Rose Doily (my Valentine doily)

I made this doily just in time for valentines ;)
I picked out a pattern from CPC, its the Victorian Rose Doily (pdf).
Its also the same rose doily here.
I managed to make my own design for the leaf, I like it better this way.
The finished doily center is about 5 1/4" diameter and the rose is about 2".
Materials used: crochet cotton size 8 for the doily and roses, 6-strand embroidery floss for the leaves, 1.75mm steel hook.

Here's another valentine doily.

Other free doily patterns:
Hearts Doilyfrom Crochet Memories
Romantic Pineapples Doily (pdf)from Crochet magazine
Hearts Desire Doily from Coats and Clark
Multiple Choice Doily from Coats and Clark
Pineapple Doily from Coats and Clark
Doily no. 2226 from Star Book of Doilies, 1942
Blue Bell Doily from Crochet Treasures
Easy Pineapple Doily from Crochet Treasures
Rose of Sharon Doily from Celtwich
Wild Rose Scallops Doily from Celtwich
Cosmos Doily from Celtwich
Butterfly Doily from Celtwich
Bowl and doily from Crochet Now
Candy Dish Doilyfrom Celtwich
Small Pineapple Doily from Celtwich
Rose and Pansy Doilies from Celtwich
Crochet Swan Centres Doily from Twilleys
Swan Symphony Doiliesfrom Coats and Clark
Floral Doily
Fancy Purple Doily
Pansy Doily from Celtwich
More doily links from Celt Vintage Patterns
More Doily links from Ravelry
More Doily links from Crochet Pattern Central

My other thread projects:
Flower Doily
Pineapple bookmark
Hat souvenir
Flower Frame souvenir
Baby Mittens
Baby Appliques
Ivory Shawl
Another cotton shawl
Some small projects with cotton thread

Most recent projects with thread:
ABC with flowers
Belt with little flowers
New! Crochet a Heart Souvenir

Printable Crafts - mini books

I made these a few years ago and forgotten the site where I printed it from, so I searched it again on the web. It wasnt that hard to find but I thought I'd share it here for some who might find it interesting. I think it would make some nice thoughtful little gifts ;)


Printable mini books
Printable boxes and cards

I got another baby!!!

What a cute baby!!! Her name is Ijendu (hope I spelled it right, and I dont know how to pronounce that either!)
My sister (who is in UK) got the headband and booties I made and sent it to her bf in Europe. Her bf gave it to his niece, and he also took this photo.
The booties is my new design which I plan to sell.

Take another look at this cute baby!

Threads for sale and other stuff

I've got no crochet work to show off yet :(
I'm working on a bag, I'm excited how it will turn out, but I ran out of yarn! I have to wait two more long days for my yarn..! (I can understand how Tina feels with all her yarn left in Michigan!) I do have lots of yarn from the yarn swap and secret pal gifts, but I'm still waiting for the right project to come up for those.

Meanwhile, I finally advertised my Cannon and Anchor threads for sale at crochetville, after weeks of planning, doing all the hardwork of researching, taking photos and uploading and designing my blog and taking up other important matters. It feels good to be able to see what you have worked hard for, and to say "I did this all by myself"! But of course, I couldnt have done it without the support of special friends. But I have to say, its really encouraging when help comes unexpectedly.
I just got endorsed by Deneen, and its a big help for my business, just what I needed, thanks so much Deneen!

Also, (not really worth mentioning but for lack of anything to blog about)I got two letters from two yarn companies in Ontario, Canada:
First, I wrote Bernat yarns about my matrix purse pattern, and they said they have their own design dept. and its not their practice to purchase patterns outside the company.
I am pleased with their response, they really read my letter and took the time to send me their reply.
Second, I listed for free fur yarn samples from Paula Lishman Fur Yarn. Here is what I got. Its so soft and luxurious! (And it costs a fortune to buy some!) If what they say is true, I dont think they are harming the animal species. Wild fur trapping they say is the livelihood of thousands of northerners in Canada. They get furs from plentiful fur-bearing species. I can just imagine if the wild animal population isnt controlled there, the people might become extinct!

Crochet Patterns

Only two sites to bookmark to find the link to your next crochet project!
You hate pop-ups, distractive ads, dead links, and bright-colored backgrounds. You are looking for crochet patterns and you want to save time.
Here are two places to go:

Crochet Pattern Central - find all (if not, almost all) free patterns on the web in one directory, neatly categorized. All links are for free patterns with pictures.

Crochet Pattern Roundup - find designer patterns for sale on the web, neatly presented and easy to find.

Crochet Pattern Roundup

Introducing the place to find and feature crochet patterns for sale…

Crochet Pattern Roundup

Produced by RachelG of CPC/KPC as well as her sister (who, again, did all the coding and database work)
In a nutshell, it’s a:
Store
Crocheters are always on the hunt for more patterns. I happen to know that for a fact! Of course it’s just getting started, but now (and especially as it gets more established), we can all go there to find a selection of patterns.
Place to advertise
Designers can list their patterns…Crochet Pattern Roundup is an alternative to e-bay, etsy, blogs, (even sites), and also can be used to send potential customers to your own already established crochet website.