Diagonal Crochet Dishcloths - Set of Four for Sale

Diagonal Crochet set of Four, a photo by My Life In Stitches on Flickr.

I have a really nice set of four diagonal crochet cloths up for sale in my Etsy shop.

Made from 100% natural cotton -  Keep two for you and give two away!  Great for a teachers gift, housewarming, bridal showers or any other occasion. 

The cotton yarn is durable and is perfect for cleaning your kitchen pots and pans - however, also can be used as a face cloth as well.

Measures 6 inches by 6 inches. 
Allow for shrinkage after laundering.

Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry       

Go check em out!Via Flickr:
www.etsy.com/shop/mylifeinstitches

Pretty in Pink Small Cloths -SOLD!

Pretty in Pink Small Cloths, a photo by My Life In Stitches on Flickr.

It is so nice to make a sale. I reopened my Etsy shop at the begining of January and good things do come to those who wait, and market and wait. Well, you get the picture. It makes me happy when the things I make find their way to a new home. Kind of makes me feel like I'm making a difference for someone!
Via Flickr:
www.etsy.com/shop/mylifeinstitches
SOLD!

Gifts From The Sea

Gifts From The Sea, a set on Flickr.

We have been experiencing really warm weather in New England this winter. We have also been having some really unusual higher tides than normal. However, this results in a fun stroll along the beach and finding pretty treasures and jewels. Interesting pottery shards, pieces of sea tossed and tumbled new glass and old glass. I love living by the ocean.

Beam Me Down Scotty - To Arizona

I came across a really great site, South West Trading Company. Based in Arizona, the website has a great selection of yarns and patterns. They are also very active with promoting fiber arts in their area with the offering of classes. I wish I lived in the area to take advantage of the events on their calendar. Until that happens, I will browse their book selection, with patterns developed by Jonelle Raffino and other members of SWTC.

Happy creating today ya'll - - - I am back to cross stitching the Mario chart for my son I found on Sprite Stitch. His birthday is this weekend and since this won't be done by then, I'll be sending him a picture of the WIP instead!

Crochet Covered Beach Stones

Crochet Covered Beach Stones, a set on Flickr.

Been working on heart themed beach stones and I'm starting to be happy with the results. A few could end up in my Etsy shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mylifeinstitches

Pardon Me, I didn't Knit That for You

Just out of curiosity, I searched YouTube for interesting videos about crafting and came across this gem.

It is sung by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne, of http://www.masondixonknitting.com.

Enjoy - I'm off to crochet stars today! Pics and info to follow, stay tuned.

What Are You Working On Today?

I'm spending time today with a project I started in November 2010. This is a gift for my son and was inspired by this chart I found on a blog by Sprite Stitch. It is a lot of stitches, but well worth it.

What are you working on today?

New Listing on Etsy Brings Satisfaction

Satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. I listed a set of 6 crochet coasters on Etsy today. I made these a few months ago and for a while could not decide if they would be small facial cloths or coasters. I always came back to coasters. Head over to Etsy and check them out! They make a great gift for yourself or someone else.

Heart Breaking Trial and Error

So this week I was wondering if it wasn't too late to hop on the Valentine Day marketing and selling of heart related things.

I scoured my pattern files looking for hearts that would translate well to my current obsession of crocheting on beach stones. I found a couple, got the supplies together and got to work.

For some reason, I wasn't feeling the love on these. I'm wondering if it is because I fabricated a set pattern for the beach stones instead of being more free form.

Still debating if I will place these in my Etsy shop.

What do you think?

see more pictures on Flickr

Singing About Crochet

I was cruising the internet yesterday looking for a small filet crochet heart to crochet. I came across Crochet Geek who had a great chart and as I cruised the site, I found this little gem she had reposted from Youtube - check it out!
I Crochet
The Collaboration Project
July 31, 2011,
The Triad NYC
Music: Kevin Wanzor and Joel B New

On The Rocks

We moved back to our beloved hometown of Gloucester, MA. It is so nice to be back again. We moved away in 1994 and 16 years later we are home! I love being by the ocean again and being able to take daily walks along the beach in the harbor and scavenging the gifts from the sea, buttons, glass, pieces of pottery and stones. I love the beach stones with all their different colors and shapes and I like to cover them in crochet!