Crochet News

One of the best parts of blogging is partnering with companies to gain perks and discounts for your readers. Most of the time I apply and then forget all about it. Today I'm excited to announce that I'm a new Brand Ambassador for Crochet.com. They emailed me last week with the good news.

What does this means for you? It means you will have access to discounts and have a promo code when you check out to you don't have to pay full price on their yarns and accessories. Just give me some time to read up on all their paperwork. I'm waiting for my unique discount code so I can pass it onto you. Stay tuned. So excited about this new partnership. If you aren't familiar with this company, make sure you check out their website.

My Dog Rose

Last week we had to put our sweet dog down, her name was Rose and she was 15 years old and lived a full rich life. She was my constant companion on the weekends when I was home alone. She made me feel safe and not so lonely. Always close by and that's something that's going to take me a while to get over.

3 years ago I made a quilt and named it after her. It was her quilt and we used in to protect the leather seats from her nails in my new car. Rose's Quilt is a classic bow tie block quilt with a cute scrappy border made with my colorful scrap fabrics. Great project for a beginner and the perfect square throw quilt.

New Sewing Pattern

Tote bags are in fashion, all shapes and sizes trending. So why not do a patchwork tote with fabric scraps. Everything I've been sewing lately has been patchwork and mixing different fabrics that I already have.

The hardest part about bags is always figuring out the final size you want and making sure you take into account the size of your corners. You will lose that measurement from the height of your bag. After much trial and error, I cracked the code and made the perfect size large tote.

Check out the post for all the info and step by step instructions. I did all the math for you. Just pick your fabrics and gather your supplies. You can find links on the resource page to all the supplies used in my projects. Such a fun weekend project.

If you like this bag but don't sew, you can buy this green tote or a blue tote bag from my shop. Great for the summer or gift for your bestie.

It uses the boxed corner method that I talk about in the how to sew a tote bag with a flat bottom post from a few weeks ago. Check that out too if you haven't already.

Free Printable Quilt Care Guide

New post on how to wash a quilt and fold it the right way. No quilt police here but there is a better way to fold a quilt to extend the life of it while reducing the deep creases. Read the post and try this folding technique, it's easy.

Plus there's a free printable on quilt care instructions. This includes how to wash a quilt and it's great to print and include when you gift quilts or quilted item. It could be modified for handmade crochet items too.

Finally, my new post is all about shopping in your local fabric store. I share 7 smart tips so you can shop with purpose, avoid impulse buys and make sure you love what you bring home (avoid buyer's remorse).

Books

I finished another Julia Kelly book called "The Last Dance of the Debutante". It was such a great read leading up to new season of "The Gilded Age". Set in England with a backstage look at high society life in the 50's. There's a twist at the end, you won't be disappointed. You can get it on Amazon.

Resources

New to quilting? Check out my new "Learn to Quilt" page that contains all the information you need to sew a quilt from start to finish along with tutorials for each step.

New to crocheting? Check out Learn How to Crochet post that contains loads of info to get you stitching.

Need to buy some supplies? My resource page has all the products and supplies I use for crochet, sewing and quilting all in one place with handy links to buy online. I don't recommend products unless I personally use them.

Ready for your next project? Check out my free Pattern Index to find free patterns and tutorials to help you every step from start to finish.

If you have suggestions for new patterns or tutorials, please email me. I welcome your comments and suggestions.

I'm Nikki, a maker obsessed with quilting, crochet, and all things fabric. Here, you'll find easy to follow patterns, helpful tutorials, and plenty of inspiration for your next handmade project. I'm here to make the process fun and stress free. Grab your fabric (or yarn), and let's create something beautiful together!

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