…s International shipping. If you’re business is located on Etsy, I recommend using it. It’s free and works fabulously. I, unfortunately, couldn’t rely only on Etsy’s shipping tools because the majority of my shipping comes from items purchased on my website (and not Etsy). Endicia Shipping Endicia is a ‘premium’ shipping service, that allows you to print postage from your computer… but all types of postage…
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Lion Brand Studio Store Visit
…attendee, David (an avid knitter but only 2-day-old crocheter) was learning to crochet amigurumi and improvised a nose on the spot: Isn’t that great? I love meeting inspired and enthusiastic crocheters… I think David is an up-and-coming designer! So, if you’re in “the village” (at least that’s where the New Yorkers told me I was), then I recommend having a stop by. The window display alone is worth it… but…
Continue ReadingThe Future of Crochet: 3D Printing for Hooks
…a unique crocheting style. The hand-carved hooks can be personalized (for example, to fit a smaller hand), but they are pricey. This makes purchasing one ‘just to try out’ out of reach for most consumers. Crochet Hooks and 3D Printing Have you heard of 3D printers? They’re basically printers that use a resin (instead of ink) to create a 3D item. Less than a decade ago, these printers cost tens of thousands of dollars and were on…
Continue ReadingEyelash Yarn Giveaway from Ice Yarns!
…;s a great tip for making working with eyelash yarn easy! Enter to win! This bundle contains a skein each of purple, pink, blue, green and yellow eyelash yarn, along with two complementary skeins of yarn. To enter, just leave a comment on this page! It’s that easy! A winner will be randomly chosen on Wednesday, June 14th. Ami Club members should hop over to the forums for an extra chance to win!…
Continue ReadingDesign Week, day 6: turning a design into a pattern
…into patterns. Which designs become patterns? Not every animal I crochet becomes a FreshStitches pattern. One example that cropped up recently is William: I crocheted William the Hippo for a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art I was taking (William the hippo, if you didn’t know, is the museum’s mascot). I wanted to crochet a William, and one evening, I sat down and did just that. Just for fun. I love him, and I think he’s ador…
Continue ReadingAmerican/British Conversion chart: cut out & save!
…ate the terms. No longer a problem! You can even hide this chart in your pocket and impress your friends! Click on the button below to download a .pdf version of the chart. Enjoy!…
Continue ReadingQuick Crochet for the Home Review + Giveaway!
…! Grab a copy of Quick Crochet for the Home for yourself! Giveaway You can enter to win a copy of Quick Crochet for the Home, just by leaving a comment on this post! Ami Club members, as always, have a bonus chance to win! Log onto the forums and comment in the Quick Crochet for the Home Giveaway thread! A winner will be chosen at random at noon Eastern (US) on Friday, July 28th, 2017. The giveaway is open internationally. Please be sure to includ…
Continue ReadingGot yarn? How to find a yarn store when you travel!
…8216;has spinning supplies’) and read reviews of each shop. When you enter the city you’re searching for, a list of yarn stores comes up as well as a map with the stores on it: Click on ‘details’ to view the reviews for a store. Seeing the reviews can really help you decide if you should put a store on your ‘must see’ list… particularly if there are oodles in a city or if you’re wondering if an out-o…
Continue ReadingThe Swift Stitch: Santa Cruz, CA
…on the sofa happily chatting away, and Marina (employee extraordinaire) welcomed me as if I were one of her fave customers. At first, friendly staff may seem like a trivial requirement of a shop… until you enter countless stores with a clique-ish atmosphere and employees/owners too busy working on their projects to eek out more than a feeble ‘hello’. After a dozen or so of those experiences, you can truly appreciate (and adore) s…
Continue ReadingWarning about sending money via PayPal
…’s right! Let’s pretend you send the money to sallysmith@gmail.com instead of your friend’s email address, sally_smith@gmail.com. That other Sally will get your money! Eeep! How to Send Money Safely You wouldn’t just mail a friend money in an envelope without double checking their mailing address, would you? Of course not! So, before you send any money, double check your friend’s email address. Not only that it’…
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