Anyone still here? Sorry about that.
Here's what happens in my brain: 1. Oooh, I should totally blog about that! 2. Oh, wait, I can't 'cause I can't talk about what I'm doing. 3. Okay, I'll wait until I have something to blog about. 4. Got tons to blog about but no time!
Welcome to my world.
So, lots to talk about. Let's break it down into little chunks, okay? :)
Pattern line & Website updatedI spent the last couple of weeks updating my pattern line into much nicer template. I think they look much more professional and consistent across the patterns. Big thanks to Kristie Chester for providing the template. I did some tweaks to suit my line and I think it looks great. No pattern is longer than 4 pages, with most of them being 2 page patterns. This makes it much easier for you to print out and use.
With that, I updated all the patterns in Ravelry and on the website. So, if you've downloaded one of the free patterns in the past, feel free to go back and download it again so you can get an updated pattern.
Guild newsWe have our first meeting this weekend (tomorrow) at A Good Yarn in Sarasota. We'll be meeting from 11:30am to 1:30pm and if you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us!
Published designsSome may say this is burying the lead, but I wanted to have the spot for the photos to be near the end. :) I've had a lot come out in the last month or so.
Camo Girl Slippers
Found in the
Slippers By the Dozen booklet from Annie's Attic. I love these slippers. My original sample were in solid purple and cream and I just love them. Here's a pic of the original:

They're big and floppy and frilly and just plain fun. They don't take much yarn at all and make great gifts!
Snowflake Afghan and Ornament
Snowflake afghan

Snowflake ornament
This pattern is found in the December 2009 issue of
Crochet World. And I'll tell you, my pictures do not do it justice. The photography in the magazine is great and even it doesn't show how well these colors pop in this afghan. It's a stunning afghan and I think it would look great in any wintery decor (except down here in Florida where we don't see snow...or temps even close to snow). The ornaments whip up quickly and are precious as either ornaments for your tree or gift trim. I bet you could even make a bunch of them and join them as you do the final round and make a garland. In fact, I may try that for our tree. :)
Sweet Ruffles Crochet Dress
Found in
Super Baby booklet by Coats and Clark. Oooh, go to the link, and look at the cover!
This is my first real garment pattern and my first design with Coats and Clark. I was THRILLED to see my design on the cover. It fulfills another of my things I want to do as a designer. I love this little dress and I think it looks so cute on the model.
Things coming upI have a design coming out in the February
Crochet World. It's cute and I can't wait to see it in print!
I've been doing some work for Coats and Clark that will hopefully be coming out soon. I can't wait to show you 'cause they're all so cool.
Workshops coming up next month at A Good Yarn! I'm really excited about doing these. I can't wait to get back into teaching again.
New designs in the works for next year. I'm going to try to be better about releasing patterns throughout the year. Now that I have a great template, this will be easier.
Other newsLast month I became an Affiliate member of the
TNNA. Big step in my career and now I am starting to make plans to make it to the June show in Columbus.
Other than one last gift I'm working on now that was added on last weekend, I am DONE with my holiday gifts. Yeppers. This would be the earliest EVER for me. :) Granted, I have two gifts I need to buy, and a few I want to make that are not fiber related, but they don't count in the crochet list. :)
Have a fabulous December and holiday season (whatever you celebrate)! I will try to be better about posting, but we all know how that goes for me. Thanks for sticking with me!