…Today’s theme is success, something I’ve been getting a lot of questions about! I gave you an exciting background this time… please excuse me if I’m doing a lot of squinting! It’s sunny! Links & Friends I mention quite a few friends in this episode… check out their sites/blogs, they’re lovely people! Stephanie from Space Cadet Yarn Mel from Single Handed Knits (by the beach!) Abby from While She Naps…
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Comfort Cases Charity Drive + Giveaway!
…Robbyn Lessig, 3671 Cottage Pines Lane, Spring, Texas, 77386. I know we can get together a huge collection! And I know we specialize in crocheted animals, if you want to sew or knit a stuffed animal, feel free to send those along, too! Giveaway We also have a giveaway that just started today for Ami Club members! You can win the yarn you’ll need for May’s pattern as well as a big collection of eyes! Head on over to this thread to ente…
Continue ReadingThe Truth about Knitting Needles on Airplanes
…es are permitted, but you’ve heard rumors about needles being taken away, it can’t hurt to print out the page that clearly specifies the policy, and carry it with you. Tips for carrying knitting needles Unfortunately, many countries fall into the third category: sharp objects aren’t allowed on board, but it’s unclear whether a knitting needle counts as ‘sharp’. In this case, you have two options: Play it safe, a…
Continue ReadingPeek Behind the Scenes: my Book Proposal!
…gh the particular questions you are asked to answer vary by the publishing company, here are some basic questions you can expect to see. What makes you qualified as a designer? What other work have you done? How is your proposed book different from what’s already on the market? Can you demonstrate that there’s a market for the book you want to write? Do you have enough projects for a book? Are you including reference material beyond th…
Continue ReadingBeads, Stitches Texas, Rainbows and Cuteness
…, with a great message about standing up for what’s right. This is a page dedicated to unicorn stuffed animals Here is how to draw cartoon eyes And here is how to make gummy bears This is a great post about how to be fully alive in the summer! Let me hear from you! And oh, my goodness… aren’t you in love with this guy who made thousands of hats while in hospice? Shouldn’t we all be so amazing? Well, I’ll tell you what…
Continue ReadingAnalyzing 2010 FreshStitches pattern sales
…dditional benefit: customers are much more likely to post a photo of their completed item (compared with customers who purchase my patterns via other methods, and email me a finished photo). And since I love seeing completed projects, this is a plus! My goals for Ravelry are to continue being active on the site. I’m already a member of quite a few groups, where I share my projects and patterns, I share my blog posts with various groups, and…
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…oogly for a coupon code for a 1 month trial AND to enter a craft eyes giveaway! Coupon expires June 9th. June’s Exclusive Pattern Meet June’s patterns, Carlos the Saguaro Cactus! Members who are subscribed to notifications will have already received an email reminder to go download this awesome pattern! New this month, video links are embedded directly in the pattern! If you’re a member who isn’t subscribed to notifications…
Continue ReadingFibre Space: Alexandria, VA
…enefit! The beautifully designed patterns are printed & available for free in the shop… seriously, the patterns (in both pattern design & graphic design) rival that of many full-time pattern companies. Also, the store is very interactive… there’s a chalkboard behind the register that says what projects the staff are working on, and the store’s blog is always a joy to read. To top it all off, the store is situated…
Continue ReadingKnit & Needlepoint: Boston, MA
…treet- the ‘high fashion’ street of Boston- less than a block away from the Boston Common. It’s a long street, so don’t despair… as long as the street numbers are decreasing, you’re going to find it! Although the store isn’t your typical American yarn shop (as it is also a Needlework shop, like many of they yarn stores in Australia), that doesn’t mean it skimps on the yarn! Knit & Needlepoint ha…
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