Spinning Yarn Made Easy!

I have to admit, the thought of spinning my own yarn has been very intriguing lately. Every time I see beautiful roving I drool and have the desire to spin it into my very own yarn. I found this wonderful how to spin video on youtube and just had to share! If you're thinking about spinning your own yarn, this helpful video provides all the information to get you started!

I've Been FEATURED!!

I woke up this morning to check my emails and whaddayaknow? I got an email informing me that the talented Lucky Girl Trading has featured me on her blog!! About a week ago, she purchased some washcloths from me and liked them so much, she featured them on the Lucky Girl Trading Blog! In her Etsy Shop, you'll find everything from vintage sewing patterns from the 70's to beautiful art glass pendants. Do make it a point to check out her Etsy Shop, and don't forget to tell her "Yarn" sent ya!

Craft Showwwww!!!!

I am sooo excited!! I met with the show director at the Northaven Garden Center in Dallas this morning to show her some samples of my work and confirm my standing as a vendor at the upcoming craft show on May 2! She loved my work and I am just tickled pink! Now the adrenaline is really flowing through my veins as I try to make final preparations for the show. If you are in or near the Dallas area, do stop by and offer your support! The craft show is being held to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ! The Northaven Garden Center is located at 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas Texas 75230. Don't miss it!

Blasts From The Past II

Here's a picture of me and my baby sister when I was a young girl... I was about 8 years old when that photo was taken by my dad. He was always known for his photography! I even remember taking this picture! It was a weekend, possibly on a Saturday morning..aah the memories!

Etsy Twitter Team Shop Of The Week!!

Talk about multi-talented! RhodesAnnalsDesigns.etsy.com has fallen into the spotlight as a wonderful shop that offers knits, crochet, jewelry and more! It's sometimes hard to find a person that can knit AND crochet, but when you find someone who makes jewelry and hair accessories, you know that you've got something special. Check out her shop...I'm sure that you'll be pleasantly surprised!

More Meaningful Gifts...Sieze A Shop !!!!!!

That's the title of a thread in the Etsy forums of a wonderful BNR that I am a part of! Being a part of MMG has meant a lot to me. When I joined the list a few months ago I had no idea that I would receive all the love and support that I have gotten from all the members! It is definitely very special and a one-of-a-kind thread! When I won the Sieze A Shop on 3/25 I had no idea that I won until I checked my email the next morning and saw that I had multiple "notification of payment' emails! I was sooo excited ( and after a dry spell in sales, it's a real pick me up!) The Sieze A Shop is a wonderful way to get your product out there for others to see it and experience it for themselves. Each week, a thread member's shop is randomly chosen to "sieze"...all the members on the thread try and make a purchase from your shop. It helps sellers build up their confidence as a business owner in saying, "yes, I can actually sell my stuff!, lol!" But it's not just about selling your product...these folks offer so much support and helpful information to help you grow as a seller and as an individual. I feel so blessed to be a part of it! Everyone is sooo friendly, warm, and welcoming!! Check it out and see what we're all about!
Oh, and tell 'em ~Yarn~ sent ya!

New From the Lamp Workshop

New From the Lamp Workshop

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Check out these groovy lamps from fellow blogger Shandells! I especially like the ones in the middle...so chic!

Saying Goodbye To 'Ol Hickory...

'Ol Hickory has been with our family since my husband and I received it as a wedding gift when we got married 11 years ago. The steaks, fish, chicken, sausages and other goodies that were cooked on this grill were all memorable. I've grilled in the rain, the cold and through each time 'Ol Hickory proved to stand to the challenge and grilled to perfection the meats that were placed on it without any complaints. As time passed, 'Ol Hickory became weathered from rust and being baked in the blazing Texas sun. Let's face it folks: a grill can only take so much. Yesterday our family was introduced to it's newer member: "Hickory II"!! But would it stand the test of grilling 10 pounds of chicken for a family of seven? Take a look at the pictures and see for yourself...I think that you'll be just as excited as we were!


Ooooh Weeee!!! Gotta love that Texas barbeque baby!!!!

I've Been Featured!!

Yep! Carpetbagger Creations has featured my Vintage Inspired Ascot Necktie on her blog! Check it out here.. She really has an awesome blog with great articles about jewelry, food, crocheting tutorials and even greyhounds! Do stop by and take a look!

Treasury Time AGAIN!!

Wow, what a way to greet the morning! I got an email informing me that one of my Vintage Inspired Ascot Neckties have made it to This Etsy Treasury!! This is so amazing to me that one of my items would be included in this awesome treasury! Woo Hoo!!

A Bit :E:D:G:Y:

Ok, here is my latest design.."The Jester"!! It's a bit edgier than my other designs which allows me to transition to the "couture" part of Yarncoture. It was handknitted in an alternating seed stitch design, and then finished off with crocheted jester-like curls on the border. It's very versatile...can be worn with the curls facing up or down and depending on how it's worn, it can definitely be a showstopper accessory. It's finished off with some very nice tangerine red vintage buttons that I bought off Ebay. Depending on the feedback that I get from this piece, I will hopefully introduce an entire line of "The Jester" in the future!

I Did It!!!

I sent my application in the mail today for my first real in-the-flesh craft fair! I am sooo nervous! If I'm approved Yarncoture will be exhibiting its wares in the Dallas area on May 2! I have to tell you that I am very nervous because it's one thing to be selling things on line....you don't get to see people's reactions to your products unless they email you and tell you that they like them. It's another thing when you see people's reactions first hand....the frowns...the smiles... it can be nerve-wrecking and I think that will be a big challenge for me to sit there and not be sad if someone disapproves of my work (I'm very sensitive). I am totally flattered that I was even invited to attend which leads me to think that there may be some people who actually will dig my designs! I'll keep you posted on the craft fair...the time, location, etc....at this point I am just thrilled!