Wow! Since I am only writing once a week, I have a lot to say! I don’t know about you, but this Summer has been so busy, I have to fight for my crochet time. Luckily, I have a family who has accepted my obsession, and usually doesn’t mind me asking them to repeat themselves because I am too busy counting stitches.
First, on the agenda, is Linda from Kelleysdiy giveaway. She has collected over 60 donations to giveaway as a thank you to her readers for her first anniversary. I am donating a pair of thread crochet earrings. They are light and very detailed, and were a little hard to give away, but I’m sure they will go to a good home. Click on the link above if you want to enter for a chance to win!
Second, we were up North for a long weekend, so during the car rides, I managed to start another crochet purse for a commission. It is the same purse I have been wearing all Summer, and I just love it. My hairstylist saw me with it and ordered two! Wear your creations, it gets you orders! Here is what I have done so far.
Third, I brought my new freeform project up North, but didn’t have a chance to work on it. I am loving the colors, and just how relaxing it is. I do like to have my steamer around while I put the scrumbles together, so it kind of limits me to working at home. Here is what I’ve accomplished from last week.
I also got a request to make a purse for my mom for her birthday. Micheals is having a sale on ColorWheel Yarn, it’s only a $1 per skein, perfect for a freeform project. I bought many skeins because I am not sure about colors, so I need your opinion.
My mom is a fan of red, so I wanted to include at least a shade of red in the mix. Which color scheme do you like better?
Last, I missed the Fantastic Bake Along, hosted by Tracy over at It’s a T-Sweets day! This month’s BAL was a quiche, and I am craving one now, so will make one soon. But if you want to get caught up with the other bakers, here are the links!
- Emma @ emmacraftsdesigns
- Tracy@ It’s a T-Sweets Day!
- Kate@ Life,Tea,and Everthing
- Kathy Reeves @Sewing Etc.
- Tina @Kristabella’s Hodgepodge
Hope everyone is off to a good week! Happy Crocheting!
I like everything! Your free form project is very bold and vibrant.
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Thank you! I was trying to get out of my color comfort zone with this one.
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I’m loving the colours in your free form project, I can’t wait to see it completed!
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Thanks! I’m hoping to be done soon!
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I love love love them all but especially live the free form Crochet. I’m definitely going to have to give this a go!!! Bon A petit!!
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You should give it a go! With your quilter’s eye, I’d bet you’d make beautiful freeform 😀.
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I’m going to win the earrings!
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Good luck Yolanda!
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The earrings are so delicate! And, I vote for the second color way, it just seemed to enhance the single red in the group.
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Thanks for your feedback Kathy! And the earrings look delicate, but will never break!
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I love the earrings too, did you make up the pattern for the shape or is it online?
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Thanks Meghan! I followed a chart posted on Pinterest. You can find it here:
http://pin.it/SY_p8vJ
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Thanks Brenna!
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You’re welcome!
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Love both colour schemes but i think it would depend if you mum likes bold colours or not. My favourite is the one with all the bright colours but maybe she prefers more muted colours? I think that whatever you chose will look lovely 😊
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Thanks! I’m definitely going to get her opinion first. I want to make sure she uses it!
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I love the ColorWheel yarn and picked up a few more for myself last week!! I ❤ that free form style!! I was really disappointed that I couldn't do the BAL this month – my oven broke and we're waiting on a new part for it. I can't wait to be back in the bake for next month!!
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How can you resist buying a couple skeins when they’re only a buck each! Thanks for the freeform support, I am really into it right now. I didn’t do the BAL either, we took a long weekend and I ran out of time. Next month for sure!
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Lovely earrings! I have been so interested in crochet/knit jewelry, and your earrings are beautiful. Great free form pieces, too. I love the idea of improvising such beautiful forms. And if it’s not too late, I really like the colour scheme on the left. Happy crocheting, Brenna. 🙂
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Thank you! I love knit/crochet jewelry too, it’s so unique! I want to try some freeform jewelry pieces with thread and see how they turn out. My mom decided on the right, but maybe I’ll make something for myself with the left. Thanks!
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Free form jewelry is a great idea. I love that every piece would be so unique – almost like wearing little thread paintings. I love it. 🙂
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Lovely post
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Thank you!
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My name is Kim and I am the lucky winner of your peach flower earrings. I am so excited! I will be sure to get a picture of them up on my blog and thank you properly! Your beautiful earrings and blog name will be posted at I tripped over a stone. Thank you, I am a true fan! ~Kim
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Thanks Kim! I sent you an email and saw that you replied, I will get them in the mail today!
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