New FREE Crochet Pattern

Check it out!! The Gumdrop hat pattern is so cute and I am in loooooove with the pictures!!! Hurry and download your copy of my free crochet pattern just released in the Spring issue of Tangled Online Magazine!!

What I'm Working on Wednesday

Hey everyone! I'm sorry I've been so absent lately. I have been so busy and my life has been so happy and full. It's sad to say, but crocheting has been put on the backburner. It's hard to explain, but I'm just not feeling it right now. I think part of it is that I made myself a few items and was disappointed in how the turned out. I also haven't been very inspired lately to design anything new. I am hoping that come Autumn these feeling will change and I will get back to my designing.

Don't worry, I'll still have my shops open and will continue to post specials and sales here on the blog. I'll still be happy to make custom orders for anyone interested and may even whip up some one-of-a-kind items to list in my Ready to Ship sections. And I think I will be making some gifts for friends and family.

Other than that, I am looking forward to a wonderful summer with my family and friends. I still plan on teaching some girls to crochet and work on the Granny Square Project. Also I will be working hard at loosing those last 10 lbs and get into a smaller size jeans. I'm finally enjoying my Jiu-Jitsu classes and have been attending them more regularly. I'm hoping that in combination with my kickboxing, the pounds will melt off!! But, I am covered in bruises! LOL!!

I hope you all have a wonderful Summer and feel free to contact me any time with questions, suggestions, or just to chat! My email is jaybird [at] acsol [dot] net or you can always visit me at my facebook page!

Free Gift With Purchase

Today only! (May 20, 2011) I'm offering a free gift with any custom order purchase over $20 from my etsy shop!!

What I'm Working on Wednesday

WOW! Is it really Wednesday?? My cold from last week has turned into a sinus infection and I'm still feeling icky. May need to head to the doctors soon for antibiotics. :-(

Since I've been so yucky, I haven't been doing much crocheting lately. I finished my Investing and am disappointed with how it turned out. So now I'm working on some fine-tuning to see if I can get it to fit better. Oh, and I still need to find some cool buttons for it too. But truthfully, there is nothing on my hook and I'm really not feeling like crocheting much lately. Guess I just need a break.

So, today I'll share with you a picture of my garden. Each year it keeps getting bigger and bigger!! I've been spending a lot of time working on it this year and will soon be spending more once it's time to harvest....freezing and canning, here I come!

Have a great day!

New Design-Wedding Fascinator!

I've been sick lately, so I'm sorry for not posting often. But I wanted to share the newest Jaybird Designs published pattern with you!! It's in Inside Crochet, Issue 18! And, of course, it is my newest favorite design! OH.....also check out the Designer Inspiration page! :-)