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CGOA Design Contest Winner!

Guess what? I won 3rd place in the Home Décor category. Here is the list of winners:
http://www.crochet.org/pdfs/2009CGOADesignContestWinners.pdf

VictoriAfricana Footstool

My entry was called “VictoriAfricana Footstool.” I chose this name because the footstool combines a traditionally-styled stool and fringe with an African-inspired motif and color scheme. I also chose to name it VictoriAfricana because it made me think of Queen Victoria, the style of the Victorian period, and the stories about her alleged African ancestry through her grandmother Queen Charlotte. I think the two different types of elements cause a pleasant friction.

I was so happy when I heard I had won. Thank you to all the judges.

Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale is Back!

Don’t miss out. I bought some great books during this sale last year. I honestly couldn’t tell where they were damaged. They were in great condition.

Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale

What Happens Behind the Scenes at an Interweave Crochet Photoshoot?

Interweave Crochet Summer 2009
Marcy Smith presents a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot for the Summer 2009 issue of Interweave Crochet magazine.

Hair, makeup, accessories and clothes! See how Marcy sets the mood and chooses the locations for each design.

Did you see my Mimosa Dress in next to last photo!

Mimosa Dress

New & Improved: Crochet Insider

The latest issue of Crochet Insider is out. It has a brand new layout and flow. Very nice!

crochet insider

crochet insider

In addition to more great articles and interview, check out Dora’s Silk Drawers(LOL) and crochet patterns from other designers.

Party-Girl Skirt

Lots of cute ruffles for little girly-girls.  This would be so cute done in all white.  Look for this in the upcoming August 2009 issue of Crochet World Magazine.

Party-Girl Skirt Crochet World Magazine August 2009

Yarn Sale!

For those of you contemplating making the Mulled Spices Afghan at a later time, Webs currently has Berroco Comfort DK yarn on sale this month as part of its 35th Anniversary Sale. Great price!

Be sure to read the “Sales Guidelines” before ordering and stock up while the getting is good. Lots of other yarns on sale too.

Errata – Gardener’s Apron

The final finishing instructions were omitted for the Gardener’s Apron from the April 2009 issue of Crochet World.

The pattern should read:

Gardener’s Apron, page 52
CrochetWorld, April 2009

Finishing

For apron ties, using sewing needle and thread, center and sew grosgrain ribbon to back of Waistband. Seal ends of ribbon with fray check.

http://crochet-world.com/corrections.php?correctionid=72

Mulled Spices Pattern Now in Interweave Store

I’m excited to let everyone know that the pattern for my Mulled Spices Afghan is available for purchase in the Interweave Store.

Featured Article: “Taking the Leap: A Designer’s Journey”

How did I move from thinking about designing crochet to actually doing it?

Crafter and writer, L’Tanya Durante interviewed me for her blog, Craftnicity. She asked me, “How did you finally shift from being an information gatherer to submitting a design?”

Want to know what I said? Visit Craftnicity and read “Taking the Leap: A Designer’s Journey” – http://tinyurl.com/das6jy.

Yarn Market Creates a Bundled Kit for the Mulled Spices Afghan

Yarn Market has put together everything you need to make my Mulled Spices Afghan, from a copy of Interweave Crochet Magazine to the Berroco Comfort DK (great price!) yarn to the Tunisian hooks and needles for finishing.

Check out the Mulled Spices Afghan Bundle.