This Is Crochet http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog Crochet Fashion, Accessories and Home Decor Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:30:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Interweave Crochet Spring 2010 Issue Available for Pre-Order http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2010/03/07/interweave-crochet-spring-2010-issue-available-for-pre-order/ http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2010/03/07/interweave-crochet-spring-2010-issue-available-for-pre-order/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:30:43 +0000 turquoizblue http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/?p=387 Spring!

Interweave Crochet Spring 2010

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.

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Where are you . . . ?

 

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.

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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:

My Top Five (Ten) Free Crochet Pattern Websites

 
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.
 

Honorable mentions:

 
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

]]> http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/11/30/my-favorite-sites-for-free-crochet-patterns/feed/ 0 CGOA Design Contest Winner! http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/08/19/cgoa-design-contest-winner/ http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/08/19/cgoa-design-contest-winner/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:22:00 +0000 turquoizblue http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/?p=353 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.

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Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale

]]> http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/07/07/interweaves-hurt-book-sale-is-back/feed/ 0 What Happens Behind the Scenes at an Interweave Crochet Photoshoot? http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/06/23/what-happens-behind-the-scenes-at-an-interweave-crochet-photoshoot/ http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/06/23/what-happens-behind-the-scenes-at-an-interweave-crochet-photoshoot/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:14:00 +0000 turquoizblue http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/?p=343 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

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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.

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Party-Girl Skirt Crochet World Magazine August 2009

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

]]> http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/05/09/yarn-sale/feed/ 0 Errata – Gardener’s Apron http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/05/08/errata-gardeners-apron/ http://www.thisiscrochet.com/blog/2009/05/08/errata-gardeners-apron/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 13:14:06 +0000 turquoizblue http://www.thisiscrochet.com/?p=303 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

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