Crochet and Other Stuff Update

First of all, I am relieved all my files were safe! About 10 days ago, my computer totally broke down, and I tried not to worry about it since my brother takes care of all our computer problems. But if I lost my files, I might not be able to write up again or continue some of the patterns that I was working on. Also, some digital pics and other data might be lost forever. Fortunately, my brother is able to fix the problem. Unfortunately, I'd have to make do with his OLD back-up computer until I am able to upgrade the parts. This one is so sloooooow...

I haven't been crocheting much the past few weeks. Lately, I got busy rearranging furnitures, decluttering tables, organizing stuff and decorating a little.
Here is one thing I bought at only P100, which I positioned on an ugly spot on the wall:


a hanging plant pot...I just put in cut-off pineapple leaves.

And here's my dining table centerpiece:

I "found" this green vase with artificial flowers put aside and collecting dust in my parents' house. With some washing and scrubbing, it looked lovely again :)

After a lot of moving stuff around, I finally settled on a workstation outside my bedroom, between the living area and dining area. It doesn't look so crowded as I thought it would be. Its still comfortable with enough space for day-to-day activities. Not sure if it makes for a more conducive atmosphere for creating art and crochet designs - we'll see ;)

Now for some update on crochet. I think I'm getting back in the groove again, inspired by two reasons. First, I got my Crochet Calendar 2010 issue, and it was a pleasant surprise! Not only because it came very early, but because of the new look and the improved quality of designs and material.

I have two patterns in there:
Flower Tawashi - April 19
Happy Handy Tawashi - March 10

Second, I was told that my three patterns with Coats were already released - at last! I just haven't seen the printed patterns yet...I will post as soon as I have it :)

More projects!
These are already posted in Ravelry, but shown here only now.
Metallic Butterfly pin

The width of this butterfly is 1 1/4". I used DMC silver metallic thread and 1.25mm hook. The pattern is Lisa's Butterfly...and I just made up the body and head.

Hippie Headband/Belt

My brother's g.f. has thick long hair and this headband really looks good on her :)

Knitted Scarf

I mailed this one to my sis...and she sent me this pic ;)
I used this pattern, since it was simple enough.

Lastly, some of my favorite projects made from my designs:

Claire's Shells and Flowers Shrug

TurtleKnitta's Shells and Flowers Shrug


Bheng's Romantic Shrug

Tin's Romantic Shrug


Tina's Romantic Shrug


Claire's Simply Striped Shrug


Grace's Stylish Sack Bag

Ceola's Sack Bag


Deneen's Sack Bag

What I love about Etsy

Etsy Buy Handmade mimicrochet

I haven't been doing much to promote my shop on Etsy, and lately made only a few sales there. But there are other Etsy-related stuff that makes me happy about being there. Yesterday, I was reading some of the positive comments I've gotten so far and I found a photo uploaded by someone who made herself a Breezy Shrug from my pattern. It put a big smile on my face :)



Isn't she lovely?

Here's another modeled pic from a satisfied Etsy buyer several months ago:



So pretty!

Btw, if you're a hooker on Etsy, you can join the Etsyhookers team. I've recently joined them and look forward to getting to know more Etsy sellers and also get more tips and inspiration for my shop ;)
You can view the team's profile and list of members on the Etsy page.

First post, 2009

Happy New Year to everyone! I'm back to blogging, reading blogs, crocheting, and knitting. I will try to catch up with your blogs soon...

This year I hope I can show you more FOs and interest you with more new designs.

For this post I would like to showcase my popular designs for 2008.
Thank you to all who bought my patterns this past year. I'm also so glad to get feedback and appreciation of my designs. Thanks again to all whom I've encountered on Ravelry, Etsy, my blog and website. I hope to be able to offer more crochet patterns this year.
Here's a look at some of the recent projects made from my patterns. Thanks to all those who shared pics!

The following projects were made from my Cute Tawashi designs -

Chie's Tawashis

Christina's Tawashis

Pearlin's Tawashis

Yasmin's tawashis

The following 5 projects were made from my Basic Slippers pattern -

Daisy's slippers for her niece

Riohnna's House slippers

Riohnna's Toddler slippers

Gene's Basic Slippers

MiniBooger's Basic Slippers

Tina's Poinsettia Doily and Coaster

Tok's Stylish Sack bag

Tok's cell phone purses

Bheng's Stylish Make-up purse

Donna's Shells and Flowers shrug for her daughter

Tawni's bridesmaid shrug

Piggycrochet's Shells and Flowers shrug

Sorry if I missed a project you want to share, please let me know so I can add it here.

Holiday pictures

My son recently got himself a camera and designated himself as our family's official photographer. This also means that I need not use my camera that often for my projects, since I have my very own in-house photographer ;)
For practice, he has instantly taken some creative shots. Photo above shows our Christmas tree (which looks better with the effects...)
Shown below, the crocheted snowman that was in my Christmas decorations basket, and, my nephew and son with the holiday stuff toys they got as souvenir from Saisaki restaurant.
















And here's my current WIP, a shrug that I want to wear soon. Haven't worn a shrug in public, so we'll have to see if I can pull it through ;)

Photo Gallery

Recently, I have collected a few more photos of projects made from my patterns. I have taken the liberty of adding these to my photo gallery :)



Michele and Melanie's lip balm holders


Jennifer's twisted wrap


Kimberly's poinsettia coasters


Pewee's flower applique


And...oh so cute baby pics!


Flower frame by Manuela


Helmet hat by Riohnna

Photo Gallery

Lately, I have seen some more projects made from my designs. Thanks to all the wonderful photos shared online, and to those sent to me by email. Here are the most recent ones:
Gene and Hope's beret cap with brim:











Deneen's diagonal-striped pouch, matrix purse, and stylish sack bag.







Riohnna, Pearlin and Tina's mesh bags.



Riohnna's baby mittens and poinsettia doily!


And, the baby hats! These are from Tina (on the bear), Ashley (on the baby), Cathy (with blue flower) and mine is the one with the ribbon :)


I have yet to add some of these pics to my photo gallery.