August 19th, 2009 §
Guess what? I won 3rd place in the Home Décor category. Here is the list of winners:
http://www.crochet.org/pdfs/2009CGOADesignContestWinners.pdf
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.
July 7th, 2009 §
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
June 23rd, 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!
June 20th, 2009 §
The latest issue of Crochet Insider is out. It has a brand new layout and flow. Very nice!
crochet insider
In addition to more great articles and interview, check out Dora’s Silk Drawers(LOL) and crochet patterns from other designers.
June 19th, 2009 §
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.
May 8th, 2009 §
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
April 29th, 2009 §
I’m excited to let everyone know that the pattern for my Mulled Spices Afghan is available for purchase in the Interweave Store.
April 18th, 2009 §
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.
March 31st, 2009 §
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.
March 16th, 2009 §
Hey, there’s a “plus-sized” model in the Spring issue of Interweave Crochet magazine. Well, she’s not REALLY plus-sized if her chest is 38″ and her hips are 42″. Shoot, I’m bigger than that! She’s more like real-sized, but plus-sized in the model world.
Thank you, Interweave!
