As I am working toward a new me and focusing on my new goals - spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially, and in a business sense - I decided to revamp my blog look to something sleek. I have added links to my Ravelry and Craftsy stores at the top of the blog as well as an About Me section. Feel free to check it out if you wish! Over the coming months, I plan on announcing new patterns and creating a new view of my work through this blog. I hope that you continue to explore, craft, and grow with me.
Sarah
Welcome to a clash of yarn, photo props, and whatever my imagination comes up with!
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Recovering from the Holidays
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, crafters like me tend to take a break from last minute gifts quickly crocheted/knitted/crafted to wrap and box. That is exactly what I did. I made it about a week before the itch to create came back to me. As I neared the end of 2013, I glanced at the amount of patterns I started to design and develop and almost cried. There was around 25-30. How could that be? How could I have started that many projects and never finish?
*shifty eyes*
Okay! Okay! Like some...if not most...crafters, I have put myself in a position to jump from project to project without committing to finish. Which is how I now have a huge tub of scrap yarn from unfinished WiPs that I frogged. For those non-crocheters/knitters, WiPs stands for Work in Progress and frogged is...rip it out or ribbit. Not only have I know have lots of scraps, but I amassed a large amount of yarn over the last few years without really using it.
This...is how I came to one of my goals for 2014.
1. Do not buy any new yarn until I use a majority of what I have. (Yep...crafters...I made the goal.)
2. Finish the patterns I started to develop in 2013 by the end of 2014. This gives me a lot to do and perhaps some new revenue.
3. Create a list of items I want to develop into patterns and try to finish them as well. So far...the list hit around 20.
If you have been keeping count...that is around 50 patterns to develop and attempt to sell this year. And that is how I find myself tonight...alone...in the bed...under the covers attempting to stay warm, crocheting one of my old 2013 patterns. It is turning out cute if I do say so. Either way, I wanted to share pictures of my tree this year. We usually do not go all out and this year is the same. It's simple and fits the handcrafted, passed down ornaments from our childhoods and some I created myself.
*shifty eyes*
Okay! Okay! Like some...if not most...crafters, I have put myself in a position to jump from project to project without committing to finish. Which is how I now have a huge tub of scrap yarn from unfinished WiPs that I frogged. For those non-crocheters/knitters, WiPs stands for Work in Progress and frogged is...rip it out or ribbit. Not only have I know have lots of scraps, but I amassed a large amount of yarn over the last few years without really using it.
This...is how I came to one of my goals for 2014.
1. Do not buy any new yarn until I use a majority of what I have. (Yep...crafters...I made the goal.)
2. Finish the patterns I started to develop in 2013 by the end of 2014. This gives me a lot to do and perhaps some new revenue.
3. Create a list of items I want to develop into patterns and try to finish them as well. So far...the list hit around 20.
If you have been keeping count...that is around 50 patterns to develop and attempt to sell this year. And that is how I find myself tonight...alone...in the bed...under the covers attempting to stay warm, crocheting one of my old 2013 patterns. It is turning out cute if I do say so. Either way, I wanted to share pictures of my tree this year. We usually do not go all out and this year is the same. It's simple and fits the handcrafted, passed down ornaments from our childhoods and some I created myself.
Our 2013 Christmas Tree
Underneath is the small tree skirt I made.
And this...is one of our newest ornaments. My roommate and one of my very best friends is a HUGE coffee drinker. So, he received this coffee mug ornament (with the coffee the way he likes it) as a gift from me. He loved it!
Either way, I hope that you had a wonderful holiday - whatever it might have been. Have you decided to create goals for 2014? Or just going with the flow?
Sarah
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
New Free Pattern: Five Petal Flower Bookmark
I've just added a page to my blog to include my free pattern: Five Petal Flower bookmark. It works up very quickly and makes a wonderful gift for all those little girls and women in your life. Here is a quick look at the pattern.
Please check to the left side of my blog for the free pattern or click here. Keep checking back for new patterns.
Please check to the left side of my blog for the free pattern or click here. Keep checking back for new patterns.
Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Sale
Announcing
Beginning November 28, 2013, my ravelry shop and my etsy shop will have a 50% off coupon for products and patterns until December 2, 2013. I want to clear out my products and offer an awesome deal for handmade products. Everything I crochet and craft is made with 100% love. My heart and soul goes into each of my creations and I enjoy knowing that they have found a wonderful home in someone else's life.
Any pattern in my Ravelry shop will receive 50% off by using the code BFSale at checkout. You can visit my ravelry shop here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/sarah-mchattons-ravelry-store
The code BFSales can be used in my Etsy shop to purchase items (including patterns) at 50% off with a minimum purchase of $15.00. You can visit my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeCreation?ref=l2-shopheader-name
Monday, May 6, 2013
INTRODUCING! A new free pattern - Purse with Flap
Okay...it's not for women! It's for a 12 inch doll. As per my declaration earlier, I am going to update easy, basic patterns for free on my blog. Take a look at the new pattern!
Find it here!
It has been sooo long....So MANY new projects
I am not sure what got me into the mood to blog again, but whatever it was...Thank you! I have so much to update. Some of my photos of old posts apparently disappeared, so I am in the process of updating old posts. Please be patient with me! I do plan on providing free patterns at some point. So that will be something to look forward to!
Today, I will share my most recent accomplishment. The pattern needs fine tuning and needs to be accompanied by about 3-5 more patterns. A set of course. But it's worth it.
As you can see...it's a Barbie pattern! I love making cute little clothing for Barbie. I am currently in the process of expanding my booth to include a Barbie section. I will have to keep you updated.
Today, I will share my most recent accomplishment. The pattern needs fine tuning and needs to be accompanied by about 3-5 more patterns. A set of course. But it's worth it.
Lolly the Dolly
Another pattern I finished lately is a doll. I am working on different versions as well as outfits for her. There will be a male version at a later date, so please stay tuned for those.
I don't know why I decided to create a doll pattern. Either way, it took a week to work on and finish. And I am in love. I cannot figure out if I am going to sell it or not.
Here she is:
I don't know why I decided to create a doll pattern. Either way, it took a week to work on and finish. And I am in love. I cannot figure out if I am going to sell it or not.
Here she is:
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