It’s hard to find good friends. It’s hard to find friends you can lean on in hard times, have deep conversations with, and be totally yourself around. My North Star November series reminded me of how much the loving support of a good group of friends can really mean. It was amazing to see this
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This is the last post in my North Star November series….a soul centered discussion about depression. Each day this month, I’ll be sharing a piece of my soul’s journey, along with a free pattern to thank you for taking part in such an important conversation! Go back to Day 29 by clicking here. There is
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I’m really excited for Jennifer, of Crochet By Jennifer, on the upcoming release of her new book, Crochet Style! When she asked if I’d like to give away a copy of the book, I was absolutely thrilled to do it. Jennifer is one of those truly nice people. We haven’t known each other long, and
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The Veronica Meets Spring Mystery CAL/KAL is starting soon….so now seems like the perfect time to give away 5 skeins of gorgeous Berroco Modern Cotton yarn! This is the yarn that I used for my Veronica MCAL projects….and I really enjoyed working with it. It’s super soft, has a beautiful drape, and the sheen is
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Enter to win some beautiful yarn! When I first opened this business nearly 5 years ago, I would have never (NEVER) imagined it growing to this size and becoming such a truly lovely little community. I’m so proud to call each one of you a friend and I’m honored to get to bring you some
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As you may know, one of my business resolutions this year was to create more knit and crochet community events and fun. I don’t know a lot of local crafters, and since I live in a small town, there are no yarn shops nearby. Plus with two small kids at home, getting away just doesn’t
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After nearly 4.5 years of designing knit and crochet patterns, it seems this little business of mine is finally hitting some amazing milestones! In fact, in just the last few weeks, my family has made the official leap to Melody’s Makings supporting us full time. Which means my husband is spending a lot more time
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I’ve had this gorgeous Cascade Kaleidoscope Aran Yarn in Sunripe for a while now….and for some reason I’ve never been able to figure out what to make with it. I’ve pondered it often and always come up blank…..until this past week! I’m retiring the knit version of my Garter Stitch Earflap Hat Pattern this coming
Read MoreI’m thrilled to be a part of the fun Yarnorama event hosted by The Creative Crochet Crew! To download my Little Explorer Hat Crochet Pattern, head over to the pattern listing on Ravelry by clicking on the photo above, and use code: YarnoramaFun Code is good for Saturday, March 7th only. Don’t forget to sign
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Challenge Dates: March 5th – April 2nd 2015 at 11:59pm MST Your challenge is to create the most creative knit or crochet amigurami stuffie using the base pattern provided! This is a chance to show off your amazing creativity and try something new…..let your imagination run wild! Prizes: ●One randomly selected winner will receive
Read MoreIf you’d like to win 10 free patterns of your choice (come on – you and I both know you do!), comment on this post. You don’t have to say anything particular, but I’ll be extra super impressed if you take the time to tell me what your favorite thing about December is. For extra
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Despite Facebook trying to ruin our fun, the 10K Giveaway was still quite a success! Plus, because of the issues with “likes” during the giveaway, a group of the vendors has gotten together to make sure we re-connect you with all the new shops you love. Watch your Facebook and twitter feeds starting the beginning
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My mom recently sent me this super cute photo….I have no idea where it came from, or who created it, but they’ve got me pegged……My reply to her was “Minus the cats (I’m allergic), I’m pretty sure that’s what heaven looks like.” In celebration of reaching 10,000+ Facebook Friends, I’ve set out to bring you
Read MoreThis new website is all about you….and me. Let me explain! When I set out to create a new website, I knew that it had to be something user friendly…Something beautiful and easy to navigate, but mostly, something filled with fun, goodies, and amazing crafty vibes. I also knew that it needed to be a
Read MoreWeek 1 of my website launch giveaway was a HUGE success and I can only thank all of you for that! I’ll truly never be able to express how much it means to me that you all visit my site, read my blogs, and share my giveaways! I wish I could send each of you
Read MoreI am SO thrilled to finally be getting this site off the ground. Lots of time, love, and crafty energy has been put in, and I hope you love it as much as I do! I simply can’t wait to start showing the site off, and so, in order to entice you over here to
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