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Friday
12Mar2010

Crochet Adorned ~ Book Giveaway!

If you love crochet, if you want to learn how to crochet, if you already know how to crochet...you will love this book that I picked up for you!

{Crochet Adorned by Linda Permann}

Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims, by Linda Permann...is a must-have resource guide for learning crochet techniques! Once you learn how to create basic stitches {the instructions are very clear and easy to understand}, you'll be adorning not only your clothing {there are examples of jackets, skirts, shirts}, but anything you can think of! I'm thinking...{as I think you might be thinking} ...pillowcases {I'm planning a simple lace trim for me}, towels, aprons {cute one in the book}, curtains, purses, pincushions ;) ...hmmm, what else?...endless possibilities! I especially love that this book is filled with instructions on how to make those little flower motifs on the cover. And if a classic crocheted blanket is what you want...you got it! There are plenty of stitch patterns included! ~ I know you'll enjoy this book as much as I do!

Also, visit Linda Permann's blog at Linda Made!

 

 Here's how to enter ~

  1. Leave a comment ~ Tell me...What would you like to crochet?  Or just say, Hi! 
  2. For a second entry...Blog about it! ~ Come back and leave another comment with a link mentioning the giveaway!
  3. For a third entry...Subscribe to bluebirdluxe! ~ Come back and leave another comment telling me you are a subscriber!
  4. For a fourth entry...Tweet about it! ~ Come back and leave another comment for your tweet!

Get your 4 entries in! Comments will close at 9pm PST on Wednesday March 24th.

 I'll announce the winner on Thursday March 25th!

The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org.

Good Luck and Thank You for entering the giveaway!



 Eileen ~ xo

Thursday
11Mar2010

Giveaway {5} ~ and the Winner is...!

Marissa from Marissa Makes!

Congratulations!

Marissa you will soon be receiving your copy of Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart!

Enjoy!

Thank You to everyone who entered the giveaway!

Eileen ~ xo

 

Monday
08Mar2010

Pay It Forward!

I recently heard of Pay It Forward from Shannon over at **Happiness Is** and I've wanted to participate ever since! Brandi over at Not Your Average Ordinary recently posted that Stephanie from My Little Corner of the World was hosting a Pay It Forward and I stopped everything to head on over and guess what? I'm in! This is my first Pay It Forward and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am! If you haven't heard of it, here's how it works...

Isn't this fun?! Please, visit Stephanie's wonderful blog {where you'll also see the makings of some of her new products} and her shop Tama Press! You'll really be impressed when you see her work!

So, here we go... and Thank You, Stephanie! I'm looking forward to my surprise! :)  and to the first 3 who leave a comment ~      I can't wait to start making you your special gift!

Eileen ~ xo

 

 Update {3/10}: I will be making a handmade gift for Erin, Meg, and Laura!! Thank you, Ladies! :)

 

 Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

Sunday
07Mar2010

My First Etsy Treasury!

...and how happy am I?.... Just grinning from ear to ear! :) There's nothing like the first time, right?! It's an expansion of my fave5: pinch of saffron post. Take a closer look at my Treasury here! Enjoy!

Featured artists: Tickled Pink Knits, Clementine, Tama Press, Andromedia Fine Art Photography, Yann Pendaries Photographe, Spalenka, Hey Zee, Beautiful Living, Jennifer Dickerson Photography, A Fabulous Fete, Me Plus Molly, Jane Heller Photography

Eileen ~ xo

 

Update {Mar.9} ~ My treasury expired {click on the artist to see what I posted} with 142 views, 103 clicks, and 21 comments! I'm happy! :)

 

 

Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

Sunday
28Feb2010

sew in love... with d.i.y. pincushions

...believe it or not, I {currently} do not have a pincushion. What?! I know. Bad sewist! It wasn't always this way. I did have a classic tomato pincushion with the strawberry dangling off the side...I have no clue where it went... Right now, my pins are dropped in a drab little plastic container, works fine, not so cute. So I went looking for cute and found a few easy d.i.y. goodies~

...like this tutorial for a deliciously adorable bon bon pincushion found at Craft Stylish. {and the base is made with a plastic bottle cap! :) }

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Then I found this fantastic slide show from Kirsty at kootoyoo! My vintage handkerchiefs will finally have a purpose!
                                                                                      
I've always loved teacup pincushions and now that I want to make one, I'll be keeping my eye open for tea and coffee cups at thrift stores and yard sales. Here's a tutorial from Craftzine.
                                                                                                     

If you prefer not to make your own, then you can always order this cup of cocoa with a personalized monogram from Dotty at Dottyral! {It's my favorite from her shop!} 
                                                                                                                                                                              
 ~ Remember the strawberry with the tomato? It's filled with a mineral called emery to keep pins and needles sharp. Pincushions can also be filled with emery {using a muslin casing) instead of fiberfill {see Dotty's tutorial at Instructables}. If you're wondering where to buy emery, you can purchase it here from Dotty.
Eileen ~ xo
                                                                                                                     

 

 

Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart