Monday, May 13, 2013

Seeking pattern testers!


Attention fellow hookers! I am currently seeking a few individuals who are interested in re-testing a pattern for me. The pattern calls for about 1.5 skeins of Loops and Threads Charisma (or similar) and a 6mm crochet hook. If you have these supplies readily available, can work under a deadline and are able to photograph and send in a picture of your finished work + notes, please send me your e-mail address and why you feel you should be picked to become a pattern tester for Crabapple Crochet! 

PS. If you have purchased this pattern in the past, you will automatically receive a new copy if any corrections are made. :)



Thanks everyone!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Summer's coming and lots of opportunity is rising!

It's an exciting time for me; the past few days have seemed like miracles. After months and months of job searching, I've finally landed myself a job with a home care agency close to my home. I got a call Monday morning from their main office, was asked to go to my local office during the week, and I did. On Tuesday morning I signed a bunch of 'employee' forms and got my first case within a few hours. Although, that first one was canceled this afternoon. :( Oh well. I ended up grabbing some 'fill-in' hours this weekend, so it's a start. 

Anyway, enough about me.

Last week I tested SoulCandy Crochet's newest pattern for the XL Tote. It worked up wonderfully, and not to mention, the bag is HUGE! It is most definitely, the best summer/beach bag in the world. I know I will be using mine quite often. ;)




Also, I will be needing pattern testers of my own fairly soon! With inspiration from SoulCandy, I came up with a bag of my own... It reminds me of something I owned when I was a kid. I'll post more about that later, though. If you would like more info on becoming a Crabapple Crochet pattern tester, please leave a comment explaining why you think you qualify and leave your contact info below. I will send out a mass e-mail later on when the pattern is ready to be tested. 

It's a rainy, rainy day, and it's time to get movin'! 

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

What's been on my hook in 2013?



Stockin' Up!

I've had an incredibly great start to the year so far, not just sale wise, but with keeping myself motivated. After all, this is only my second year doing this, and I've only gone through one fall/winter season of craft fairs, so I'm still very new to this. Last season I got ready for craft fairs literally starting the week before. I didn't really have time to otherwise, considering I had so many holiday orders going out so often. Excuses aren't enough though. I had all of spring and summer to prepare... and I didn't. How else would I learn though?

It's only the beginning of April and so far I have added plenty of things to my inventory bins. Some items include: wig hats (1), newborn diaper sets (4), hair accessories (16), headbands (4), baby bonnets (2), baby blankets (3), new textured beanies (13), as well as a new addition to the wig hat family (1)!.. but I'll wait to show pictures of that later. 

Anyway, for now, it's time to get back to work! I've got plenty more ideas filling my head and I'd hate to waste 'em! Plus, it's gonna be about 70 degrees today in Thomaston, which totally means I'll be outside for the majority of the day... with my yarn of course. :)

See ya!


Monday, April 8, 2013

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Have a wonderful day, readers!