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June 1, 2015 · 7:45 am

30 Days of Blog 2015 – Day 1

It’s that time again!  30 days of blog posts in the month of June!  This year I will be focusing on Christmas stockings! That’s right, it’s Christmas in June!  I’ve been meaning to make stockings for my family for a while now and I have finally found a pattern that I like! So I will post daily updates with a goal of competing as many of the stockings as I can for the family by the end of the month.

Last year’s 30 Days of Blog was very good for me, even though I tanked on the last week.  It got me back to crocheting regularly instead of just the occasional project.  It also increased my traffic by quite a bit.  If anyone is interested in joining us, let me know and I can invite you to the Facebook event. So here we go!

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May 26, 2015 · 2:00 pm

Stitched In Love on Etsy

Go check out my Etsy store!  My collection of finished products is growing and there are some very cute pieces available!Etsy

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May 18, 2015 · 10:21 pm

Baby Afghan and Pillow Set

MainI received a custom order request for this baby afghan from an old friend of mine and I was very honored to be able to accommodate.  Her Grandfather had crocheted baby afghans for all his great-grandchildren before he passed way.  Deanne is now expecting the first great-grandchild since his passing and asked if I could try to reproduce the pattern.  Though the result is not exactly the same as his pattern, it is very close and I hope reminds her of him.

I think this is probably my favorite request ever.  Crocheting an afghan for an order is one thing.  But to try to stand-in and create something on behalf of someone who is now gone is very humbling.  I was so touched to be asked to make the attempt.

EdgingDeanne selected three Bernant Baby Sport skeins in a coral, light taupe, and a matching variegated yarn.  These colors turned out to be just fabulous together and I must say it is one of my favorite afghans I have ever made.

DetailWhen I completed the afghan I still had a lot of yarn left; so I made two solid color pillows to go with it.  I made four flowers using the same stitch as the edging on the afghan and sewed them together on each side of the pillows, using a button in the center and adding pearl beads for embellishment.  I love how the solid pillows look against the stripes of the afghan.

FullIt turned out so pretty that I have listed the set in my Etsy store.  I would love to make the set again in some other customized colors.  I am also working on writing up the pattern to add to my Ravelry store.

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May 12, 2015 · 11:24 am

THE MONTHLY GOALS LINK-UP: May 2015 Goals

I’m a bit behind in posting this for May.  Half the month has already gotten away from me!

I still feel like I’ve been doing very well here.  I got a LOT done at the beginning of April, which is good because during the last couple weeks I was fighting a Poison Sumac rash and couldn’t really work on anything.  But I finished up a few custom orders including a baby afghan.

I’ve got a few things added for the month of May.  I have a custom order baby gift to complete, plus two other baby gifts I’d like to make up too.  Then I want to get one of the four Christmas Stockings well underway before the end of the month.  Next month is 30 days of Blog 2015 and I plan to be a mad stocking-making-machine for it!

April

  1. Parasol – ON HOLD
  2. BONUS: Write Boot Cuffs Pattern
  3. BONUS: Write Boots the Monkey Hat Pattern – ON HOLD – Ran out of yarn for this and don’t want to buy more right now. May try to pick this back up in the fall and have it ready for Halloween.
  4. UNPLANNED (Custom Order) – Very Hungry Caterpillar Cocoon
  5. UNPLANNED (Custom Order) – Puppy Dog beanie and Diaper Cover
  6. UNPLANNED (Custom Order) – Baby Blanket
  7. ADDED – Bumblebee  Cocoon & Pattern
  8. ADDED: Mermaid Cocoon
  9. ADDED: Ladybug Cocoon & Pattern – Didn’t get to this one.  May come back to it later.

May

  1. ADDED (Custom Order) – Baby Gift
  2. ADDED: Baby Gift #1
  3. ADDED: Baby Gift #2
  4. Finish writing Cuffs and Monkey Patterns –  Cuffs done. Monkey on hold till Fall.
  5. Christmas Stockings for Family (4)

June

  1. Finish Christmas Stockings
  2. Christmas Tree Skirt

July – Finish Christmas Tree Skirt

August – Afghan Christmas Present #1

September – Afghan Christmas Present #2

October – Afghan Christmas Present #3

November

  1. Happypotamusses for Sephy and Greyson
  2. BONUS: Start Sweet 16 Afghan

December

  1. Sweet 16 Afghan
  2. Mitten Ornaments

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April 21, 2015 · 12:00 pm

Here We Grow Again Giveaway

The Here We Grow Again Northland Children’s Consignment sale was this past week here in Kansas City.  I had the following promotional display set up at the sale.  
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I received 29 entries for the giveaway and used an online random name picker to select the winner.  Congratulations to…

Chris Gayles

and thanks to everyone for entering!

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April 16, 2015 · 1:58 pm

Mermaid Tail Photo Prop – Sea Colors

I wish I had this mermaid tail photo prop when my daughter was born. I’ve added another to my Etsy listing in an incredible color and I just love this yarn!  This is one of my favorite completed pieces.  The combination of the pattern* and the yarn is just stunning.

This adorable newborn mermaid tail, bikini top, and headband are perfect for your little maid’s first photo shoot!

Each piece is hand crocheted with variegated yarn, so it is a unique one-of-a kind creation and colors may vary slightly. Includes tail, bikini top and headband.  Flower and button on headband may vary.

This is available in newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.

From a smoke free, pet friendly home.

BONUS DISCOUNT! – If you purchase one of my newborn photo props and are local to the Kansas City Metro area, you can now get a 10% discount off a photo session with Photography by Krista Joyce! Krista has done all of my kids sessions and I have always been BEYOND pleased with the results!

Processing Times are currently 2-3 weeks. If you need yours sooner, please message me and a rush may be possible for an additional $10.

*Design by Longhorn Prairie

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April 10, 2015 · 2:51 pm

Mermaid Tail Newborn Photo Prop

I just love this mermaid tail newborn photo prop! I have enough yarn for 3 of these. Then I will be making them in some other colors.

This adorable newborn mermaid tail, bikini top, and headband are perfect for your little maid’s first photo shoot!

Each piece is hand crocheted with variegated yarn, so it is a unique one-of-a kind creation and colors may vary slightly.

This is only available in newborn size and will fit babies up to 10 lbs.

From a smoke free, pet friendly home.

BONUS DISCOUNT! – If you purchase one of my newborn photo props and are local to the Kansas City Metro area, you can now get a 10% discount off a photo session with Photography by Krista Joyce! Krista has done all of my kids sessions and I have always been BEYOND pleased with the results!

Processing Times are currently 2-3 weeks. If you need yours sooner, please message me and a rush may be possible for an additional $10.

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April 9, 2015 · 9:00 am

Bumble Bee Cocoon

I’ve been meaning to make this for a little while. And with Summer coming up I think this is a good time.  Order on Facebook or on Etsy.Bee

This made-to-order newborn cocoon and headband is adorable for your precious little one’s first photo shoot or for Halloween this year!

The cocoon features black and yellow bumble bee stripes and a rolled collar. The headband features a yellow flower and two antenna which are made of crochet-covered pipe cleaners for adjustability.

Each piece is hand crocheted so it is a unique one-of-a kind creation and may vary slightly.

This is only available in newborn size and will fit babies up to 10 lbs.

From a smoke free, pet friendly home.

BONUS DISCOUNT! – If you purchase one of my newborn photo props and are local to the Kansas City Metro area, you can now get a 10% discount off a photo session with Photography by Krista Joyce! Krista has done all of my kids sessions and I have always been BEYOND pleased with the results!

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April 8, 2015 · 1:50 pm

Puppy Hat and Diaper Cover

I had a quick order Friday that the client needed to pick up Saturday.Puppy  I wanted the sale, so I did the rush for a little extra.  It was a pretty simple order anyway for a newborn photo prop. The puppy beanie and diaper cover with tail (not shown) turned out really cute.  It makes me wish I’d done this one for my little guy!  I have this listed in my Facebook album now as an item available to order.  I need to add this to my list for writing the pattern up.

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April 7, 2015 · 1:37 pm

Partnership Announcement!

I am so excited to announce that I have partnered with my long-time photographer and friend to bring Stitched In Love clients a new discount!

KristaJoyce

Clients local to the Kansas City Metro area can now get a 10% discount on a photo session with Photography by Krista Joyce if you purchase one of my Newborn Photo Props!  Krista has done all of my kids’ pictures and I have always been beyond pleased with the results!

Here are some of the props I currently have available.  I will be adding a mermaid tail and a ladybug shortly, and more props in the future.  I also accept custom orders if there is something you would like me to duplicate!

Bee Puppy VHC

Bamboo Coccoon

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