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December Charity Crochet…

December 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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A few months ago my good friend Kathy over at ELK Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs started a Charity Crochet Group called ELK Studio From The Heart.…  This is a part of her Facebook Group for crocheters… ELK Studio Crocheters …  Over on Facebook we have alot of fun talking about crochet and life…A few months ago Kathy decided to start the charity group and what a blessing it has been!!!

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Each month one of our members picks a charity to donate our handmade items to…  Anyone who wants to participate sends their creations for the month to our organizer and she gathers them all up and gets them to the chosen charity….  This month our friend Liz is the organizer,,, She chose The Violence Prevention Center, located in Belleville,IL.  They are a crisis intervention group with a 24hr hotline for women affected by domestic violence.  They provide a safe place to stay and whatever is needed for the women and children.   I was so excited to help this month again…

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Here is what I sent…

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1 Pair of Womens Slippers, 1 Crochet Womans Hat, 1 Knit Baby Hat, 3 Scarfs and 1 Cowl

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We enclose them individually in ZipLock Bags and  enclose a card with a note…

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If you are interested in joining our Facebook group and/or our charity group… You can shoot Kathy an email and she will be happy to add you, let her know you were referred by Beatrice Ryan Designs… The more the merrier!!!!  [email protected]

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A few days ago I whipped up a little creation… Rainbow Rachael Doll,,,  I dropped her off at Alpine Originals to stock up my Crochet Items for Christmas Sales… They loved her… So last night I made 2 more…   So much fun!!!  What do you think???

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Lots of crocheting happening for the season… I have 2 Hats on order, Fingerless Gloves  and those Christmas Sock to finish up for my daughter…  I wish I had more hours in the day to crochet…

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Happy Crocheting!!!!  Elena

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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite-Week 16

December 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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It is a great Facebook Fan Favorite this week… So good I couldn’t help but to make this adorable pattern up earlier this week…  If you tune in daily over on Facebook,,, You will be a part of the vote that counts towards our Facebook Fan Favorite… Each day I present a daily segment for a Free Pattern Find…You cast your vote for the week by clicking on it, liking it, commenting and sharing it on Facebook!  So here is this weeks Fan favorite….

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Animal Wash Mit by Pierrot Yarns… Super cute and super easy!

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This is my version that I made earlier this week!!

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Last night I sat down to create a new item for Alpine Originals (the local shop I sell in)…  Last year I whipped up some cute little beanbag owls for kids…They were a big hit…  I wanted to make something different for this shopping season… First, I made some Magic Balls of yarn,,, I found this technique for using scraps of yarn in a fun way over on Fresh Stitches...  Then I crocheted this cute little doll… She is about 5′ tall and worked up quickly…

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Her name is Rainbow Rachael…

I love her hair and it reminds me of my wonderful sister-in-law Rachael… She has fabulous curly hair!!!  I was wondering if you like this latest creation and if you would like another FREE PATTERN???  Let me know by commenting on this post!!

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On another side note… My Shells and Bobbles Fingerless Glove Free Pattern was featured on Hookin on Hump Day #60…  It was 3rd place… So exciting!!!

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Hookin on Hump Day Link Party

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Happy Crocheting… And don’t forget to cast your vote for our upcoming Viewer Choice Crochet-A-Long... Voting Closes December 15th…

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Wednesday Facebook Fan Favorite… Week 15

November 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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15 weeks of fan favorites… We have been having a ton of fun over on Facebook and here checking out all the Free Crochet Pattern finds!!!  I think the weather must be changing… This weeks Fan Favorite looks like something we all want to cozy up in… It also looks simple and quick to make!   If you missed it over on Facebook or you are new to this segment… Here is this weeks Facebook Fan Favorite…

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Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarns… This is one of my favorites and if you would like to make one… Click Here for the Free Pattern!  Head over and become a fan on Facebook to see all the Daily Free Pattern Finds!

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Other items of interest…  Don’t miss out on voting for your choice of my Viewer’s Choice Crochet-A-Long…  We already have more than 270 votes…Starting January 2014  you can join the fun with other Beatrice Ryan Design fans and make a fabulous Crochet Project together!!  Click on the tab at the top right to cast your vote… Voting ends December 15th,,, I will reveal some hints of the pattern shortly after.  ~~~  You can also join in more fun over on Ravlery on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Crochet-A-Long Group… We already have 38 members  and I hope to see you there too!  We will be having live chat times and group discussion while we all work on the project together!

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Have a great week,,, Elena

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