November 30: Snowman Ornament - COMPLETED

Pattern # 334:  Snowman Ornament

Another day before Christmas, another ornament.  These would be perfect to put on top of Christmas presents!

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January 1, 2014: It's time to get working on these projects! This is the year to finish! I whipped up this guy in an evening and sent him off to a friend as a gift. Cute, right? Even if the mouth looks a little weird.

 

Giveaway Results - Round 2!

I bet you guys have been waiting all day for this announcement! haha  Again, I used random.org to draw our lucky numbers!

Giveaway #4:  Package of Goodies
Out of comments 1 - 18, comment #1 was chosen. 
Congratulations to Sarah (an old friend of mine!) who said:
So fun! I love to do all of those things, sewing, crocheting, baking, but I am especially into sewing right now!

Giveaway #5:  Earrings from Big Girl Jewelry
Out of comments 1 - 8, comment #3, was chosen. 
Congrats to Mindy, who said:
Do you have any good patterns for crocheted mittens? I can never seem to find any... ;-)
I guess I am going to have to find a pattern for crocheted mittens now!

Giveaway #6:  Surprise Vacation Package
Out of comments 1 - 12 (I had to exclude my comment!), comment #10 was chosen.
Congratulations to Krista, who said:
Hmmmm, dream vacation....right now just a simple Hawaii trip sounds kinda nice ;) Seriously. I would love to go back to Hawaii...it's been a few years and I miss it!

Email me your addresses and I will get your prizes on the way!

November 29: Snowflake Ornaments

Pattern # 333:  Snowflake Ornaments

I forgot to mention yesterday, this week is ornament week.  I love Christmas and I love Christmas tree ornaments -- so why not devote a week to them??

Picture from Lion Brand:

November 28: Christmas Pudding - COMPLETE

Pattern # 332:  Christmas Pudding

I can't believe I am so close to the end!  Only 2 more days and it is December -- the last month of my challenge!  Crazy!  Anywho, this is the pattern from Planet June that I plan on completing for her crochet along, remember?

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Updated 1/31/2011
I finished the project a couple of days ago and am just now getting around to posting pictures.  I am very happy with how this turned out -- it is super cute!

November 27: Turkey Talk Afghan

Pattern # 331:  Turkey Talk Afghan

This pattern makes me giggle.  I am not promising to make the whole blanket.  That would just be too much (probably).  But I want to make one square and join it into a sampler.  That would be sweet!

Don't forget to enter the giveaways!  Today is the last day to enter the last three!

Pictures from Coats & Clark:

Doesn't this crack you up?  It kinda looks like a peanut. haha

November 26: Thanksgiving Gourds -- COMPLETED

Pattern # 330:  Thanksgiving Gourds

Lion Brand has a new fall pattern out, these sweet looking gourds.  They are different than the veggies in the cornucopia.  They definitely seem more autumnish. haha

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December 12, 2013: I actually finished these bad boys up before Thanksgiving, but forgot to post about them. Whoops! I only crocheted two, but since I already have a cornucopia of crocheted items, I figured that was all I needed. As always, I love the Lion Brand pattern.

Congrats to our winners!!

First, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  I hope you had a wonderful day with your family and friends!

Now, onto the Giveaway Results - Round 1!

I used random.org to draw the answers.  I thought about taking a screen shot of each result, but didn't want to put the effort into finding out the shortcut with my computer (much easier on a pc!).  So I will just let you know which comment number was the winner

Giveaway #1 - Big Girl Jewelry Pattern
Out of comments 1 - 10, number 10 was chosen (I excluded Laurie's comment, since she designed the patterns)!
Congratulations to Hookin It with Mr. Lick Lick who said:
I like Lovey the Lightbulb! How cute.


Giveaway #2 - Washcloths from Ducks in a Row
Out of comments 1 - 14, number 12 was chosen (Paula was #1, but asked to be included)
Congratulations to MaryAnn, who said:
About me: I'm mama to three little kids, and I love to crochet (although I don't know many stitches yet), sew, and do fun activities with my kids!


Giveaway #3:  Kimono Pattern from Adirondack Patterns
Out of comments 1 - 12, number 7 was chosen.
Congratulations to Paula, who said:
1st, before I forget it I have to write down my favorite pattern . . well, I have two and can't choose between them.  1. the crochet summer dress for 0 - 6 month olds and 2. the cap sleesed baby dress.  It seems like I always have a baby girl to crochhet for.  As a matter of fact, I have a great niece/nephew and my Bestest friends grand-daughter/son are both due in May . . so i may need it sooner than I thought.

I have emailed everyone, if they don't get back to me with their addresses in a few days, I will draw new winners!  Thanks to everyone who participated and don't forget to enter the last few giveaways!

November 25: Fisherman Sampler Throw

Pattern # 329:  Fisherman Sampler Throw

This pattern has absolutely nothing to do with Thanksgiving -- but I am thankful that I can crochet! haha I hope that each and every one of you is having a wonderful day with family and friends.  I know that I am!  Today I am reminded of how grateful I am for everything -- but most of all for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Because of Him, I have everything.  Without Him, I have nothing.  Hard to imagine / wrap your minds around, but true.

Picture from Lion Brand:

November 24: Thanksgiving Turkey

Pattern # 328:  Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanks again to Hannah at Bittersweet Blog for this fantastic pattern.  I love what she comes up with, and we have definitely not seen all of her patterns yet (there is at least one coming in December!)

Don't forget to enter the giveaways!  Today is the last day to enter the first three!

Picture from Bittersweet:

November 23: Thanksgiving Wreath

Pattern # 327:  Thanksgiving Wreath

This pattern is quirky.  Maybe that is why I like it!  I'm not sure what my husband would think of this pattern, but I think it is fun!

Picture from Lily Sugar & Cream:

November 22: Tom Turkey -- COMPLETED

Pattern # 326:  Tom Turkey

What does your Thanksgiving table need?  A turkey!  Well, either a tasty one, or a sweet crocheted one for your guests to admire!

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Updated November 15, 2012: This turkey did not take very long to finish at all. I always assume projects with arms and legs will take forever, but they do not! I actually crocheted this one together as I went (meaning I crocheted the wing, arms, feathers, etc first and then attached as I crocheted the body). This was my second time using this technique, and I was not really following any instructions -- so I was pretty jazzed when it worked out so well!

November 21: Bountiful Napkin Rings

Pattern # 325:  Bountiful Napkin Rings

Thanksgiving is this week.  Yay!  I'm excited to eat lots of good food and enjoy time with my family.  This year, we are trying something new -- a buffet.  It will be way less stress than cooking a meal, and the menu looks fantastic.  But I have to admit that I will miss cooking / spending time in the kitchen!!  Next year, I can set the table with these napkin rings!

Picture from Lion Brand:

just a quick hello

Happy Saturday!  I just wanted to throw a big hello to all of the new followers.  I see you in the comments, and I'm slowly making my way to your blogs!  So glad to have you all here!  Not much else to say, but welcome and I am glad you are here.

And here is a cute picture of one of my 2 cats.  She's just a sweetheart!   She was upset because she got stuck outside.  I kept hearing her little meow behind me as I was working in the front room!  haha

Giveaway Week: Day 6 - Surprise Vacation Package

Giveaway is now closed.   Thanks to everyone who entered!!

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Today is the last day of giveaway week.  It is bittersweet, right? haha  I just realized that the title of this post probably makes you think that I am giving away a vacation.  That is definitely not the case.  But I am going on vacation later this year.  And I am very excited, and very ready to go!

My plan is to bring back a little something special for you all when I return.  Now, where am I going, you ask?  I am not telling, but I will give you this little tidbit -- there is sand and surf.  Now I bet you really want this package! haha

Want to win your own very special surprise pack??  Here's how:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me where your dream vacation would be.
2. Leave another comment if you follow on blogger or google reader or wherever else.
3. Share this giveaway on your blog / facebook / twitter and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

Contest closes at midnight on November 27th, 2010. I will announce the winners on the 28th. You get four entries per person / ip address. If your profile is set to private, then make sure to leave your email or a way to get in contact with you! Good luck

November 20: Sweetheart Earrings

Pattern # 324:  Sweetheart Earrings

Another day, another pair of earrings from Janet at Yellow, Pink, & Sparkly!  What are you guys thinking of the giveaways?  Sad that today is the last day?  Make sure you entered all 6 of them!

Picture from Yellow, Pink, & Sparkly:

Giveaway Week: Day 5 - Earrings from Big Girl Jewelry

Giveaway closed.  Thanks to everyone who entered!  Come back again for another fun giveaway!!

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Friday is Jewelry day.  Why?  Well because I said so -- and because Laurie offered to give a pair of earrings to today's lucky winner!  She said you can take your pick of one of over a hundred pairs of earrings.  Just check it out, okay?

This is one pair that you could choose... I love the flower beads!

I wandered around Laurie's shop and found these star earrings.  They are my personal fave!

Want to win your own pair of earrings??  Here's how:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me a little about yourself and what patterns you want to see here (I only have a month left in my challenge).
2. Visit Laurie's Bonanza shop and tell me what you like... you already know my favorite!
3. Leave another comment if you follow on blogger or google reader or wherever else.
4. Share this giveaway on your blog / facebook / twitter and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

Contest closes at midnight on November 27th, 2010. I will announce the winners on the 28th. You get four entries per person / ip address. If your profile is set to private, then make sure to leave your email or a way to get in contact with you! Good luck

November 19: Snowflake Earrings - COMPLETED

Pattern # 323:  Snowflake Earrings

This pattern is another one from Yellow, Pink, and Sparkly, which is in my google reader.  I just love how cute these earrings are.  They are a bit big for me though, so I may try to make them with smaller crochet thread or a smaller hook!

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Updated June 10, 2014: I wasn't sure I would ever wear these as earrings. However, when I was looking for a pattern for an embellishment on a scarf, I knew this was just the fit. I used two strands of sock weight yarn and a really big hook (of course I can't remember now what size) to make the embellishment. It was PERFECT! I wrapped it around the back and sewed it on. Now I'm just sad that I didn't think to take a pic of the back. It is super cute though!

Giveaway Week: Day 4 - Package of Goodies

Giveaway closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! Come back again for another fun giveaway!!
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Today's Giveaway is from yours truly.  If I designed patterns and sold them,  I would definitely offer that up, but alas, I do not.  So you get a fun mix package, kinda like a 90's mix tape...

What is your prize, you ask?  Well it is a sweet assortment of crafty goodness!  You get fabric, yarn, ribbon, and coasters.  And I will probably throw in a few extra goodies as well.  :)  Want a closer look?

Talk about fun fabric -- kittens, flowers, and weddings! 

Charlie Brown Christmas coasters.

These coasters were originally supposed to go in my shop... until I realized Charlie Brown was a licensed character / print and I could not sell them!  But it's okay, because now you guys get the extra goodies!  Andi f you are super bummed that you did not win, there will be another giveaway with these bad boys in December.... but not here!  I will let you know where to go though!

A perfect set of coasters for your Christmas coffee.. . or tea...

Do you want to win this fantastic prize package?  I bet you do.  It's the same details as before, but it stays open a bit longer!!  Here's how:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me what you love to make the most?  Something crocheted?  Something baked?  Something sewn?  A little of everything??
2. Check out my etsy and let me know what you think of the coasters I have up.  What would you change?
3. Leave another comment if you follow on blogger or google reader or wherever else.
4. Share this giveaway on your blog / facebook / twitter and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so. (you may thank the lovely Laurie for this extra step, originally it was just a 2 entry option!)

Contest closes at midnight on November 27th, 2010. I will announce the winners on the 28th. You get four entries per person / ip address. If your profile is set to private, then make sure to leave your email or a way to get in contact with you! Good luck

November 18: Baby Checks Blanket - COMPLETED

Pattern # 322:  Baby Checks Blanket

Remember my great baby blanket search awhile back?  Well, I found this adorable blanket during that search.  And I am about 99% sure I know who the recipient is!  And it is for a boy with a beachy themed room -- so I envision greens & blues!

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Updated 9/25/2011:  Finished!  I love finishing blankets.  It feels like such an accomplishment!  I am not sure who this blanket was for, originally, but it definitely did not stay with beachy greens and blues.  This is for my co-workers baby, and her pink and green and brown room!

 

Giveaway Week: Day 3 - Kimono Pattern from Adirondack Patterns

Giveaway closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! Come back again for another fun giveaway!!
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I am so excited for today's giveaway from Laura at Mountain Mama.  You have seen her patterns here on CED before, like this morning!  But did you know that she and her sister have created an etsy shop where they sell their patterns?  They have and their patterns for both crocheted and sewn items are amazing.

How cute is this baby kimono pattern?  I need to find a baby to make this for, asap.

So, here's the lowdown. The winner of today's giveaway gets this gorgeous pattern from Laura at Mountain Mama.  You lucky people get 4 chances to win!!  Here's how:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me a little about yourself and when you started to crochet.
2. Check out their shop and tell me what patterns you like (in a comment). 
3. Leave another comment if you follow on blogger or google reader or wherever else.
4. Share this giveaway on your blog / facebook / twitter and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

Contest closes at midnight on November 24th, 2010. I will announce the winners on the 25th. You get four entries per person / ip address. If your profile is set to private, then make sure to leave your email or a way to get in contact with you! Good luck

November 17: Crochet Bowl

Pattern # 321:  Crochet Bowl

This pattern is from Laura over at Mountain Mama.  And, in case you were wondering, yes, she is giving away a pattern here later today.

Picture from Mountain Mama:

Planet June Crochet Along

Do you guys remember June ?  She is the designer of the pumpkin pattern that we used in the Crochet Along. Well, yesterday she released new Christmas ornament patterns.  The ornaments sure are beautiful. 

The baubles (right) are the newest ornaments that you can purchase from Planet June

I wanted to let you know that June is hosting a sweet Crochet Along on her blog, with some awesome prizes.  I am going to enter.  I plan to make the Christmas Pudding ornament, as that has been on my to do list for a very long time (and will show up on CED later this month).  If that goes well, I hope to buy a pattern, maybe the pocket ami or the Christmas tree.  They both look amazing! 

Anywho, I just wanted to let you all know about the Crochet Along.  Do you think you will enter?  You have over a month to do so!

Images from June's website. 

Giveaway Week: Day 2 - Washcloths from Fowl Single File

Giveaway closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! Come back again for another fun giveaway!!
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What did you think of the prizes for day 1?  Pretty sweet, right?  I think you are going to like today's giveaway as well!  It will make you want to get dirty... so you can get clean! hahahaha  (I watched Dirty Jobs last night, so my mind is full of Mike Rowe puns!)

Megan has crocheted some beautiful dishcloths for you.  You know Megan.... (not me)... the girl who has won half of the giveaways here! hahaha  Well she will definitely not be able to win this one!  She also participated in the Crochet Along.  Megan was the one who made the adorable bat to go along with her pumpkin.... Yeah, now you all know who I mean!

What do you think?  Are you convinced that you are in need of some washcloths?  Even better, checkout the cute way that she packaged them!

So, here's the lowdown. The winner of today's giveaway gets this awesome set of washcloths from Megan at Fowl Single File. Here is how to win:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me a little about yourself. 
2. Check out Megan's blog and tell me what you like over there.  Personally, I think her rainbow birthday party was fantabulous!  If you are coming from Megan's blog, then welcome!  And just leave a comment saying that. :)
3. Leave another comment if you follow on blogger or google reader or wherever else.
4. Share this giveaway on your blog / facebook / twitter and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

Contest closes at midnight on November 24th, 2010. I will announce the winners on the 25th. You get four entries per person / ip address. If your profile is set to private, then make sure to leave your email or a way to get in contact with you! Good luck!

November 16: Baby Gingham Blanket - COMPLETED

Pattern # 320:  Baby Gingham

A friend asked to make a blanket for her baby boy.  While searching, I found this pattern and I love it.  I could do it in blues, greens, or whites.
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Updated March 22, 2012: I finished this blanket about a week before the baby shower! I ended up making it for a different friend's baby boy and she LOVED it. Thank goodness. It was 241 little squares. Whew. I actually made 244 because I lost 3 in the couch. I was so confused when I was down to the last three... because I knew I had counted accurately! I found the missing squares two days later. Oh well. I used Lion Brand Pound of Love and I think a different pound of yarn in three different shades. LOVE how it turned out!