New Pattern Listed

Here is the latest addition to my pattern family. I like the idea of ear flaps for little ones (this is for young children -- I just stretched it to get it on the fake head) and I know my daughter doesn't really like wearing her hats. However, once I got this on her head and she saw the kitty ears, she wouldn't take it off and was meowing all over the house. Click on the picture or post title to take you to the shop. Only $3.50, but use promo: 15off to get 15% off anything in the shop now thru xmas day!!

Sales, Sales, everywhere there's Sales

Notice when you don't have any money, you find tons of things to buy. I have never seen so many sales for yarn and craft things (now that I am learning to sew, I am also obsessed with all things fabric).

If you can take advantage of these sales, start buying and get your stash going. Then when you are stuck at home instead of Cancun for a vacation this year (not that I get to go on vacation ever) you will have plenty to do.

Make sure you sign up for the email notifications on sites such as Joann.com and Michaels.com, I have received at least four 50% off coupons from Joanns in the last week alone. I thankfully have one around the corner so I can go everyday if I feel like it to use up the coupons. If you don't have one close by, ask the cashier to break up your purchases to take advantage of all the coupons you are bringing. If you are nice, odds are they will be nice back and do it for you. If not, there is no shame in walking out the door after using one coupon and walking back in and getting in a different line to use another coupon (you gotta do whatcha gotta do in these times). My philosophy is if they send me all those coupons at once, they should expect me to use everyone of them or not send me that many if they don't want the trouble.

So get out those coupons fellow hookers and start stashing. You know you'll use it eventually.

New Pattern Listed

My newest addition to the shop. I noticed a few days ago that there was a stong lack of leg warmer patterns on Etsy... so.... see a need, fill a need. Here is the first version I have come up with. I am currently working on some adult size warmers right now, then I might try a different pattern for the little girl warmers. You can click on the title of the link or either picture to take you to the listing to purchase them if you like. Only $4, that's almost free!!

Pattern of the Week

I thought this was a really neat idea I would share for those of you who want a truly homemade package without having to use the boring old twine trick. This is a great tutorial on making your own wire edged ribbon with crochet. Click on the title or the picture to go to the site.

I ain't called the Cheap Hooker for nothing...

and to prove it, this Friday -- Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving, I am offering 40% off everything in both of my etsy shops. www.jacquijcrochet.etsy.com and www.shutterbuys.etsy.com

No minimum to buy!!

One day only!!

Use promo: Black Friday in the notes to seller section during checkout to receive the discount!!

Note: does not apply to s&h, either wait for a revised invoice by clicking on "other" in the payment section, or pay and I will issue a refund.

This will not happen again this year so stock up on your yarn bags and get holiday gifts out of the way!! See you there!!

I'm Backkkkkk

I finally am back after many long months of working on opening another shop. To see and read all about it (cuz it's waaaayy to long to talk about here) go to http://www.shutterbuys.com/

As of now I have added something very cool to my shop. Yarn bags..... they hold your yarn like a snapware plastic container, but they are way better because instead of that small eyelet hole in the plastic containers, you get an elasticized top to pull your yarn through. Now if you get a snag, or pull too much yarn out at once it is easy to manuver without that small little hole. I am adding new ones constantly so check back for new great fabric!! Head to my shop now by clicking on the title of this post.

Crochet on Hold

My wonderful husband let me go on a shopping spree while on our vacation this past weekend. What you see above you is the damage I did. I got a new toy in the Ipod Itouch. It's funny because I was the person who told everyone that I would never own an Ipod, I'm just not that into music (like music, but not a snob). However, this thing is sooooo coool. Its like a mini computer, with web browsing, movie playing and of course music playing. I love love love it.

My second purchase almost didn't happen. I wanted a new camera, but was thinking of a simple point and shoot. I wasn't thinking about a SLR because I have an old Pentax manual (as in not digital) and didn't want to give in and get a digital because I thought it would seem like a clunky point and shoot. My husband finally talked me into it and I am so glad he did. This thing is so cool. It feels and acts just like an old school SLR right down to the mirror moving when taking pictures. Yet it is so much better because it can make up for your lack of perfect lighting, or perfect composition. You can fix everything in camera or after on the computer. I am a true believer in SLR digital.

Because of these two purchases I haven't crocheted at all these past few days. I am way too busy converting my music library on my computer and learning all about my new camera. I will try to get back into the swing of it soon though.

Pattern of the Week

Here are my latest favorite pattern. Still in keeping with the halloween theme, here ar the perfect devil horns. These would be great for those that don't like going full out, but want to represent a little. Click on the picture to be taken to the free pattern.

Not quite Halloween material....

...but then again, I guess someone could use it in a cold climate for a princess costume. I bought this pattern from CapeCodConsignments on Etsy because I had the same idea, but just a different way of doing it. However, when I tried to bring my idea into the real world, I just couldn't get to to work. So I bought this one and decided to try it out.

The pattern was well written, easy to follow, can't give it to you, you have to go buy your own. Or just buy one of my completed ones and forget the trouble. Click on the bear picture to get to the listing of the first one I have up. Only $7 better prices than mass produced stuff if you ask me.

New Scarf Listed

Here is my newest listing. I just finished it today and I love it. If it doesn't sell then I am keeping it. Such pretty colors and really soft for wool. Not scratchy at all. Click on the picture to be taken to the store to see other views and a more detailed description.