Twas the Night Before Saturday

Twas the night before Saturday and all through our homes,
Pam, Lisa, Crystal and Stephanie were working on this poem.
Our Stocking patterns were designed with lots of love and care.
In hopes that you’d make them so your mantels would be less bare.

With patterns listed on Ravelry, and coupon codes ready,
Yarn and hooks all picked out, crochet fast, hands steady!
Papers flying, hooks wielding, the final product in sight!
Oh no! Weaving ends! Always gives us a fright!!

With our beautiful stockings hung up for all to see,
We can be so proud knowing they were “Made By Me”.
Staring out the window on this cold and blustery nigh,
We hold our hooks tight and give out a cry.

"Now Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen!
Hung by the chimmeny! Hung up on the wall!
Now hook away! Hook away! Hook away all!!

And guess what RUDOLPH has joined in on the Reindeer Games...... 

The 4 winners from our Santa and His Reindeer Stocking Pattern Giveaway are.............

1. Viola P

2. Darlene M

3. Marjorie M

4. Patty K

Congratulations!!!!!!

Please contact one of the shops to receive your patterns. Each winner will receive a copy of each pattern For a total of 10 stocking patterns!!!! 

All the patterns are now available for purchase in our shops. You can find them list below

Twas the Night Before Saturday Sale -  40% off each  stocking pattern using

coupon code: STOCKING

(This code is good in our Ravelry Shops only)

in each store through this Sunday, November 23rd.

Sincerely Pam

Doner (Dylan Christmas Stocking)

Vixen (Victoria Christmas Stocking)

Smalltown Dreamz

Santa Stocking

Dancer (Snowflake Stocking)

Rudolph (Mini Me Stocking)

Crystalized Designs

Comet Stocking

Prancer Stocking

Blitzen Stocking

Pink Snail Boutique

Dasher Christmas Stocking

Cupid Christmas Stocking

Santa and His Reindeer Stocking Collaboration

It's that time of year again! Decorating, shopping, cooking, more shopping.... but most of all, it's the season of giving! Sincerely Pam, Pink Snail Boutique, Smalltown Dreams and Crystalized Designs have collaborated in bringing YOU Santa and his 8 reindeer stockings!  And we're giving away a set of these patterns to FOUR people!! Yes, you read that right! Four people will get the Santa Stocking, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen... are you singing along yet?? Want to meet them??

 

 

The Santa Stocking by Smalltown Dreamz

Dasher Stocking by Pink Snail Boutique

(Dancer) Snowflake Stocking by Smalltown Dreamz

Prancer Stocking Bunting by Crystalized Designs

(Vixen) Victoria Stocking by Sincerely Pam

Comet Stocking by Crystalized Designs

 

Cupid Stocking by Pink Snail Boutique

(Donner) Dylan Stocking by Sincerely Pam

Blitzen Stocking by Crystalized Designs

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A New Chapter

I know I have been a on and off this past year. It still feels like yesterday when I had a regular dr appt at the end of January this past year. That is when we found out I was pregnant.
I was able to manage my cyclic vomiting syndrome and all though I may not have gained a whole lot we delivered a very healthy little boy on Oct 3rd 2014.

A big thank you to Crystal from Crystalized Designs for taking my maternity photos

My first son who turned 7 this year has been an amazing big brother. He is always wanting to help where he can.
He even changed his first diaper this week. (of course I was sitting right there to supervise) but I could not be more proud of him. It is amazing to see the boys interact together. He loves to read to his brother all the time. And when the baby is crying he will sing to him. I have been so blessed.

This was the first time he held his brother when we were in the hospital

He was super excited!!

On the crafty side of things. I have been super busy testing things for other designers and making things for boys. I have also been designing a few things myself lately and can't wait to show you what I have been up to. I made him his first handmade hat as soon as we got home ( photo on the left)



Here is a hat I tested for Sincerely Pam called the Snowflake Beanie

Here is a hat I did from Thomasina Cummings Designs called the Newsboy Hat

I have tons of new things planned with a few of my crafty friends and I can't wait to start rolling out the carpet on them. For now I will leave you with a sneak peek of 2 of my new patterns that are set to release at the end of the week with a collection of other patterns from some of my fellow designers. Sincerely Pam, Crystalized Designs, Pink Snail Boutique and I collaborated together for a fun and exciting mulit pattern release. Stay tuned for more details on the release.  

Can you guess what they might be?

Happy Crafting

Stephanie

Worldwide Artists Blog Hop

It's MY TURN!!!!!! 

I was invited to participate in the Worldwide Artists Blog Hop earlier this month.  This is a blog hop of all sorts of creative artisians from all over the world share their answers to 4 questions.

I was nominated by Lisa from Pink Snail Boutique. I met Lisa online through the Mad Mad Makers and we have been good friends ever since. She is truly an inspiration to me with everything she does.  I am determined to go meet her and her family one day. 

Now on to the 4 questions.

Why do I do what I do? Smalltown Dreamz started after I got sick and couldn't go back to work. I need an outlet so I could still feel like I was doing something. After my oldest started school I was home by myself during the day and was able to focus a lot more of my attention to my business and get it to a place that I wanted to be at. Now that I have my 2nd child I can't wait to get some new designs out there. Photos are great when you have a real live model on hand haha. 

How does my work differ from others of its genre?

I would say that everyone has their own unique touch to everything we do. There are tons of crochet business out there but each person has that one touch that makes it theirs. I had started designing decor but just recently I am starting to move into item you can wear.  

How does my creative process work?

I do a lot of brainstorming, research, sketching and it all goes into a giant notebook that I have all my ideas in. I like that when I look through it there is just a collection of my thoughts and ideas that I bring to life. I also love lists. I have a long crochet bucketlist that I will eventually work through. 

What am I working on now? 

I am currently working on a diaper cover and have plans for a new hat in the works. Designing is getting easier when you have a real life model on hand. I have noticed that boy patterns are harder to come by so am hoping to come up with a few. 

Now I would like to introduce you to 2 of my blogging/crafty friends. Crystal from Crystalized Designs and pam from Sincerely Pam

Happy Crafting
Stephanie

Making some changes

Coming back to my roots.......

I know it's been a while since I have posted here since moving over to my own domain but I had to let it expire. The husband and I decided that with the new addition to the family and wanting to buy our first home in the next year or two that we are trying to save where we can. Well my website is one of those expenses that had to be set aside for awhile. 

I hope you can all understand and I am sorry for any confusion over this past year. I am really looking forward to showing you some new pattern designs for this up coming year and some other pretty awesome projects I have coming up. 

I have been enjoying my time with my newest little addition and soaking up every minute of it. 

Happy Crafting

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 35

Now that Christmas is over I think I will be cleaning my craft area for weeks. How about you? I am going to share with you some amazing fabric sales this week in light of all the shoppers that I see running around the past few days. Please say hello to our lovely sponsor.

Fat Quarter Shop

A few months ago I picked up 2 of these and I LOVED what I got so with these being on sale I had to share with you. I love the 12 fat quarter mystery grab bags. You get the same quality fabric but I think its the anticipation of what you are going to get is the fun part. I have never done a mystery anything until now but I will definitely be doing it again!!! They are regularly $39.00 but they are on sale right now for $19.50 for 12 mystery fat quarters. WHAT A DEAL!!!!

Constant Love and Joy by Dena Designs is another collection that is on sale right now. Perfect for those that love to pick up Christmas fabrics on sale. This collection just looks fun. Its regularly $29.99 and is on sale for $14.99 for 10 Fat Quarters.

There is also still some Halloween collections on sale

If you have not had the chance to stop by our sponsor please do so. They have so many amazing collections to choose from. 

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

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Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 34

 Christmas is just a few days away and this week I am picking collections that I would like to see under my tree this week. A girl can dream can't she.... (haha). We stopped by our lovely sponsor so please stop by and check out all the amazing deals they have going on. 

Fat Quarter Shop

 

How cute is the Gracious Button Tree Lane by Anni Downs!!! I LOVE this collection and for sure want this on my Christmas list. I would make a craft bag out of this collection for sure. Even an apron would look cute with this collection. I am very much an earth tone type girl and this is just so me. I think I will definitely be picking this one up even if its after Christmas lol. 

Check out Snug This 'N That by Nancy Halvorsen. I love the brightness of this collection. It just screams summer to me. This is another one that I would love under my tree this week.  I would love to make a beach blanket with this collection. The prints are so simple and whimsical but I just cant get over how much I love the color combos. 

If you have not had the chance to stop by our sponsor please do so. They have so many amazing collections to choose from. 

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 33

Winter has finally arrived up here in Wisconsin. Between the negative temperatures and the snow that has flown this week its starting to feel a lot more like Christmas around here. So I felt it was only fitting to find some awesome Holiday fabrics this week. So we stopped by our favorite sponsor

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I Love the Collection Season's Elegance by Studio E. I think its a very elegant collection that would look great as a table topper or even a beautiful Christmas quilt to sit by the fire with. The traditional colors would go with any Christmas theme. I love the simplicity of the textures in the fabric. 

I also found an awesome collection for all you Elf on a Shelf fans out there. Here is a fun collection by Quilting Treasures that would make a great quilt for any child. 

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie

Stash it Sunday ~ Week 32

I have been sewing like crazy the past couple days. I love the hum of my machine. I can't wait to show you all what I have been working on.  I found some awesome collections to share with you this week from our lovely sponsor!!!!

Fat Quarter Shop

 

I have been a big fan of the Stonehenge collections for a long time. But I LOVE the new Wilderness Stonehenge Collection by Linda Ludovico!!! This collection would make the perfect quilt for any man or even for the cabin up north. I know I would like it for myself. lol. The color combos and textures are spot on!!! 

This weeks Bargain Corner Collection is perfect for any child. I would love this collection to make a book bag for my little guy. This collection is on sale for $25.50 regularly 42.50!!! This is a 15 fat quarter bundle. Make sure you get them while you can!!

 The Fat quarter shop can be found on Facebook and you can also follow them on their blog page - The Jolly Jabber -

I always love to hear from my readers so why don't you let me know what you would do with this collection if it was in your stash.....

Happy Stashing,

Stephanie