Thursday, March 27, 2014

Challenger # 4 Battle of the Stitches Reveal

Our 4th Challenger in the Battle of the Stitches chose to use Red Heart's Unforgettable yarn.  Oh how pretty this is! Another yarn to add to my ever growing list :)


Schere is the face behind Schere's Crafty Crochet and her design is so pretty.  I can see this easily being made in a small size for a doll and a child size so that some cute little girls can have "Mommy and Me" shawls. Wouldn't it be fun to make some for moms and daughters for photos?







Challenger #3 Battle of the Stitches Reveal

I'm ready to reveal the next design - Are you ready to see it?

Challenger #3 in the Battle of the Stitches was Ann from Glamour4You.
Ann is a designer that I have watched for a while and she amazes me.  Very unique and creative.
She chose to use Deborah Norville Yarn for her design and it's beautiful! It's a brand that I have not tried yet and it's now on my list.

Challenger #2 Battle of the Stitches Reveal

Challenger #2 in our Battle of the Stitches Round 1 was Jennifer Hatch




Spring is Definitely in the air with this collection from Hatch-ed With Love. Jen chose to use some fun, bright colors in the I Love this Yarn Brand.  The 3 different options she worked up are wonderful and I would love to make some for our home.  Buttons are such a great touch to the design and I plan on using some fun ones for mine!
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Challenger #1 Battle of the Stitches Reveal

It's REVEAL time - WOO HOO!!!  If you have been playing along with the Battle of the Stitches games and following the designers, I hope you are as excited as I am to see the final designs.

So we don't have to keep seeing the same thing over and over, if you are just tuning in to see what all the fun was about, you may find the details of the Battle here: Battle of the Stitches Crochet Challenge by Crafting Friends Designs

Our Challenger #1 was Jennifer Prekopa from Little Luvies Shop.
Jennifer from Little Luvies Shop

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

My Battle of the Stitches Project and Craft idea

     It's getting close to the reveals of our Battle of the Stitches designs!  Woo Hoo!!!
What a VERY exciting time this has been.  The Designers have all been amazing and their creativity and talent.  It has been a wonderful and positive experience.  While I would have loved to be one of the Challengers, I didn't think it would be fair since I set everything up.  I also didn't think it would be fair of me to expect them to design something with a stitch that I haven't tried myself.  So,  my solution for this was to work up a project myself and just not have it judged. 

     The theme for the Battle is Mother's Day.  The designers were asked to design something using the Rocky Road crochet stitch that they would give as a Mother's Day gift OR something that they themselves would like to receive for Mother's Day.  As many of you know,  I love to make old fashioned candy.  I enjoy cooking (when I don't have to worry about picky eaters) and learned to cook from my mom.  She is a fantastic cook!

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Featured Crafter: Trifles N Treasures

Happy Monday friends! I hope your weekend was a great one. Our Featured Crafter for this week is Tera from Trifles N Treasures. Tera is a fun and outgoing gal who I have come to know over the last few months. She has such a spunky personality and I enjoy chatting with her.  Congrats Tera on reaching 6,000 fans on Facebook!

Tera from Trifles N Treasures

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Question was asked... The Challenge was issued... The BATTLE IS ON!

The Battle is ON
The Designers are set
Their Hooks came out swinging
Their yarn they did get
The focus - One Stitch
The Theme - Mother's Day
Hold on to your seats!
There's more on the way...



Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Battle of the Stitches Round 1 Game #1


The Battle of the Stitches has just begun
So Follow along and join in the fun
This is the first in our list of games
Can you list the Challengers Names?

Comment below with the Name of the person behind the business.  Comments are moderated and will not show up until I approve them to make it fair for everyone. Make sure to leave your name in the comment for me to contact you.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Ribbon Candy Scarf Pattern

Last week,  I posted my Ribbon Candy V Scarf pattern for everyone to try.  The response was AMAZING!
I love the V in the design and it makes it such a great pattern to have for men or women.  The Ribbon Candy Scarf is the same stitch work, but worked in a different direction than the other scarf gives the design a very different look. I love it! 
Ribbon Candy Scarf pattern Crafting Friends Designs (c)
Ribbon Candy Scarf by Crafting Friends Designs
It reminds me of holding a roll of ribbon and letting it just unwind falling to the floor. 
This is the same design, only sized for American Girl dolls.
 

Thursday, March 6, 2014

5k Fan Appreciation Giveaway

I want to let you all know how much I appreciate your support.  I am extremely thankful for the friendships I've made with many of you over the last few years.  It is so exciting to see my hobby grow and have so many people appreciate what I do.  What an awesome experience this has been!

To celebrate gaining 5,000 fans on Face Book,  I have a fantastic giveaway starting today.  Red Heart has generously donated a wonderful prize package valued at $125 - WOW!

This Retail Prize Package includes:
·         4 With Love
·         3 Anne Geddes
·         2 Boutique Magical
·         2 Reflective
·         2 Boutique Treasure
·         2 Boutique Sassy Fabric
·         1 Boutique Sashay
·         Red Heart Tote Bag
·         Susan Bates Knitting Needles Set
·         Susan Bates Crochet Hooks Set
·         Red Heart Tape Measure