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March 7th, 2010 § 2 comments § permalink
It’s almost here, and so is the next issue of Interweave Crochet magazine. It’s now available for preorder.
I have a design in this issue. It’s the Looking Glass Curtains. The description says: Tiny mirrors punctuate floral thread motifs. The preview should be up in a few weeks. Please let me know what you think of them.
March 4th, 2010 § 0 comments § permalink
Thank you to everyone who sent messages asking how I am doing. I have been submerged in classes and work to the point where I barely have time to sleep.
I only sent out two crochet submissions last year. One was accepted and will be in the Spring 2010 issue of Interweave Crochet magazine. I’ve done a little personal crocheting when I can find free minutes, and I’m putting together some designs that I am going to personally publish.
I am in the middle of an upcoming redesign for the This Is Crochet website. Look for that to come soon along with a few new patterns.
One thing that I saw and wanted to share is Robyn Chacula’s blog post on “Adopt A Designer.” Great idea!
I will be back later with a post about the AfroStitch Conference I attended this past weekend. I had a good time and met some great people.
November 30th, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
First for Women Magazine asked me what were my five favorite sites for free crochet patterns for their December 7, 2009 issue.
Here are my favs:
1. Crochet Pattern Central
www.crochetpatterncentral.com
Crochet Pattern Central is an online directory of thousands of links to free crochet patterns of all levels. In addition to the patterns, CPC has links to tutorials and stitch instructions.
2. Berroco
www.berroco.com
Berroco is a yarn company that also offers free patterns featuring their yarns. The patterns are stylish and contemporary, and they range in level from this cute Stanley doll, http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/stanley/stanley.html to this jazzy Aruna sweater, http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/aruna/aruna.html.
3. Ravelry
www.ravelry.com
Ravelry is an online community for fiber lovers to keep track of patterns, yarn, tools, etc. There are also messageboard forums, a newsletter, and groups. Users can list their own designs to share or to sell. There are several thousands of free patterns on Ravelry. New ones are added everyday. Visitors have to join to participate. There is a small waiting period to join, but it is more than worth it.
4. Lion Brand Yarn
www.lionbrand.com
Lion Brand Yarn has thousands of free crochet patterns for adults, babies, children, teens, pets and the home. Visitors must register in order to view patterns.
5. Crochetville
www.crochetville.com
The Crochetville messageboard community features a Free Original Patterns forum. Members of the community share their original designs. This is a great place to try new patterns, and there is the added benefit of being able to ask the actual designers your questions.
Naturally Caron, http://www.naturallycaron.com
Interweave Crochet, http://www.interweavecrochet.com/projects.asp
Stargazer’s Crochet, http://home.inreach.com/marthac/links.html
Yarn Lover’s Room, http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/antiquecrochet.html
Free Vintage Crochet, http://www.freevintagecrochet.com
July 7th, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
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.
June 23rd, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
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!
April 29th, 2009 § 0 comments § permalink
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 § 0 comments § permalink
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 § 0 comments § permalink
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 14th, 2009 § 2 comments § permalink
I have a design in the Spring 09 issue of Interweave Crochet. It is the Seaside Throw.
I imagined this crochet throw as perfect for chilly days at the beach house. It reminds me of sand, ocean, starfish, netting and rope. Six separate pentagon-shaped motifs are joined together with wedge-shaped inserts to form a pentagon-shaped throw. The throw is edged with a crochet edging that resembles rope.
March 13th, 2009 § 1 comment § permalink
If you are like me, you are waiting for the preview of the Spring 09 issue of Interweave Crochet to appear soon. In the meantime, I can show you the cover of the new issue.
Interweave Crochet Spring 2009
You can preorder your copy now here. Also, check out this important announcement on the preorder page under the “Projects” section:
Yes, I’m in this issue and I’m excited for you all to see my project!
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