I know I need another WIP (work in progress) like a need a hole in my head, but I miss crocheting and thought this would be an easy way to have a little project to play with every month. I purchased this ongoing kit myself and like always the opinions are my own. For more information about this kit club, see https://www.anniesafghanclub.com/
Here's what's in the first month of the kit:
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life or with all of the creative ideas that are out there just waiting for you on your Pinterest page? (If not, you can visit my Pinterest page HERE!)
I'm right there with ya! This year has been hard for me to not constantly be playing catch up with my home and work life...partly because of these devils cuties, don't get me wrong, I love them, but boy does having a puppy wreak havoc on your calendar.
Well, I'm still determined to get back on track and I have been working on some blog articles just for you...but in the meanwhile here's some of my favorite spring projects I'd like to add to my "maybe I'll make this" list.
Happy crafting!
I love books! Fact, fiction, crafts...they're all good! Today I'm going to share with you some great new books that I was sent to review. Rest your mind at ease, when I get review books I read them and if I don't like them I don't review them...so these ones passed! :) I'm so glad they did too because the publishers were nice enough to allow me to give a copy away to my readers and also some of the finished projects! (see the giveaway details below)
This paperback book is chalked full of little crochet projects. 144 pages worth! It's divided into six sections:
Make sure you read the "read me first" section of the book to make sure you know what supplies you may need as well as helpful techniques and tips. Each project will tell you the normal information you'll need: the skill level, materials & tools, pattern notes, abbreviations, and most importantly, the instructions. A lot of the patterns also have note on how you can use your finished piece.
Here's a few of my favorite projects from the book:
About the author: Suzanne Thompson has crocheted and knitted since childhood. In junior high, she earned a fortune (of several hundred dollars) by crocheting and selling granny-square handbags. However, she later chose writing and designing over mass production. The author of Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garden, Suzann also teaches and writes about crochet, knitting, and polymer clay. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Dublin, TX.
Who loves simple and speedy projects? -This girl! And good news too, because there are some cute ones in this paperback book! All the projects in the book are designed to take anywhere from an hour to a weekend so you can actually get them done instead of adding them to the "work in progress" bin!
Some of my favorite projects are:
Each project lists the approximate time it takes to make it, supplies and templates, step by step instructions with photos. With 142 pages of projects you'll be sure to find a fun one to work on!
About the author: Fiona Goble is an accomplished knitter and the author of many craft books and articles. She also owns a small business making woolen bags and home accessories. She lives in England.
5 lucky blog readers will randomly win a prize of either one of the books or a finished project from the book! Enter below by commenting and then hitting the +1. There are additional entries as well, see all the details below.
Excerpts reprinted with permission from Cute Crochet World © 2014 by Suzann Thompson, Lark Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photography by Lark Books.
Excerpts reprinted with permission from Sew Quick, Sew Cute by Fiona Goble. Copyright © 2014 Ivy Press. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.
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Short on time & need some Valentine craft ideas? Here's some things I've done in Valentine's Days past, just click on the photos to go to the blog posts...
And here's some valentine's day cards I made the other day with my gelli plate and ScanNCut...
Now go get started on those last minute Valentine's!
So I mentioned the other day that I love to knit and crochet once the weather changes. I'm currently working on an afghan blanket and a few little projects, like this warm hat that I made in a nice charcoal gray (to go with everything).
It was super quick to work up...get the directions HERE for both the one I made and a beret version. I think I may have to try the beret directions next time too since I love how the cap turned out!