Pretty in Pink

The talented Jenny has done it again! Just look at her version of "Lucy and Jack's Afternoon Stroll"!Being the pink lover that I am, I literally squealed with delight when I saw her doily on Ravelry. I may have to make another version just like it. Oh, just look at Jack's green eye; perfect!

I love, love, love to see what talented crocheters like Jenny do with my designs. It is wonderful that just changing the colors gives a design a whole new look and feel.

Thanks for sharing your talent and brilliant eye for color, Jenny!

Woodland Fairy Is In My Etsy Shop

Deep in the forest, inside an old hollow log, there lives a tiny Woodland Fairy. She spends her days flying through the forest, keeping her watchful eye on all the plants and creatures who live there.

Her friend, the Dragonfly tries to keep up with her as she flits here and there, making sure all is well. She pauses to visit with another friend, a tiny snail. And together they admire a mystical toadstool ring, which has magically appeared overnight.

I have added the Woodland Fairy Doily to my Etsy shop. I hope you like her!

I would like to thank Marie Read, Jewel Fernley and Diana Mitchell for testing the Woodland Fairy and the Fairy Lace Doily patterns. I do not know how I ever got along without my testers!

Time for Tea

I'm a little Tea Pot, short and stout.(And I'm a little Tea Cup)
Here is my Handle, Here is my Spout.
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout:
"Just tip me over and pour me out!"

I have been working on a new pattern set this week (well, part of it is new, part of it is a re-worked version of some designs I did several years ago.) In addition to this "Tea Pot and Cup Wall Art" design, there will also be Tea Pot and Tea Cup Potpourri holders. I wanted to work on something besides doilies for a change, but now I can't wait to get this set done so I can get back to work on the "Angel of Love" doily!

Fairy Lace Doily

I am working on the pattern for the Fairy Lace Doily this afternoon. I took a few pictures to go in the pattern. I don't have any fairy figurines, which I guess would be the thing to place on it. But I do like how my unicorn, Violetta, looks on it.

And I think one of my Lefton hands looks pretty on it, too. This picture makes me think of the inside of a gypsy wagon (kind of bohemian.)

The photography I do is never exactly how I want it to be; I need better backgrounds and lighting. But I will keep working at it. At least I know how my designs should look, so I will just keep trying.

Thank you

I want to thank everyone for your kind comments and the emails you sent after my last post. Working at home as I do, I sometimes feel isolated and alone. It is wonderful to know that I have so many lovely friends and supporters!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.
Love,
Ann

So Far...

I know you don't come to this blog to hear about my problems, but I just want to let you know that so far, 2010 has been a pretty rough year for my family and me. I have not been able to get much work done, and I don't know when I will be able to get back on track. I will be going out of town again in the morning and I am not sure when I will be back. I still do not have the Woodland Fairy doily ready for testing.
But crochet is not only my career, it is also my comforter and sanity-saver, so I am sure I will be picking something up to work on whenever I can.
I will talk to you when I get back. Take care.
Love,
Ann

New items in my Etsy shop

I have added three new patterns to my Etsy shop.
First is the "Ring Around the Rosie" baby blanket, hat and slippers set: The hat and booties can be made in either Newborn-3 months or 6 months size.

Next is the "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" baby blanket, hat and booties set:

And finally, the "Sedona Wrap":

I am working hard on the Woodland Fairy doily so I can get it out to be tested as soon as possible. And I have finished the background for the next Lovely Ladies doily, which will be called "Angel of Love." I will post a picture of it later this week.