Ohhhhhhh, I am probably going to regret posting this photo…. but I’ll go ahead anyhow…. and blush….
This ……….
is a shot of my studio, taken from my computer desk,
looking across at  my design desks.
They are totally out of control right now.
I have just finished launching 2 self published books,
Rosie Recycle Dolls and Spooligarumi,
and am going like blazes on the next one……
as well as getting up to speed with Hankering for Yarn.
Because I have so many balls up in the air, things have just heaped up to the point of- ‘aaaaaaggggghhhhhhhh’
here in the studio….
So, when I read about Diane Dobson-Barton’s new book: …read more

I just posted about the  crocheted compassion cap Knots of Love kit  that Laurel Hill is kindly donating to one of the  readers of Hankering for Yarn.
And, now I am pleased to offer a second contest, courtesy of
Knots of Love and Laurel Hill.
This contest is for a compassionate knitter.
The prize is one of Laurel Hill’s
knitted compassion cap kits
How do you win?
Simple, post a comment, telling me to  whom you would donate  the compassion cap that you will knit from this kit.
The contest begins now and closes on March 17th.
It is open to citizens of Canada and the United States.
(image …read more

Some kinds of synchronicity are really neat. Others are more poignant.

I received a note the other day from Christine Shively at Knots of Love,  telling me about the chemo cap kits that they are now working with Laurel Hill to create.
‘Great!’, I thought, knowing how many people’s lives are being radically altered by cancer in their family or among their friends.
Then, a few days later, I received a note from a dear friend, saying that she is now facing the challenges of cancer. 

I immediately went into prayer, visualization, breath work and healing imagery mode for her.
Her family and …read more

Last week, to celebrate returning to Hankering for Yarn, and to also celebrate the launch of Bliss Tree, I announced a contest… Celebration Contest
I asked people to list off everything- and I REALLY DID MEAN  E V E R Y T H I N G – in this photo.
21 people left comments (thanks everyone – big hugs & waves)
But….
Guess what?
Nobody guessed E V E R Y T H I N G!
Alright….now don’t hate me for this….
this was a game in creativity, after all…..
Here’s the list of    E V E R Y T H I N G in the photo:
1. …read more

Last October, because of a number of factors, I decided that I would leave Hankering for Yarn. I grieved it and missed Hankering for Yarn, and the community of readers, terribly! So, when recently, I was invited to return to b5 media and begin writing Hankering for Yarn again, I was delighted.

There have been a heap of changes and I am soooooooooooo excited to be part of the new direction !
One of the biggest changes is that Hankering for Yarn will soon be part of Bliss Tree, which is an oh so nifty website/community.  I am looking forward to seeing …read more

Attention, aspiring designers! AslanTrends has announced their first knitting challenge 2009.
I’m giving you this much notice (you have until August 10 to get your entry forms and items submitted) because you’ll need to plan; plans may change; you might need to start over, etc.
You can enter in one of two categories:

Full-size garments or afghans
Accessories-sized hats, scarves, bags, baby blankets

What can you win? Prizes include cash, yarn and a year’s subscription to Vogue Knitting magazine.
Visit the AslanTrends site for entry forms and official rules to the contest. Good luck!
Image: stock.xchng

Over at Junk Creation, enter the final Christmas for Crafters giveaway to win a cool prize package valued at $75.
Crafty people often have varied interests, so this may be just the prize you’re looking to win. All you have to do is leave a comment, so hop on over to Peggy’s blog (it’s called Junk Creation, but the crafts she does there are far from being junk!) and enter today.

 Bloggy giveaway carnival time is over…..

The other day, I posted about the Hedgehog Tatting Shuttles that I have just designed and am now making.

Well……
I  offered one of my  Hedgehog Tatting Shuttles (one of a kind, handmade by me) as a prize in the bloggy giveaway carnival!
ANd the winner is #60, Nicole – congratulations! Hope you will enjoy it!
and make sure you leave a valid email address. 
The Contest  is now closed.

Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
Please note: I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This red color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik gave this to me for the contest!

Michelle, who was #23 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This gold color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

Jenna, who was #31 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com