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