Working on Some Crochet

Been working on some new items for the shop.  I am also trying to write up the pattern for the booties.  Should be done soon.  Busy, Busy.

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

A Cottage Finish and a New Start

 Here it is!!!  My third finish of the year and second of the Cottages.  Again, I have not added the month name, and have just filled that in with more hearts.  I also shortened the topiaries in the sides of the house.  I had to do that since I have brought the top down about 8 rows.  I think it turned out cute.

 Here is the start of March's Cottage.  I am further along on it as of now, but I am going to frog the darker green, it is just too dark for my taste.  Again, I am modifying this one as well.  Hope to post another pic of it soon.  Although I am extremely busy lately, these are going fairly quickly for my standards. I am skipping April for now and have May and June coming in the mail.  


I have also come across a huge pile of craft buttons and have put them in the SHOP.  Purples, pinks, greens, blues, reds, whites....These are great for a multitude of crafts, from cross stitch, to sewing, quilting, ornaments....  I have kept many for myself and the rest are up for sale for fantastic prices!!!!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

A FINISH!!! And a WIP!

 Well, here it is.  My first cottage, finished!!  I am way behind, but that's okay.  I am just psyched that I did it.  This is my favorite so far.  As you can see I am leaving out the month names, I just didn't want them.  I am moving the top down about 8 stitches and improvising with the various elements already in the designs.  I am over half way finished with February and am making the flowers on the sides a bit shorter to make it work better.  I really like this too, I'm just not sure about my color choice of green.  It's a bit darker than the original, but it will have to work because I am not frogging it.  As you can see I have March in my queue.  I will be doing a floss toss for this one soon.  

Thanks for stopping by, hope everyone is well,

Hillery

Little Knots Spa Cloth Crochet Pattern

 Here is another new Spa Cloth pattern that I have listed in the SHOP.  I am excited about this one too.  I created a stitch that looks to me like little knots.  This makes for a nice scrubby texture to the cloth and its stretchy too.  Makes a perfect dishcloth too.  

 I am still having a 50% off sale  30% off Sale in the shop, so this pattern is only $1.50   $2.10.  They whip up quickly and make a perfect gift.

I also wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who has donated or bought patterns to support my Sister, my Brother in Law and the family.  Every little bit has helped.  They are so far away from home right now.  My Brother in Law is making progress, but it is very, very slow so far.

Thank you for all your prayers as well.  We are very hopeful.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

WIPocalypse Update

 Well, it has been a very busy and exhausting month for me.  I feel as if I have just been floating in space and not really here on solid ground.  A few weeks ago, I pulled out Gathering Eggs from Mirabilia and stared at it.  I have not had one stitch in it this month.  I so wanted to start on her again, being so close to Easter, but life has just got in the way.  Here she stands, with an extra row of stitches on the right hand side.  I am not frogging a thing, but finishing her up in the forefront, then adding more stitches to the background.  Hopefully it will work out in the end.  


I have been crocheting a lot.  I find that that activity takes up less mental capacity than cross stitching, so that's my go to activity.  I am hoping to get some done on this little girl soon.  I just love her bright colors.  I think I need a little cheering up.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Support for My Sister and 50% Off Crochet Patterns

Hello everyone, I am writing to ask a favor of you all.  By no means do you have to, but I thought, "It wouldn't hurt to ask."

Post from Friday March 23, 2012
 I woke up this morning to find out that my Brother in Law has suffered a stroke.  He was in South Carolina on a job, and his family is up here in Northern Maine.  He is currently in the hospital struggling for his life, while my sister is getting ready for her plane trip down.  He has two teenage daughters that are just beside themselves and just don't know what to do or to think.  I am calling on you all to see if you could find it in your hearts to donate a dollar or two to help my sister with the costs of the trip. I have left a PayPal Donate button on my sidebar, if you would like to help.  I never, ever thought I would ever ask this of anyone, and I certainly understand that you don't know me, and that you all have your own troubles and worries in life, but I just want to do what I can for my Sister and her family.

If you would like to help out in another way, you could post this link on your blog, facebook or twitter about my pattern sale, to help me advertise.  www.rusticthreads.etsy.com.
Anyone who advertises my sale can contact me to find out how to get 75% off any one pattern in the shop as well.
Thanks so much.

I am having a 50% off all patterns sale in my 
Etsy Shop with all the proceeds going to my Sister, so if you'd like to help out that way, I would greatly appreciate it.  Please use Coupon Code  SUPPORT50

Here are the signs and symptoms of Stroke.  Doctors say that if you get emergency medical treatment within 3 hours of having symptoms, you can greatly increase your chances of recovery and lessen the chances of recurring strokes.  Don't ignore the symptoms.

·                     SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of            the body.

·                     SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

·                     SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

·                     SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

·                     SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.

Thank you all.  Hoping all your families are happy and healthy,
Hillery

Thank You

Patty was the winner of the finished object in my giveaway.  This is the style of hat that she requested for her daughter.  She was very pleased and I believe she is hinting on a Giveaway of her own.   Patty is a very talented stitcher and crafter, and her designs are lovely.  So don't waste any time, go on over and have a visit.
Thanks so much Patty.


Have a lovely day everyone.

January Cottage

Well, now look what you've done.  It's a classic case of, everyone else is doing it, so why shouldn't I?  I have broken down and ordered January and February Cottages from Country Cottage Needleworks, and have had a nice start these past few days on January.  Now, I'm not too sure about actually stitching the month names, I might figure out a way to omit the names on these charts.  I'd like to lower the top border a bit and perhaps add a couple extra motifs to each chart.  Who knows if I'll get done a whole year, but this is proving to be a fun and quick stitch.  Hope to have it finished for next post. I think I'll have to e-mail Vonna and get on the Cottages SAL blog as well,

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

WIPocalypse March Update~ I am Finished

 Here she is.  She should have been done a long time ago.  I put the last couple stitches in her last night.

Jenny Bean Halloween Sampler

 I did leave out some stitching in the border.  I was finished, and no one but us will ever know.   Shhh.

I did have a nice square frame around this house somewhere.  I hope to find it and have it framed by August....Another 5 months of procrastination.

Have a happy day,

Hillery

Giveaway Winners~Last Post

I am looking for my giveaway winners.  I will give everyone until Friday to claim their prizes.  Congratulations Everyone!!!


Here is a copy of my previous post

I am awarding all the entries to my giveaway, prizes!!!!  Congratulations girls!!  

Rain, Cindy, Amazy, Brenda, Melody, Hawthorne, Marie Ange, and Chaya Mills will receive patterns of their choice,

And Principetta will receive a Finished Object of their choice.

Please ladies e-mail me a message with the pattern or product you wish to have.  Thanks so much for your interest.  

If you haven't already contacted me please do so.  My e-mail is in my profile page.

Thanks so much Ladies,

Hillery

Not So Funny When It Happens To You~ And WINNERS!!!

So I saw THIS post on New Nostalgia the other day, and I thought it was hillarious.  So cute, and how I wish my man would say some of those things.

Well, it really isn't so funny when it happens to you.  

12,....Count em', 12 entries to my giveaway.....

Well my loss is your gain, 

I am awarding all the entries to my giveaway, prizes!!!!  Congratulations girls!!  

Rain, Susan D., Cindy, Amazy, Brenda, Melody, Hawthorne, Sam, Marie Ange, and Chaya Mills will receive patterns of their choice,

And Patty C., and Principetta will receive a Finished Object of their choice.

Please ladies e-mail me a message with the pattern or product you wish to have.  Thanks so much for your interest.  

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Have a Happy Day,
Hillery

New Toddler's Warm Slipper Pattern and Last Chance on the Giveaway

Well, the warm slipper pattern is in the last stages of testing and will be in the SHOP real soon.  I just love how quick this pattern works up and they are WEARABLE!!   I really wanted a bootie that would actually stay on the little ones feet.  There are many great bootie pattern out there that are wearable, but I see so many that look cute, but just don't look as if they would actually stay on.  These slippers require Super Bulky yarn, so they are so fast.  


Well, I just finished my weekend working stint and am so glad for the beginning of the week, where I can spend lots of time at home, staying warm and cozy.  Don't get me wrong, I do like working, but by the end of it all, my body is sore and I am ready for rest.  My leg is also aching and I had a little pain last night, it feels like possibly a stress fracture in my bone.  I am going to get some x-rays done this week.  I'm afraid they will tell me I have to stop working for a while.  That is definitely not what I want to hear.

GIVEAWAY ends in 2 days, so please leave your comments on THIS POST HERE, if you would like to be entered.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

A New Downton Abbey Inspired Baby Toddler Hat~ and Don't Miss My Giveaway

I have been so inspired by Downton Abbey and it's beautiful costumes and scenery, and have seen so much of it over the internet on Blogs and Pinterest.  I have stitched up this little shells hat, added a curved flipped visor and my Carnation flower.  I am so pleased with how it turned out.  I am making more as we speak.    I just can't stop crocheting....don't you just hate that?  Hee Hee.


Well I am back to work, part time, anyway.  I am serving on the weekends, at Ruby Tuesday, and getting home around 11:30PM.  I am so tired on the weekends, my body just aches every morning.  I am just not used to it, but I am hoping I can lose a few pounds running around like I do.  I think I have already lost a couple.  It feels great to have a little more cash on hand though.  Spring fever has hit me, even though we are still burying in snow.  I have been searching the internet for new spring clothes for the girls and I, and feel that a can afford a few new things.


If you haven't already signed up for my GIVEAWAY,  please do so.  The more the merrier.  You can post your comments  HERE.  I am still having a sale in the SHOP as well.


Thanks for stopping by.  I do love your comments,
Hillery

New Spa Cloth Pattern And Giveaway Reminder

Here is a new pattern I have in the shop.  Luxurious Ribbed Spa Cloth.  This pattern works up so quick, with less than 100 yards of cotton yarn.   These are so economical.  I just love to whip up a few wash cloths for gifts.


Still having my 40% off sale in the SHOP


And don't forget, if you'd like to enter my giveaway, please comment on this post HERE.


I'm also working on another pattern right now, a Warm Slipper pattern for kids.  Hoping to get everything written up and tested soon.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Giveaway Time and 40% Off

Hello everyone, I hit 100 followers a few weeks ago and have been toying with an idea for a giveaway.  This might be a little confusing so I will keep this post short, sweet and to the point.  I hope this works. 

If you wish to shop in the store... to receive the 40% off, use   Coupon Code RUSTIC40

First of all, I will be having a 40% off sale in the SHOP for the next 2 weeks.  I am hoping for a little advertisement with this giveaway.  

1 Prize to 2 different followers:
  Prize One will be your choice of 2 Free Patterns from my shop RUSTIC THREADS
  Prize two will be your choice of 1 Finished Object from my shop RUSTIC THREADS


To be entered in the giveaway, you will need to be a follower and post a comment to this post only.  Head on over to the SHOP and let me know which prize you would like to win, (Patterns or Finished Object) and which items.  This will give you one chance to win.  


To get more chances to win, post to your blog or in your sidebar about this giveaway, and about my 40% off sale.  If you can attract people to this giveaway from your post or sidebar, and have them mention you or your blog in their comment, you can get more chances to win.  More mentions, more chances.  I will draw winners on February 29th.

Sample Post:
  40% off sale and a Giveaway over at 22 Threads.  Please mention my name or blog in your comment and come play along. 

You may copy and paste this if you wish.

WIPocalypse Update #2

Jenny Bean is ALMOST FINISHED!!!  Just a few more little stitches on the border and I will have my first finish of 2012.  


Short and Sweet and to the Point!


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Finally Got a Pretty Picture

It is so hard to get a good picture of my little girl. (Big sister, anyway).  She is such a goofball when I take the camera out.  I get so frustrated and dance around and act like a big goofball myself just to get her to smile.  One out of a thousand I'd say.  This is a newsboy hat that I whipped up.  It has a slightly rouched top with little crochet buttons.  I think it is so cute.  I think I got the visor right too.  Sometimes it's hard to make them look good.  I added this hat to the shop and want to make some more colors.

 I have a little slipper pattern in the works, I am just trying to iron out the sizing kinks.  Hope to have that one tested soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Blackbird Designs Margaret Harris

 Here is a WIP that I pulled out for the WIPocalypse challenge.  I have not worked on this one for over a year.    And although I did not officially sign up for IHSW, I did join you in spirit.  I got quite a lot done Friday and Saturday night.  I am please with what I managed to do.  The story for this particular design is that I plan on modifying it and turning it into a Harvest/Halloween Sampler.  Pumpkins, spiders, wheat or corn stalks and crows.  The problem is, is that I haven't the time or energy or possibly even the talent to design something.  I would like to do a little research and see if I can't emulate designs from other samplers.  Hope you all had a productive weekend.  

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

New Pattern Coming Soon to the Shop~Headband and Corsage

Here is a new pattern I've worked up for a headband and corsage/bracelet.  Button Mum Headband and Corsage.  I think it's adorable.  The pattern is being tested right now, so I hope to have it ready for sale in a few days.  I really need to get some pics of this on my model though.  It's never the right time, or light, or mood ( the toddler's, not mine).


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

New Hat and WIPocalypse Update

First off, I just finished this hat today, and it has been a week in the making.  Not really sure if a beaver is on the top of anyone's wish list, but he is cute.  I am selling these in the shop and will hopefully write up the pattern when I have some time.  I have another hat that is finished as well, but I still need some pics.

Next up is my progress or backward progress for my WIPocalypse challenge.  I have taken out my Needlemaina 2, which is from The Sampler Life Yahoo group,  and have had to frog the bottom left corner. I was off one stitch to the left. This is why it became a UFO in the first place. I have finally finished frogging the snowflake and plan on continuing on tonight in front of the TV watching Downton Abbey.  I missed the first season, and I even missed the reruns last month...UGH.  I found out about it last summer and can't wait to watch.  I don't have Netflix, but my sister does, and I hope to get over there soon and start watching the first season.   Here are the pics of my before and after frogging.

The first full moon post over a Measi's is tomorrow, so I am right on top of it.  I'm excited to get more stitching done this year.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful Sunday Evening,

Hillery