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Butterfly Coaster with ArtEsprix Thermal Transfer Markers
Artesprix gave me a free sample of their Artesprix Thermal Transfer Markers, a coaster blank, and some other supplies to try out and review. Using these supplies and my Filet Crochet Butterfly chart, I made this fantastic butterfly coaster!
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Big Birthday Book Giveaway
It's my birthday and we just closed on a new house. Best birthday gift ever! Now we're moving, and that means I have gifts for you too. I get a lot of free books for review, and over the years have amassed quite a collection. Since I keep getting more in, I just can't keep them all and am sharing…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #51
It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was the Bridget Scarf from LiliaCraftParty. A great way to learn 2-color brioche knitting!
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Independence Day Display with Rinea Paper and Ribb-Its
In my goodie bags at a recent trade show, I got some free samples from Rinea and Ribb-Its. I combined these products, along with some of my crochet star appliques, to create this fabulous, Independence Day display!
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Free Pattern – Star Applique
Shine your brightest with a star applique. These crochet stars are fast and easy to make, and so versatile.
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Free Pattern – Sweet & Simple Flower Headband
Tame those tresses with a touch of spring! This Sweet and Simple Flower Headband adds a pop of color, with a stretchy ribbed section for a snug fit. The beginner-friendly pattern can be made to any size from infant to adult, and everything in between.
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Laurel Hill Crochet Hooks
In celebration of International Crochet month, Laurel Hill gave me a free, ebony crochet hook to review for you. It's a unique hook that I'm thrilled to have in my collection. Read more about it on Stitches n Scraps!
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Free Pattern – Sapling Sweater Vest
Add a stylish finishing touch to your little one's outfit with the Sapling Sweater Vest. The lightweight fabric is perfect for warmer weather, and the gentle ribbing stretches to grow and move with active babies. The beginner friendly pattern works up quickly and includes 4 sizes from 6 - 24 months.
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Leisure Arts Diamond Art Kit
Earlier this year, Stencil Revolution sent me a free stencil to try out and review. I decided to use it to decorate a canvas tote bag, but wasn’t sure what paint or medium to use. Then I got a free sample of Deco Foil from Thermoweb and it turned out to be the perfect combination.
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Crochet Abbreviations
Reading a crochet pattern can sometimes feel like reading a foreign language. Actually, that’s not far from the truth! Crochet does have its own vocabulary of stitches and abbreviations. Most patterns will include a list of the abbreviations that are used in that pattern, but some don’t. If you ever get stuck, here is a list of commonly used crochet…
