Merry Christmas......

 

.....and a Happy New Year !!

Snowball Christmas Tree

 

What do all these crocheted balls together lead to.....

 

 

 

 

 

A snowball tree!!

 

This tree came to mind after seeing one at a local shopping center the last several years.  This one isn't exactly like that one but similar. The balls are crocheted in halves then after stiffening around 1 1/2" foam balls the halves are fabric glued together then after all 53 !!!  balls are made they are hot glued together around a 9" cone base just for forming.  The cone is later removed and a battery light string can be inserted if desired.  It is very pretty at night with the lights shining thru.  A 3-D star is placed on top as well.  The finished size is 15 1/4" x 7 1/4.  The pattern is available in my Etsy store, Ravelry store and also my Craftsy store.  Click on the links above to get your digital download pattern today!!  There's still time to get one made and what's wrong with a white tree to have around all winter as well!! 

Interweave Crochet Accessories 2016 Issue

Three of my designs were chosen to be included in the 2016 Interweave Crochet Accessories issue that just came out. 

 

The Harlequin Cowl is worked in rows of shells but when the cowl is blocked they end up turning into little squares.  It would be pretty in several colors or a solid color and more rows can be added to make a longer cowl or the ends don't have to be joined to make a scarf as well!!

 

The Triple Ripple Cowl has buttons across the end which slip into the pattern holes on the opposite end to make a cowl or leave open as a scarf. It could also be twisted and buttoned for a different look. The scarf/cowl can be worked in many colors or a solid color would be nice as well. 

There are also matching fingerless mitts to go along with the scarf in the same pattern.  The scarf has a 4 row repeat the mitts are a 2 row repeat. 

 



To get your copy of this awesome magazine go to 

http://www.interweavestore.com/crochet-accessories-2016

or check it out at your local craft store.  It is packed full of great designs!! 

Middletown Community Show

I hadn't entered anything in the Middletown Braddock Community show for over 30 years so I thought I'd enter a few items....

 

 

Pillow

 

Pumpkin Candy Dish

 

Frosty Friend Lighted Snowman

 

Indian Corn Door Decoration

 

Purse

 

Necklace

 

Doily

I'm very pleased with the results!!!  Guess the fair/show circuit is over for this year.....on to making more things for next year!!

 

 

The Great Frederick Fair results.....

 

We stopped by the fair a little bit this evening to see how my entries did.  Here they are.....

 

 

Scarf...

Lighted Pumpkin Stack....

 



 

Indian Corn Wall Hanging....

 

Christmas Stocking.....

 

Crocheted Edging.....

Pot Holder....

 



 

Rug....

 

Fall Harvest Table Runner....

 



 

Pillow....

 

 

Doily....

 

and last but  not least a purse.  Needless to say I'm extremely happy with the results!! 

Snowman Candle Holders

 

A little change of pace from crochet I finally got these snowman candleholders finished.  I think it was May when I got them cut out and it took a day to paint them and a day to put the finishing touches and glue on everything.  Must be getting old I used to whip these things out in no time!!!  The Burkittsville craft show is two months from tomorrow so I'd better get it in gear and get my gourds painted as slow as I am it will be here before I know it!!!  

Ready to go....

 

I took my Great Frederick Fair entries in yesterday.  Some of them are the same as were entered in the state fair and there are a few different ones, too since the Frederick fair has a few different categories than the state fair does.  In all there are 12 entries.  Will show the results when I have them.......