Wrong Side vs Right Side

A lot of people that a new to crochet have asked me for helpful tips, and ideas. I decided to share some with you. One of the most important ones I think is knowing wrong from right side. This is mainly used on hats for me.

This is what as known as the "Right Side" in crochet. The stitches tend to look more uniform and bold. Sharper if you will.

This is what is known as the "Wrong Side" in crochet. You can see the stitches blend more and are not as sharp.

One more helpful thing I wanted to post would be helpful to those who have photographers as clients, or whom send items off to be photographed professionally. There are far to many times Ive seen pictures with hats on backwards. There is a "joining seam" on hats, sometimes its very noticeable but most times a little reminder will not hurt. This picture is of a more obvious seam.

Just for fun I wanted to share some of my texture images I just took today and fell in love with. Enjoy!

Something for me...

So I finally took time to make myself something crochet. I rarely do this and I dont know why. If anyone deserves items from my hands its me LOL I guess I like to give more than get most of the time. So here it is. MY very own hat :)

Good Life :)

Life has bumps, twists and turns. Its a road we all must travel. Make it worth it.

Just wanted to share

Im in love with the possibilities of this item. Ive made several so far and wanted to make sure to have some pro images of them. Im getting much better about editing pictures I take myself but still, its a comfort thing. So here is the Buzzy Bee :)

Photograph is from Lindsey. Here is her link Lindsey VanTiem Photography and she can be found at her Facebook Fan Page too! Enjoy :)

Im terrible!!!

I was doing really good with the weekly updates and then once I ran out of the features I stopped writing again. OOPPPSSS. It has been really steady around here. My munchkin is making things really interesting. He looooves to color all on his own now, and that makes me super happy. The only problem is he is figuring out what crayons taste like in the process.

Yesterday my husband turned 28, so happy birthday to him!! 

Crafter Q & A Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.
 My name is Elisabeth Spivey. I've been married for 3 years and we  have two sweet kiddos a boy and a girl. We are located in Oklahoma City, OK.

2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?
The name of my business is Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

3) What do you specialize in?
I specialize in accessories for babies and children. I make crochet hats and headbands, Ribbon Bows, clips and lots of other  items like dresses, jewelry and random crochet items

4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?
I started because I was laid off from a practically position. It was a Work At Home job through a special circumstance working as an Admin Assit. for a small contract company. It paid well and let me stay home and raise my kids. When the economy went down the company got to slow to keep me on. At the time I made more than my sweet hubby so we were drastically hit in our finances and well to top it off  I was 6 months prego. I wasn't looking to get out into the work field anytime soon. I really wanted to stay home.  I thought this would be a perfect time to try the things I loved to do most. 

5) Where is your "office" located?
My "office" is in two place. We have a little nook area in our home that I like to make my bows in and sew. My other office is in the big blue chair in the living room where I love to crochet!

6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?
Picking out a favorite item for me its hard. I'm having alot of fun making different types of crochet animal earflap hats.

7) What other passions do you have?
I love music. I love sing and to play piano! It's also been my second adventure this past year. I had the opportunity to teach piano part time at the Bible College I attended. I'm very excited to start up again in the fall.

8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.
My favorite color is green although I'm partial to anything Black & White. My favorite type of food is Mexican. The place I love to visit is Colorado. My most favorite thing to do is play piano.

9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!
I'm most inspired by my mother. She's always been crafty so I learned alot from her. She is the one who encouraged me to try to sell my items. I'm also inspired my kiddos. I just wish I had all their energy :)

10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?
I want people to know that they have received a handmade item just for them. I take pride in what I do and strive to be perfect. I want them to know I only use the best. For instance I would never use cheap itchy yarn. I make sure it's soft and snuggly and beautiful. I want them to feel special because many times is a One of a kind Item customized just for them. 

 

 

 

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Crafter Q & A #8 Posh Pooch Designs

 Posh Pooch Designs

1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.

I am Sara Sach, married 28 years to the same man. I am 47 yrs old and Have 2 grown Children and two Grandchildren. We spent 15 years traveling around the world with the Air force and then, returned here to Tulsa, Ok. After retirement, so our children could grow near family. I have two Chihuahuas, that are spoiled and love to wear sweaters and clothes.

2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?

The Name of my Business is Posh Pooch Designs, This name came about as I wanted a cutie name that sounded a little sophisticated. I chose "Designs" as part of the name because I do design all my own patterns, both crochet and sewing, and make them all myself.

3) What do you specialize in?

Dog Sweaters and clothes are my General Specialty, but within the Dog Clothes category, Sweaters are my main specialty. I started with just making dog sweaters, and since I cannot sell them year around, I ventured into , Embroidered Bandanas Dresses, tu tus, harnesses and Harness tu tus and …a lot more.

4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?

I actually started my business because Chihuahuas get cold, I had two, so I went shopping for dog sweaters. They never fit right or looked cute, and were made of thin cheap yarns and fabrics. So using my own dogs as models, I began making crochet patterns for sweaters and hats.  My friends saw them, and wanted them for their dogs. After making several for free, they started paying for them and my son said, "Mom you should start a business." So I got a web page, Which led to and "Artfire Store", then a face book friend and fan page and now a blog.  And I am having a blast with it!

5) Where is your "office" located?

We are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I do have some a display in 3 different stores in town, "The Gift Garden", "The urban Paw Spa" and "Wagz Doggie Daycare". 

6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?

My most favorite item to make is still the first crochet sweater and hat pattern I made.  It is a basic full body sweater with arms, that can be made in any color of yarn, and trimmed with fun yarns, and a matching hat.

7) What other passions do you have?

I do have several other passions…but one of my newest one is making Breast Cancer Awareness items….my mother was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I do actually have a Fund raiser going now to raise money for gas card for her..lots of trips to the Drs. plus chemo and radiation. 

8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.

My favorite Color is yellow, Bright sunshine yellow mot school bus yellow..But I love Bright shades of most colors! I am a upbeat happy person and love to laugh and make other laugh. "Life is too short to live it grumpy" that is my motto.

9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!

I am truly inspired by my husband, Keith. He has always encouraged me to grow, and although , at times I fell down, he has always been there to help me up, and try again. 

10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?

When people see my designs I want them to first thing, "That is something I want my pooch to wear ." I want people to see the care and fun I put into each item I design.  To feel like I care about what they want, or need for their pooch, as well as get an affordable item.

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