So, about my afghan giveaway tomorrow...

I know this scan doesn't make sense to most, but I'm going to try to explain it. 

My rotator cuff is being squished by a bone spur. There's a bony growth on my collarbone as well (not pictured). It hurts. I've been in pain for almost 2 months with nothing available to relieve it. I've taken plenty of meds... nothing works. So I'm having surgery on Tuesday. 

Because of this, I have to postpone the giveaway until May 1st. 

But don't worry about The Beauty In It Love My Fans contest (click for contest post) - because that will be over Saturday, I know I can have the scarf completed by Monday. I just can't make an afghan that fast... 

This also means I'll be out of commission for a while. Not too long, but there will be no posts from me - Facebook or blogging... 

As soon as I heal, I'll be back in full force - so watch out!!

I'll leave you with the last set I made - 

Leslie's Crochet Creations

I used the same patterns as the last set -Done in a Jiffy Blanket and Cardigan Sweater for babies. I just added hdc stripes to the sweater and hat. 

I hope you stick around for my next giveaway, and pray for me as I go through this surgery. 

Thanks!!

Until next time!

I try not to post more than once a week...

... but I had to share this!

(mermaid tail - Leslie's Crochet Creations, photography - Ann's Photography)

THIS adorable photo NEEDS to be shared! I purchased this pattern from CrochetMyLove on etsy. 

I love it!!

If you want a tail, I can make one for you - let me know!!

Now - I promise not to bother you again this week....
Maybe.

Until next time!!

New fans, TWO new contests!!

Hello to all of my fans!!
I'm participating in a contest where everyone can win cool prizes! Here's the link with the contest info and the prizes available:

The Beauty in It Photography Love My Fans Giveaway!

Go to the site and find out what you can win - one of the prizes is a swirl scarf from me! Follow all of the rules and maybe I'll be making you a swirl scarf!

Also, on March 1st, I'm giving away another afghan from my site. As long as you like my page you're entered - so that's two great giveaways going on at once!! Good luck to all!!

While I'm updating - 

Here's a beautiful set I made:

The blanket is Done in a Jiffy baby blanket on Ravelry. The sweater is Cardigan Sweater for Babies, also on Ravelry. The hat is a basic baby hat. 

That's all I have for now - make sure you enter the contests!! 

Until next time! 

I'm afraid of offending, but I feel like I was ripped off...

So it's been over a year since I picked my crochet hook up and started branching out past large granny square blankets for everyone. In branching out, I needed to start reading more patterns. I've learned so much, and am learning more and more every day - which is very exciting.
I see patterns for sale online, and sometimes when I look at the item, I feel I can do it myself. Then there are some patterns that I see that I REALLY have to spend the money for. Well... I THOUGHT I ran into one of those patterns.

I wanted to make a baby afghan that was a little different, and I saw some adorable ones with fabric on the other side. Adorable!! From the photo, the pattern on the crochet side of the blanket looked very intricate and like something I haven't done before. I started searching for a free version but couldn't find one. So I purchased it. $6.00 isn't too bad for a pattern that you really love, right?

Then I read it.

Single crochet with a large hook and more than one strand of yarn. Then sew the fabric to it.

BOOOOO!!!

Maybe it's just me... I mean, you CAN sell a pattern for whatever you want. And if people are going to buy it for the price you're selling it, then why not? I guess I want to give someone their money's worth. Hey, someone can say that I sell my items for too much....

Anyway - let me show you what I made - ironically, with a big granny square:

So now you know how to make a reversible blanket with fabric:
1. Purchase about one yard of fabric.
2. Purchase thread to match the fabric.
3. Make whatever blanket you want - as long as it's not wider than the fabric.
4. Sew the fabric (folding in the edges) to the blanket.

EASY!!!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, and until next time!

Congratulations.........

I'm so excited!!

Out of 139 "likes" on Leslie's Crochet Creations, I finally found my winner! I used Random.org to add the names (minus my immediate family), hit the button to scramble them all, and viola - I have a winner!!

Congratulations to.....

Pastor Arthur Taylor!! Woohoo!!
You are the winner of a queen sized afghan, made by me!
So you all know, Pastor Taylor was my pastor when I lived in Philly. I love him and his family very much, and I hope they love my afghan!

I hope I don't see a mass exodus from my page now... because next month I'm giving away another afghan! Only stipulation - I cannot LOSE fans! 139 or more... Not the same size, but an afghan none the less. A nice throw for your chair - something to cuddle under on a cool night and watch tv.
Only stipulation - I cannot LOSE fans! 139 or more...

Be on the lookout - next drawing is 3/1/13!!

In other news:

($30 - Leslie's Crochet Creations)

This is the cute fireman outfit I made!! It's for the same couple that I gave the blanket to. They're going to get pictures of their boy in it soon, and I'll post them for you... 

Also, from the "Thank you, Pinterest" category:

This has to be the smartest idea ever!! Just a shoebox (some cute boots I have - and I have BIG FEET) - poke holes in it and thread your yarn through. This saves me from the tangled yarn I always end up fighting with... so this was a wonderful time saver! 

Anyway - back to the grind for me... I have to finish an afghan!

Until next time!