and I just thought what a great way to make them more lovable.</p> <p> <br /><strong>I read in your Etsy profile that you taught yourself to knit and crochet and have been at it for 14 years now. Was learning on your own a difficult process?</strong> I am left-handed so I had to train my brain to flip everything I was reading to where I could understand it.</p> <p> <br /><strong>What advice would you give to someone just starting out?</strong> Just take your time, I have learned when I take my time to read the instructions and visualize them I learn a lot faster.</p> <p> <br /><strong>As the mother of 7 children who have all undoubtedly received cherished crochet gifts from you over the years you certainly know that there is no gift more precious to a child than one their mom or dad made for them. Do you have a favorite hand made gift that you have received from someone?</strong> I received an Afghan from my mom, what is really special about it was it was the last thing my Grandmother was working on before she had passed away. She gave it to me to finish it, I am still working on it.</p> <p> <br /><strong>Where do you get most of you inspiration for your amigurumi?</strong> I sometimes get inspired from a show, a picture or even other creations I have seen on Etsy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXM9jDRCI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Rrvy6x_CADw/s1600-h/hippo5%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXNUDbMdI/AAAAAAAAAP8/BMqekshAPeg/hippo5%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" height="171" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXNsT2AnI/AAAAAAAAAQA/Rxg8dhSxN5w/s1600-h/rat2%5B1%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXNxw9VVI/AAAAAAAAAQE/kp00cM0yfYo/rat2%5B1%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="170" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXOfRrf9I/AAAAAAAAAQI/XNlNTQRDTjw/s1600-h/hound%20dog%205%5B1%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXOtoC4TI/AAAAAAAAAQM/FsAmKuM6AuQ/hound%20dog%205%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="169" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXOz60tPI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/QKmnfHSLero/s1600-h/super%20mouse3%5B1%5D%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" alt="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TWKXPPgWVNI/AAAAAAAAAQU/lXw0B_f2E7c/super%20mouse3%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="140" height="168" /></a> </p> <p> <br /><strong>Is there anything you do to keep yourself inspired or to generate new pattern ideas?</strong> I look at drawings, my kids shows inspire me sometimes and of course Etsy always has a lot of great artist that inspire me. </p> <p> <br /><strong>What, in your opinion is the best thing about crochet? </strong>The best thing about crocheting is it relaxes me and I just love when I finish a design to seen that cute little face looking up at me which always makes me smile and say, "Hello friend." </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-7254071177775020772011-02-11T13:21:00.000-05:002011-02-11T13:21:52.943-05:00January Valentine's Day Challenge WinnersThe month of January 2011 proved to be an extra special kick-off for the CreateCrochet Team New Year starting with the first challenge of the year - Valentine's Day! <br />
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As always we had an overwhelming response of 43 entries and friendly competition is always tough! With over 70 votes cast, these three items came out on top in this VERY tough voting poll! Congrats to our three winners and be sure to check out February's challenge where team members are encouraged to actually make something for themselves!!!<br />
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<strong>1st Place - Justbehappy</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65482701/love-bug-hat-choose-your-size">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65482701/love-bug-hat-choose-your-size</a><br />
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<strong>2nd Place - Crochiqued (crochiqed is now Trés Crochique)</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiqued">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiqued</a><br />
This shop is moving to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trescrochique">http://www.etsy.com/shop/trescrochique</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66901981/crochet-pegasus-stuffed-animal-with">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66901981/crochet-pegasus-stuffed-animal-with</a><br />
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<strong>3rd Place - Yarnabees</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees">http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66286175/valentines-day-turtle-amigurumi">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66286175/valentines-day-turtle-amigurumi</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="480" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-46445514513471826722011-02-02T14:29:00.001-05:002011-02-02T14:41:58.997-05:00January 2011 - Valentine's Day Challenge VotingWe had another very successful challenge to kick off the New Year in true CreateCrochet Team Style! Check out these amazing submissions by our team members!<br />
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Please use the voting poll on the right hand side of the page to vote for your favorite entry! Voting is hard this month but there is always something that strikes the heart of each person the most!<br />
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Please ensure you use the voting poll on the right hand side. Comment votes will NOT be counted.<br />
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This challenge is just for fun. There are no prizes awarded but the top 3 winners do get bragging rights, interviews featured on the Blog page and every once in awhile, YouTube videos are made of the winners.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#1 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadAboutYarn" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadAboutYarn</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39129565/valentines-hearts-swag-3-hearts" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/39129565/val<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span></span>entines-hearts-swag-3-hearts</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163770_478355487483_170047937483_6359472_843856_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163770_478355487483_170047937483_6359472_843856_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#2 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65123427/love-bug">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65123427/love-bug</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs048.snc6/167832_479190647483_170047937483_6376460_2783589_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs048.snc6/167832_479190647483_170047937483_6376460_2783589_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#3 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettypelican">http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettypelican</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65245804/valentine-rose-potholder-set-of-two">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65245804/valentine-rose-potholder-set-of-two</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1388.snc4/164036_481300517483_170047937483_6409732_1012060_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1388.snc4/164036_481300517483_170047937483_6409732_1012060_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#4 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65072449/big-felted-rose-ring-in-red" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65072449/big<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span></span>-felted-rose-ring-in-red</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs034.snc6/166487_481300597483_170047937483_6409735_852860_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs034.snc6/166487_481300597483_170047937483_6409735_852860_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#5 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65482701/love-bug-hat-choose-your-size" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "5fb54", event);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65482701/lov<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span></span>e-bug-hat-choose-your-size</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs045.snc6/167508_481301717483_170047937483_6409763_4003010_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs045.snc6/167508_481301717483_170047937483_6409763_4003010_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#6 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RunawayYarn">http://www.etsy.com/shop/RunawayYarn</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65528323/sweet-heart-red-with-white-heart-bunny">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65528323/sweet-heart-red-with-white-heart-bunny</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs046.snc6/167647_481302397483_170047937483_6409770_2592881_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs046.snc6/167647_481302397483_170047937483_6409770_2592881_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#7 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/punkerkas">http://www.etsy.com/shop/punkerkas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39006868/love-shoes-85m">http://www.etsy.com/listing/39006868/love-shoes-85m</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs077.snc6/168696_481303022483_170047937483_6409775_2730226_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs077.snc6/168696_481303022483_170047937483_6409775_2730226_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#8 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetASmile">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetASmile</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59438236/crocheted-bunny-with-heart-stuffed">http://www.etsy.com/listing/59438236/crocheted-bunny-with-heart-stuffed</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1393.snc4/164574_481303487483_170047937483_6409780_983923_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1393.snc4/164574_481303487483_170047937483_6409780_983923_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#9 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alittleknotty">http://www.etsy.com/shop/alittleknotty</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65358088/be-my-valentine-fat-bottom-bag">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65358088/be-my-valentine-fat-bottom-bag</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163148_483468517483_170047937483_6443185_6983928_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163148_483468517483_170047937483_6443185_6983928_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#10 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amieq">http://www.etsy.com/shop/amieq</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65242375/my-valentine-coffee-cozy">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65242375/my-valentine-coffee-cozy</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs013.snc6/166347_483468577483_170047937483_6443186_847121_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs013.snc6/166347_483468577483_170047937483_6443186_847121_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#11 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/meredith1688">http://www.etsy.com/shop/meredith1688</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65664332/valentine-earflap-with-heart-0-3-mos">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65664332/valentine-earflap-with-heart-0-3-mos</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163091_483468622483_170047937483_6443189_4520681_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163091_483468622483_170047937483_6443189_4520681_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#12 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorgaineLeFay">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorgaineLeFay</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65762391/childs-valentines-beanie">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65762391/childs-valentines-beanie</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs750.ash1/164154_484490747483_170047937483_6458149_6298500_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs750.ash1/164154_484490747483_170047937483_6458149_6298500_n.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#13 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mylovelymom">http://www.etsy.com/shop/mylovelymom</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65926448/red-tiny-hearts-valentines-anklet">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65926448/red-tiny-hearts-valentines-anklet</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163014_484491727483_170047937483_6458170_2056084_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="330" s5="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163014_484491727483_170047937483_6458170_2056084_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#14 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacsLovables">http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacsLovables</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65961361/valentine-hot-stuff-cozy-coaster">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65961361/valentine-hot-stuff-cozy-coaster</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs060.snc6/169006_484636427483_170047937483_6461236_1920376_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs060.snc6/169006_484636427483_170047937483_6461236_1920376_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#15 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creatingcuteness">http://www.etsy.com/shop/creatingcuteness</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66054130/newborn-pink-valentines-day-crochet-hat">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66054130/newborn-pink-valentines-day-crochet-hat</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs027.snc6/165763_484638087483_170047937483_6461282_6759853_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="299" s5="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs027.snc6/165763_484638087483_170047937483_6461282_6759853_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#16 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66059009/little-love-bird-red-crochet-cowl">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66059009/little-love-bird-red-crochet-cowl</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs752.ash1/164350_490171022483_170047937483_6539354_5608170_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="288" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs752.ash1/164350_490171022483_170047937483_6539354_5608170_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#17 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiqued">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochiqued</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66901981/crochet-pegasus-stuffed-animal-with">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66901981/crochet-pegasus-stuffed-animal-with</a></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs047.snc6/167748_490171982483_170047937483_6539380_5087789_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs047.snc6/167748_490171982483_170047937483_6539380_5087789_n.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#18 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours">http://www.etsy.com/shop/andours</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66677753/donut-and-hot-cocoa-couple-amigurumi">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66677753/donut-and-hot-cocoa-couple-amigurumi</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs783.ash1/167328_490172357483_170047937483_6539387_180365_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs783.ash1/167328_490172357483_170047937483_6539387_180365_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#19 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66294717/black-fingerless-gloves-red-valentine">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66294717/black-fingerless-gloves-red-valentine</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs786.ash1/167656_490172582483_170047937483_6539392_6889096_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs786.ash1/167656_490172582483_170047937483_6539392_6889096_n.jpg" width="217" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#20 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RiverKnottings">http://www.etsy.com/shop/RiverKnottings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65989892/red-pink-sparkly-valentine-scarf-with">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65989892/red-pink-sparkly-valentine-scarf-with</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs279.snc6/180724_490173942483_170047937483_6539425_1519672_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs279.snc6/180724_490173942483_170047937483_6539425_1519672_n.jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#21 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66641277/valentine-dress-hat-and-purse-size-2t-or">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66641277/valentine-dress-hat-and-purse-size-2t-or</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs894.ash1/180236_490174277483_170047937483_6539434_2556039_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs894.ash1/180236_490174277483_170047937483_6539434_2556039_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#22 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FallingLeafDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/FallingLeafDesigns</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66523467/cascading-hearts-lariat">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66523467/cascading-hearts-lariat</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs275.snc6/180332_490174617483_170047937483_6539449_6677520_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="383" s5="true" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs275.snc6/180332_490174617483_170047937483_6539449_6677520_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#23 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66406137/valentine-red-and-pink-crocheted-wool">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66406137/valentine-red-and-pink-crocheted-wool</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs248.snc6/179668_490174762483_170047937483_6539450_1372975_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="343" s5="true" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs248.snc6/179668_490174762483_170047937483_6539450_1372975_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#24 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66362987/valentine-red-crochet-infant-girls">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66362987/valentine-red-crochet-infant-girls</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_490175432483_170047937483_6539461_5008299_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_490175432483_170047937483_6539461_5008299_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#25 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBaron">http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBaron</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66225960/newsboy-scarf-set-red-pick-your-color">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66225960/newsboy-scarf-set-red-pick-your-color</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs258.snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs258.snc6/180619_490175822483_170047937483_6539466_1805956_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#26 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees">http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnabees</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66286175/valentines-day-turtle-amigurumi">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66286175/valentines-day-turtle-amigurumi</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs026.snc6/165660_490349312483_170047937483_6541529_448637_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs026.snc6/165660_490349312483_170047937483_6541529_448637_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#27 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoMmAb7">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoMmAb7</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66795770/sale-red-hot-3-to-9-months-skirty-soaker">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66795770/sale-red-hot-3-to-9-months-skirty-soaker</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1386.snc4/163882_490498377483_170047937483_6542794_6589838_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1386.snc4/163882_490498377483_170047937483_6542794_6589838_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#28 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PashaBodrum">http://www.etsy.com/shop/PashaBodrum</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65852655/bell-with-crochet-bird-in-red-and-purple">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65852655/bell-with-crochet-bird-in-red-and-purple</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs020.snc6/167035_491300792483_170047937483_6555648_7557114_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs020.snc6/167035_491300792483_170047937483_6555648_7557114_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#29 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chainone">http://www.etsy.com/shop/chainone</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66641265/crochet-felted-heart-choker-2-rosewood">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66641265/crochet-felted-heart-choker-2-rosewood</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs785.ash1/167551_491301637483_170047937483_6555655_5632993_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs785.ash1/167551_491301637483_170047937483_6555655_5632993_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#30 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/clarissalynn88">http://www.etsy.com/shop/clarissalynn88</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66945283/pink-hat-with-flower">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66945283/pink-hat-with-flower</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs797.ash1/168767_491302357483_170047937483_6555667_2945623_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs797.ash1/168767_491302357483_170047937483_6555667_2945623_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#31 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedplanet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedplanet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67066049/white-flower-capelet">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67066049/white-flower-capelet</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168601_491365462483_170047937483_6557027_4141730_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs796.ash1/168601_491365462483_170047937483_6557027_4141730_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#32 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochele">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochele</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41667891/sweetheart-bucket-hat">http://www.etsy.com/listing/41667891/sweetheart-bucket-hat</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs253.snc6/180111_491367312483_170047937483_6557065_3802842_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="340" s5="true" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs253.snc6/180111_491367312483_170047937483_6557065_3802842_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#33 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatsCrochetCorner">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatsCrochetCorner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67075092/valentines-day-red-wrap">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67075092/valentines-day-red-wrap</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs888.ash1/179680_491476487483_170047937483_6559072_6488453_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs888.ash1/179680_491476487483_170047937483_6559072_6488453_n.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#34 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66551668/custom-made-to-order-valentines-day">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66551668/custom-made-to-order-valentines-day</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs894.ash1/180222_492486002483_170047937483_6573762_2670120_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs894.ash1/180222_492486002483_170047937483_6573762_2670120_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#35 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jbcrochetdelights">http://www.etsy.com/shop/jbcrochetdelights</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67116976/white-scarf-with-heart-pin">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67116976/white-scarf-with-heart-pin</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs040.snc6/167000_492486337483_170047937483_6573764_2682073_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs040.snc6/167000_492486337483_170047937483_6573764_2682073_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#36 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67119265/red-hot-fingerless-cotton-crochet-mitts">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67119265/red-hot-fingerless-cotton-crochet-mitts</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168182_492486672483_170047937483_6573768_351781_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168182_492486672483_170047937483_6573768_351781_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#37 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Angelarae63">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Angelarae63</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66331614/crochet-hearts-pink-white-burgundy">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66331614/crochet-hearts-pink-white-burgundy</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs890.ash1/179807_492486892483_170047937483_6573772_1314984_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs890.ash1/179807_492486892483_170047937483_6573772_1314984_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#38 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StringTheory101">http://www.etsy.com/shop/StringTheory101</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67141234/crocheted-wrist-cuff-bracelet-a-rose-by">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67141234/crocheted-wrist-cuff-bracelet-a-rose-by</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180234_492487347483_170047937483_6573775_2902142_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180234_492487347483_170047937483_6573775_2902142_n.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#39 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Crochiya">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Crochiya</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66969760/scarlett-red-mohair-lace-top-blouse">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66969760/scarlett-red-mohair-lace-top-blouse</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65431951/i-heart-you-extra-long-skinny-crochet">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65431951/i-heart-you-extra-long-skinny-crochet</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66322496/cranberry-headwarmer-with-flower">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66322496/cranberry-headwarmer-with-flower</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67173117/crochet-hearts-headband">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67173117/crochet-hearts-headband</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#43 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nutsaboutknitting">http://www.etsy.com/shop/nutsaboutknitting</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67160535/crochet-pattern-hooded-ribbed-cowl-with">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67160535/crochet-pattern-hooded-ribbed-cowl-with</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-84815009889793522632011-01-22T08:16:00.001-05:002011-01-22T08:16:06.801-05:00Final installment: December Winner Interviews<p><b><font size="3">Meet Stephanie Thornton, second place winner in the Decorations category</font></b></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins</a> <br /><b>Where are you from?</b> England - Originally from almost right in the middle in the West Midlands, now living 2 miles from the coast in beautiful Cornwall in the South West tip. <br /><b>Shop Name:</b> My Etsy username is SixSkeins, but my shop is called loophole as it describes the knitting and crochet that I do - I wish I'd thought of loophole originally! <br /><b>Website: </b>Steph Thornton Crafts - <a href="http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/">http://www.stephthornton.co.uk</a> is my personal website - now badly in need of redevelopment when I get around to it... <br /><b>Blog:</b> Six Skeins Under - <a href="http://www.sixskeinsunder.blogspot.com/">http://www.sixskeinsunder.blogspot.com</a> <br /><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SixSkeins">http://www.twitter.com/SixSkeins</a> - I just started dabbling in this recently - not really sure I'm getting it right yet! <br /><b>Facebook Page:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1176484970">http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1176484970</a> - again, not my strong point! <br /><b>Favorite crochet hook?</b> Any between size 2mm and 12mm, usually metal.</p> <p> <br /><b>Favorite fiber to work with? </b>Cotton for crochet but also merino with cashmere or silk blends.</p> <p><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs692.snc4/63238_468173577483_170047937483_6171499_3787915_n.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image002" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYiQsXjSI/AAAAAAAAANs/WAGgj9v7xIA/clip_image002%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="161" /></a> <br /><b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b> Well I actually love taking the Christmas decorations down as the house feels much less cluttered and open. It's a time to have a good clean and bring some fresh items into the home, hence the riverbed mats. I love playing with colours and motifs in crochet, and I find it fascinating how the same colourway and shape looks completely different when reversed for the second mat.</p> <p> <br /><b><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.142954347.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image004" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image004" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYjDPyylI/AAAAAAAAANw/UicYO4ldGL8/clip_image004%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="166" /></a>How did your interest in crochet first begin?</b> My grandmother used to crochet all the time and my great-aunt knitted constantly. I learned to knit as a child but then wanted to learn crochet from my grandmother while I could. I eventually picked it up from her when I was in my early twenties; I found it awkward at first as it felt like the opposite of knitting! I'm glad I stuck with it as I find that knitting and crochet are usually better suited to different projects depending on the sturdiness or drape required.</p> <p> <br /><b>Are there any books, movies, or CDs have been most inspiring to you?</b> Not really any movies or CDs, but several books - I have a few of the Harmony stitch dictionary’s for both knitting and crochet, plus I love Nicky Epsteins's series of "On the Edge" books - fascinating!</p> <p> <br /><b>How would you describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs?</b> I'm not a big fan of vintage so I love to see crochet used in a contemporary way. Combining the huge variety of patterns with the amazing range of yarns we have nowadays is something I could spend every day doing! I love the crispness of the stitch definition you get when using cotton yarn, which I use for the hairbands, brooches, and coasters that I create. I have every single shade of Patons Cotton 4ply yarn that I can get hold of! I love to see new and original designs, and only sell items that I have designed and made myself.</p> <p> <br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.206135707.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image006" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image006" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYjdLUAII/AAAAAAAAAN0/qDenGwV3kRs/clip_image006%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="201" height="224" /></a><b>Do you have a favorite handmade gift that you’ve either given or received? </b>Definitely - that would be my gorgeous crocheted garter handmade for me by a web friend many years ago and sent over from the USA to me here in England. I had no idea she was making it for me until I received it! I wore it on my wedding day and will always cherish it. There are pictures of it here: <a href="http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/weddings/bridal.htm#The%20Garter">http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/weddings/bridal.htm#The%20Garter</a></p> <p> <br /><b>What’s on your hook now?</b> I've just finished my entry for the team's Valentine Challenge; I think next up will be some more of my Galaxy Brooches in spring colourways.</p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b><font size="3">Meet Rebecca Goldsmith, 3<sup>rd</sup> place winner in the Winter Wearable’s category</font></b></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a><b> <br /></b> <br /><b>Where are you from?</b> Originally I am from Arizona. I moved to Virginia in 1994 when I joined the Air Force. I just recently moved to Honolulu Hawaii in November 2010 for a new job. <br /><b>Shop Name:</b> Desert Diamond Crochet but this I think is going to change just a touch for 2011. I am opening a second shop so I may just leave this shop name alone but we'll see. It will still be Desert Diamond just not sure Crochet, Shop, etc. Still playing with ideas! Will probably just leave it alone. <br /><b>Website:</b> I have one but I haven't played with it much. I want to eventually turn it into an e-commerce site but with all my customer orders, pretty much no time so my primary pages are my Etsy store, my Blog Page, and my Facebook Page <br /><b>Blog:</b> <a href="http://www.desertdiamondcrochet.blogspot.com/">http://www.desertdiamondcrochet.blogspot.com</a> <br /><b>Twitter:</b> I currently do not use Twitter. I have never even been to their website. Maybe something I should think about? <br /><b>Facebook Page:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/desertdiamondcrochet">http://www.facebook.com/desertdiamondcrochet<b></b></a></p> <p><b>Favorite Crochet Hook:</b> I would have to say my favorite hook is an "H" hook. <br /><b></b></p> <p><b>Favorite fiber to work with?</b> This is a really tough question for me because outside of just the basic acrylic yarns... I have never really tried any other yarn types. Primarily this is because my customers would not pay the prices I would have to charge to use the more expensive yarns. This is all about to change though with the launch of my second store! Details coming soon but it is going to be an upscale boutique and I WILL start playing with some new yarns... so Playinhooky... Crochetgal... and anyone else that has really cool yarns.... Here I come ;-)</p> <p> <br /><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154148_468171277483_170047937483_6171427_4081514_n.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image008" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image008" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYjhwIE9I/AAAAAAAAAN4/ARCZHtotCyA/clip_image008%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="237" /></a><b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b> I had a hard time coming up with something for this challenge. Christmas is so vast a holiday that just about anything can be made for it. I work VERY closely with Sandy Powers. She is one of my FAVORITE designers. She sends me LOTS of patterns to test for her and in December she sent me this one and I knew it would be a huge hit so I made one... immediately sold it on my Facebook Page and decided to use it for my challenge entry. It is super cute! Wish I would have gotten the pattern a month sooner but I am prepared for this adorable hat to be a huge hit next year!</p> <p> <br /><b>What was the first thing you made after learni</b><b>ng to crochet?</b> I made a baby blanket as a baby shower gift for a co-worker. After that it was a stuffed animal. <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39116831/sweetheart-baby-hat-photography-prop-any"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image010" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image010" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYjjklocI/AAAAAAAAAN8/klXSt6cqDqk/clip_image010%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="195" /></a> <br /><b>Do you do any other type of crafting or design?</b> I don't right now. I have a full time job so between that and playing with yarn in the evenings and on weekends I don't have much time for anything else. However, that being said... I am going to start learning Japanese with my sister and I am starting to dabble a bit in photography so I can take better product photos.</p> <p> <br /><b>Do you have any advice for aspiring crochet designers?</b> From a new crocheter perspective, don't let crochet frustrate you! There are so many different things you can do. If hats just aren't your thing, try baby blankets, or stuffed animals, or scarves... etc. Keep trying different things until you find that item that you just love to make and then run with it! For aspiring designers: write down everything you do with a design. Then ask for help if needed in putting the design in correct crochet terms. There are TONS of people here who can help you do that. Then... test it. Make sure your instructions are accurate and make sure you put a gauge in your pattern so others know how you came out with the measurements you did. Nothing worse than getting pattern<a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.193034726.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image012" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image012" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYj-9fRYI/AAAAAAAAAOA/R_ANi-eDTq4/clip_image012%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" height="244" /></a>s and no gauge is listed. Very frustrating!</p> <p> <br /><b>What's your current obsession?</b> Setting up my new boutique! I can't wait to launch it here in the next week or so. Very exciting and I hope that it will be a success. I am a bit nervous that it won't be but I think that is because I will be charging what items should be sold for and not what me as a consumer is willing to buy things for. One of the hardest things to do when setting up a shop is to NOT cater to yourself. Remember you are your own worst customer so as soon as you can separate that out I think the rest is cake. I have now crossed the bridge of needed to charge what I'm worth and not under charge and sell something for $50 that I spent 30 hours making. So... hence the launch of the boutique! Very excited! My average consumer friendly stuff will stay in this shop and the items that take 4 hours or more to make will be moved to the boutique and charged accordingly.</p> <p> </p> <p><b><font size="3">Meet Crochetgal, 3<sup>rd</sup> place winner in the Decorations category</font></b></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal<a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs614.ash2/156632_468119962483_170047937483_6170408_4455705_n.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image014" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image014" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYkLpYwJI/AAAAAAAAAOE/y7AG-3eBNSE/clip_image014%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="213" height="212" /></a></a></p> <p><b>Where are you from :</b> Phoenix Arizona <br /><b>Shop name:</b> Crochetgal.etsy.com <br /><b>Blog :</b> <a href="http://crochetgals.blogspot.com/">http://crochetgals.blogspot.com</a> - confessions of a yarnaholic <br /><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://twitter.com/crochetgal">http://twitter.com/crochetgal</a> <br /><b>Favorite Crochet hook:</b> Whatever works best for what I'm making. I enjoy using the hairpin technique, Broomstick, afghan hooks, double ended hooks and the standard crochet hooks. <br /><b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYkjH9eDI/AAAAAAAAAOI/A96f0tSdCrE/s1600-h/image%5B2%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYlMACLEI/AAAAAAAAAOM/F9cdFIg52js/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="213" height="162" /></a>Favorite fiber to work with:</b> I don't really have a #1 favorite fiber, but the most unusual fiber I've ever worked with is yarn that was spun from sugar cane. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/crochetgal/3921401996/in/set-72157622247130637/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/crochetgal/3921401996/in/set-72157622247130637/</a> <br /><b></b></p> <p><b>Inspiration for my challenge item:</b> I wanted to try something different in stitch combinations so I started to experiment. <br /><b></b></p> <p><b><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.34350247.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image016" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image016" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTrYlac1ABI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/axZMWWwY474/clip_image016%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="219" /></a>How long have I been crocheting:</b> I learned to crochet while in elementary school and am still going strong. My grandmother was my inspiration as I used to watch her work with very fine thread and make doilies. As a wedding gift she gave me a beautiful crocheted table cloth which I treasure to this day. <br /> <br /><b>What is the best thing about crochet?</b> Its versatility! If you put your mind to it, you can make just about anything with just about anything that can be drawn into a strand. I'm always learning. <br />I'm most proud of having some of my work be displayed in the Smithsonian Institute as part of the Coral Reef project. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/crochetgal/sets/72157620935430212/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/crochetgal/sets/72157620935430212/</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-27697907473774119852011-01-17T14:18:00.001-05:002011-01-17T14:18:52.191-05:00Round 2 of December winner interviews<p><strong>Meet Sheila Harden, from Kirkland, WA, 2nd place winner in the Winter Wearable's category</strong></p> <p><a title="sheilarharden" href="sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></p> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs583.ash2/150544_468175927483_170047937483_6171587_2624119_n.jpg" width="193" height="258" /> <br /><b>Shop name</b>: "SheilaRHarden" (which was actually a mistake, but oh well)</p> <p> <br /><b>Website</b>: Etsy is my website, I do have a Facebook page, but don't do much there I think because of the different textures I work with my items are those which must be seen, felt, tried on.</p> <p> <br /><b>Favorite fiber to work with</b>: Don't have a favorite yarn - except I really DO like Prism "Stuff" wish it weren't so darned expensive.</p> <p> <br /><b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b> There wasn't any particular inspiration for my item. A woman ordered in the touring scarf in Greens. I found "Amazing" yarn by Lion Brand and their green/brown combo just spoke to me. As a carry along I used Mary Maxim's mohair sparkle to add some, well, sparkle and then beaded along the entire outside. It's the additional details like that which add to my pieces.</p> <p> <br /><b>Do you have any advice for aspiring crochet designers?</b> Find your own niche and don't copy others. I'm still guilty of that when I see something which looks fun, but it never sells as well as those pieces which are truly "mine"</p> <p><b>How do you promote your work</b>? Etsy, and I have a local boutique displaying a few things.</p> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Koi Pond, Blue, Orange, Cream, Lime Green Art Yarn Hat" align="right" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.186297622.jpg" width="257" height="193" /> <br /><img style="display: inline; float: ; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Garden Party Flowered Cardigan, Junior size small" align="left" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.208278211.jpg" width="259" height="194" /><b>How would you describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs?</b> My own personal style is a little eclectic, fun, sparkly, beaded.... people say "it's so you!" so I must have something which stands out... and how could it NOT be reflected in what I create? I think the designs I've done so far this year with the flowers and beading are much more "me" than other things I've done in the past.</p> <p> <br /><b>What is your favorite hand crafted item of all time? </b>Of mine, it's either the touring scarf - which I'm really proud of, or a pink heirloom baby afghan I made a few years ago - it was sooo incredible - lacey, ruffly, satin ribbons....</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Meet Viki Gogolak 2<sup>nd</sup> place winner in the Decorations category</strong></p> <p><a title="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend</a></p> <p><b>Your name:</b> Viki Gogolak</p> <i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Where are you from?</b> Hungary, Europe</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Shop Name:</b> CrocheTrend</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Website (if you have one)</b>: <a href="http://www.crochetrend.com/">www.crochetrend.com</a> (will be open soon)</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Blog:</b><i> </i><a href="mailto:handmadebyviki@blogspot.com">handmadebyviki@blogspot.com</a></i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Facebook Page</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/CrocheTrend/324616029042">http://www.facebook.com/pages/CrocheTrend/324616029042</a></i> <p><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164787_472077927483_170047937483_6230049_7268255_n.jpg"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" align="right" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164787_472077927483_170047937483_6230049_7268255_n.jpg" width="217" height="217" /></a><i> <br /></i><b>Favorite crochet hook?</b><i> </i>Susan Bates Silvalume H8</p> <i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Favorite fiber to work with?</b><i> </i>Cotton or wool blends.</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b> Warmth of the holiday season.</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>How did your interest in crochet first begin?</b> My mom used to have many knitting/crochet books and magazines, she made us pretty sweaters and hats. I don't know how it began, it just happened....</i><i> <p> <br /></p> <b><b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTSWFwxDCaI/AAAAAAAAANI/rudRcZWFuD0/s1600-h/paula%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="paula" border="0" alt="paula" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTSWGXSwx2I/AAAAAAAAANQ/ZN94aSIwWkU/paula_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></b>Which project or piece of work are you most proud of?</b> A wedding dress made for an Etsy customer.</i><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" alt="Baara Retro Hat Easy Crochet Pattern" align="right" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193243298.jpg" width="227" height="227" /><i> <p> <br /></p> <b>Has your style changed at all since you first started crochet designing?</b> No, I think it hasn't changed. </i> <p><i> <br /></i><b> Please give a quick overview of your design process from the initial idea to the finished product.</b><i> </i>I search for ideas online (or in my dreams, it really happened) and keep my eyes open on the streets for hats!! Sometimes I like the shape of a hat or the color or just a little part of it. On the other day my husband and I were in the car on the roads of Budapest, I was on the phone with my sister, (who also loves to crochet) and I saw a lady with a cool purple knitted hat on. I quickly described it to my sister to make sure I wouldn’t forget it. I really liked the side of the hat, so I will grab my hook and try-rip-try-rip until I like it as much as the knitted purple hat....</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-71295681036925373252011-01-14T10:34:00.001-05:002011-01-14T10:34:15.163-05:00First place December challenge winner interviews<p>Over the coming week there will be interviews with all of the winners of the December challenges. Don’t forget to check back often to learn more about the crochet artists behind these wonderful creations. </p> <p>To kick things off we have interviews with our first place winners, <b>Julie Gazin</b> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">stitchesbyjulie4kids</a>, <b>Pamela Baker</b> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">MagdaleneKnits</a>, and <b>Melissa Shepard</b> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69">honeybee69</a>.</p> <p>Julie and Pam tied for first in the Winter Wearable’s category and Julie also took first place in the New Year’s Gift category with her luxurious Barbie bed. Melissa Shepard was our first place winner in the decorations category.</p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>Meet Julie Gazin</b></p> <p><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></b> <b><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs390.ash2/66893_465560462483_170047937483_6136561_4289819_n.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image002" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs2YS9PdI/AAAAAAAAALQ/fDss1L71Nqw/clip_image002%5B6%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="191" height="192" /></a></b></p> <p><b>Where are you from?</b>  I was born and raised in Wisconsin, one of 9 children.  The 2nd half of my life has been spent in Corpus Christi, TX. <br /><b>Shop Name:</b>  I have 3 shops, <a href="http://stitchesbyjulie.etsy.com/">stitchesbyjulie.etsy.com</a>, <a href="http://stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com/">stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com</a> and <a href="http://natureinpastels.etsy.com/">natureinpastels.etsy.com</a> <br /><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.stitchesbyjulie.com/">www.stitchesbyjulie.com</a>, Julies blog can also be found on her website <br /><b>Twitter:</b>  jmghope <br /><b>Facebook Page:</b> juliegazin <br /><b>Favorite crochet hook?</b> A G hook and a 00 hook <br /><b>Favorite fiber to work with?</b> Acrylic, cotton, and baby yarns <br /><b>What was the inspiration for your winter wearable challenge item?</b>  I wanted something lightweight that would be fashionable and still provide some warmth....going for a winter white theme.</p> <p><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154191_465559972483_170047937483_6136555_7484079_n.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; float: ; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image004" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image004" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs2_1jkaI/AAAAAAAAALU/_SYwioLV4XU/clip_image004%5B11%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="199" height="200" /></a><b>What was the inspiration for your New Year’s gift item?</b> When I was a child, I received a Barbie doll from my God Mother with the one outfit she was wearing. My sweet God Mother sewed clothes for her and I didn't appreciate that as much as I should have. My best friend was an only daughter and she had all the store clothes, cars, houses and I longed for those things. Being in a large family, 1 of 9, that was never possible. When I saw this Barbie Bed in Annie's Attic patterns, I HAD TO HAVE IT! I finally got my fancy Barbie bed! <br /><b>Do you look for any trends when deciding what to crochet, and do you have any favorite sources where you get your inspiration from?</b>  I always try to follow trends.  I use magazines, catalogs and word of mouth from friends and neighbors.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs3SGjHZI/AAAAAAAAALY/LSzuPetpDSo/s1600-h/clip_image006%5B8%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; float: ; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image006" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image006" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs355ZmiI/AAAAAAAAALc/w6WPqepK4uc/clip_image006_thumb%5B5%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="168" height="157" /></a> <br /><b>How long have you been crocheting and who taught you?</b> I've been crocheting for 40 years!  My best friend my freshman yr. in high school taught me how to do a single crochet.  Then I saw lots of things at a home where I babysat, that the mother had crocheted & asked if she could show me more stitches.  She was a mother of 4 and said she just didn't have the time but gave me a magazine that showed lots of stitches with pictures and I taught myself the rest.  Reading patterns was the hardest...lots of tearing out, but that's how I learned. <br /><b></b></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs4E5RRYI/AAAAAAAAALg/Ir53LsFjUeI/s1600-h/clip_image008%5B4%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image008" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image008" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs4rNXQzI/AAAAAAAAALk/PSxb76VuGXo/clip_image008_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="140" height="244" /></a></p> <p><b>How would you describe your own personal style and how is this reflected in your crochet designs?</b>  I guess I would</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs4E5RRYI/AAAAAAAAALg/Ir53LsFjUeI/s1600-h/clip_image008%5B4%5D.png"></a></p> <p> say that my style is a tight, even stitch....and if it doesn't look right or I think I can make it better, I do.  I don't want to say 'perfection' but I do strive to do the very best I can.  I hope that that shows through. I am very particular and precise, so I do a lot of ripping out and redoing to get it right. Many times, I even change the pattern if I think my idea will work or look better. <br /><b>Do you have a favorite handmade gift that you’ve either given or received?</b>  So far, my best gift given is the recent top I made for my daughter, Maria.  I made an original item in green, with cotton, and had her try it on for size.  Then she told me the colors she would like and to change it up a bit on the top, which meant I had to come up with a new pattern for that part of the top....anyway, she got it and said she LOVED it & IT FIT!  Music to my ears. My daughter gave me a bag full of different yarns for Christmas…I think that was my favorite gift ever!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs4E5RRYI/AAAAAAAAALg/Ir53LsFjUeI/s1600-h/clip_image008%5B4%5D.png"></a></p> <p> <br /><b>Meet Pamela Baker </b></p> <p><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">MagdaleneKnits</a></b><b> </b></p> <p><b>Where are you from?</b>  I grew up in Scarsdale NY – then moved to Hartsdale NY (1 mi away) when I got married – I am fortunate <a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs597.ash2/154934_465562197483_170047937483_6136601_4934620_n.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image010" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image010" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs5PaWCeI/AAAAAAAAALo/BBinr5AyAcE/clip_image010%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="197" height="220" /></a>enough to be only about 20 min outside NYC.</p> <p><b>Shop Name:</b>  I actually have two shops on Etsy – the one you are all familiar with: <a href="http://magdaleneknits.etsy.com/">http://MagdaleneKnits.etsy.com</a> – which features my crocheted and knitted items; and <a href="http://magdalenejewels.etsy.com/">http://MagdaleneJewels.etsy.com</a> – which feature OOAK Necklaces, bracelets, earrings of Swarovski Crystals, all created and designed by myself!</p> <p><b>Blogs:</b>  I actually have 2 blogs: <a href="http://magdalenejewelspjk.blogspot.com/">http://MagdaleneJewelspjk.blogspot.com</a> – which features blogs of my everyday life.  <a href="http://magdalenejewelsblogs.blogspot.com/">http://MagdaleneJewelsblogs.blogspot.com</a> – a blog which features various topics from one of my other Teams’  “EtsyBloggers Team”.  I love our “Wordless Wednesday” features, which we post just a picture – “which says it all”!</p> <p><strong>"Authorized Contributor"</strong> for the Etsy Bloggers Team Blog – which each month I do a featured article on one of our Team’s shops.</p> <p><b>Twitter:</b>  I am signed onto Twitter but haven’t used it in so long that I don’t even remember my Twitter address!</p> <p><b>Flickr:</b> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalenejewels/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalenejewels/</a></p> <p><b>Facebook Page:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1457676803">http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1457676803</a></p> <p><b>My YouTube Channel:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MagdaleneJewels">http://www.youtube.com/user/MagdaleneJewels</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs5WvgIHI/AAAAAAAAALs/ifxwwTJJ2bY/s1600-h/clip_image012%5B8%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; float: ; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image012" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image012" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs5v1f46I/AAAAAAAAALw/JAghuANGRzo/clip_image012_thumb%5B5%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="158" height="188" /></a><b>Favorite crochet hook?</b>   I always use “Susan Bates” hooks – I like the ones with the flat edge below the hook.</p> <p><b>Favorite fiber to work with?</b>   This is hard to answer because I made so many different items. I primarily use Bernat’s Babysoft Yarns for my baby items.  I love working with Cashmere and Chenille yarns.  They are so soft to work with and always seem to give the finished product such delicate and feminine look. My favorite yarns to work with are purchased from a shop here on Etsy:  <a href="http://weirdandtwisted.etsy.com/">http://WeirdandTwisted.etsy.com</a>   - the minute I see one of their new yarns – I have already envisioned in my head what I wish to knit or crochet with it.</p> <p><b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b>  This was a Cashmere yarn I purchased from <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs6DmA6cI/AAAAAAAAAL0/hssOJloI3Nk/s1600-h/clip_image014%5B5%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image014" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image014" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs6tIRKSI/AAAAAAAAAL4/RZoUm3mMUkY/clip_image014_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="232" height="216" /></a>Weird and Twisted, and like I said – the minute I see a particular yarn  - I already know what I create.  Being it is such a soft and delicate yarn – I wanted to make something with an old fashioned look.</p> <p><b>What type of crochet do you particularly enjoy?</b>  For my scarf’s and neck warmers, I really do not know what the finished product will look like as I improvise as I go along.  I prefer to use old fashion stitches and then combine knitting and crocheting as I go along.  The children’s sweaters, shoes, etc., primarily call for simple stitches such as sc, hdc or dc.  I love making sweaters using fpdc – I love the effect of the finished product (which I am working on one right now!)</p> <p><b>What does your shop name and logo symbolize?</b>  I have long admired Mary Magdalene, also known as “The First Disciple”.  Her faith and strength of mind have always inspired me.  I think I have read every book written about her life and dedication to following Christ despite all odds for women at that time.I think you all have figured out by now that I love all things that are antique or Victorian – both shops have banners designed from Victorian pictures.  I think I was born 100 yrs too late!</p> <p><b><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs7ElXmdI/AAAAAAAAAL8/l1qQpe_rrzk/s1600-h/clip_image016%5B4%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image016" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image016" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs7WOEH2I/AAAAAAAAAMA/Ot9b_R4qab4/clip_image016_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="230" height="192" /></a>Do you have any goals for your crochet or Etsy shop that you would like to share with the team?</b>  It is hard to have goals when you just enjoy what you are creating.  My goal is to continue to enjoy all that inspires me to create the various items in both my shops.</p> <p><b>Has your style changed at all since you first started crochet designing?</b>  When I started crocheting, I was about 14 yrs old – at that time the fashion was crocheted vests and berets, and granny square afghans, so I can definitely say that my style has completely changed as I learn new stitches and am able to make so many different items that many seem to enjoy.  I love when my daughter calls me up after I post something new only to suggest how cute that would be for Zachary, my little toddler grandson, or for herself! </p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>Meet Melissa Shepard of </b></p> <p><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162824_464737507483_170047937483_6124109_8155131_n.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image020" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image020" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs78Zad5I/AAAAAAAAAME/gWVhJVvl7nI/clip_image020%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="229" height="218" /></a><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69">honeybee69</a></b><b> <br />Where are you from?</b> Auburn, New York <br /><b>Shop Name:</b> Honeybee's Creations <br /><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://twitter.com/honeybee69_etsy">http://twitter.com/honeybee69_etsy</a> <br /><b>Facebook Page</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/melissa.gale.shepard#!/pages/Honeybees-Creations/82085483497">http://www.facebook.com/melissa.gale.shepard#!/pages/Honeybees-Creations/82085483497</a> <br /><b>Favorite crochet hook?</b> G hook <br /><b>Favorite fiber to work with?</b> Red Heart yarn</p> <p> <br /><b>What was the inspiration for your challenge item?</b> Seeing all the snow out in the cold and not wanting to be out there! So I made a snowman to build in the nice warn house.</p> <p> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs8TUSK9I/AAAAAAAAAMI/ggNHBbWqthc/s1600-h/clip_image022%5B9%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; float: ; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image022" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image022" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs8gbnCmI/AAAAAAAAAMM/hG7o-TxW4sI/clip_image022_thumb%5B6%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="199" height="158" /></a><b>What was the first thing you made after learning to crochet?</b> A blanket for my doll.</p> <p> <br /><b>Do you do any other type of crafting or design?</b> My second obsession is sewing! I have sewn many dresses for my girls. I have also cross stitched, scrap<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs9DZ8hMI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/e0zjOMXiPQw/s1600-h/clip_image018%5B5%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="clip_image018" border="0" hspace="12" alt="clip_image018" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TTBs9bua2iI/AAAAAAAAAMU/TU61TTWsT7M/clip_image018_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="206" height="169" /></a>booked, painted, and probably tried every other craft a time or two.</p> <p> <br /><b>What, in your opinion is the best thing about crochet? </b>How portable it is! I can bring a small project with me even to the doctors. I hate sitting and doing nothing.</p> <p> <br /><b>What’s on your hook now?</b> I have several projects going. A koala, a chemo cap, and some more amigurumi animals.</p> <p> </p> <p>Check back in a couple days for interviews with our second and third place challenge winners.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-9849600577167836092011-01-12T13:15:00.000-05:002011-01-12T13:15:24.912-05:00December Challenge Winners!Thank you to all the great entries for the December Challenge! Here are the results for each category! Great job everyone!<br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong> 2nd place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs583.ash2/150544_468175927483_170047937483_6171587_2624119_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs583.ash2/150544_468175927483_170047937483_6171587_2624119_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong> 3rd place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154148_468171277483_170047937483_6171427_4081514_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154148_468171277483_170047937483_6171427_4081514_n.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Category #2 - Decorations</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong> 1st Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162824_464737507483_170047937483_6124109_8155131_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162824_464737507483_170047937483_6124109_8155131_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybee69</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong> 2nd Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164787_472077927483_170047937483_6230049_7268255_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164787_472077927483_170047937483_6230049_7268255_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrocheTrend</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong> 3rd Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs614.ash2/156632_468119962483_170047937483_6170408_4455705_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs614.ash2/156632_468119962483_170047937483_6170408_4455705_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Category #3 - New Year's Gifts</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <strong>1st Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154191_465559972483_170047937483_6136555_7484079_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154191_465559972483_170047937483_6136555_7484079_n.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <strong>2nd Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs692.snc4/63238_468173577483_170047937483_6171499_3787915_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs692.snc4/63238_468173577483_170047937483_6171499_3787915_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SixSkeins</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <strong>3rd Place</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs753.ash1/164458_472084652483_170047937483_6230118_1103682_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs753.ash1/164458_472084652483_170047937483_6230118_1103682_n.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-67402453641268001702011-01-01T22:54:00.003-05:002011-01-03T13:50:10.067-05:00December Challeng Entries for Voting<b>December Challenge Voting is now open! Please note there are 3 categories this month! Please vote for your favorite from each category!</b><br />
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<b>CATEGORY #1 - Winter Wearables</b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1196.snc4/154818_468118192483_170047937483_6170355_7021070_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1196.snc4/154818_468118192483_170047937483_6170355_7021070_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#1 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigalhats</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs740.ash1/163224_477460772483_170047937483_6338995_3804589_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs740.ash1/163224_477460772483_170047937483_6338995_3804589_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">#2 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/punkerkas">http://www.etsy.com/shop/punkerkas</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1223.snc4/155523_468116647483_170047937483_6170314_598022_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1223.snc4/155523_468116647483_170047937483_6170314_598022_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#3 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWetWool</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs390.ash2/66893_465560462483_170047937483_6136561_4289819_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs390.ash2/66893_465560462483_170047937483_6136561_4289819_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#4 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesbyjulie4kids</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs597.ash2/154934_465562197483_170047937483_6136601_4934620_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs597.ash2/154934_465562197483_170047937483_6136601_4934620_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#5 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs695.snc4/63523_468166947483_170047937483_6171310_1010054_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs695.snc4/63523_468166947483_170047937483_6171310_1010054_n.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#6 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Creationsbym2">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Creationsbym2</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1396.snc4/164873_477467692483_170047937483_6339226_113095_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1396.snc4/164873_477467692483_170047937483_6339226_113095_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#7 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet">http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154148_468171277483_170047937483_6171427_4081514_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1189.snc4/154148_468171277483_170047937483_6171427_4081514_n.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#8 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs714.snc4/63455_468167442483_170047937483_6171313_872879_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs714.snc4/63455_468167442483_170047937483_6171313_872879_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#9 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/justbehappy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1195.snc4/154749_464736477483_170047937483_6124089_341282_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1195.snc4/154749_464736477483_170047937483_6124089_341282_n.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#10 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anadiazarte">http://www.etsy.com/shop/anadiazarte</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1367.snc4/163907_477442022483_170047937483_6338303_5153534_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1367.snc4/163907_477442022483_170047937483_6338303_5153534_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#11 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SquirrelProductions">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SquirrelProductions</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_472077312483_170047937483_6230044_366329_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164851_472077312483_170047937483_6230044_366329_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#12 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagdaleneKnits</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs583.ash2/150544_468175927483_170047937483_6171587_2624119_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs583.ash2/150544_468175927483_170047937483_6171587_2624119_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#13 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilarharden</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs056.snc6/168691_477447857483_170047937483_6338509_2608405_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs056.snc6/168691_477447857483_170047937483_6338509_2608405_n.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#14 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1374.snc4/164618_472078467483_170047937483_6230053_7628878_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1374.snc4/164618_472078467483_170047937483_6230053_7628878_n.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#15 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeybeebungalow</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166425_477438662483_170047937483_6338224_7391253_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166425_477438662483_170047937483_6338224_7391253_n.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#16 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs606.ash2/155836_468174082483_170047937483_6171521_1308864_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs606.ash2/155836_468174082483_170047937483_6171521_1308864_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#17 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrumpetsTentacle</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs020.snc6/167022_477440187483_170047937483_6338256_5508042_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs020.snc6/167022_477440187483_170047937483_6338256_5508042_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#18 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlayinHookyDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlayinHookyDesigns</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>CATEGORY #2 - Decorations</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs614.ash2/156632_468119962483_170047937483_6170408_4455705_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" n4="true" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs614.ash2/156632_468119962483_170047937483_6170408_4455705_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">#1 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-33767925218017972962010-12-10T16:46:00.001-05:002010-12-10T16:46:54.294-05:00Make great Treasuries fast<p>With the November CreateCrochet challenge being all about creating treasuries it seemed like a good idea to write an article on creating Etsy treasuries. There are many articles out there on creating good treasuries (yes, we all know – use good photos), how to get into more treasuries (yes, we all know – use good photos), and how to get your treasury on the front page (ok, ok, it’s all about the photo’s again)! But the most frustrating part about creating treasuries is how long it takes to do. The fact is, making a treasury is a lot of work! I cut down the time it takes to make a treasury and hope that you can do the same. This treasury took a total of 15 minutes from start to finish – not including sending convo’s to the featured artists.</p> <p>The secret? Don’t start with Etsy; use a search engine image search. I prefer using Bing and have good results with it; you can try Google too and use what works best for you – the steps are the same for either. </p> <p>1. Go to <a href="http://www.bing.com">www.bing.com</a></p> <p>2. Click on <b>Images</b></p> <p>3. Type a search term and then type “<b>site:etsy.com</b>” and then click enter</p> <ul> <li>For this example I am making a treasury for modern gift ideas and I typed </li> </ul> <p>“<b>modern site:etsy.com</b>” into the search box </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfifsbkGI/AAAAAAAAAGo/VKrnkWcQ-3A/s1600-h/bingbar%5B3%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="bingbar" border="0" alt="bingbar" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfjpxQCAI/AAAAAAAAAGs/AsS_hfP27O8/bingbar_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="644" height="56" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfifsbkGI/AAAAAAAAAGw/p2ff_2CLtfs/s1600-h/bingbar%5B2%5D.png"></a></p> <p>Try to be broad with your search terms and this will yield more results.</p> <ul> <li>You will be presented with hundreds of images from Etsy that use the tag “modern.” You can now scroll through the images quickly and easily to find what you are looking for. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKflLw-9XI/AAAAAAAAAG4/dFNMawJyzms/s1600-h/image%5B12%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfnbfTnrI/AAAAAAAAAG8/4MZcfiBRoPo/image_thumb%5B8%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="665" height="410" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKflLw-9XI/AAAAAAAAAHA/KPKubLUZ30M/s1600-h/image%5B7%5D.png"></a></p> <p></p> <p>4. Find an image that you like, right click and select Open link in new tab. By opening the link to the item in a new tab you can easily get the item number without losing your original image search.  </p> <p>                           <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfpFaCZiI/AAAAAAAAAHI/3hc-vhShBK8/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfpwGhAzI/AAAAAAAAAHM/kkITXr76Tos/clip_image002_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="169" /></a>  Select the new tab to go to the item page. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfqRBBwiI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/yV5GI1IZPIY/s1600-h/image%5B25%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfrJl-RCI/AAAAAAAAAHU/Zo90CfVoNTg/image_thumb%5B19%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="448" height="144" /></a></p> <p>5. Scroll to the bottom right side of the page to copy the Listing number. You can paste the listing number directly into the poster sketch tool <a href="http://www.etsy.com/poster_sketch.php">http://www.etsy.com/poster_sketch.php</a> or treasury list. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfrRV_TFI/AAAAAAAAAHY/FYWx6BE9nd0/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B5%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="clip_image002[5]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[5]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfr6Qq78I/AAAAAAAAAHc/cTy5QXB_DjY/clip_image002%5B5%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" height="88" /></a></p> <p>In the case of this item that I selected, it already sold. No need to worry about that, simply go into the shop and find the item again, (most shops relist sold items) to get the new listing number or you may even find a similar item that has a better photo!</p> <p> </p> <p>6. Continue entering all of the listing numbers into the treasury and arrange the items until you find a configuration that you are happy with. </p> <p><strong>This is what my treasury looked like once it was complete</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKftNOadwI/AAAAAAAAAHg/AQVHej1QvNU/s1600-h/image%5B34%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfuxR2_MI/AAAAAAAAAHk/A7Etor5FcTQ/image_thumb%5B26%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="479" height="503" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The search engine image search tool does not always work for every search you perform, a lot of it has to do with a pesky thing called Search Engine Optimization which is how webpages are ranked according to algorithms. For example, if you try the image search and use CreateCrochet as your search term, the results are not as good as the above example, only a few team members are shown, some of which are no longer on the team. </p> <p>Image searches can be fun and are also very useful for finding other things too, try using them to find a new crochet pattern. It is much nicer to look through a series of images when looking for a new pattern than a list of links that may or may not have a pattern you want. </p> <p>Here is a sample of what I found when doing a Bing image search for “crochet hat pattern.”</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfvuyVkkI/AAAAAAAAAHo/AYAlvoRYX98/s1600-h/image%5B43%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TQKfyWYSlRI/AAAAAAAAAHs/XZJWwcuQGBw/image_thumb%5B33%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="785" height="352" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-32417066308924893812010-12-07T04:04:00.000-05:002010-12-07T04:04:03.731-05:00November "Treasury Challenge" Winners!<strong>Winners of the Treasury Challenge:</strong><br />
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1. TheGiftNook: 17 treasuries<br />
2. PlayinHookyDesigns: 15 treasuries<br />
3. DeniSue4U: 12 treasuries<br />
4. TheStrumpetsTentacle: 7 treasuries<br />
5. Mamta: 7 treasuries<br />
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Each winner gets a $10 gift voucher from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta">www.etsy.com/shop/Mamta</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RaajMa">www.etsy.com/shop/RaajMa</a><br />
except ofcourse Mamta, Lol.<br />
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There were more than 80 treasuries made for this team challenge. That's an awesome participation :). The final list is here. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5735/create-crochet/discuss/6672284/page/16">http://www.etsy.com/teams/5735/create-crochet/discuss/6672284/page/16</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-26822263417278888072010-11-19T16:57:00.002-05:002010-11-19T17:04:23.522-05:00October Winners mini-interviews<p> </p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyhCaB2zI/AAAAAAAAAFY/4rFwJDLXQLM/s1600-h/Oct%20winners%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Oct winners" alt="Oct winners" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyitOCZII/AAAAAAAAAFc/REJmrUZCxhA/Oct%20winners_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="212" /></a> <p>Congratulations to all ten of the October Challenge winners! Thanks to the amazing Team Grant from Etsy each winner is receiving 2 balls of cotton yarn, 1 ball of soft acrylic yarn, and a crochet pattern. With so many challenge winners this month I thought it might be fun to do a mini-interview with each of them to find out the answers to some of the most important crochet questions: Their favorite hooks, their favorite yarn, the inspiration for their challenge item, do they have plans for the yarn they have won, and something interesting we may not know about them. </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyjFGGkXI/AAAAAAAAAFg/CoGTdbCJHNY/s1600-h/denisue%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="denisue" alt="denisue" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObykXOeMFI/AAAAAAAAAFk/aKAcXmrQLP4/denisue_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" height="83" /></a> <p><strong>Meet Denise Patey of Denisue:</strong></p> <p>My Name... Denise Patey, both French names yet, I'm not French. I was born and raised in So. Cal. in the "Valley" in the 50's, and my Mother still lives in the same house. I have traveled, and lived in Chile as a missionary, and Brazil and Taiwan with Husband and 3 kids. <br />The hook I seem to use the most was my Grandmothers, a red plastic J. No brand on it. <br />The only one in my family doing crochet and knitting I inherited all of her hooks and needles. The most interesting, made of Ivory. <br />I love the feel of Alpaca, how it works up and feels -oh i said that- , and wish it weren't so expensive so I could make more things out of it. Maybe I'll splurge and make myself a hat and scarf to match my gloves. <br />Inspiration? Hummm... I enjoy making baby items, and since I'm still learning the craft (just learned to crochet last yr) the small mitts with a ruffle looked fun. I even followed a pattern without making too many mistakes. <br />With the new yarn I want to make a ponytail hat. My hook is waiting for a youngster to draw me a picture of a Sonic glove so I can finish them. I just took out a 2 foot piece of scarf that I didn't like and.. my sewing machine is calling to me right now. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyk-ExcZI/AAAAAAAAAFo/u_u8RLb2DtI/s1600-h/magnolia%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="magnolia" alt="magnolia" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObymBczyXI/AAAAAAAAAFs/5cpbbpzOE9Y/magnolia_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="85" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Sarah from Magnoliasurprise</strong> is originally from Louisiana but has lived in Texas since 1979. Her favorite crochet hook is a size G, sometimes an H, and she only use aluminum Susan Bates. She can't handle the big sizes like a P or Q -- they just don't seem to work for her! She did finally find an aluminum Susan Bates P hook so maybe she’ll give it another go! <br />Sarah really loves to work with cotton and wool yarns. She does use acrylics for some of her pretend food, but only likes certain brands! One of these days, she plans on trying to crochet with cotton fabric! <br />Sarah was making a few things in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and had planned on making the pink teacup pincushion, so it worked out perfectly for the challenge. She thought it would be really neat to add some pink ribbon pins and decided to try out Shrinky Dinks -- that was really fun! So now, whenever she makes pincushions, she will include some appropriate handmade pins too! </p> <p>Sarah doesn’t really have a project planned for the acrylic yarn that she won in the challenge -- she'll have to see what arrives and look at it a while!! Since it's a bulky weight, it may become a scarf! (Maybe she'll use her new P hook!) She is super excited about the cotton -- that may become some spa items for her son's girlfriend! <br />Something unique about Sarah is that she was heavy into ceramics at one time. So much so that she even bought a kiln and even poured her own molds! That was really messy work! Cows were popular at the time and she sure sold a lot of cow burner covers! She primarily made items for the kitchen and, thankfully, more than just cows! <br />Right now, some Christmas ornaments are on her hook with some more foodies and coasters waiting in the wings! </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObym-Rzh_I/AAAAAAAAAFw/ipCZhuiqtbk/s1600-h/image%5B3%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObynaEgg8I/AAAAAAAAAF0/LLqTVoqPrv4/image_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="79" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Smittenkitten, aka Darlene</strong> (originally from Philadelphia but residing in Maryland) had this to say:</p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)?</strong> I seem mostly to use a green plastic K that I have had forever. It was part of a kit & came with a range of other hook sizes. What became of the kit, I've no idea. It just fits my hand perfectly and warms quickly. I also have a few favorite bamboo hooks (by Crystal Palace) in various sizes. And of course, there's some metal in the mix. I use the smaller ones for finishing pieces or when working with certain cottons. <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with?</strong> I'm truly a yarn whore, so I've no true loves in that area. Only repeat offenders. :) There is one nubbly, natty yarn that Blue Heron makes that drives me absolutely insane when I work with it because it slows me down. But it works up so beautifully, so I can't leave it alone. :D And okay, I do have one yarn that I find deliciously sinful: Blue Heron Yarn's Rayon Metallic. It's truly a decadent treat to work with & wear, so I always have some in my stash. <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</strong> I saw the challenge information & it was the same week my aunt had died due to cancer. I'm not very much a joiner but I took it as a sign & decided to grab a skein or three and whip up an entry. I did not expect at all that I'd win because I've seen the awesome that my fellow teammates whip up on the regs (and for past challenges). Mad skills abound. Srsly. My mind sort of runs in more classic than creative modes when I crochet so I'm always drawn to that which I cannot do & quite enjoy seeing what others turn skeins into. I know what I see when I look at a skein & it's even better to see what someone else saw in a finished item. I was so very impressed with so many of the entries that my own vote didn't go to me & it's all good. :) <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant?</strong> As of this moment, I've less than naught of an idea. Once I touch it, I'll have something in mind. When it comes to yarn destiny, I'm more tactile than visual. <br /><strong>What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team?</strong> That's a tough one. I don't have anything truly unique like ambidexterity or being able to invert my eyelids or anything. I'm a huge Sci-fi fangirl. From books to movies. And I'm still engaged in my lifelong love affair with words, so I write everyday. And I absolutely live for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November. It used to be the only time I'd get hang out with all the friends I've met there over the years, but since the advent of Twitter, we're kind of in a perpetual virtual party. <br /><strong>What's on your hook now?</strong> Currently I've a wool scarf series I'm working on & the second in that series is on my hook.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyoQgL9bI/AAAAAAAAAF4/Txx-Xe1-qzk/s1600-h/image%5B7%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyo9bEIjI/AAAAAAAAAF8/U0mGpqZLxKI/image_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" height="85" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Introducing Elisabeth of Calleighsclips from Oklahoma City, OK. </strong></p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)?</strong> I recently won an emito Tulip hook from crocheville.com it's a size H and I love it. It glides nice and smooth. Doesn't split the yarn. it also has a comfort grip and works wonders! I would love to get more in a few other sizes eventually. <br />Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with? I love Hobby Lobby's brand of I love this yarn. I have very sensitive skin and it doesn't bother me like some other brands do. I also love there cotton. It's so soft! I recently tried working with Thick n Thin yarn and I'm enjoying something very new to me! <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item? <br /></strong>My Grandmother is currently fighting Breast Cancer so I knew immediately I wanted to make something, but I wanted it to be completely different than anything I normally did that would still draw attention. <br />My mother (who's been my grandmothers side through all this) who shares a shop with me runs Posh Pooch Designs and loves her chihuahuas. That's when I started looking for an ami- chi's to make. I found an adorable pattern and decided to make it as kind of joke for my mom but it turned out so super cute and posh. I mean what's more cute than a hot pink Chihuahua. I didn't think it would sell but the day after I found out I was one of the winners of the challenge some one purchased it! It was kinda bitter sweet but I suppose I can make another one :) <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant?</strong> Not yet. I have to get through the holiday's first before I have fun. Maybe I'll make something for myself with it. I can't wait to see what fun color chunky yarn I get ! <br /><strong>What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team?</strong> I've been playing piano since I was very young. I've always loved it and hoped to one day teach it full time. I never really though it would happen but when I lost my job in Dec2008 it opened the door to try two things - trying to make money as a stay at home mom teaching piano and selling crochet items and bows. I didn't get any students for a while but an opening for a piano instructor at the college I graduated from was available so I jumped on it. I've been teaching for 3 semesters now and I love it! It's just amazing to look back and see How God worked out all the details even though I didn't know how it would work after I lost my job! <br /><strong>What's on your hook now? </strong>Lots and lots of Hats. Mostly owl hats ! I also have photography props to finish up and a few new patterns I’m testing up to write out for fingerless gloves and a simple girls headband.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObypsYZJzI/AAAAAAAAAGA/wyLA6-k4ze4/s1600-h/image%5B11%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyrILYzqI/AAAAAAAAAGE/aPpMq3G8faw/image_thumb%5B5%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" height="82" /></a> <strong>Holly’s shop is called strwberri1 and she lives in Wisconsin but is originally from Utah. </strong></p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook? </strong>yes all of them. :) <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with?</strong> Not really, I love to work all kinds of fibers. Although I do a lot of work with Caron’s simply soft yarns. I think for an acrylic yarn they are great <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</strong> I do a lot of dishcloth bouquets and my Mom helps by crocheting dishcloths and sends them to me, she had made some pink ones and when the challenge came up I made some butterflies and put together a pretty pink bouquet <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant?</strong> I have to see the color and texture and then see what it says to me. <br /><strong>What's on your hook now?</strong> I have 3 projects going right now, a baby afghan,a tunisian scarf, and a tweed afghan.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObysjbjZCI/AAAAAAAAAGI/zJn5IbHfAEk/s1600-h/image%5B15%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObytMJ_KBI/AAAAAAAAAGM/Ja3neRKoFpY/image_thumb%5B7%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" height="79" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Say hello to Christina of JarvisGift!</strong></p> <p><strong>Where are you from?</strong> Brockton Massachusetts </p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)?</strong> I like Susan Bates hooks and lately I like to use size M. <br />Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with? Yarn of course! Almost always synthetic fibers because of allergies. <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</strong> The ribbon yarn that it was mixed with. A very good friend gave me that yarn and I wanted to make something pretty with it <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant?</strong> Not yet, but I'm sure the yarn will tell me what it wants to be when I get it. <br /><strong>What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team?</strong> I don't know about unique, but I'm a single Mom. I work full time and crochet almost every day. <br /><strong>What's on your hook now?</strong> Another scarf in slate/ ice blue.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObytrApNOI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/D9tYfoInho4/s1600-h/image%5B19%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyuCSxlAI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wh4sSLyuwMQ/image_thumb%5B9%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="81" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Hello Sheila! </strong></p> <p><strong>Where are you from?</strong> Born and raised in Arlington, WA <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)? </strong>no, not really <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with?</strong> I like art yarns and prism's "stuff" yarn which have different yarns, colors, textures all rolled into one <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</strong> The pink art yarn I'd just bought - and what I could make with 80 yds. <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant?</strong> not until I see the colors! <br /><strong>What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team?</strong> boy, that's a tough one. ummmmm I used to own a fence company - I supplied the truck, tractor and labor, subcontracting to a fence company to install chain link fences in NC - biggest job was for Philp Morris - they have since shut down that site at Concord, NC. <br /><strong>What's on your hook now?</strong> A vine scarf like the one I entered in the spring 48 hour challenge - custom ordered</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyujtDmiI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Hu8aApWtA-o/s1600-h/image%5B23%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyvO6F5yI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Up3QJy_1zN0/image_thumb%5B11%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="85" /></a> </p> <p>I'm <strong>Mamta from Mumbai, India</strong>. I love yarns, hooks and everything related to crochet. My favourite hook size is a 5mm and needle size 0. Most of my flowers are made with the 0 tulip steel needle (I absolutely love it and have atleast 5 of them at any given time). I'm a hoarder through and through and love all yarns. But if I were to choose only a few, then I'd choose these: Vicki Howell's Organic Cotton, Pure Merino Wool, Lionbrand's Cotton Ease Yarn, Silk thread that we get here in India. <br />When I brainstormed my mind on what I should make for the Pink Challenge, all that my mind could come up was boobs, boobs and just boobs! Since October is a Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to present breast cancer as a monster, which it is. My intention was to use the idea in such a way that it doesn't make fun of boobs, but make something which exactly speaks of what the diease is and hopefully spread it's awareness. Hence, the pink boob monster with a nipple nose, horns and a long devil tail with an arrow at the end! <br />Thank you so much Etsy for the Team Grant and thanks to all my friends in this team and on Facebook who voted for boob monster. I usually don't plan what to make with the yarn. The yarn tells me what to make with it. I will sure share the pictures when I make something out of it. Most probably, it will be another monster or who knows what my mind and hands makes out of it. <br />Something unique about me: Everything! I believe that everyone is unique. You only need to believe that you're. <br />Since I take on multiple projects at one time, there are a few projects on my hooks right now: <br />1) An amigurumi Monkey who's expressions matches my hubby - Raaj's expression. He smiles with a lopsided grin. I'll be adding a hat and specs which he wears all the time. <br />2) A lavender silk blouse. <br />3) A purse for myself.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObyvn1yhuI/AAAAAAAAAGg/75fXFRpNCQM/s1600-h/image%5B27%5D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6fQayyYs3qc/TObywsPLPNI/AAAAAAAAAGk/3nYrcYo-izc/image_thumb%5B13%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" height="84" /></a> </p> <p><strong>And last but not least, meet Ash from Annapolis MD. </strong></p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)?</strong> Boye (METAL ONLY) size J. It was the hook I learned on and the green paint has rubbed off in spots where my fingers run over it as I am crocheting. <br /><strong>Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with?</strong> I only have fibers I dont like to work with. I hate scratchy acrylics. Any acrylics I use are silky smooth, but recently I have been experimenting with wools and mohairs. <br /><strong>What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</strong> I saw a scarf at taget last year, it was braided machine knit, and I though I could do that... I modified it into a circle scarf for more shape. <br /><strong>Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant? </strong>I have to feel the yarn before I plan with it, not the other way around. So it will be a surprise to me too. <br /><strong>What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team?</strong> I hold the hook 'wrong' or so I have been told by every crcoheter I have ever compared notes with. I hold it more like a pencil, but I am really fast that way so I never tried to 'fix' it. <br /><strong>What's on your hook now?</strong> I am currently makeing a grey wool pea-coat-like sweater. I cant wait to see it finished.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lillian Robinson & Dellian Abdurrazzaq (mother/daughter team)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where are you from?</span> We are originally from South Bronx, NY but both live in Columbus, OH with our families.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you have a favorite crochet hook (brand/type/size)? </span><br />Dee: I have 2 hook that I work with all the time - 8Roye & US66/400mm<br />Lily: I love my pink metal size H crochet hook & have a hard time using anything else.<br /><br />Do you have a favorite fiber that you like to work with?<br />Dee: Cotton thread<br />Lily: I love, love yarn but my favorite is Caron Simply Soft - its wonderful<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What was the inspiration for your challenge winning item?</span><br />Dee: I made it for The Breast Cancer awareness month.<br />Lily: My mom is a one yr breast cancer survivor. So this was a wonderful way to fill our shop with pink. We both made a lot of items but thought the sweater/jacket was the best we had and decided to enter it in the challenge.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you have a project planned for the yarn you will receive thanks to the Etsy Team Grant? </span><br />Dee: Not yet.<br />Lily: I always have a million ideas floating around in my head. I have no clue where to start!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is something unique about you that you would like to share with the team? </span><br />Dee: I love making things.<br />Lily: I find my loving crocheting is unique - not many people I know do it. It wasn't until I got on etsy that I realized that maybe its not a dying art!! I feel so priveleged being surrounded by so much talent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What's on your hook now? </span><br />Dee: I working on a wonderful new item.<br />Lily: I have 3 projects going right now - black fingerless gloves, a poncho & a wonderful revisible cowl.</p> <p>I hope you have enjoyed reading all about our October Challenge winners. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131037504534844607.post-41545224925124528822010-11-13T03:28:00.001-05:002010-11-13T03:29:37.902-05:00Pink Challenge Winners<b>The CreateCrochet Etsy Team was blessed with a $100 Team Grant for October month's Pink Challenge. The grant was split amongst the top 10 highest votes.<br />
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Each winner will receive 2 balls of soft stranded cotton knitting yarn as in picture 1( 50 gms each)<br />
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As well each winner will receive 1 ball of bulky weight soft acrylic yarn, each ball is approx 50 gms, (out of the colors seen the picture)<br />
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Each winner will also receive one free crochet pattern.<br />
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Congratulations to the winners!!! <br />
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The Top 10 Votes in numerical order only and not by vote order went to:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#7 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/snittenkittenorig">snittenkittenorig</a></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#8 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stubbornwoman">stubbornwoman</a></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#9 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NormasTreasures">NormasTreasures</a></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#10 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KittiesCanCrochet">KittiesCanCrochet</a></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#18 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrissysCloset">CrissysCloset</a></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#19 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MsPenzCrochet">MsPenzCrochet</a></b></div><br />
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<b> #24 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creatingcuteness">creatingcuteness</a></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#31 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertdiamond">desertdiamond</a></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>#32 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PatricianSpecialties">PatricianSpecialties</a></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>#35 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jbcrochetdelights">jbcrochetdelights</a></b><br />
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