tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308857652024-03-13T05:24:35.315-05:00Craft LeftoversKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-9323918112780028212007-11-04T11:05:00.000-06:002007-11-04T16:26:03.582-06:00Lady Moss MittensI usually start the summer to fall to winter layering with fingerless glove, a light scarf, and a jacket or thick sweater. Then it goes to a hat, thicker scarf, full gloves, and a medium coat. Now I’m moving into the winter coat, thick wool hat, long warm scarf, and thick mittens. There is only one issue. Last late winter early spring I lost my mittens! What is a girl to do? Well how about whip up some new ones with some stash yarn. I’m feeling particularly cold this year and wanted some extra warmth. My friend had just told me about this technique called thrumming. Perfect! Lets give that a shot too. I must say I really enjoy them, they are super warm and really cute to boot! The neat thing is that as you wear the mittens, the roving will felt and it will make a super warm, somewhat water proof mitten. Hooray! Perfect for any lady in the winter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1859093202_ae36c7a4a6.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1859093202_ae36c7a4a6.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/ladymossmitten.pdf">Download the Lady Moss Mitten pattern here (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pdf</span>)</a>.<br /><br />Summary of updates:<br />++Email me about having your ad for your indie business on the Craft Leftovers blog<br />++I'm taking the rest of the day off to recoup because my neck is acting up<br />++Shop updates throughout the week<br />++<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7542194">6 Craft Leftovers Monthly subscriptions available</a><br />++I'm taking next weekend off pattern writing to update the server and blog and back everything up as well as move Craft Leftovers to its new home! Hooray!<br /><br />Updates in detail:<br />I don't know if anyone noticed or not, but there was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">google</span> ad up in the sidebar for about one evening.... I didn't like it. I took it down. Instead I'm going to offer really affordable ad space for indie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">crafter's</span> businesses/blogs/websites and events. I've had to set up a new server account for hosting patterns and need to raise some money to cover the new costs. So if you are interesting in advertising with Craft Leftovers, just email me at craftleftovers@gmail.com for information on rates and whatnot. Send me a link to your site too. I really want to keep the ads on here ethical and independent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">crafter</span>/artist based. Stuff that I think you all would like to know about and not be annoyed by.<br /><br />I've decided to take the rest of today off and relax. I've been at the computer for about 2 days straight and my neck is starting to have issues and I fear if I don't listen to it, it's going to go out again. Time to use my lavender neck wrap.<br /><br />The goal for the shop is to have it completely updated by this Saturday. I'm just going to do a group of kits each day. There is a lot of stuff. It's going to be the most kits and handmade gifts that I will have had in the shop at any one time.<br /><br />There are still 6 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7542194">November Craft Leftovers Monthly</a> issues available, you can get <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">yours</span> here. I've decided to just leave them up until the next issue goes on sale. I mean, heck, why not.<br /><br />I'm going to take next week off. Well, kind of anyway, not off craft leftovers, just no pattern. I'm going to go through and set up the new server as well as convert all the old patterns into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pdfs</span> (finally). And also back everything up onto an external hard drive so I can avoid what happened back in August. I'm also going to move the whole Craft Leftovers website! Oh my gosh! It's finally going to happen. Craft Leftovers will have its own website with everything all in place and most importantly, an archive with everything nice<br /><br />Have a great week everyone! I'll post again during the week to let you know the progress of the shop updates and whatnot.<br /><br />+++Kristin+++Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-81457268523439852382007-11-03T23:55:00.000-05:002007-11-04T00:01:31.453-05:00Bedtime!Okay, lame I know, but I'm just going to go to bed. This week pattern is realllllly cool and it took longer to make than I hoped it had (always the case with knitting patterns for me it seems). I really want the images to look nice (way past the time of natural light) and I don't want tiredness to lead to bad pattern writing (i.e. tons of errors, stupid typos, and ambiguous directions).<br /><br />So I'm going to go to bed now, sleep my extra hour of sleep, get up, eat a hearty breakfast of waffles, scrambled eggs, and thick coffee, and then cruse right through the pattern and have it up by noon time.<br /><br />Have a good night! See you all tomorrow!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-10734271432665419952007-10-31T16:38:00.000-05:002007-10-31T16:46:44.710-05:00November Craft Leftovers MonthlyHappy Halloween everyone!<br />It's two days late going out the door, but it's on its way to you now. Thank you so much for waiting, and I promise it will be well worth it. I have to say I feel this has been the best issue yet. Or at least it's my favorite so far. It's packed full of crafty goodness and some recipes for the season too. With the kit, even if you don't know a baby, the bib works great for dolls for older kiddos too.<br /><br />It should be arriving at the latest by the end of next week and for international order the weekend after that.<br /><br />I have a ton of great ideas already flying through my mind and jotted down in my sketchbook for the December issue, so if you are not already signed up for that month, make sure to save the date. <span style="font-style: italic;">It will be on sale from November 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> to the 25<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> (Sunday to Sunday)</span>. In a strange way, or maybe not so strange, it reminds me of my studio work: each piece, or in this case issue, gets better. I'm really excited about the next one and think it will be really fun to put together.<br /><br />I also wanted to explain the increase in shipping. I decided to go to boxes instead of envelops. It will allow me to send things of a more fragile nature without the worry of them getting to their new home in one piece (aka candy corn and glass buttons). It has unfortunately added a bit more weight as well as cost of packaging. <br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">There are 10 issues left that were made in excess. I'm going to go ahead and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7542194">re-list those in the shop</a>. They will be on sale until Monday morning November 3rd. </span>So if you thought you missed out this month, head over that way and pick one up. Unlike the regular subscription schedule, these, because they are already made, will be sent out as soon as payment is received.<br /><br />Well, I hope you all enjoy this month's issue as much as I have and have a wonderful November!<br /><br />See you all on Saturday! Keep it Crafty!<br /><br />++Kristin++Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-84863268124739841602007-10-29T23:33:00.001-05:002007-10-29T23:48:01.044-05:00Delay of GameI'm really sorry to say that due to some out of my hands situation I wasn't able to get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">clm</span> sent out today as promised. No power outage like before though (thank goodness). I would like to say that it will get out by tomorrow, which is my hope, but with class and everything and just in case I mess something up, I will say definitely by Wednesday.<br /><br />Thank you so much to everyone who placed and order! It's going to be a really fun one this month. A great project and yummy recipes! I am so sorry it's going out a day or two late.<br /><br />Also thank you to all the warm wishes and nice comments left! I really appreciate them. I'm glad you like the scarf! I love it too! It's just Simply Soft... oh that joke never gets old.<br /><br />The sale was good, the wrong venue (lots of smarmy guys selling rip off name brand stuff and Avon type ladies), but still good. I had a lot of fun, met a lot of great people, many of whom are going to now stop by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lys</span> where I work to learn how to knit/crochet/dye. So that's really good. I'm going to apply to some other sales too.... maybe the Bizarre <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bazaar</span> and/or Renegade. That could be fun. I think that there would be more crafty folks there too.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm hitting the hay now. That way I will be fresh and spunky and get ready to go crazy with the glue gun in the morning.<br /><br />I'll post an update when I get it out as well as send everyone emails.<br /><br />Thanks again for your patients!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-69267536828643603142007-10-27T20:55:00.000-05:002007-10-28T08:12:51.434-05:00Mosaic Crochet ScarfI really enjoy this scarf. It was fun and fast to make, under 3 hours. It's colorful. And it's super long! I can wrap it around my neck about 3 times. Love it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPsdVCkBZI/AAAAAAAAA5E/wM2HODR-Kaw/s1600-h/crochetmossaicscarf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPsdVCkBZI/AAAAAAAAA5E/wM2HODR-Kaw/s320/crochetmossaicscarf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126200789486011794" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/mosaiccrochetscarf.pdf"><br /></a><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/mosaiccrochetscarf.pdf">Download the Mosaic Crochet Scarf Here (pdf)</a><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/mosaiccrochetscarf.pdf">.</a><br /><br />Thanks Anary for telling me about the bad link!<br /><br />You can see I have a new addition to the family. My friend from the local knitting group donated her to my crafty cause. She just happens to be just my size too! Perfect! I haven't named her yet though. Any suggestions?<br /><br />I had an amazing day today at the Sycamore High School Craft and Treasure Sale. And even better it's going to be going on all day tomorrow too! From 9am-5pm to be exact. So if you are going to be in the area, stop by. I would love to meet you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPwRlCkBaI/AAAAAAAAA5M/xTXDfSDy2hQ/s1600-h/pumpkinbooth1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPwRlCkBaI/AAAAAAAAA5M/xTXDfSDy2hQ/s320/pumpkinbooth1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126204985669060002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPx1FCkBcI/AAAAAAAAA5c/3PZ-leYO2Ys/s1600-h/pumpkinbooth3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPx1FCkBcI/AAAAAAAAA5c/3PZ-leYO2Ys/s320/pumpkinbooth3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126206695066043842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPxrFCkBbI/AAAAAAAAA5U/3aa6s6-H_ss/s1600-h/pumpkinbooth4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RyPxrFCkBbI/AAAAAAAAA5U/3aa6s6-H_ss/s320/pumpkinbooth4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126206523267351986" border="0" /></a><br />I also want to say thank you to everyone who came by today! It was so good to meet many of you for the first time. And for some of you, the first time you may have heard of Craft Leftovers and Green Prairie Fibers too! Craft Leftovers is all about what to do with what you have on hand. All patterns are free to download and print. They are all made from materials leftover from other projects. In the case of today's pattern, leftover yarn from making an afghan. <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">In the shop</a> you can find kits for the projects featured on this site, small handmade gifts, and once a month Craft Leftovers Monthly shows up. It is actually on sale until midnight Sunday (tomorrow) evening. So make sure to check it out if you love, or know someone who loves vintage and reclaimed goodness. You can read more about what <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7542194">Craft Leftovers Monthly is in the shop's listing (link)</a>.<br /><br />Green Prairie Fibers started from the decision to try out dyeing yarn with natural dyes. I loved it! I started dyeing more than I could use and so, <a href="http://www.greenprairiefibers.com/">Green Prairie Fibers</a> was born! I now offer both naturally and synthetically dyed yarns. The synthetically dyed colorways are all inspired by the midwest prairies. I use an illustrated field guide as my starting point, which fills my mind's eye with color, and then start the mixing and dyeing process. Just like wildflowers, each dye lot is unique. The shop will be updated tomorrow night (Sunday) with new yarns.<br /><br />And I'm totally beat and am going to go knit a bit and hit the hay. Then it's off to the craft sale again tomorrow! Hooray! Have a good night everyone!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-73258333323990564222007-10-21T23:25:00.001-05:002007-10-22T17:06:06.604-05:00November's Craft Leftovers Monthly!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxwmtjjg4TI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/OJSqsv5_E9I/s1600-h/clm-03-packaged.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxwmtjjg4TI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/OJSqsv5_E9I/s320/clm-03-packaged.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124013040120946994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxwmizjg4SI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/mG4aGE1KD-k/s1600-h/clm-03-productshot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxwmizjg4SI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/mG4aGE1KD-k/s320/clm-03-productshot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124012855437353250" border="0" /></a><br />It's up! They will be on sale until Sunday, October 28th midnight and only 20 new subscriptions are available. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7542194">Order your November Craft Leftovers Monthly here</a>.<br /><br />I'm only going to have one and two month subscriptions this month. I'm not sure what will be happening next semester, so I'm going to do subscriptions through December, see what's going on, and restart after the new year.<br /><br />Each month subscribers receive a package filled with:<br />+++A kit for a pattern from the previous Craft Leftovers post<br />+++Reclaimed Craft Leftovers goodies (flat quarters of vintage fabric, buttons, iron on patches, ribbon, etc)<br />+++Craft Leftovers Monthly - A 10 page zine filled with as much tips on leading a stress free crafty lifestyle, a Craft Leftovers Monthly only project, cutout project cards, and reclaimed leftovers sprinkled throughout as a 10 page zine can hold.<br /><br />Each subscriber's package is unique because it is made up of reclaimed leftovers and therefore a few of each kind only.<br /><br />If you are ordering one month, you can just add the subscription to your shopping cart and pay like usual. If you would like to order 2 months, please add just ONE to your cart and check out. +++Select "OTHER" as your payment method+++ I will send you an invoice with your correct total within 24 hours.<br /><br />Subscriptions cost:<br />1 month = $15.00 (+$3.50 s&h)(+$9.50 s&h for Europe)<br />2 months = $28.00 (+$7.00 s&h)(+$19.00 s&h for Europe)<br /><br />My friend Rachelle of <a href="http://www.magpie-girl.com/">Magpie Girl</a> is having this really fun contest and you should all join in the fun, there are prizes and everything! Let's see how many projects we can finish up by the end of the month for the <a href="http://www.magpie-girl.com/20071005/creativity-challenge-finish-something/">Creativity Challenge</a>! I'm going to try to get my toe up sock finished that I've been working on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">forrrrrever</span>! What are you going to work on? There is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">flickr</span> group and everything too, so make sure to check it out.<br /><br />See you all tomorrow at 5!<br /><br />ps - I put some really cute halloween heatable catnip pillows in the shop today, you should go <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">check them out</a>.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-6295616997634788202007-10-20T22:31:00.001-05:002007-10-21T10:02:43.006-05:00Pain in the Neck<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxto6Djg4PI/AAAAAAAAA4A/01dJBSKUdCE/s1600-h/lavenderpillow1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rxto6Djg4PI/AAAAAAAAA4A/01dJBSKUdCE/s320/lavenderpillow1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123804347660034290" border="0" /></a><br /><strike>Blogger is being a jerk and won't let me upload pictures. Grrr.<br /><br />Okay, well, I'll try again in the morning. Sorry!</strike><br /><br />Blogger is kind of being a jerk. It let me upload one picture but not the other. So I'll try again later when I post the sneak preview of this month's craft leftovers monthly. It will honestly be way later tonight actually. I have a family function to attend.<br /><br />It is actually called "Pain in the Neck." It came to me after my post about my neck going out. Once I was able to sew again I made myself a heatable neck wrap that is filled with lavender and rice.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/painintheneck.pdf">You can download the pattern here (pdf).</a>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-17943968034317162542007-10-17T15:49:00.000-05:002007-10-17T16:08:46.462-05:00Handmade Chicago and Updates!Hey everyone! Sorry I took so long to post after the market this weekend, I've been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recouping</span>. But now I'm recouped, so here we go.<br /><br />Here is a picture of my booth this past weekend:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RxZ3DTjg4JI/AAAAAAAAA3U/8OMF-jZTpCc/s1600-h/handmadebooth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RxZ3DTjg4JI/AAAAAAAAA3U/8OMF-jZTpCc/s320/handmadebooth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122412524853059730" border="0" /></a><br />It was pretty dark in the place so sorry about the shoddy photo quality.<br /><br />It went really well, it was way too short, but that's okay. Being my very first craft show I learned a whole lot. I'll be posting a "what I learned" post on <a href="http://overextracted.blogspot.com">Over Extracted</a> later today. It might be good to read if you are interested in doing a craft show yourself sometime.<br /><br />I met a whole lot of cool people and swapped some and bought some and had some people buy some from me. It was really great and super fun. I got a lot of great feedback on packaging and display so that made me pretty happy. I don't think I will be doing it again in December simply because they allowed smoking and I thought it would be okay, but my throat is still hurting from it (the guy in the next spot over was smoking the whole show, lame).<br /><br />So I scooted myself into another local craft sale on a friend's suggestion (thanks Carolyn!). So I'm going to have a table at the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival High School Craft Show on Saturday the 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and Sunday the 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> from 9am to 5pm. It's actually supposed to be really good and I'm looking forward to spreading the word about Craft Leftovers to people who may not normally be into blogs/recycled craft projects.<br /><br />On that note, I've decided to not do a large shop update until after I send out Craft Leftovers Monthly on the 29<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>. I think it would just be too much to try to get done.<br /><br />On the topic of Craft Leftovers Monthly, it will be going on sale on Monday, October 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">nd</span>. I have lots of fun stuff planned out for it. I will post a preview Sunday night so be looking for it.<br /><br />Well kiddos, I think that's all! See you on Saturday!<br /><br />KristinKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-6341054226524855712007-10-06T08:54:00.000-05:002007-10-06T23:20:21.793-05:00Ode to Phyllis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RwhcOjjg4HI/AAAAAAAAA3E/9M69Nri8JDE/s1600-h/odetophyllis1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RwhcOjjg4HI/AAAAAAAAA3E/9M69Nri8JDE/s320/odetophyllis1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118442381638688882" border="0" /></a><br />I have all of my grandma’s knitting needles, and let me tell you, for a woman who said “oh I don’t really knit” she had a ton. I guess I’m just like her. I don’t tat, but I have 3 shuttles! I don't really silk screen, but have a print <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gocco</span>, photo emulsion, screens, filler, and like 5 things of silk screen inks. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Geeze</span>. I knit all the time, but honestly, I can’t use aluminum needles because they make my hands cramp up. I really want to use them for something more than just a bouquet of needles on my craft table that they are right now, something to remember her by. My friend mentioned using my needles as handles for a tote, I took it just a little further and bent them into a handle shape and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">volia</span> and presto <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chango</span>! Knitting needles into perfect handles from my grandma’s perfect stash!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rwhcgjjg4II/AAAAAAAAA3M/bgxsSQ1CuJE/s1600-h/odetophyllis2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rwhcgjjg4II/AAAAAAAAA3M/bgxsSQ1CuJE/s320/odetophyllis2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118442690876334210" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/odetophyllis.pdf">Download the pattern here (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pdf</span>)</a>.<br /><br />My mom is in town this weekend and she was reading in my comfy chair while I was putting the finishing touches on the tote inspired by my grandma's comprehensive stash. She came out to the kitchen and said, "You know, falling asleep in the chair over there reminded me of all the times I fell asleep listening to the sound of your grandma sewing." That just makes me so happy to hear. I feel really connected to her even now, as if she's up there guiding my stitches.<br /><br />Okay, so, coming up this next weekend is the Handmade Market! It's at the Empty Bottle from noon to 4:30 in Chicago. It should be a whole lot of fun and there are sure to be a lot of great people there, including myself and my friend Joanna.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RweUqDjg4GI/AAAAAAAAA28/cuoMwFlt8Zg/s1600-h/handmadechicago.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RweUqDjg4GI/AAAAAAAAA28/cuoMwFlt8Zg/s320/handmadechicago.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118222951759536226" border="0" /></a><br />Along the same line, I realize that this week is going to be nuts with last minute <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">preparations</span> and what not, so there will not be a pattern on the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span>. I'll post some pictures from the market and what not following <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">monday</span>.<br /><br />If you are by any means in the area, come check it out, I would love to meet you!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />++Kristin++Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-55072520677249337082007-10-03T15:29:00.000-05:002007-10-03T15:38:22.086-05:00They are on their way! Hooray!I'm so happy and relieved to let you know that:<br />1) my power is back on, it was only out for a few hours, but it was just long enough to make me miss the post office.<br />2) I totally messed up the layout and had to reprint and cut and staple the zine (my own fault there).<br />3) I finally got everything together and no more hitches (except a few hot glue burns) and, woo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hoo</span>, it's on it's way!<br /><br />If you are in the US you should your October Craft Leftovers Monthly on Saturday or Monday and if you are international, by the end of next week. (I hope)<br /><br />Thank you so much for be patient with me and for ordering and all of the nice comments you left this weekend while I was going through neck junk. It's doing pretty good, but I'm still taking it easy on it (less hunched over working).<br /><br />Have a good week everyone! See you all on Saturday!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-75455479311041800182007-10-01T14:14:00.000-05:002007-10-01T14:16:01.584-05:00Kristin's Power is outHey everyone this is Jason again, Kristin's power is out and she can't print out the postage and zine as well, hopefully the power will be back on tomorrow and she will have them out then. Thanks for waiting everyone.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-15905847977181027202007-09-29T18:57:00.000-05:002007-09-29T19:18:21.161-05:00Pain in the NeckLiterally! So, I'm finally at a point where I can give you an update. This morning I completely through my neck out. I can barely turn my head side to side and there is no way I can sew (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mooooan</span>... woe is me!). I have the pattern all mapped out, but I'm beat from having to work all day (all my energy went into "suck it up Kristin" while at work and now that I'm home I've turned into some kind of pumpkin), I just can't sew right now. I'm throwing in the towel, I'm not going to get a pattern up this week. But there will be one next week and it's going to be so cool that it will blow your minds.<br /><br />My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me out with the Craft Leftovers Monthly subscriptions, so that will go out on Monday as planned. She totally rocks and is going to help this poor old lady in a 24 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">old's</span> body get things together.<br /><br />I'm hoping that a good evening of r & r and hot and cold compresses will get me back to good by tomorrow.<br /><br />Just to give you a little bit of crafty goodness, I dyed this yarn up a bit ago, loved it so much I made two batches, so I could knit with it. (the other batch sold right off, sweet!) It's my first go at toe up socks and I'm loving it. I want to work on that too tonight, but alas, I think I might have to resolve myself to a movie and tea... my little fingers are feeling <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fidgety</span> just thinking about not having anything in their hands.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rv7n2Djg4DI/AAAAAAAAA2k/a1mXzZiyBK8/s1600-h/DSC_0018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rv7n2Djg4DI/AAAAAAAAA2k/a1mXzZiyBK8/s320/DSC_0018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115781142592675890" border="0" /></a><br />Anyway, thanks for putting up with me! I'll post an update on Craft Leftovers Monthly on Monday.<br /><br />-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ps</span> if you did not get an email confirmation, that's because I completely forgot to send them out! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">geesh</span>! I got about half way through, had to stop and then forgot to pick it back up again until I realized it just now, that little "oh crap" bell just went off in my head. I'll send those out tomorrow in the am (if I'm up to it, just to whine a little more, typing is starting to hurt my poor body too and my hands are going numb, lame!, this is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">soooooo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">annnnnnnnoying</span>!*(&#@*&), just to make sure I have your physical addresses correct.<br /><br />Love,<br />Ms Whiny Pants KristinKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-18657399526137999482007-09-22T09:25:00.000-05:002007-09-23T12:50:22.439-05:00Fall Knit Head WrapWe received a nice arctic blast this past week that made me think about fall and winter knitting. The Summer Knit Head Wrap just wasn't going to cut it for those cool days and cold nights ahead. So, a Fall Knit Head Wrap seemed to be in order. It's wider, warmer, and less holey than it's sister. Perfect for keep your ears warm!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvanKc9cVFI/AAAAAAAAA2U/2K8QiR0wrOo/s1600-h/fallknitheadwrap1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvanKc9cVFI/AAAAAAAAA2U/2K8QiR0wrOo/s320/fallknitheadwrap1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113458224940209234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvanQs9cVGI/AAAAAAAAA2c/FU0CTMmpVbQ/s1600-h/fallknitheadwrap2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvanQs9cVGI/AAAAAAAAA2c/FU0CTMmpVbQ/s320/fallknitheadwrap2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113458332314391650" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/fallknitheadwrap.pdf">Download the pattern here (pdf)</a>.<p>Thank you to everyone who placed an order this week! I appreciate it so much. All October subscriptions will be mailed out October 1st.</p><p>Also, make sure to check out the new kit <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">in the shop</a> for the honey bunny. He's such a cute rabbit and would love to be a part of your home. More new kits will be added on Sunday, so make sure to check back in the PM.</p><p>Have a great weekend everyone!</p>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-55541007042998809112007-09-20T17:33:00.000-05:002007-09-20T22:28:42.631-05:00UpdateThe Craft Leftovers Monthly subscriptions are sold out! Thank you everyone!<br /><br />New kits will be in the shop tonight at 10pm! (Finally! I'm so excited about the Honey Bunny having a kit, it turned out really cute!)<br /><br />Okay, off to class. Check back in <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">the shop</a> at 10pm.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvM6WM9cVCI/AAAAAAAAA18/hhlEhM6X-SY/s1600-h/khb-blue2+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RvM6WM9cVCI/AAAAAAAAA18/hhlEhM6X-SY/s320/khb-blue2+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112494155106112546" border="0" /></a><br />They are up!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-27235515869909111412007-09-19T23:23:00.000-05:002007-09-19T23:51:52.125-05:00Hi Y'allHaha, I kind of like the word "y'all." Anyway. I just thought I would let you know that there are just 3 kits left! Wowzers! Thank you! If you were thinking about getting one and haven't yet, y'all should. They are going pretty fast. Plus, the October issue is going to kick it, not to be missed.<br /><br />I had some annoying junk to take care of this afternoon that cut into my product shot time... so I tried when I got home from class and it was a no go. So I'm going to reshoot tomorrow afternoon and the kits will be in the shop shortly there after.... they . are . so . cute! (girly voice there)<br /><br />Thanks again everyone!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-66298014141372123202007-09-16T21:38:00.000-05:002007-09-17T15:05:14.863-05:00Craft Leftovers Monthly!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Ru7dImOb3MI/AAAAAAAAA10/anOJrFKY8OQ/s1600-h/clm02-productshot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Ru7dImOb3MI/AAAAAAAAA10/anOJrFKY8OQ/s320/clm02-productshot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111265766881877186" border="0" /></a><br />It's up! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7115665">Get your's here!</a> They will be on sale until Monday September 24th and will all be sent out at the same time Monday, October 1st, 2007.<br /><br />Each month subscribers receive a package filled with:<br />+++A kit for a pattern from the previous Craft Leftovers post<br />+++Reclaimed Craft Leftovers goodies (flat quarters of vintage fabric, buttons, iron on patches, ribbon, etc)<br />+++Craft Leftovers Monthly - A 10 page zine filled with as much tips on leading a stress free crafty lifestyle, a Craft Leftovers Monthly only project, cutout project cards, and reclaimed leftovers sprinkled throughout as a 10 page zine can hold.<br />+++Little handmade goodies that go along with the zine’s content.<br /><br />Each subscriber's package is unique because it is made up of reclaimed leftovers and therefore a few of each kind only.<br /><br />If you are ordering one month, you can just add the subscription to your shopping cart and pay like usual. If you would like to order 2 or 3 months, please add just ONE to your cart and check out. +++Select "OTHER" as your payment method+++ I will send you an invoice with your correct total within 24 hours.<br /><br />Subscriptions cost:<br />1 month = $15.00 (+$2.00 s&h)(+$4.50 s&h for Europe)<br />2 months = $28.00 (+$4.00 s&h)(+$9.00 s&h for Europe)<br />3 months = $39.00 (+$6.00 s&h)(+$13.50 s&h for Europe)Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-68388958650087119742007-09-16T00:21:00.000-05:002007-09-16T00:58:32.421-05:00Bibzilla<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuzBM53uk_I/AAAAAAAAA08/IaSQ1RXJY8Q/s1600-h/bibzilla.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuzBM53uk_I/AAAAAAAAA08/IaSQ1RXJY8Q/s320/bibzilla.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5110672104595821554" border="0" /></a><br />There will always be something just so cute about baby bibs, especially when they are covered with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pureé</span> pea <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">soufflé</span> of course. They are quick to whip up and super special for that special little one, or friend’s little one, in your life.<br /><br />I've been in the mind set of "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Christmas</span> crafting" and this little guy will be great for any of the little ones that are in the family.<br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/bibzilla.pdf"><br />Download the pattern here (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pdf</span>)</a>.<br /><br />Sorry about the delay in pattern today. I'm moving super slow yesterday and today, this sick thing hits me hard. I was so excited about these little guys that I couldn't just cancel this weekend. I mean heck, the clock is ticking, we need to get started making stuff... crazy! I suppose hand made does need more time than just stopping buy the local mall. Which I totally love about it, it's way more thoughtful.<br /><br />Anyway back to the fun stuff. Craft Leftovers Monthly will be going on sale this Monday at 3 pm Central US time. I'm going to post a little teaser tomorrow evening to give you an idea about the fun that will be had. I'm really excited about it... I mean October has Halloween! It's been a lot of fun coming up with themes and projects and such for this issue. I know you will all love it.<br /><br />Also, check out this <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/?p=250">awesome review</a> Sister Diane of the <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CraftyPod</span></a> wrote about it! Wow! Thank you so much! Totally made my day!<br /><br />Oh and other fun stuff. I just finished revising the <a href="http://craftleftovers.blogspot.com/2007/03/tardy.html">Honey Bunny Pattern</a> and the corrected version (only like 2 or 3 things that were a matter of making it easier to make) will be posted on Wednesday as well as kits to make your own! Hooray! That's right, new stuff will be going in <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">the shop</a> on Wednesday!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuzC6J3ulBI/AAAAAAAAA1M/jzyL1LX-ZKo/s1600-h/honeybunny.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuzC6J3ulBI/AAAAAAAAA1M/jzyL1LX-ZKo/s320/honeybunny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5110673981496529938" border="0" /></a>And with that I'm going to bed, goodnight and keep it crafty out there!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-21449586249730577252007-09-09T14:17:00.000-05:002007-09-09T15:14:08.472-05:00CraftyPod GoodnessSister Diane of the <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CraftyPod</span></a> contacted via email about a month or so ago with some questions on craft overload. We did a follow up interview just 2 Sundays ago and now the show is up, wow she is fast! She interviewed quite a few crafty ladies for the show and it's packed with great insights on how to deal with and avoid becoming overwhelmed with all the craft goodness out there.<br /><br />To listen to the show and for more details <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/?p=245">click here</a>.<br /><br />Thanks so much to Sister D, it was such a pleasure to chat with her and I am so honored that I was asked to participate.<br /><br />And super thanks to all of you for inspiring me to keep at it, you totally rock.<br /><br />And now back to cutting and stuffing subscriptions! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Woot</span>!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuRTtIeSKeI/AAAAAAAAA0k/eSyvZCP-zzs/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuRTtIeSKeI/AAAAAAAAA0k/eSyvZCP-zzs/s320/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108299912178706914" border="0" /></a>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-51455240449102468982007-09-08T09:20:00.000-05:002007-09-08T10:08:17.942-05:00Dynamic Duo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuKwV4eSKdI/AAAAAAAAA0c/waCh7nkJVGw/s1600-h/knitpillow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107838817374710226" style="WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 159px" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuKwV4eSKdI/AAAAAAAAA0c/waCh7nkJVGw/s320/knitpillow.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuKwOIeSKcI/AAAAAAAAA0U/H-v_trv7_io/s1600-h/crochetpillow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107838684230724034" style="WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 158px" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RuKwOIeSKcI/AAAAAAAAA0U/H-v_trv7_io/s320/crochetpillow.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My couch is well, a broken down futon inherited from a friend who got it from a friend and so on. It doesn’t stay in the grooves, so is perpetually sunk in with the bend resting on the floor. When you sit on it your knees can be all the way to your chest (or at least that is how it feels to me anyway). Needless to say it’s okay for sitting cross legged on or on the edge if I’m working on things on my coffee table, but not really just for sitting. My friends avoid it. I don’t blame them. So I need to fix that, or get a new couch, but the latter won’t happen. So the solution? Pillows! I didn’t have enough of the same yarn to make a full knit/crocheted pillow, so I backed them with a sturdy decor fabric. I needed more than just one, so two it is. One is knit and one is crochet.<br /><br /><strike>Okay, i thought everything was great, but it's not downloading the revised pattern. I'm going to have to fix it when i get home or I'll be late to work. I'm having issues again! </strike><br /><br />Hooray! It's fixed (I think it was actually just me and my browser not refreshing from the server or some such thing).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/dynamicduo.pdf">Download the pattern here (pdf).</a><br /><br />In other news:<br />I'm steadily working towards revamping <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">the shop</a> (it's coming, just slowly). As soon as I started school everything kind of spun out of control, but life is yet again regaining order, hooray!<br /><br />Subscriptions will be going out on Monday so you can start checking your mail boxes towards the end of the week (I love getting mail!).<br /><br />On another note on that end, I've decided that I want to change the send out date to the first Monday of the month instead of the second, so the October subscriptions will be going on sale Monday, September 17th for one week, then be sent out Monday, October 1st. I'll send out the time in the mailing list and make an announcement with photos and whatnot closer to the date. (You can sign up for the mailing list by clicking <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/scgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi">here - link</a>).<br /><br />Oh that's the other thing. I'm working on getting all the photos of projects I've taken into the flickr group, I'm going to try to get it organized into topics for each pattern. Feel free to join the group and add your Craft Leftovers project photos too, it's open to the public. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftleftovers">link</a>)<br /><br />And thank you so much to the pattern testers who tested this pattern to make sure it was A-okay!<br /><br />Have a good week!<br /><br /><br /></strike><strike></strike>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-1240831515846698322007-09-02T15:55:00.000-05:002007-09-04T01:10:11.490-05:00Mailing List and StuffHey there folks, a couple of updates. <br /><br />1. After a couple of requests, there is now a Craft Leftovers mailing list. Click on the link in the sidebar under the "About" header. Be the first to know about shop updates, upcoming shows, and craft leftovers contests.<br /><br /><strike>2. I'm not sure how long the hard drive recovery is going to take, so I'm just going to do something else. It will be up by tomorrow morning. I'm just running through it again to make sure all my math is right.</strike><br /><br />Okay, it's 1 am on monday night/tuesday morning.... this just isn't happening is it. I'm just going to admit defeat and move on. A pattern this labor day weekend was just not meant to be. No labor on labor day right?<br /><br />I was able to get the hard drive recovered and will have a really great pattern ready for this weekend.<br /><br />Oh and the other thing. I've realized that now that I've started school, it's going to take longer to get the store revamped. I'm not sure what a more realistic date would really be though. I'm going to think about it, see how things play out with school and what not. I'll let you all know as soon as I get it figured out.<br /><br />Have a good labor day!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-24810922749006497912007-08-31T20:15:00.001-05:002007-09-01T01:55:56.645-05:00Out of town!It turns out that I'm going to be leaving out of town right after work tomorrow and will not be able to revamp shop this weekend. Some stuff is backordered and just isn't going to arrive on time too. I guess everything doesn't always turn out just right.<br /><br />I'm hoping that things will come through by next weekend. I'll at least have most of the shop updated by next Friday.... hopefully.<br /><br /><strike>The pattern will be updated tomorrow morning as usual though, so no worries there.<br /><br />See you all in the morning!</strike><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Edited in:</span> This must be a day of issues. I know it must be a throw back from the computer issue I had before, but I can't find the pattern that I was going to post tomorrow. I've looked... and looked. Sigh.<br /><br />Okay, so new plan. Jason is going to extract my hard drive on Sunday, so hopefully, that will get my set of unpublished lost patterns back. And then... by Monday... hopefully.... I will have a pattern up.<br /><br />I am so sorry about all this mess! And thankfully it will all be ironed out soon. Hard drive extraction. Woot. Maybe. It may not work. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />Hopefully I'll be back with good news about the hard drive!<br /><br />(lots of hopefullies here)Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-23084920458414497752007-08-28T14:28:00.000-05:002007-08-29T17:16:13.327-05:00Sold Out!All the confirmations have been sent out. Thank you everyone!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-41274081984512281012007-08-27T16:30:00.001-05:002007-08-28T14:18:00.602-05:00Craft Leftovers MonthlyI've been kicking around the idea of making a monthly subscription for Craft Leftovers for a couple of months now. When the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Babylock</span> sewing machine was donated to me, I wanted to do something special for Alice to repay her for her kindness. I started thinking about a kit a month club, maybe a package of reclaimed leftovers, both would be nice, then what about a special project? Well why not a little zine? It all came together yesterday and here it is hot off the press!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtNCpoeSKaI/AAAAAAAAA0E/ldakt3iKA5M/s1600-h/productshot1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtNCpoeSKaI/AAAAAAAAA0E/ldakt3iKA5M/s320/productshot1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103496085747411362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtNCl4eSKZI/AAAAAAAAAz8/5MyKa4-tT2I/s1600-h/productshot2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtNCl4eSKZI/AAAAAAAAAz8/5MyKa4-tT2I/s320/productshot2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103496021322901906" border="0" /></a><br />Each month subscribers would receive a package filled with:<br />+++A kit for a pattern from the previous month of Craft Leftovers<br />+++Reclaimed Craft Leftovers goodies (flat quarters of vintage fabric, buttons, iron on patches, etc)<br />+++Craft Leftovers Monthly - A 10 page zine filled with as much tips on leading a stress free crafty lifestyle, a Craft Leftovers Monthly only project, cutout bonus projects, and reclaimed leftovers sprinkled throughout as a 10 page zine can hold.<br />+++Little handmade goodies that go along with the zine’s content.<br /><br />Each subscriber's package is unique because it is made up of reclaimed leftovers and therefore a few of each kind only.<br /><br />Subscriptions cost:<br />1 month = $12.00 (+$2.00 s&h)<br />2 months = $22.00 (+$4.00 s&h)<br />3 months = $30.00 (+$6.00 s&h)<br /><br />Here is a link to the listing in the etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6890179">Craft Leftovers Monthly!</a><br /><br /><strike>The subscriptions are open until Monday, September 3rd and will be sent out Monday September 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>. There are only 20 subscriptions available so pick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">your's</span> up asap so you make sure you get signed up.</strike><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The September Subscriptions are all sold out! Holy Moly folks, thank you so much!</span><br /><br />I have a busy day today with class, I'm just on break right now. I will send as many as I can manage confirmations and revised invoices right now, and then finish up when i get home tonight. Thank you sooooo much!<br /><br />We will see how doing 20 goes this month and maybe up it to 25 or 30 next month. I just didn't want to go overboard. One step at a time right.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />Enjoy!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-59070717247677776632007-08-25T08:49:00.000-05:002007-08-25T19:39:59.133-05:00The Perfect Dishcloth.... Knit Style!I've been thinking for quite some time now that there was a need for a knit version of the perfect dishcloth. I really like it half felted, or even just with two different colors it looks really nice. It make doing the dishes quite a bit easier and quite a bit more enjoyable. Handmade kind of does that for me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtA2mYeSKQI/AAAAAAAAAyw/horvsScrL7g/s1600-h/pdcknit2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/RtA2mYeSKQI/AAAAAAAAAyw/horvsScrL7g/s320/pdcknit2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102638410843171074" border="0" /></a><br /><strike>And unfortunately this is a teaser. I completely forgot that I still needed to set up my server info on my new computer and can't get the pattern up. It is finished. Which makes it all that more annoying. The thing is that I honestly have no idea how to set it up and need to wait until Jason (my boyfriend who just happens to be the best guy ever) wakes up, which will be after I leave to work. I guess that means it won't be up until later tonight.</strike><br /><br />Download the pattern here: <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/patterns/perfectdishclothknit.pdf">The Perfect Dishcloth-Knit (pdf)</a><br /><br />Keep it crafty!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30885765.post-35053118602826440242007-08-23T10:52:00.001-05:002007-08-24T16:32:26.890-05:00Good stuff to report... finally!After many set backs this summer, things are calming down a bit and working themselves out.<br /><br />I took my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ibook</span> to the apple store (a day trip really, it's an hour and a half away) and was confirmed in my fears that it was indeed <em>kaput (not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">capute</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hehe</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">woops</span>)</em>. Sigh. I am just so thankful that because of the generosity of you guys I only had to replace a computer and not a sewing machine too. Oh I did get it the other day and am starting to figure out how to use it... it's kind of complicated... but hopefully a sewing pattern by next week. To read more about the trip to the apple store, you can read a post on it on my personal more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ranty</span> blog, <a href="http://overextracted.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Overextracted</span></a>.<br /><br />Okay, so good stuff. New computer, new to me sewing machine that works so awesome, my little ferret buddy is still hanging in there and actually doing well.<br /><br />Now for Craft Leftovers related stuff. I am officially going to be participating in the <a href="http://www.handmadechicago.com/">Handmade Market in Chicago</a>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Woot</span>! Craft Leftovers first show! So if you are anywhere near the Chicago area come and check it out. It is Saturday, October 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> from noon to 4:30 at the Empty Bottle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rs2vQoeSKMI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/_yXPid_g3ZM/s1600-h/handmadechicago.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101926653157845186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_734j__hVcBk/Rs2vQoeSKMI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/_yXPid_g3ZM/s320/handmadechicago.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Now the other Craft Leftovers news has to do with <a href="http://kristinr.etsy.com/">the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Etsy</span> shop</a>. I'm going to revamp it come September 1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">stish</span>. Most likely it will take the weekend. I'm going to take most everything down, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">reshoot</span>, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">relist</span> it. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=24043&section_id=5052281">Mainly the kits</a>. I'm going to start including everything in them, including hooks or knitting needles and anything else that the pattern calls for. I'm also going to add a couple of other types of kits.<br /><br />After being so "don't under sell yourself, value your time.... etc etc" I realized that is what I have been doing. So the prices will go up a bit come Sept 1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">stish</span>.<br /><br />So I guess what I'm saying is that if you have had your eye on something in the shop, you should pick it up before the first if you would like it at the cheaper price. If you would like to get the hook or knitting needles with your kit, just let me know and I can send you the revised invoice.<br /><br />Oh and priority mail will become an option if you would like to get your package faster. It will be $6 flat rate on all priority mail shipping no matter the size/weight.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05503823122066940827noreply@blogger.com1