1. MEG (donahue73 at gmail) 2. JEAN (jeanmihalick at gmail) 3. CAROL (stitchingdream at gmail) I've emailed you! Please respond within 72 hours to claim your prize! Thank you all for entering and participating! I have another GIVEAWAY planned for November!
My Birthday Giveaway ends on Wednesday October 10th! Get your entries in now! Share on social media or stitching groups for extra entries: just leave a link to your shares.
I was at mom's from Sunday until last night. She's doing quite well and making wonderful progress. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. They are appreciated.
No stitching for me this week. But that's okay. I hope to get some done this weekend.
Have a wonderfully blessed weekend. Stay safe and Happy Stitching!
It's a day early, but that's okay! My Mom is being released today and I'm going home with her for a few days. I'm using Giveaway Tools to host the questions but if you don't use it, then just post to the comments section. I'll approve the comments when I can, so if you don't see your comment, don't panic. The question: What do you love most (or dislike most) about Autumn? Three winners, 18+, USA Only please. (if you are Canadian with a US postal address, that's fine). ENDS at 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2018. Winners announced on October 11, 2018. If you'd like to share this giveaway, please do! PRIZES: Each prize pack will contain a Cross Stitch Chart, new scissors, buttons, and... SURPRISE!
The fabric is actually a light Jade Green. I'll get a better photo tomorrow. I am really enjoying this piece, but I want it at least 1/2 done by the 1st of October.
Hope your day has been filled with love, peace, and cross stitching!
REMINDER: My Birthday Giveaway begins on October 1st!
The lesion turned out to be a shadow. They did find... are you ready for this?... Eleven Nodules. All appear to be benign cysts. Doc did send samples in to pathology and I should have results by mid-week. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Mom is doing well at Rehab and I am so relieved. I can't do too much today, so I'll be picking up needle and thread.
Anyone interested in a Ladybug themed giveaway for November???
Let me know! Love to all, have a great weekend, and happy stitching!
My mother will be moved to rehab this afternoon! #GoMom!
Morgan Rose and MeiMei Please send prayers and good thoughts to all in the path of Hurricane Florence. May the Good Lord protect you and keep you safe.
I have the double-biopsies tomorrow morning and I've become quite anxious. I think I'll stitch for a while.
P.S. My Birthday Giveaway will begin on October 1st! Three Winners!
I will be hosting a Happy Birthday to Me giveaway beginning on October 1st and ending on October 10th. (My birthday is actually at the end of the month).
Three Winners: (USA only at this time). Each winner will receive an October Themed Chart, Scissors, Fob, and a few other goodies. I'm so excited!
I took the last stitch in October Cottage about 20 minutes ago!
Now, to add October Girl next to it! I so loved stitching this piece. I had not stitched in so long, I thought perhaps I would never complete another project. I am on a stitcher's high right now! Don't forget to leave me a comment and tell me if you think I should offer a Birthday Giveaway! Have a lovely evening and a great week.
My birthday is in late October and I've decided to host a giveaway. I'll have a couple of winners. Charts, scissors... who knows? I would love to know if anyone is interested in entering -- just leave me a message on this post. If I can get 10+ entries, I'll do it!
My Nanie taught me to crochet when I was a little girl -- about 4 years old. I made chain after chain after chain. From there, we moved on to Granny Squares.
Sadly, after a time, the "new" wore off for me and I didn't pick up a hook again for a very long time.
Nanie, however, found great solace in her hooks and yarn and created beautiful hats (for me and my cousins in Florida), afghans, ponchos, doilys, and antimacassars. I have several afghans and her old hooks.
She had terrible arthritis -- how her fingers and hands must've hurt as she spent hours crocheting.
I wish she had been able to use the wonderful new hooks that I have now. From Athena's Elements come these beautiful, ergonomic Crochet Hooks.
Aren't they lovely? Nine of then are enveloped in an ergonomically correct, non-slip, silicone grip. It's non-slip feature helps you hold the hook easily but still control the tension of your stitches.
The sizes range from 2mm (smaller than a US Size B) up to 6mm (J). Also included, but not with the silicone grip, is a size 6.5mm (K), which is perfect for rugs, large bags, etc.
Each of the hooks is engraved with it's size for easy identification and each hook has a different coloured handle. I love this feature. Right now, I am using the dark purple hook for a piece I'm crocheting. I don't have to worry that I've picked up the wrong needle.
This is the smart little Wrap Organizer. It measures 6 1/2 by 3 inches. Compact and lightweight, you can tuck it into your purse or needlework bag and take it with you anywhere. (Addendum: before you take crochet hooks on to an airplane, check to be sure that it's allowed with carry-on luggage.)
Each hook has it's own protective slot and there is a clear plastic cover that folds down over the hooks to keep them safe in place. Just roll the case and secure with the velcro tab and you are on your way!
Above is the larger Deluxe Ergonomic Crochet Kit . This kit has it all! It comes with the same nine crochet hooks as the smaller case, but in addition contains: scissors, measuring tape, plastic needles (for attaching),
two aluminum pins, Knitting Needle Gauge & Ruler, Row Counter and Case Organizer.
I love this case. The colour is a beautiful, bright rose pink. It's a hard case, made of PU Leather. Sturdy construction will ensure a long life for this case and it's contents. The mesh bag holding the other items is removable for easy access when you're stitching.
Aren't they beautiful? When the hooks are this lovely, who can resist?
I kept the larger case for myself -- It went right into my stitching bag! But my Mom has the smaller wrap case.
My Mom loves to crochet, but has terrible pain in her hands and fingers from arthritis. I gave a set to her and she loves them. She's told me that she can crochet for a couple of hours with these hooks without getting hand cramps.
Mom is impressed!
So am I! It's such a relief to hold a crochet hook that isn't so narrow that your cramps just thinking about it.
I am also impressed by the depth of the hook and the rounded tip (no more splitting the yarn). There are no burrs or sharp edges. The size array is lovely -- a hook for every project! This case hold everything a crocheter will ever need.
You can purchase these amazing hooks and cases on amazon.com!
The wonderful folks at Athena's Elements have very generously offered THREE of my readers a chance to own a set of hooks and a case for their own!
Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win.
Open to USA, 18+, No PO Boxes. All entries are verified. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2015. Three winners will be chosen: One winner will receive the DELUXE Kit and two winners will receive the fabric wrap case. DISCLOSURE: I received a Deluxe and Wrap kit from Athena's Elements to facilitate this review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the items.
Ergonomic padded handles, bright colours, smooth, clean hooks (No burrs to snag the yarn). The sizes run from 2.0 mm (Size A) to 6.0 mm (Size J). This range should meet all of your crochet hook needs.
After using them for a couple of weeks, I can tell you that I've noticed a marked improvement in crocheting. The comfort grip handles conform nicely to your fingers and help prevent hand-cramps. For me, this allows me to hold the hook more firmly, therefore my stitches appear more even and the tension is much more uniform.
I am very pleased with the Epic Belle Hooks and will be using them for a very long time.
How about a demonstration from yours truly? *DO NOT LAUGH! ;) *
You may connect with Epic Belle on their website and social media pages: Facebook and Pinterest.
The lovely folks at Epic Belle have generously offered one of my readers the chance to own this amazing set! Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win!
Open to USA, 18+, No PO Boxes. Three Winners. Giveaway ends 4/27/2015. ALL entries are verified. DISCLOSURE: I received a set of #EpicBelle Crochet Hooks for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.
In her own words, she is "Sharing my love for the Victorian mottoes with all my friends. From design to finish....sometimes with a little inspiration from my friends. Motto kits,custom mottoes, cross stitch charts, over-dyed floss and hand carved frames are available."
