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Flufy’s Granny Square Blanket, part two
Ready to finish that blanket? If you’ve been following along so far, at this point you should have something that looks like the image above. If you missed Part One of this project, where I explained...
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And Many More: a heart-healthy birthday cake
Today is Neil’s birthday. After the summer he’s had, I wanted to do it up big for his birthday. I think I’m pretty good at providing a festive atmosphere and well-loved gifts for the boys’ birthdays,...
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A little bit of this, and a little bit of that
Hello, there! Did you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend? I certainly did. My sister-in-law and new brother-in-law did a great job hosting their first big holiday celebration on Thursday, Friday I...
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Last-minute loom-knitted gifts
I realized I never mentioned this here. I recently took my three loom-knitting eBooks and put them together into a single collection. All three projects are available for $2.99 (purchased...
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The headband pattern is here!
I am always so excited when I can finally unveil a new pattern that I’ve been working on, and this is no exception. I came up with this idea and made the first prototype when I was supposed to be...
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Upgraded: Flufy’s Granny Square Blanket
Hey, friends, have a seat. I’ve been thinking lately about the state of my Download Shop. Specifically, does the name “download shop” really tell you what it’s about? And do the descriptions of each...
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I Like My Skirts Fast and Cheap, 2.0
I finally, finally checked off an item that has been on my to-do list for the last two years: re-write, re-photograph, and re-package my most popular blog post into a handy-dandy ebook tutorial....
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Introducing: Review-a-Book, Win-a-Book!
Hey, how would you like to help me get the word out about my ebooks, and be entered to win a prize at the same time? Starting this month, any time you post a review of a Polka Dot Cottage eBook, you...
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RABWAB: June winner + call for July entries
RABWAB. That’s my new fun name for Review-a-Book, Win-a-Book. We’re going to do this every month, so I hope you’re gearing up for July and getting your review-writing fingers ready! This month’s RABWAB...
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Robot Overlord Fabric? Cool.
You are probably familiar by now with my husband’s Clarkesworld Magazine? The magazine’s mascot (for lack of a better word) is this sweet robot from Issue #8. Some time ago, Neil styled the robot into...
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So, there’s a book tote tutorial now…
My interest in sewing is subject to fits and starts, and I can go for months and months without doing much of anything notable on the machine. I’m not sure when it began, but I seem to be back on the...
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The Easy A-Line and the Robot Overlords
Yep, I’ve written another skirt tutorial. This is number three, for those of you keeping track, and I’d say it’s more complicated than I Like My Skirts Fast and Cheap, but less complicated than Spring...
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Road trip fun: the license plate game!
As promised yesterday, a new printable for you. I’m happy to give this to you for free, but my shopping cart can’t handle any price less than 99 cents. If you would like the freebie option, please...
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RABWAB: No July winner + call for August entries
RABWAB. That’s my name for Review-a-Book, Win-a-Book. This month was a little disappointing for me – nobody entered! I’m going to chalk it up to the Summer slump. I’m not getting many comments lately,...
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RABWAB: August winner + call for September entries
RABWAB: Review-a-Book, Win-a-Book. This month’s random RABWAB winner left a lovely review on Amazon: Congratulations to Midge Bennett Flinn for her review of Spring Wrap Skirt! Rafflecopter randomly...
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Mod Floral Blanket: coupon + giveaway!
It’s been a long time coming, and today I am pleased as punch to announce my new book: Mod Floral Blanket! To celebrate, I’m giving a free copy to one of you, and 50% off coupons to 20 of you! More on...
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Crochet basics demonstrated, plus a winner!
First order of business: we have a winner for the Mod Floral Blanket eBook giveaway! Congratulations, Amy S., and thank you all for playing along, spreading the word, and being generally all-around...
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Tackling the BIG Project: Crocheted Blankets
I have always been someone who is drawn to instant gratification projects. I like something I can make in an afternoon. In general, I am more about the finished result than I am about the process of...
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Lakeside Forest Blanket – UPGRADED!
I can’t remember how much of my new business plan I have shared with you here. I don’t mean Business Plan, as in something I can show to banks in exchange for a windfall of money to play with. I just...
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Prototype in stripes
I had an epiphany a few months ago. See, when I first started knitting and crocheting, it was strictly for personal enjoyment. And as such, I felt I should save it for evenings and weekends, after the...
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