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Lantern Moon Needle Case Giveaway!

Terrye — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:36:02 +0000

Congratulations, Imelda, you’ve won this giveaway. I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me asap with the info I’ve requested and I’ll get your Needle Case Sent right off to you.

Thanks, everyone, for playing!

Well, I guess I have to draw another name since Imelda’s email address isn’t valid. Let’s go with June, I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me…..

A New KAL from The Knitters Brewing Company.

Terrye — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:27:02 +0000

The Knitter’s Brewing Company has been doing KALs for a long time, I’ve participated in a few of them myself, for socks. This one is for this really pretty shawl. The Cardioid Shawl

Here’s the description: Cascading hearts set the loving theme of our 2012 Fundraising Design for the Susan G Komen Foundation. Lacy and feminine, this three-quarter circular shawl drapes beautifully whether it is hanging over the shoulders or wrapped scarf-style around the neck. This single-skein design features a fun and unique short-row border which adds an eye-catching finish to this lovely garment.
$2.00 from the sale of each Cardioid Shawl Kit will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation to support their ongoing research and education programs.

To sign up, or for more info, go to the Ravelry Page, HERE

Review – Vtech Bluetooth Cordless Phone

Terrye — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:16 +0000

So I have to tell you about this new phone I got. I know, I know, it’s nothing to do with knitting, but it’s pretty cool and I thought you might want to hear about it.

I know I live in the sticks and I know that when it comes to new technology, those of us up here in no-where’s-ville get left behind and maybe this is old news to you, but it’s pretty exciting to me!

So, obviously, the first thing I did was plug it in. It was already charged so that helped. Nice clear tone, easy to use and some interesting features. What? I can pair it with my cell phone? What does that mean? Well, after reading the how to’s I found out that I can make and receive calls on my cell line, through my landline! Down here, we don’t have much of a signal, texts barely get through, phone calls, not hardly at all, so to be able to use my cell phone at home is HUGE! And it will pair with 2 cell phones, so hubby’s phone is fair game too, although I haven’t done that yet.

Intercom? How does that work? Definitely something I can use since hubby spends a lot of time out in the garage. As it turned out that feature doesn’t work for us. To be fair the garage is roughly 300 feet away, and to put the base and the handset that far apart just doesn’t happen. Would be a cool feature though.

And oh, I forgot to tell you that you can download the contacts from your cell phone directly to the cordless. I wasn’t really familiar with how this would work so I tried it. Well, it didn’t do anything at first, and true to form, I got distracted, but when I thought about it again (the next morning) it was cool to find that all of my contacts had downloaded to the cordless phone. Instant directory!

I like the sleek design, it sits on the counter or can hang on the wall, and the handset, in the base, sits firmly unlike other cordless phones I’ve had. It doesn’t just fall out.

The phone is really easy to figure out, very intuitive, has a nice clear tone, answering machine with an optional answering service.

Another thing that is cool is that it will tell you how many calls you missed. This is part of the caller ID feature. Just another reminder that someone may have called and even though they haven’t left a message, you still don’t have to remember to check.

There are so many features I haven’t had a chance to play with yet, like transferring a call, chain dialing, joining a call in progress, speed dial, adding another handset, and oh, my gosh, so many others. (I have a sister-in-law who lives in LA who loves to laugh at my excitement of things that they take for granted in the big city, lol). About the only thing it doesn’t have is legs to walk itself back to it’s base, but it has a really great “handset finder” so I can live with that.

Anyway, I highly recommend this phone, it’s great and the price is pretty great too, less than 50.00!

Go HERE to check it out….

Tutorial – Garter Tab Cast On

Terrye — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:50:05 +0000

By Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus, the garter tab cast-on tutorial shows you how to start a garter stitch tab that blends right in with the rest of the border. Use this technique for crescent-shaped shawls beginning at the top center of the neck.

Check out the photo tutorial, HERE, then head on over to KnitCircus.com to check out Jaala’s blog, podcast and sign up for her newsletter!

Better Buttonholes with Creative Knitting!

Terrye — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:43:30 +0000

There are all kinds of buttonholes. Learn the ins and outs of all of them in this newsletter by Creative Knitting.

Click on over to HERE and sign up to get your own free tips!…

Free Pattern – Knit Cactus Pincushion

Terrye — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:37:17 +0000

And you can knit your own…. Doesn’t everyone want a cactus pincushion? I think it’s awesome!

The free pattern is HERE…

The Adventures of Percy, Bailey and Adria and Oakley….

Terrye — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:15:53 +0000

Percy is a Penguin, and he’s very enthusiastic about the crafts, wool and knitting world. Read about his adventures with his friends, Bailey, Adria and Oakley, over at Linda’s Web Site, HERE

Enjoy!!…

Giveaway – Knitting Around The Edge

Terrye — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:53:47 +0000

Nancie Wiseman’s DVD – Knitting Around the Edge would LOVE to help you with your edges, whether cast ons, or bind offs, buttons or button bands, ribbings, eyelets and i-cord.

Learn different types of cast-ons and bind offs, the pros and cons of each and what to use where.

Learn about bands, hems and border ideas, including ribbing, striped ribbing and no-rib techniques.

Learn to knit eyelets, vertical, one-row and loop buttonholes

Learn about i-cords, different methods such as applied, garter stitch, reverse stockinette and closures

This video workshop will give you the skills you need to develop and perfect your knitting skills.

Do you want it? I know you do! Well, go on over to Interweave HERE

Oh, you want to win this? Tell me about your finishing tips, disasters, ideas and triumphs!

You have until next Monday night… Ready, Set, Go!!

Giveaway – Attention All Spinners!

Terrye — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:51:05 +0000

So I got hold of this awesome DVD, and in all my spare time, I watched it! It’s great. Maggie tells you how to prepare your fibers, how to set up your wheel, how to troubleshoot the process, and how to make these designer yarns. Learn how to spin thick and thins, fibers with “stuff” in them (like beads, shells….) and how to make this yarn just what you want it to be.

Then, learn how to set the twist and get it ready for your final steps.

Learn how to ply your finished singles so that your yarn is more finished.

Do you want this DVD? Well, all you have to do is leave me a comment about your lofty yarn adventures.

But hurry, Giveaway ends next Sunday night! And, if you don’t win this, you can get your own copy over at Interweave, HERE

Ready… Set…. Go!

Free Pattern – Dainty Knitted Bells

Terrye — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:52:12 +0000

Wedding decorations, shower decorations, Christmas or Easter Trees, gift wrappings, the possibilites are endless!

From the Grateful Prayer, Thankful Heart Blog, HERE…

Giveaway Over At Sarah White’s Knitting Blog

Terrye — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:46:58 +0000

I’m not sure if you have a few days to enter this contest, or a week and a few days, but at any rate, hurry on over to Sarah White’s blog, HERE to enter to win these 3 stitch books!

Hurry!

Copyright Issues – Extra Extra Read All About It!

Terrye — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:28:17 +0000

This is information you need, not only to protect yourself but to protect other artists too.

From Interweave: “

How Much Do You Know About Copyright?

Knitting Daily and the staff at Interweave have released a new free eBook Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for Knitters to help raise awareness of the issues surrounding copyright and give credit to the talented writers, designers, artists, photographers, and innovators who work with us to share their products and ideas with our readers.

This guide to the basics of copyright is for anyone and everyone: designers and makers, crafters, retailers, library staff, educators, and more.

“Most people think of pirated movies or music when they hear about copyright violations,” says Eunny Jang, editor of Interweave Knits magazine. “But we answer questions about copyright for crafters, artists, designers, and authors every day—copyright and other intellectual property issues are a big deal in the DIY marketplace, where the “I can do that!” spirit and respect for original, independent design and authorship need to coexist peacefully.”

This free resource addresses topics such as:

What is copyright?
How does copyright work?
What is copyright infringement?
Plus other pressing topics from simple questions to more complex issues, such as:
- Can I resell a pattern/magazine/book/DVD I own? What about purchases of my digital downloads?
- Can I make and sell projects I found in a book or magazine?
- Where can I find more instructions for projects that I can make and sell?
- How can I tell if a work is in the public domain?
- Do I always retain copyright as the original author of a piece?
- What do I do if someone’s violating my copyright?
- And much more.

“Ultimately, copyright is about protecting the creative process, ensuring that the creator of a work can benefit from that work,” adds Jang. “Our goal at Interweave is to educate our consumers about what copyright is, and why it matters—and to give authors, artists, and designers everywhere the tools they need to protect their own rights so they can continue to create new works and share them with the public.”

Get your free ebook, HERE

Free Pattern – Sanna’s Summer Cardigan

Terrye — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:03:28 +0000

Really cute, isn’t it? For a week, this pattern is free. Go HERE, this is so cute. If I didn’t already have 2 cardigans on the needles, I’d definitely give this a go!…

Giveaway – Lantern Moon Needle Case from Knit Picks

Terrye — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:32:29 +0000

I’m so excited! Remember how I told you that Knit Picks was having their Mother’s Day Needle Sale? You know, how all of Knit Picks needles and sets are on sale from 15% to 45% off? Seriously, this is the sale to check out, perfect for Mother’s Day, no?

Well, guess what? On top of giving you super deals on your favorite needles and sets (I totally HEART the Harmony needles) now, Knit Picks is giving away one Lantern Moon Needle Case! These beautiful Lantern Moon interchangeable needle cases are made exclusively for Knit Picks. The cases, made of 55% Linen/45% cotton blend fabric, have an artfully knotted cord to close the case. There are 10 needle tip pockets, one open pocket 4 3/4″ wide for cables, and a zippered pocket 5 1/2″ x 4″ for small accessories. The case measures 18″ wide x 6 1/4″ tall when open, and 6″ x 6 1/4″ when closed. Available in Black or Natural with brown trim.

Well, hurry on over to take advantage of this awesome sale, it ends 5.14.12, and this giveway ends the same day – next Monday night!

That’s right, you have until 5.14.12 to score your favorite needles and have a chance to win this Lantern Moon case to keep them in!

Did I mention I was excited? Just a bit maybe???

So how do you win? Check out Knit Picks Needle Sale and tell me what your favorites are.

Ready, Set, Go!!

Here are our winners!

Terrye — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:08:25 +0000

For the Beam ‘n Read Light, Cindy!

Noni Flowers – Cathy!

Popknits – Linnet!

Thanks for playing everyone, if you’ve won, I’ve sent you an email. Get ready for another round of giveaways!…