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

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. 

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New little Project

A friend of the family just had her first baby boy at 29 weeks. He is doing well at 2 pounds 4 ounces. I have crochet the little one a tiny hat and matching booties. We will be sending the family a care package this weekend. I know this time is a little scary for them, but I think they are doing well.

As for Jenny, she had not been ironed, and probably won't be for a while. I've done a bit more, and am dreading the border. Hopefully I can get past my anxiety and keep plugging on.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Thank You Riona!!!! New Stash and Hooky Happenings

I would first like to thank Riona, over at Oubliette for the amazing gift. What stitcher wouldn't love new stash.
Looky, looky, looky, at what I got in the mail today!!! I won Riona's Giveaway a few weeks back for a gift certificate to 123 Stitch. How I just loved pouring over the site, putting things in my wish list. Finally after a few days I decided on my purchase. I just added a few extra of my dollars and got these two charts that I have been eyeing for over a year or more, and some threads for the sampler.
Ink Circles: Cirque Des Cercles
Shakespeare's Peddler: Jenny Bean Sampler
Well, I could hold off and I put a few stitches in Jenny, and I'll have pics for your soon.
And I think I'll have a hard time deciding on the direction to go with Cirque. I have seen so many fantastic versions of this.


On the Hooky front, I tried out a new flower pattern for my hats. I think it turned out pretty cute. I also came up with another idea for embellishments that I think I will share with you soon.

As for the Sampler that I need to frog, well, I put that off for a while. I didn't want to but... well, another abandoned project for now. It's the story of my life.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery