October 16th, 2009
Our newest patterns include:
Pineapple Doily No 7714
This vintage doily has been updated to modern language, has a size 12 font, two columns, stitch counts, and a color photo. Worked in size 10 it includes finished sizes for both size 10 and the original size 20 thread called for in the instructions. It’s so pretty!
Pineapple Lace Christmas Tissue Cover
This pretty Victorian style boutique tissue cover matches our Pineapple Lace Christmas Stocking. The cover is worked in yarn and then trimmed with a thread lace top worked in pineapples and pearls!
‘Best Friend’ Bone-Shaped Christmas Stocking
This cute dog bone-shaped Christmas stocking is super easy to work up. Trimmed with crochet holly leaves and berries it’ll be cute filled with treats and toys for Fido!
Tags: Christmas crochet, crochet, crochet christmas stockings, victorian crochet tissue covers
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October 16th, 2009
The newsletter’s been published and it’s time to relax - for a bit! I’m so glad it’s Friday and the weather is just lovely. In fact, once I finish a few household chores I plan to head outside to crochet.
I picked up Christmas lights on Thursday after my orthodontist appt and this afternoon will play around with the Christmas runner to see if these lights will work. On Sunday, I’ll buy my fabric for the backing and start assembling the runner once I sew the backing. I can’t wait to see the final results as I’ve been working on this piece for awhile between other designs.
I know almost everyone receives Terry’s Village catalogs. In looking through this little catalog I came across a fabric runner I thought was really cute. Of course my mind takes off and I can’t help but wonder what something like this would look like crocheted? I just might have to find out. 
Tags: christmas crochet runners, crochet
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October 13th, 2009
Sherrie writes: “I just completed the new vintage doily. I was going to give it as a birthday gift however, as you can see it fits my end table very nicely and I think that is were it is going to stay. Mine turned out to be 22 and 1/2 inches across since I used a size 5 hook. I am really looking forward to more vintage patterns. Thanks so much!”
It looks beautiful Sherrie!
Tags: crochet, crochet vintage doilies
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October 10th, 2009
I just put on the finishing touches a few moments ago - now to get out some poinsettias or buy some Christmas background stuff for better pictures. All my Christmas decorations are under the stairs and not easy to get to. I need props! LOL
Today I plan on working on the Christmas runner - I was unable to last night as I was under the weather but am feeling better today. I’m over two-thirds finished with the runner and can’t wait to see the final results.
It’s a lovely Saturday morning here but decidedly cooler than it has been. The next newsletter is set for the 15th so I’ll have to get a move on if I plan to get everything ready.
Tags: crochet Christmas patterns, crochet Christmas runner patterns, crochet newsletters
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October 9th, 2009
Thank goodness its Friday and the end to the “normal” work week. Of course I work weekends too, but it’s more relaxed and I try to take Sundays off to a degree.
Today I plan to get started on my next Christmas project (one for your “best friend” pet) and plan to continue working on the Christmas runner. I decided with the runner to combine it with a fabric backing which means I need to buy some of that fabric tape (if that’s what it’s called). I no longer have a sewing machine. It’s either hand sewing, buying fabric tape, or pulling my antique tredle out and relearning to thread it. I learned once - it’s a spindle bobbin and a wonderful piece but where I have it now, the furniture is angled in a corner so I can’t open the top. It might be fun playing with it again, but it’d have to be soon!
Tags: crochet, crochet Christmas runners, crochet for the pets
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October 8th, 2009
and sent off for testing. Its really a lovely doily and who doesn’t love pineapples! I worked this jewel up in burgundy, size 10 thread. It’ll be available around the 15th of October. Today I hope to start another Christmas project and this evening I’ll be working on the Christmas runner.
Tags: Christmas crochet patterns, crochet, vintage doily patterns
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October 6th, 2009
I love sharing customer photos! The embellishments, colors, and ideas they come up with provide a new, fresh look at what I’ve presented. I hope you enjoy these as much as I have!
Jewel writes: “Just wanted to share my harvest scarecrow with you. Another fun pattern to make. Thanks so much I am really enjoying your patterns.”
Nancy writes: “Thank you so much for this pattern. I’ve made two of them for gifts now. One for my supervisor at work and another for a good friend. They both loved them and they were so quick and easy to make.”
Tags: crochet, crochet Halloween patterns, crochet scarecrow patterns, crochet tote patterns
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October 6th, 2009
Not that in Southern California we have a true change of colors but I still love the autumn. I guess it’s because here the slight weather change from warm to cool is a clear sign the holidays are just around the corner. Usually by late October the leaves are starting to turn and by late November the yard is covered with them.
Allie loves to play in the leaves and seems quite happy with the snapping and crunching sounds under her weight as she moves about. One of the differences between these dogs is that Allie loves to eat rose petals - my poor roses! I keep thinking of Vicki, my best friend and pattern tester and her roses. Now Vicki doesn’t just have a few roses here and there - she has a crop! And as far as I can tell, is the rose queen - you have a quetion, she can answer it. Back to the dogs - Chance likes to eat - are you ready for this… flies! Yuck, EEEK, Ooooooh! We try our best not to give him the chance….
At this time of year, it’s fun to start decorating your home for fall. I like to start out with fall decor such as leaves, pumpkins and so forth and then by the middle of October put out the Halloween decorations in and about the fall decorations. After Halloween, I take those down and put up Thanksgiving decorations.
Here are some patterns you might be interested in for fall:
Stay tuned - Harvest discounts and specials are just around the corner….
Tags: crochet, crochet Halloween patterns, Crochet pumpkin patterns, crochet scarecrow patterns, crochet table runner patterns
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October 3rd, 2009
Thank you Jewel for great pictures and taking time to post them. The scarves turned out beautifully and the chick motif table runner was worked in size 3 - the instructions call for size 10 but as you can see it turned out beautifully and hey - works up faster too!
Tags: crochet, crochet scarf patterns, crochet table runner patterns
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October 3rd, 2009
It actually went out on Thursday but I can’t remember if I posted… Yikes!
The Crochet Corner don’t forget to check out our new starching board - it’s a keeper and a lifelong friend to those who do a lot of blocking and sculpting. The board, treated well, will last a life time, certainly worth its price in the long run!
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