Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Crochet A Sunflower Video

Still in August so we can do another posting on sunflowers. :)  Today I thought we would watch this video from Crochet Jewel on how to make these little sunflowers. You could make several of them for coasters or to just put around the house for decoration. Looks very easy.....I may have to try this. 






Happy crocheting!
Colleen :)

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Freebie Friday - Pearl Flower Crochet Booties

Adorable!!! Need I say more? Well, yes I think I must...you can find the FREE pattern for these adorable booties on Candy's blog at Creations by Candy. Just click on the photo above for the full instructions.

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Snowed In?

If you need a little Yarnspiration, click on the photo above. Twelve beautiful free patterns just waiting for you to grab your hooks or needles and your favorite yarn!

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Snowflake Saturday - Crochet Snowflake

Carolyn of The Purple Poncho designed this snowflake which has a little glitter sprinkled on it to give it an extra sparkle. Not only does she have the written instructions but she has included a great way to use them among your holiday dining. To create this little beauty, click on the photo above.

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Snowflake Saturday - Snowflake Earrings

Jean and Rita are Creative Partners and have these amazing Snowflake earrings pattern directions on their site. The designer of these earrings is Janie Herrin and they are just perfect for your holiday dressing. Great for those office parties, family gatherings or how about wearing them on a hot summer day to make you "feel" just a little cooler? Click on the photo above and complete them this weekend.

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Snowflake Saturday - Snowflake Afghan

Oh my...can you see yourself wrapped up in this gorgeous Snowflake afghan throughout the cold winter? What a great gift this would make and plenty of time to create this for that special someone. Visit Art of Tangle for the instructions on making this amazing afghan.

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Snowflake Saturday - Grandma Jennie's

Our next Snowflake Saturday features Grandma Jennie's Snowflake pattern from Kara of Petals to Picots. Can you see a few beads crocheted into this snowflake to add a little extra bling? Either way, it is a very pretty snowflake. For the complete tutorial, click on the image above and work up a few this weekend!

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Stash Busting Crochet Afghan

The nights are getting cooler and there's nothing more warming than wrapping up in a comfy afghan! Heidi of A Lively Hope has posted the instructions for this fast and easy Crochet Afghan. Simply click on the photo above, pull out your yarn stash and start this quick and easy crochet afghan. You'll be done before you know it and ready for whatever the weather has in store.

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Free Pattern - This Little Piggy

How cute is this!!! Not only does it remind me of the children's rhyme but I'm also reminded of all the summer county fairs going on. The first place I always go is to see the pigs...they fascinate me for some reason.

Oomanoot designed this wonderful amigurumi pattern and you can find the full instructions by clicking on the photo above.

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Mason Jar Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

Little Monkeys Crochet offers so many wonderful free crochet patterns and this one is no exception. For patterns for both pint and quart Mason Jars, click on the photo above.

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Crocheting Spring Flowers

Hard to believe we have already had Easter. Just doesn't seem right to me. Those early Easters just messes me up. Hope everyone had a good Easter and enjoyed time with family and friends. Well anyway.....spring is really here and it is time to think of pretty pastels and flowers. Here is a tutorial from K&T Art on how to crochet big and small springtime flowers. I use to make lots of these for different projects, but haven't in some time...hmmmm....better get back to making some of those.  :)

Happy crocheting!

Colleen :)

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Crocheting Snowflakes

I know that Christmas is over, but snowflakes are a winter item. I thought you might like to learn how to crochet a snowflake and then you could make lots of them and hang them around your house for a winter theme. For all of you crocheters this looks pretty easy and I am all about easy! :)  

Happy sewing!

Colleen :)

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Crocheting Tutorials

I know everyone is waiting for Spring and so am I, but I thought maybe we could work a little longer on crocheted scarves and hats. I know up here in the north country we only have a few months that we don't wear these so they are very popular. I do a lot of crocheting in my spare time (as if I have any of that! LOL!) and I make sweaters for Knits For Kids and have for a few years. 

So for those of you that would like to get some new patterns for scarves and sweater I surfed the web and found these for you. :)


Here is a pattern and tutorial from Classy Crochet for a diamond lattice chain scarf. It looks very pretty and actually I have made these before and once you get it going it is pretty easy. :)

Well I am sure some of you crocheters use Red Heart yarn, as I do with my sweaters for the kids, so I thought I would show you this pattern from Red Heart.

Crochet hats are becoming more and more popular or at least they seem to be. I know ladies up here wear them a lot. I know one of the popular one's are the slouch hat. Over at the Examiner.com they have this pattern that looks pretty good. If I liked crochet hats to wear I would try making one of these, but I don't wear hats. :)

Then let's not forget the kids hats! You can make such cute designs for them. This one from Ravelry is so cute. Makes me wish my grandkids were little again. 

So while you are still sitting in the snow and wondering if Spring will ever get here, just use that time indoors and make a scarf and hat. :)

Get that crochet needle out and happy sewing. 

Colleen :)

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Springtime Patterns

Well I would think most everyone is so tired of winter especially with the harsh winter some of you had so I thought maybe we should turn our thoughts to Spring. Let's shake the winter blues off and start to create. Here are some patterns available for all of you crafters and sewers from the wonderful Etsy shops. 

You always need coaster for your drinks to sit on your tables and natalya1905 has a pattern for just that and these are made with pretty spring colors. 

Bonnie at BonnieBraeCrafts has this cute spring embroidery pattern for all of you stitchers. You can make this and hang it on your wall to add a little spring to your home. 

And who doesn't know someone that has a baby that would love a new pair of baby booties. Ruth over at RuthMaddock has this great pattern for you. 

                                             

And then there is my favorite pastime.........quilting. I love all the spring colors and flowers in this quilt pattern from QuiltLilyDesigns. 

So if you are a knitter, crocheter, quilter or crafter Spring is a great time to get those creative juices flowing again. 

Happy sewing!! :)


Colleen


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Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone - Try Something New Today

Are you stuck in a rut of making the same things over and over again?

Maybe you have always wanted to try something new but didn't know where to begin?

It can be challenging and enervating to learn a new craft.   You might not want to go into the business of making these crafts but it can be fun to make them for your own personal use or as gifts.

Everything you need to know to make soap can be found on Miller's Homemade Soap Pages.

A great resource for all types of candle making can be found at   Grandmas Handmade Crafts.

Ever wanted to try making a purse.  Here is an easy one to start with on Arts Crafts N Hobbies blog.

Lots of Crochet information can be found here at Beginner Crocheting.

Learn how to knit with these free knitting videos on Knitting Help.

These are just a few of the crafting arts.    There are so many more things you can learn.   Don't be afraid to try something new.  

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Bette Shaw
www. byyourhands.com