Yarn Pooling Pattern - Free for this week only!

While yarn pooling is highly addictive (when it works), you are stuck with a rectangle of awesomeness when you finish.  So...you could make a scarf.  Or a cowl.  Or a longer scarf if you can join on more yarn without losing the pattern...and that seems to be about all you can do, unless you are creative, then there are tons of things you can do with your awesome new rectangle of crochet goodness!  I've seen it turned into cute purses, towels (cotton yarn) and now there is even a hat pattern!  I haven't made the hat yet myself, but I did snag the pattern since it's free right now on Ravelry!  Just click 'add to cart' and it will automatically make the pattern free, but just for the next 7 days! Sideways Slouch pattern by Kathalena Avendano

I'd love to see pictures on the Facebook Fan page, and hear how it worked for you since I don't know when I'll have a chance to try it out!

Do you have any other fun patterns? I'd love to check them out!

Vote For Your Favorite Project from the Springs Creative Ambassadors!

Now that all the Ambassadors have finished their projects, take a look at all the great things that were made with the Mary Fons fabrics!  And you can vote for your favorite (*cough*me*cough*)!

Direct link to my project...because you know you want to vote for it!

Go to the Springs Creative FaceBook page and 'like' your favorite project!  Then be ready for our next project for October, it's definitely some fabric I've never used before and it's going to be a fun challenge!

All things Pokemon!

Maybe you've heard a little about the new game that came out?  The one where you wander around outside like a zombie and try to catch imaginary creatures?  ;)  I admit I'm one of those zombies, but I haven't had much time to play since everyone I know is doing it at 2 a.m. and at that time of morning, I'm either asleep on the couch or asleep in bed...or I should be at least!

Get your own from our Etsy shop!

Upcoming Events!

Just a quick update to remind you of all the awesome things coming up in the next month!  (Which is TOMORROW!)

Hack-a-Bag-a-Thon in the ChrisW Designs Group running July 1 to July 31.  Some AMAZING prizes up for grabs!

New Bag of the Month Club starting TOMORROW!  It's a Swoon pattern, so I can't wait to see what it is!

Weekend Sew Along for the Blue Calla Wisteria Wallet - I'm a little insane and thought it would be fun to sew one up this weekend. (hopefully Stormy is back from the Sewing machine doctor) This is supposed to be a fast pattern, but it's always more fun to sew with friends!



Anyone know of anything else upcoming for July?  I'm sure there are more fun things going on that I'm missing!

The 6 Stages of Sewing Grief

There are 5 stages to dealing with grief due to loss, but I'd like to propose the 6 stages of dealing with a sewing project that just doesn't go right...And I went through most of them last night.  I'm still working on the 'acceptance' stage.

Crafting Grief can sneak up on you...looks how nice this topstitching turned out!

And then..WHAM!  Oh, I'm sorry, did you NOT want it to look like I chewed on the thread before I stitched it down?

Two Years of Etsy!!

I can't believe we've already had an Etsy shop for 2 years, where is time going??

To celebrate, use the code TWOYEARS to get free shipping on any order over $10!  And we have been working hard (Mostly Kendra!) so there are over 100 items listed in the shop right now!  Go check it out, give us a few favorites, and enjoy some free shipping!  Thanks so much to everyone that has supported us in the last two years!

The code expires on 9/20/15, so don't procrastinate!

Just Plain Sweet

At least his shipping is free!

Sharing - Chance to win a ChrisW pattern!

Just a quick sharing, Christine is revamping her Snazzy Slouch and is having a giveaway right now for the new pattern!  Be sure to enter and check out her new website!

I'm not testing this time around, but I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!

Don't forget to sign up for her newsletter, there will be a discount code for the re-release you won't want to miss!