Well, I can finally breathe! I'm so excited that I've completed my crochet design for Round 4 of the Battle of the Stitches. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks and share with you what I've created!
Typically, I'm behind the scenes of the Battle since I created it. I'm the one who chooses the themes and stitches and sets up who is judging, all the prizes, giveaways and sharing. It's a LOT of work but extremely well worth it! This round, I really wanted to be on the other side of the fence and be a challenger. I asked Jennifer from Little Luvies Shop and Lisa from Kaleidoscope Art & Gifts to help me out so I could compete fairly. They have done an wonderful job and this has been quite the experience for me!
One of the things that I despised the most when first learning to crochet was working stitches into a chain. It's one of my least favorite things to do along with stitching things like buttons on.
When I first decided to try a chain-less foundation or a foundation chain (whichever you prefer), I watched a video and it confused me. I left it alone for a while and decided to try it again. Wowzers!!!! It's one of my new found loves!
Most of my new designs will begin with chain-less foundations and I will be updating my older patterns to this also. I Love the way it keeps the stitching more even and it gives a good stretch to the base of your project whereas a regular chain can sometimes be to tight.
Some people learn better with videos and others with photos.
If you're a video fan, here's a link to how to work this foundation:
Let's talk shop for a minute. A few years ago, I decided to try the "Black Friday" 4am store opening madness with my sister and SIL to get something for my mom at a REALLY good price. While I was a little worried about how people would treat each other, it was a pleasant day and I never witnessed any fights or even people taking things out of other carts as you see so often on the news. That was the 1 and only time I've shopped in the early hours of the morning on Black Friday.
Well, I can finally breathe! I'm so excited that I've completed my crochet design for Round 4 of the Battle of the Stitches. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks and share with you what I've created!
