tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40620493200904149252024-02-18T18:53:26.473-08:00Yarncoture!Welcome to my hideaway! This is my very special place...for me to vent....get inspired....share thoughts...or just to come and relax. I welcome other working parents who have their own businesses to contribute in making this a special place!YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-57753620331944853762016-05-28T08:55:00.000-07:002016-05-28T08:56:28.054-07:00Popping In... Hello my loves! It's been a long time hasn't it? I know, I know....these once a year candid appearances are getting ridiculous and believe it or not, even I am tired of it! In the past year I have broken my ankle, (long story), been featured in the local newspaper, taught classes at my local library all while keeping up with the growing demand for my custom work and trying to keep my <a href="http://www.yarncoture.com/" target="_blank">Etsy Shop </a>afloat. <br />
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Will I continue to live like this or make a commitment to blog regularly? Only time will tell..but I will say that I enjoy sharing with you my triumphs, my not so happy times, my concerns.. This is an interesting time for me and I hope that all of you will stick around to see what the future brings because I'm just as curious as you!<br />
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<br />YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-74278147950954642832015-05-15T08:35:00.001-07:002015-05-15T08:35:37.720-07:00Spring FEVERSpring has got me in a frenzy lately. I'm trying to design new goodies as well as keep my wonderful clients happy. It's something really special when a client lets you know how much they appreciate your work and how they cannot wait to acquire another piece from you. It really makes me smile and feel so grateful to God that I have been blessed to be able to know how to knit and crochet....but I digress. Springtime means FLOWERS!! I absolutely love flowers and am ecstatic that I can now knit and crochet them! Flowers always bring a touch of elegance and class to art, to apparel. to home decor....they just always seem to lift the spirits. I've been dabbling with the idea of crochet and knit flowers in earrings and have come up with a few examples....<br />
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These are just the beginning... I'm thinking about expanding my current collection with more brooches, necklaces...bracelets, accent pins...the whole nine! Yep, I've caught spring fever...how about you?<br /><br />YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-21530975497254554292014-08-19T09:15:00.002-07:002014-08-19T10:00:16.131-07:00Keep Your Hand-Knit Treasures Looking Their Best! The type of yarn used to knit your garment will determine the best way to care of it. All items purchased at <a href="http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Yarncoture</a> will include garment care instructions. If you received the knitted item as a gift or are purchasing an item from <a href="http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Yarncoture</a> as a gift, be sure to give the recipient all the tags/labels that accompany the item. Here are some helpful guidelines in case the instructions are lost or if you need a bit more insight on what to to:<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><b>Unknown
fiber content items should be hand washed in cold water and laid flat to
dry....that way you can't go wrong! </b></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DETERGENT OPTIONS?</span>?</h3>
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<li><b> </b><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There
are several options for cleaning your knit garments. My advice is to use a very
mild detergent that is specially designed for hand knits. Specialty detergents
containing contain lanolin are available, such as Kookaburra Wool Wash. Lanolin is a natural oil produced by sheep and helps preserve wool fibers and increases the natural property of water resistance of wool. You can find some very gentile cleansers here at<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Kookaburra_Wool_Wash__DKookaburra.html" target="_blank"> Knit Picks </a>that will be wonderful for your garments.</span></b></li>
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so as not to cause it to stretch while you transfer it to the drying area. </span></i></li>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Reshape
and Dry</span></b></span></span></h3>
<br />
<ul>
<li> Lay a dry bath towel on a flat
surface large enough to hold your garment with arms extended if appropriatSqueeze out the excess water and lay item flat on a dry
towel and roll up in the towel. Press firmly after rolling up...I usually jump
on the towel to remove the excess water!. Place the knitted item on the dry towel and reshape into its original shape.
Pat it into shape; avoid tugging or pulling. Gently push the ribbing together
at the neckline, wrists and waist. At this time be sure to pat the collar in shape, as well as fastening any buttons. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> Allow the
item to dry for 24 hours. If the garment hasn't dried completely flip it over
and reshape gently and allow it to dry for several more hours. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Once its dry,
fold the garment and put it away. Never hang a garment that has been knit or
crocheted as it will stretch it out of shape. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<h4>
I hope that these tips were
helpful to you in your fiber art journey!</h4>
<span style="color: purple;">Till next time, Yarncoture xoxo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span>YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-17755392102182939892014-08-02T10:52:00.001-07:002014-08-02T10:52:47.411-07:00700 SUBSCRIBERS!!! THANK YOU & GIVEAWAY!!!!!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7E0yjl99zhE" width="459"></iframe>YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-17171672367512080432014-07-31T18:09:00.003-07:002014-07-31T18:10:47.102-07:00The Schiaparelli Bowknot Sweater !!Hello everyone!
I've been MIA it seems like more often these days. I have met some wonderful people who have been keeping my hands BUSY! Last year I had the honor of contacting Patricia Volk for a very special project. I learned that Patricia Volk was going on a book tour to promote her book entitled <a href=" http://www.amazon.com/Shocked-My-Mother-Schiaparelli-Me/dp/0307962105/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406855297&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=shocking%3A+my+mother%2C+schiaparelli+and+me">SHOCKING: My Mother, Schiaparelli, and Me.</a> (the sweater is on pp.136)and she was looking for someone to replicate the sweater for her. I was a bit apprehensive as I had never constructed a sweater before, nor had I done any serious colorwork. To make matters more interesting I had to learn the Armenian knitting technique for knitting color work AND the sweater had to be done in a month...WHEW! After discussing the particulars with Ms. Volk, we both decided that I could do it!
I ordered the yarn from <a href=" http://www.knitpicks.com">Knit Picks</a> which was a very nice merino /cashmere blend yarn called <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Capretta_Yarn__D5420216.html">"Capretta"</a>. While waiting for the yarn to arrive I swatched several samples to try my hand at the Armenian knitting technique <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ttjliiUWXRFvtASXJXZr8LnBqVanKmOcYXyIZSst8XRFLDeoXlqbljCGL3E0jXER4el4QAL89CN7T_0aBM3fJzB_Es_3wuCHCxPMiuCwirs5NiCwzGEDm30g1sMA_TLkynyiZKPHtoV9/s1600/IMG_20130217_121728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ttjliiUWXRFvtASXJXZr8LnBqVanKmOcYXyIZSst8XRFLDeoXlqbljCGL3E0jXER4el4QAL89CN7T_0aBM3fJzB_Es_3wuCHCxPMiuCwirs5NiCwzGEDm30g1sMA_TLkynyiZKPHtoV9/s200/IMG_20130217_121728.jpg" /></a></div>
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Once the yarn arrived I was able to practice a few swatches...the technique creates a fabric that allows a contrasting color to peek through the dominant color creating a shadow effect shown here:
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I downloaded the pattern which was found on <a href=" http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/schiaparelli-bowknot-sweater">Ravelry </a> and began to study the schematics...I definitely had my work cut out for me. Ms. Volk supplied me with original photos of the Schiaparelli Bowknot Sweater. I then had to magnify the photos and basically incorporate the stitch grid on the pattern to the photo I was provided. After intense concentration (which I still don't know how I was able to keep a cool head) the sweater slowly started to take shape.
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After construction of all the pieces, they were blocked and then sewn together:
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And there you have it! The Schiaparelli Bowknot Sweater! And here is a snapshot of Patricia Volk wearing it to a book signing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8IwVv7je-JAVf0sCcxYl1miQFodRzQK5WNkPbiTk3WLZC-FixbC9gHFIA5r1i7ouGo88MPIXfYBccHVd6qXsXsu3EiJHLOhnA3ykm0pHNAV-PCEIBY6o2uzAXm5f5ArdNTujpCqIHqS0/s1600/1365027911986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8IwVv7je-JAVf0sCcxYl1miQFodRzQK5WNkPbiTk3WLZC-FixbC9gHFIA5r1i7ouGo88MPIXfYBccHVd6qXsXsu3EiJHLOhnA3ykm0pHNAV-PCEIBY6o2uzAXm5f5ArdNTujpCqIHqS0/s200/1365027911986.jpg" /></a></div>
It was such an adventure to make this sweater....who knows what else is in store for Yarncoture? ;)
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Yarnie :)
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Till next time, ~Yarnie~
YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-90625275114767344602013-01-03T07:40:00.002-08:002013-01-03T07:44:50.542-08:00BIG...CHUNKY...It's the new look...big chunky knits are popping up everywhere from ridiculously over-sized cowls and scarves to giant cables ribbing and the like. Don't get me wrong....I ENJOY making pieces with super sized yarns and needles but unfortunately those lovely chunky yarns can take a serious bite out of your wallet resulting in a confused buyer wondering why a giant hand knit scarf is costing them $150. I try to design pieces that are functional, giving the wearer more bang for their buck and at the same time an investment piece that they can use every year. My new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108399177/the-buknuk-cowl-oversized-thick-knit">Buknuk Cowl</a> is a simple over-sized cowl that provides incredible warmth. Hand knit with super bulky thick and thin acrylic wool blend yarn this piece is affordable yet functional. </a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wrap-N-Tie cowls are becoming more popular...here's my version of the interestingly versatile wrap scarf <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh and MEN!!! I haven't forgotten you! Take a look at my super warm and chunky twist scarf...available in a wide range of colors! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that winter is officially here you'll want to check out these wonderfully warm pieces in my <a href="http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com">Etsy Shop</a>
And be sure to sign up for my newsletter (<b>it's the subscription box atop of the page here on my blog!<i></i></b>) for information on secret $sales$ and special promotions as well as helpful information on how to care for your precious hand knits!
Till next time,
Yarnie :)
YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-43911272856929099492012-12-05T19:33:00.001-08:002013-01-03T07:20:50.503-08:00SWEET...Hello my lovelies! It's been a while I know. I try not to blog about something unless it has purpose. I can't see myself as a blogger who just posts things to bask in my own thoughts. Anywhoo, I just wanted to give a shout out to my neighbor who gave me three pounds of blackberries last week. They were a bit tart so I decided to try my hand at making a cobbler. I found a great recipe for <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/218009/barons-blackberry-cobbler?prop24=Mobile_RelatedRecipes">blackberry cobbler</a> I must say that the crust is superb so if blackberries aren't your thing you can simply add your favorite fruit. Do let me know if you try it and what you think!
Till next time,
Yarncoture. :)YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-86512707389524719012012-07-24T11:23:00.001-07:002012-07-24T11:27:34.506-07:00Obsessed With Vintage!As I was skipping around Etsy recently I discovered something AMAZING...I love almost everything VINTAGE! These cool Robin's egg blue cups and saucers make a wonderful and practical addition to your home decor...and best of all they're made of plastic so they're just perfect for familiarizing children with tea drinking etiquette in "grown-up" cups. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Years back in high school fashion was something that every girl took seriously...from the headband you wore in your head to your signature handbag...(mine was Coach and Gucci...authentic of course! ;-D) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I also remember having a COOL jacket like this...mine was a clay-taupe brown color...
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Eileen West was one of my favorite designers...this look reminds me so much of myself!
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It's considered chic to hunt down antique handles and drawer pulls to re-furbish those must have vintage kitchen cabinets:
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And lastly, this vintage lamp will add a touch of class to any decor as well as a great source of light for your special reading nook:
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These vintage goodies are just a hint of what's waiting out there for you at your neighborhood re-sale shop, estate sale or flea market. You never know how a blast from the past can inspire you!
Till next time,
Yarncoture :)YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-89293909277601954532012-06-10T10:41:00.001-07:002012-06-10T10:47:16.190-07:00Survival...Southern Style..Texas is known for springtime storms and windy weather and recently I experienced this first hand. A couple of months ago we were under a tornado warning which is scary to think about but nothing out of the norm for living in Texas. We took all the usual precautions...i.e, got candles ready...prepared to gather the children into the bathtub with a mattress waiting to place atop of them...etc.. I noticed that neighbors across the huge field behind the house were standing outside on top of their cars watching the sky facing towards the front of our house. I thought to myself that they must be crazy for doing that as they could get struck by lightning. Suddenly they jumped into their cars and drove away in a hurry...I was like what in the world??? I ran to the front of the house and then I saw it...a debris cloud rotation only a block away!! I screamed "TORNADO!!!" We grabbed the mattress off the bed and put them atop the children...for the first time I heard the train/wind sound which was scary. Truly a blessing from God...the house was not damaged and all were safe...unfortunately some of the members of my community nearby suffered damage to their homes.
Learning from that past but recent experience left me wondering...what would we do in a disaster? A couple of weeks ago we had some strong winds which blew some branches off the tree in the front yard. I decided to cut the branch up and use it for wood to cook with in the bbq grill. I had a hard time starting the fire until I REMEMBERED how to start a wood fire...duh.. Anyways, I got the fire started and after a while I had some nice wood coals ready for cooking. Chicken was placed on the grill and cooked to perfection...now all I need is a steady supply of wood!
Here are some great ideas to get you prepared for living without electricity...or in the event of a disaster. The <a href="http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/evangelista73.html">Backwoods Home Magazine</a> has some really great ideas.
Till next time,
Yarnie :)YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-35580694383440575242012-05-19T10:13:00.001-07:002012-05-19T10:36:12.523-07:00FINALLY...The Old-Meets-New Collection!!!I started out this collection LAST YEAR in hopes of recycling some of the old clothing that I had. It all started with an old skirt that I had. I didn't wear it except for a few times and I had already been used to saving denim for patching up the knee section on my children's jeans to play in once they became worn out. However this was quite a bit of denim so I decided to make a purse out of it. My mother gave me a couple of embroidery hoops along with some OLD embroidery thread she had but never used...I decided to try out some embroidery stitches. After a while I had a nice purse for myself along with a mini-knitting accessories pouch to carry along with it. My husband mentioned to me that maybe I should make more bags since that one had turned out so nice. I started going through the kids clothes that I had thought about getting rid of and found some nice pieces that were still in pretty good condition SO I started cutting out pockets, fabric patches, zippers....basically anything I could use in my new handbags. I started on three bags...one made of linen, and the other two from denim. They started to really look nice and I thought that maybe I had found a nice niche with these bags. I suddenly became ill and needed to have major surgery so production pretty much came to a halt.
While in the hospital recovering from surgery one of my nurses mentioned to me that she loved <a href="http://yarncoture.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-new-project-bag.html">the bag that I had with me</a>. It was the first bag that I made for myself with embroidery..etc. She wanted to know if I had any more similar to it. I informed her that as soon as I was fully recovered I would be adding some to my <a href="http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com">Etsy Store</a>. I have fully recovered for quite some time now and actually had been thinking about finishing up these bags. It's funny when you leave a project alone for a while....when you come back to it you have a whole new set of ideas as to what to do with it which is exactly what happened here. The brown bag I had actually finished, but being uncomfortable with how it looked I took it apart and re-designed the lining insert and straps <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really love the way the embroidery turned out as well....it gives a bohemian chic effect..
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The denim tote that I completed was slightly different...sometimes the pieces of denim are cut in weird shapes due to fabric use-ability. This rectangular shaped tote began with embroidery and then me designing the rest of the bag around the embroidery. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I even added a pocket from a pair of jeans that I had..
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The last bag was made out of a girls denim ruffled skirt...I cut the top off and made this cute bag..complete with crocheted appliques!
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The bottom of the girls denim ruffled skirt was converted into this functional poncho! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I still have LOTS of usable fabric that needs my attention...I'm just happy that I was able to complete these!
Till Next Time,
Yarnie :-DYarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-30222705005997537432012-04-30T07:42:00.000-07:002012-04-30T07:42:15.662-07:00Spring CLEANING!!Spring cleaning can be sad for me...especially after going through my children's old clothing and deciding what to give away or donate to charity. I look at the clothes and remember how cute they were in them...the memories of different events....realizing how much they've grown up can be so hard for me sometimes. Going through their old clothes I found this special Gagra Choli outfit that I made for my daughter when she was around 3 years old: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has so much sentimental value as the fabric and trim were given to me by my mother. At first I decided to keep it and give it to my first grand child but only God knows when that will be. I then decided to give the Gagra Choli suit and a number of other children's items away on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/yarncoture">Facebook Personal page</a> to anyone who can use them....the only thing I asked of whoever wants to claim them is that they pay the shipping costs (U.S. Only).
So there you have it....I've been working on some really cool goodies for you so stay tuned!
Till next time,
Yarnie :)YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-44153565080936783322012-04-05T06:33:00.000-07:002012-04-05T06:45:42.218-07:00Great Expectations For SpringSpring is finally here and so far for me that has meant many things...watching my daughters plant flowers and veggies in the backyard, the grueling task of switching out everyone's winter clothing to spring/summer clothing...and well...designing new goodies for spring and summer! While skipping around Facebook a few days ago I came across the mentioning of a new floral knitting book by Nora Bellows entitled Noni Flowers which is rivaled to be an exquisite collection of 40 knit and felt flower patterns that incredibly life-like. I went to <a href="http://www.noniflowers.com"> Noniflowers.com </a> to preview the book and I have to tell you...I was in awe!! I learned that the book was due to be released this month but had also learned that there were some individuals who were able to snag a copy earlier. I searched around and am glad to say that I was fortunate to be able to order the book! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you <a href="http://noniflowers.com/preorder.html"> pre-order the book directly from Nora</a>, you will receive a signed copy of the book PLUS a bonus hibiscus knit pattern.
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The difficult part now is the wait...ugh. I do however have a few projects to keep me busy in the meantime. When the book arrives I can't wait to share with you all what I think about it and what I've created with Nora's designs!
Till next time,
"Yarnie" :)YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-77908451503694469822012-03-05T05:18:00.005-08:002012-03-05T05:28:15.648-08:00Looking For Spring!Spring is rapidly approaching and for me, well that means a lot of things: barbeque, new designs, sewing, crafting...it's like a new flower waiting to bloom! I've been annoyingly pushing back the date for the release of a new collection that I've been wanting to share. Hopefully I'll get a boost from somewhere or a bite from the creativity bug that will give me the ability to continue. Right now I'm so much in love with knitting....it's even difficult to pick up a crochet hook these days! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78w6sApipacmaN9huqQdDw1NUPp3gitij6k3B2i36xQhPjmO-IhDvSu0rS2P17akuE4hBPvewkLUNGDJLh-1acK5RQXKyi4FCgJdJLjsfTMjlLRXTBD6DJ2AR7YZuUPSrw5CjYntHqShv/s1600/Blog+Shawl+2+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78w6sApipacmaN9huqQdDw1NUPp3gitij6k3B2i36xQhPjmO-IhDvSu0rS2P17akuE4hBPvewkLUNGDJLh-1acK5RQXKyi4FCgJdJLjsfTMjlLRXTBD6DJ2AR7YZuUPSrw5CjYntHqShv/s320/Blog+Shawl+2+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716403254946541330" /></a><br />I recently introduced a new shawl called Sarah's Comfort Shawl which is named after my mother Sarah. I had just finished watching Roots: The Next Generations by Alex Haley and I couldn't keep from noticing all the beautiful shawls that were used in the costumes...some were simple and used for daily wear while others were more elegant and used for special events. Using a simple pattern I knitted the body of the shawl and then after a couple of failed attempts I successfully added a beautiful knit border that has a slight ruffle effect. The entire design is a bit of both worlds: simple enough for daily wear and elegant enough to accompany you to the opera. After successfully completing this shawl I thought about making more of the same design but with less expensive fibers such as cotton and acrylic to enable<br />admirers to own one by offering different price points. <br /><br />Hopefully I'll catch that creativity bug...hmmm....maybe it's outdoors....do you think I'll need a net? Hee...hee...<br /><br />Till next time,<br />YarnieYarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-40308252078490347592012-02-14T14:25:00.000-08:002012-02-18T15:17:32.695-08:00New Beginnings!!Hello my lovelies! Wow, it's been three months since my last blog and I have to tell you, it's been interesting! After delightfully attending to my holiday/winter shoppers I now have time to create some wonderful pieces for 2012! My Rijaal Collection for men is causing quite a stir, as it seems to fill the huge void serving male customers. My husband once told me that men aren't picky...if it looks good then they'll want to wear it. It's great having him around because I usually look to him for advice on new pieces that I create. Here's a couple of newbies to the Rijaal Collection:<br /><br />My new Knit Newsie Jeff Cap in Tweed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRscXELy_a-0C76sjYCtmlYfbUwxiOIsWqV1dqmGSjdMiZ8DIABAiiQJvadcJR6sqHHI0snP931Fg7skZHAOEeVekB2lUPdMdemRKwvqxLp5ETGImRw2qqsFOcSTHkDJpz5bK2ImNps5Yk/s1600/knit+tweed+newsboy+hat+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRscXELy_a-0C76sjYCtmlYfbUwxiOIsWqV1dqmGSjdMiZ8DIABAiiQJvadcJR6sqHHI0snP931Fg7skZHAOEeVekB2lUPdMdemRKwvqxLp5ETGImRw2qqsFOcSTHkDJpz5bK2ImNps5Yk/s320/knit+tweed+newsboy+hat+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709133655999568226" /></a><br />My new Knit Newsie Jeff Cap In Gray!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNG_D7l8ouJ5fR9UvEWYgLWjvBM-NtE4WaCcH0W37H_-iPDUb4GczFtzgoNRkVCLWW1FX9ALcQf7p4ffVc0MijAHCDRjN4XuAgl-Xzp7spOS_bvGoVit9lr8DLRjgCExqExq8JLOnSE0ZM/s1600/knit+newsboy+gothic+gray+1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNG_D7l8ouJ5fR9UvEWYgLWjvBM-NtE4WaCcH0W37H_-iPDUb4GczFtzgoNRkVCLWW1FX9ALcQf7p4ffVc0MijAHCDRjN4XuAgl-Xzp7spOS_bvGoVit9lr8DLRjgCExqExq8JLOnSE0ZM/s320/knit+newsboy+gothic+gray+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709131961965407938" /></a><br /><br /><br />Do be sure to stop by my shop from time to time as I am currently working on giving my shop a crisp new look...once everything is done I'll let the cat out of the bag and fill you in on all the bells and whistles. <br /><br />By the way, take a look at my latest shawl which will be available in different fibers and price points...Sarah's Comfort Shawl!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97iI4gXc9R6UhpntPAXb8apCZk7d5eXXfRaPWwQOXGTUPJm1hjFRY1HF9PEfFK5I_-Jp5vct5DIcDnO-PJ5Q8wCdLiqzNDR8nJVMm_QpFT6gHUgmqwajV-zsfEUwuRsvVM0Mr6ovqkwF0/s1600/Sarah%2527s+Comfort+Shawl+5.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97iI4gXc9R6UhpntPAXb8apCZk7d5eXXfRaPWwQOXGTUPJm1hjFRY1HF9PEfFK5I_-Jp5vct5DIcDnO-PJ5Q8wCdLiqzNDR8nJVMm_QpFT6gHUgmqwajV-zsfEUwuRsvVM0Mr6ovqkwF0/s320/Sarah%2527s+Comfort+Shawl+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709135095997101602" /></a><br /><br />I hope this quick eye candy has left a lasting impression on your fashion palette!<br /><br />Till next time,<br />YarnieYarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-61461962080564260952011-10-24T08:07:00.000-07:002013-03-15T17:53:30.453-07:00It's HIS Loss....My Unfortunate Dealings With Thomas KvistAs some of you may know over the last several months I have been creating some new designs for yarn retailer Thomas Kvist Yarns, aka TK Yarns. I put production of my own designs on hold to create some wonderful new pieces especially for him. Shortly after completing the work I had to have major surgery to which I am happy to say that I have fully recovered. Thomas Kvist was very pleased with my work but for some strange reason would not come up with the funds that we had agreed upon as compenstion for the designs. I sent him several emails but received vague responses from him. Mr. Kvist has posted pictures of the designs on his website and refuses to respond to my emails as to why he has not paid me. Some people have said to me that it's a learning experience...and that I should be careful next time. Personally I think that this whole knit designing thing is a huge labyrinth of ups and downs with scheisty individuals to block your heading. As I told Mr. Kvist in one email "I aim to be taken very seriously as a knit designer"...my color, race or religion should NOT have anything to do with the pieces that I produce/create/design. <br />Here are a couple of the designs that I made for Thomas Kvist that I am PROUD to say, are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarncoture?ref=seller_info">available for sale in my store </a>:)
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/84189216/the-granny-square-knit-poncho-capelet?">The Granny Square Knit Poncho</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fr01Vk3iohiUVwCzdovdmaePpPYkaFUBzkWGU6i0PILjDnkyxdwVzjhh9-3SBiSX3FhZEeVzdH4ln2x9GkPMbuQpAmj4EmXvbQc-NEr2nAaTB2DH85xLqHUbqiaQ4_9YGM4wBA65QwOr/s1600/granny+square+poncho+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fr01Vk3iohiUVwCzdovdmaePpPYkaFUBzkWGU6i0PILjDnkyxdwVzjhh9-3SBiSX3FhZEeVzdH4ln2x9GkPMbuQpAmj4EmXvbQc-NEr2nAaTB2DH85xLqHUbqiaQ4_9YGM4wBA65QwOr/s320/granny+square+poncho+4.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/84188615/the-southern-belle-luxury-capelet?ref=v1_other_2">The Southern Belle</a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXSQWu95b32qDm5VB7nhYkdbHnR3Ho-Ol7m5_SMHLKk4zyiKcCl9c5edDIod5LvHncc38XIA3mdqGFX5VIeqAje1DwSrOzmNrysFAa_8YNfsalSV0gp0MZ5dDD4uLt5ZWzYGDo3XCaL4z/s1600/southern+belle+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXSQWu95b32qDm5VB7nhYkdbHnR3Ho-Ol7m5_SMHLKk4zyiKcCl9c5edDIod5LvHncc38XIA3mdqGFX5VIeqAje1DwSrOzmNrysFAa_8YNfsalSV0gp0MZ5dDD4uLt5ZWzYGDo3XCaL4z/s320/southern+belle+1.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/84553782/s-a-l-e-the-ascot-capelet?">The Ascot Capelet</a>
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For Mr. Thomas Kvist...it's your loss...if handled appropriately our relationship could have been very advantageous for the both of us. Defrauding individuals is something that is not a part of my character...and I pray to God that it never will be. For all those out there who have been cheated by those who think they are "getting over" on you..I say STAND UP for yourselves! As long as they think that they have the upper hand then these types of things will continue to happen. I'm still walking through this amazing labyrinth hopefully a lot smarter and aware of the obstacles that can somewhat leave me running around in circles.<br /><br />Till next time,<br />YarnieYarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-53609947790955618162011-06-18T08:06:00.000-07:002011-06-18T08:47:49.070-07:00My New Project Bag!Hello my lovelies! I've got a secret...I've been dabbling with embroidery a bit lately and well...I've been having a ball! Feeling pretty confident about my slowly developing skills I decided to embroider a simple vine with some flowers on a cut out portion of a leg section from a pair of old jeans. I really liked how the embroidery came out and since the shape of the denim was already in a tube I decided to add a bottom, a lining and make a bag out of it! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyA8vpZlF1hFqvW2dsEHb-Jx4kH73x8Zk4IM72FJM4xZSFswTK5KdsGorCpNZlMne0r4xXEysdFjg1CML0Aaj8a7n9xvaHk57POPZpG9iozZQJ99CU3W9ookQ5tc9pf6rSMqwTr72vER9/s1600/S7300047.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyA8vpZlF1hFqvW2dsEHb-Jx4kH73x8Zk4IM72FJM4xZSFswTK5KdsGorCpNZlMne0r4xXEysdFjg1CML0Aaj8a7n9xvaHk57POPZpG9iozZQJ99CU3W9ookQ5tc9pf6rSMqwTr72vER9/s320/S7300047.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619578203392405362" /></a><br /><br />I kept on adding little touches to the bag here and there...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m_5hoJzWiCiifYpLSYrLHLLiMmrSgSQ0tHxMwvbdSeEj6FTDRrsNlWPG2XvAa08TyJy3PpJy2rindr4uPoVjmr2071B1Pgmr0i6qXZW4BCdmFeb3ELyGqmlU0ItBXlroyFZFS6gt4eYE/s1600/S7300045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m_5hoJzWiCiifYpLSYrLHLLiMmrSgSQ0tHxMwvbdSeEj6FTDRrsNlWPG2XvAa08TyJy3PpJy2rindr4uPoVjmr2071B1Pgmr0i6qXZW4BCdmFeb3ELyGqmlU0ItBXlroyFZFS6gt4eYE/s320/S7300045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619579628186400274" /></a><br /><br />Embroidered vines and a crocheted lotus flower<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Qcxi6MnaGnMzUsZjv60AcP0XcfpPDMK46LkmglmuNZtVvre1UmiTiElmfqfmFk3tmYfQ4jJIiRAfJcBYQWlQ9BcEZQfmfwDawq_xOkYhqmvPhgPIJL-MQ6PDhw7oV07zSDq2K03zOJ9t/s1600/S7300050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Qcxi6MnaGnMzUsZjv60AcP0XcfpPDMK46LkmglmuNZtVvre1UmiTiElmfqfmFk3tmYfQ4jJIiRAfJcBYQWlQ9BcEZQfmfwDawq_xOkYhqmvPhgPIJL-MQ6PDhw7oV07zSDq2K03zOJ9t/s320/S7300050.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619580417157107986" /></a><br /><br />Cotton striped lining inside the bag as well as inside the pockets!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWzQkBdmxymly77qFIm9LD3m628_ckg16wBW6Bxyo19p7ZZ2hyKaMxHifVU-stxUL6tpT8xgj7KEYftCtvr_Umt8e0MQ-XiYs1M0Kgin-Ajm0mmDynkhOzbyBeFxGFsSgXB2tmTNWxXif/s1600/S7300051.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWzQkBdmxymly77qFIm9LD3m628_ckg16wBW6Bxyo19p7ZZ2hyKaMxHifVU-stxUL6tpT8xgj7KEYftCtvr_Umt8e0MQ-XiYs1M0Kgin-Ajm0mmDynkhOzbyBeFxGFsSgXB2tmTNWxXif/s320/S7300051.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619581342426076834" /></a><br />><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5W3oxuvd9qIykEfSBjGzKHV8iPOuiyOOybBZfcFej-VyHRfr9ssVNFUWulZm012IlwlSp2-y1kyinMaWqTnS0CKgTvkVpbvPmn7vFv3yp5Xye-xF3yjwX9c3Lm1LD3MiVCu4vJWxk_fb/s1600/S7300046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5W3oxuvd9qIykEfSBjGzKHV8iPOuiyOOybBZfcFej-VyHRfr9ssVNFUWulZm012IlwlSp2-y1kyinMaWqTnS0CKgTvkVpbvPmn7vFv3yp5Xye-xF3yjwX9c3Lm1LD3MiVCu4vJWxk_fb/s320/S7300046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619581801933079570" /></a><br /><br />Here's the bag!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHA-ibTZgQzE1y68sVJ4ukfmob23PYK6_l7wHJvOmqtnkVpDmbtKwNOjuYdRY5rZyXRbfNoUTNvbAeK3Pq9GwnirooF-uDv6KxkTod-s11ehc9u6Z_zZM3VFblSWDudBVUiDtB3vRhxmP/s1600/S7300058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHA-ibTZgQzE1y68sVJ4ukfmob23PYK6_l7wHJvOmqtnkVpDmbtKwNOjuYdRY5rZyXRbfNoUTNvbAeK3Pq9GwnirooF-uDv6KxkTod-s11ehc9u6Z_zZM3VFblSWDudBVUiDtB3vRhxmP/s320/S7300058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619582464716334050" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWElj7UOYoZOveEfrPZ0yAg2DrQdLu1lR8ApXb570H-CspjIA4oNxw6oL4r-fwdcw59bads6ydo-4N3KWRBxWNfSlkrITn5MSicxwEhf2mfi6Wt21tZUodmUwjoH0gF4ZQzJcOpMA8nKp/s1600/S7300057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWElj7UOYoZOveEfrPZ0yAg2DrQdLu1lR8ApXb570H-CspjIA4oNxw6oL4r-fwdcw59bads6ydo-4N3KWRBxWNfSlkrITn5MSicxwEhf2mfi6Wt21tZUodmUwjoH0gF4ZQzJcOpMA8nKp/s320/S7300057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619583030838703810" /></a><br /><br />Oh, and I made myself a couple of "extras" to go along with....a knitting accessories roll and a matching coin purse!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB30066PeDPz1qP1FpfuqiXjAkiAsg27R7tREZSpOfi4qjOwT7lbhjkpZKcJ0fDMDMhehSZVI2-J3rfa5nGHVARTQ64xBwfqI5QX1MJdRm5F6p9jG0KEwXYI2D5pH5ZQsEt4_-MT6ykd5b/s1600/S7300060.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5pjUPMiR8jyKy-IiatUAkITM9WT91X5DXGQp7JYhUDWkxNfAluEqZ5ETQJRL2pGe1h9-oiI24j05frmxXXVcuWZDDZmETTYvFi1RmxjcgR-mki0TvnQiBSUZgGh_sj17FtTElHcVABn6/s320/S7300042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619584478281698754" /></a><br /><br />And there you have it...my very own coordinating project bag! Hmmm....I just might have to make more of these and sell them....what do you think?YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-80533386885075331782011-06-08T09:47:00.000-07:002011-06-08T10:02:04.638-07:00Another Surprise...Shhhhh....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzIoPkklTIMOIoZe1BC0_I5nCOgbJqnaM0B2DFnZt0JYe19I1QfMmPJi1cvQeHlC9zHAQDdmsHPJyJEsmZagldNazSW6Ov4uQDXffEd99KzRydLt9c6E3zck0kzrfQ2iWnkw4RDuARJZl/s1600/S7301007sale.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzIoPkklTIMOIoZe1BC0_I5nCOgbJqnaM0B2DFnZt0JYe19I1QfMmPJi1cvQeHlC9zHAQDdmsHPJyJEsmZagldNazSW6Ov4uQDXffEd99KzRydLt9c6E3zck0kzrfQ2iWnkw4RDuARJZl/s320/S7301007sale.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615894502925377490" /></a><br />Ok so it's really not a surprise...I'm having another incredible sale!! Starting June 10, enjoy 20% off everything in my shop when you enter the code <span style="font-weight:bold;">YARNIE20</span> !!(excluding custom made items) If you are on Facebook you can sign up and read all the details <a href="http://www.fachttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifebook.com/event.php?eid=129426810469570">HERE</a> The best thing about this sale is that all you have to do is go to my website and shop...no crowds, pushy salespeople or long lines at the checkout counter! :-) You'll have to hurry because the sale ends June 25, 2011 so if there's something that you have your eye on now's the time to claim it! See ya there!YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-12823589055462091202011-05-13T10:10:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:14:00.618-07:00Project # 2!!Yep! I have moved on to project #2 and I can't wait to see how this one turns out. I still have 2 and a half balls left over of <a href="http://www.thomaskvist.se/our-yarns/delicious-tweed-2117680">TK Yarn in Delicious Tweed</a>, so I'm going to see if I can combine two of my designs and make either a capelet or a sweater...hmmm...this is going to be interesting! :-) <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pNsXXkR50tjl1XAbXnDyNqo0hQr9ZDDRw7gX5kqCiumLZNU2rCesPn8w4E8hL2eAGbIQnNXGwXLvSgohyphenhyphenqvxse1iKt0ok39BKy3B-bU_gisx1xs-dKdAS7uIreOfAXmBiolDs0_e86BH/s1600/S7301435.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pNsXXkR50tjl1XAbXnDyNqo0hQr9ZDDRw7gX5kqCiumLZNU2rCesPn8w4E8hL2eAGbIQnNXGwXLvSgohyphenhyphenqvxse1iKt0ok39BKy3B-bU_gisx1xs-dKdAS7uIreOfAXmBiolDs0_e86BH/s320/S7301435.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606251570678231074" /></a>YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062049320090414925.post-3682985388197905682011-04-19T05:18:00.000-07:002011-04-21T11:34:14.064-07:00Randomness.....It's 7:18 a.m. this Tuesday morning and my mind is experiencing a lot of random thoughts. Thoughts of excitement, wondering....sometimes these thoughts can get so "loud" that just one moment of peace becomes more precious than every jewel on earth, yet this one moment of peace seems to only be a distant wish that may never come true. <br /><br />Thoughts of excitement can often be overwhelming. Imagine a person who has had nothing but hardships in their life. Homelessness, divorce, deaths of loved ones, financial bankruptcy, mental abuse, illness, marriage problems, victimization of every kind and such. Imagine this same person finally getting a break...let's say that they received a check in the mail for one million dollars (<span style="font-weight:bold;">AND NO, IT'S NOT ME HA HA!!</span>) which seems to be the solution to all their problems. Imagine the feeling of finally being liberated from the chains of mishap...the person will be totally overwhelmed...but can it be another burden? When a person has experienced such hardships and turmoil in their life, a break like that can either help the person or can bring so many new problems that the person will be left scratching their head...often penniless(again) and disenchanted. Enemies quickly become friends and some friends will discover that they too have that green monster living inside them that will cause them to disassociate themselves with you completely. Hmmmm...maybe I don't want a million dollars after all...now, 10 MILLION...well... ;)<br /><br />We all experience this randomness...sometimes it's a waste of thought...other times it can bring some valuable insight about ourselves, people who we have voluntarily or involuntarily pulled into our lives, and about how they see us... When you look in the mirror, do you see the same person that they see? Definitely a question that everyone should ask themselves..<br /><br />Until next time,<br />~Yarnie~YarnCoturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09422840801237866230noreply@blogger.com0