Free patterns for charity knitting

Interweave Press has a free booklet of 5 patterns for charity knitting here. Think of others and knit a few of these cute items.

Enjoy, Debby

Black Friday Sales at Craftsy!

Craftsy Yarn and Fabric sale up to 80% off from 11/27-12/2!
Craftsy has brilliant savings on the craft supplies you want! With up to 80% off yarn and 65% off fabric, get the best prices of the year while you can.

A great idea to use all those less than pretty buttons...

I have lots of buttons and not all of them are very pretty but I CAN'T throw them out. Well thanks to Pinterest, I found something I can make with them.

Check out this post on craftstylish for this great idea!

Enjoy, Debby

New dog sweater pattern...finally!

I keep getting asked when I will release any new dog sweater patterns.

I have been working on a new collection of different ribbed designs. The first one is now ready...

It is called Zig Zag rib.

It is an easy "first step" into the land of cables and aran knitting.

The seven page PDF pattern is available for sale and immediate download on ETSY, Ravelry and Craftsy.

A scarf and hat version are coming soon.

Enjoy, Debby

What is Craftsy?

What is Craftsy?
Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more. 

 
Behind the Scenes: The Making of a CraftsyClass
Before filming even begins, hours and hours are spent determining what content will be covered in each class, and how to best teach specific techniques to the camera. Instructors work with an instructional designer to create an in-depth outline of each lesson, and decide how to best prepare props or “step-outs” that show what your project should like at different steps. Instead of a scripted class, instructors follow their outlines on camera to create an authentic and engaging teaching experience. 

Most Craftsy classes are filmed in one of five Craftsy studios in Denver, CO, assuring that every part of the production process goes off without a hitch. They fly in instructors from all over the world to spend several days filming, then spend several weeks turning hours of footage into a two to three hour class experience that has been watched, rewatched, and reviewed by industry experts. The final result is an HD-quality video that takes you in-depth into specific topics in any given craft category- from cooking and fine art to sewing and knitting. 

 
What IS the Craftsy experience? 
Craftsy classes are designed to have all the benefits of an in-person class, with none of the drawbacks. Available online and on-demand, you always have world-class instructors at the tip of your fingers. You can retake the class as many times as you want, and the 30-second repeat feature allows you to watch the same section over and over again until you get every technique just right. 

Watching a Craftsy class is like having a first-row seat with some of the best instructors in the world. Even better, classes have a 100% money-back guarantee. 

Try online learning today with a free mini-class from Craftsy! Choose from 23 Free Craftsy Classes ranging from drawing and painting to sewing and quilting, from knitting to cake decorating and more.
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Enjoy, Debby

Sale- Trio of $1.99 shawl patterns

Check out my sale on Ravelry. 

I have marked down 3 shawls to $1.99 for a limited time. 

You do not need to be a member of Ravelry to purchase patterns. Their shopping cart is easy to use with PayPal. Your pattern is immediately downloadable from your email receipt from Ravelry. 

Happy knitting!

Easy Garter Stitch Diamond Lace Shawl 

Summer Picot and Bobbles Shawl

Easy Self Fringing Shawl

Craftsy is having a flash sale this Friday & Saturday on Yarn and Fabric products at up to 80% off! You can check out each sale here: 

Craftsy yarn sale! Save up to 80% on yarn for 48 hours, November 15 & 16.

Craftsy fabric sale! Save up to 65% on fabric for 48 hours, November 15 & 16.

The sale only lasts 48 hours and products will sell out fast, head over to Craftsy today and check some items off your crafting wish list! 

Free knitting pattern- Christmas stockings

I love the cute patterns on Knitables website

Here is a link to try out some of Sarah's free patterns. 

Check out  her great work with charities too.

Enjoy, Debby

Free Classes!

• Learn How To Piece, Patch, Quilt with Craftsy for FREE! - This class is perfect for the ultimate beginner to learn the basics of quilting. Who knows, maybe they could catch on quick and have a quilt in time for Christmas!

• Learn How To Take Professional Family Portraits with Craftsy for FREE! - How perfect a class is this for the holiday season? Everyone is getting ready to take their family portraits for Christmas cards or just to have in their picture frames at home! Now they can wow everyone with professional quality pictures.

Sale coupon for ETSY store...expires soon!

Use this coupon code and get 15% off any item in my ETSY store, Historic Needlecrafts.

BLOG15NOV2013

There is no minimum purchase but the coupon does expire November 30, 2013. 

If you are not sure how to use a coupon on ETSY, click here for instructions.

Enjoy, Debby

Free Classes!

• Learn How To Piece, Patch, Quilt with Craftsy for FREE! - This class is perfect for the ultimate beginner to learn the basics of quilting. Who knows, maybe they could catch on quick and have a quilt in time for Christmas!

• Learn How To Take Professional Family Portraits with Craftsy for FREE! - How perfect a class is this for the holiday season? Everyone is getting ready to take their family portraits for Christmas cards or just to have in their picture frames at home! Now they can wow everyone with professional quality pictures.