Darn Good Yarn Sale for February!

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Darn Good Yarn is having some awesome sales store wide. If you know of anyone that loves yarn, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any kind of fiber arts this is the sale for you! They have some wonderful gifts that would be great for gifting during the holidays too. This would be a super Valentine's gift for fiber arts fans.

Here are the sales that are going on now:

• $10 Mystery Knitting or Crochet Kit from Darn Good Yarn
• Buy 2 Get 3 Free Sari Wrap Skirts
• 50% Off Yarn Storage Bag Bundle - Everything you need to create and store your WIP's
• Save 25% off Fat Quarter Storage Bag Bundle
• Up to 75% Savings when you add an item to cart. Unlock their top-secret mystery box
• 35% Off - 3 Pack of Hand Beaded Yarn and Yarn bowl for $99
• Save 70% on Wooden Yarn Bowls, no code necessary

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Harry Potter Crochet: 14 Magical Projects From The Wizarding World Kit Review

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Thunder Bay Press publishes a wide range of titles and categories. They have fun, interactive activity titles and kits on subjects such as origami, cooking, crafts, games, and art to reference books suitable for gift-giving in categories like art, fitness, pets, travel, history, culture, sports, and nature. They have something for everyone.

Harry Potter Crochet by Lucy Collin is the first of many Harry Potter movie tie-in titles for Thunder Bay Press as part of a new partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. This project kit comes with a 76-page instruction book to create 12 amigurumi dolls, including Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dobby, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Snape, Hedwig, Voldemort, McGonagall, Ginny, the Sorting Hat, Norbert the Dragon and other fun fan favorites. Included are everything to make Harry Potter and Dobby (with his sock!): 9 colors of yarn, stuffing, yarn needle, embroidery thread, plastic safety eye beads, and a special crochet hook shaped like Harry’s wand.

Harry Potter Crochet Kit inside.

What We Thought:

The Harry Potter Crochet: 14 Magical Projects From The Wizarding World Kit is a super fun kit that comes with all the yarn and supplies to make Harry Potter and Dobby with his sock. There is a full color instruction book that guides you to be able to make Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dobby with a Sock, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Snape, Hedwig, Voldemort, McGonagall, Ginny with a Broomstick, the Sorting Hat, Norbert the Dragon and student robes and scarves.

Harry Potter Crochet Kit contents.

The Harry Potter Crochet kit is a great start to make some cute amigurumi figures from Hogwarts.  When I opened the box I noticed the wand shaped crochet hook is made of flexible plastic and has some rough edges that might catch on the yarn when being used. It looked like something I probably wouldn't actually use because of this, but it is still a great addition to the kit because it looks neat. I think though it would be better if it were not made of plastic. I hope that the yarn and other materials that it came with will completely make the two projects it says it will. It does look like it might. The binding of the instruction book is stiff and I wish it would lay flat so that I could see the pages while I crochet. I do love that the pictures in the book are in full color and show me step-by-step what I need to do. In the front of the book there is an introduction, about this kit, abbreviation chart to help you know what those mean, some notes on tools and materials, crotchet stitches and techniques, embroidery stitches, and a word on wands. Each project in the book has a description of each character, materials list, the size of the project, and instructions with a few pictures.

Harry Potter Project Instructions.

Since I am a huge fan of Harry Potter I cannot wait to start crocheting with this kit! It looks wonderful. I will enjoy making these amigurumi dolls and their clothing. My favorite has to be Hedwig! The kit looks like it would be a great gift for someone that is a Harry Potter, Wizarding World fan.

BUY IT
You can purchase the Harry Potter Crochet: 14 Magical Projects From The Wizarding World Kit on Amazon.



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Darn Good Yarn Sales and How To Crochet

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Buy 1 Pair of Socks Get 1 FREE! | Must Add 2 Pairs to Your Cart

Summer Clearance Sale - RECYCLED INDIAN SARI SILK WRAP SKIRT - Now only $24.99 | was $69.00. You Save 63% ($44.01)

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Darn Good Yarn Sale!

Darn Good Yarn provided me with this promotional information and offer to share with my readers. All opinions expressed are my own or those of my family. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

Darn Good Yarn is having a 30% off site wide sale! If you know of anyone that loves yarn, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any kind of fiber arts this is the sale for you! They have some wonderful gifts that would be great for gifting during the holidays too.

Right Now Save 30% Off Site wide!!
Use Coupon Code FROSTY30 at Checkout

• *Please note only 1 coupon code per order can be applied
• Expires December 31, 2017
• Subscriptions are Not Eligible for Discount, but you can Subscribe to the Yarn of the Month or Bead of the Month & Save 50% for $10.00 only!

Along with the 30% off sale there are other sales too going on now. You can purchase $15 Sari Silk Wrap Skirts! Also warm your feet this winter with the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Fleece Lined Wool Socks. The pretty Scarf Pack - Bundle of 4 is now only $99.99 from the original price of $138.99. All Wooden Yarn Bowls  are 50% off until the end of December with code YB50! Also Clearance Sale products have very limited quantities available. Once they are gone, they are gone!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Darn Good Yarn for providing me this promotion information. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for posting this promo. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

Darn Good Yarn Sale!

Darn Good Yarn provided me with this promotional information and offer to share with my readers. All opinions expressed are my own or those of my family. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

Darn Good Yarn is having a bunch of awesome sales! If you know of anyone that loves yarn, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any kind of fiber arts this is the sale for you! They have some wonderful gifts that would be great for gifting during the holidays too.

Right now you can get all Ceramic Yarn Bowls for $15 and Sari Silk Wrap Skirts for $15 with code YB50! All Wooden Yarn Bowls  are 50% off until the end of December also with code YB50! Darn Good Yarn also is having a Clearance Sale...grab all sorts of gifts for giving there. You can also Subscribe to the Yarn of the Month & Save 50%: $10.00 only! New Subscribers get 15% OFF Also Flash Sale products have very limited quantities available. Once they are gone, they are gone!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Darn Good Yarn for providing me this promotion information. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for posting this promo. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

The Windfall Tree and Purple Passion Fingerless Gloves Review

The Windfall Tree on Etsy is owned by Kristy Gordanier. She loves knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, crafting and sewing. She chose her shop name The Windfall Tree because of it's meaning. Windfall means 'good fortune' or 'unexpected gain'. In her Etsy shop she has listed: Washcloths, Coasters, Security Loveys, Lunch Bags, Sandwich Bags, Plush Amigurumi, Purses / Bags, Baby Items (Burp Cloths, Bibs), Wearable Accessories (Wrist Cozies, Hats, Cowl Neck Warmers, Scarves, Fingerless Gloves), and Keyfobs. All are made in the USA local to me in Oregon and great Valentine's Day Gifts!

Kristy is very talented! I fell in love with a set of Purple Passion fingerless gloves in her store and asked her if I could review them in my Valentine's Amore Gift Guide. These are made with a gorgeous plum colored super soft Angora yarn with rose pink Fun Fur edging. These are beautifully hand-crocheted by Kristy. I love them! They are so great for when it is nippy outside, but you want to have your fingers free to do whatever. I love taking them when I go for walks outdoors in the brisk morning air. They are very warm and exceptionally soft. They are the perfect Valentine's Day gift and she has more fingerless gloves listed in her shop right now along with all the other nice handmade items.

Follow Kristy: Facebook. Etsy Shop. Website and Blog.

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Kristy and her shop The Windfall Tree for sending me the Purple Passion Fingerless Gloves for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

YouCanMakeThis Apron Knot Dress Review and Valentine's Package Giveaway

I was given the opportunity to review the Apron Knot Dress by Little Lizard King downloadable PDF. I love this adorable pattern! It has detailed step by step full instructions, diagrams, photos and directions. Multiple sizes are included in this pattern ranging from 6 months – 12 years. It also has a great deal of customization you can do with the many options it has. It is so versatile! You can use toned fabric scraps or an array of mix-matched coordinating fabrics. You can have your little girl wear it in the summer with a cute tank top or in the winter with leggings and a long sleeved shirt. It also has an apron knot dress pattern for an 18 inch doll. This pattern looks simple and straightforward. I am so excited to try it out when I get some new fabric!! My girls and their dolls will look so precious! I will be posting pictures and updating you with my results later when I get the chance to sew them :) In the meantime, enter the giveaway for the whole Valentine's Prize Package that is pictured below...

WIN IT:
YCMT is generously giving one lucky reader a chance to win Valentine's Prize Package. This Gift Pack of patterns include: sewing, crochet, and quilting. There are home décor pieces, as well as accessories and clothing items.

Valentine's Prize Package includes:

• Rosetta Bag by SisBoom
*This bag also has a video to go along with it too.
• Smitten Pillow by Kimberbell
• Crochet Hat Pattern Vintage Inspired by Kris Moore
• Love Elephant by DIY Fluffies
• Apron Knot Dress by Little Lizard King
• Bonus Pattern DIY Dish Love Quilt by DIY Dish (not pictured)

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Make sure you leave me your email in all posts so that I can contact you. Don't forget to leave a comment for each task and the correct amount of entries for each task. This contest ends on Friday March 2, 2012 at midnight (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). This Giveaway is open to all 18 years and over in the U.S. ONLY!!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to YCMT for sending me a pattern for free to review and a package of patterns to give away for free. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review. Pictures of the dress(es) I make with the pattern I received and more of my thoughts about it will come later.

I Love Yarn Day

I just learned that it is I Love Yarn Day today :) I wanted to share because of my love of yarn. I think it is one of the best craft mediums out there. There is so much you can make with yarn. You can use it to: crochet, knit, loom knit, tie quilts, make fiber art, and many other crafts. It is so versatile. I am teaching myself to loom knit and loving it! It is so much fun and so much easier in my opinion than needle knitting.

On the 24th of September I attended the the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival in Canby, Oregon. It was so much fun to see all the awesome trade show vendors, artists, demonstrations, and animals! They had all sorts of neat things to see and purchase including: yarn, wool, fiber, flannel, cashmere, fleece, mohair, angora, roving, hand beaded yarns, spinning wheels, spindles, knitting looms, crochet and knitting needles and tools, handmade knitted items, handmade crochet items, handmade needlepoint items, fiber arts, homespun works of art, hand felted items and needle felting supplies, woven items and weaving supplies, fiber dyes, mutton and lamb meat, goats/sheep milk soap, cheese, and other items; bolga baskets, woven lavender wands, related patterns, books and magazines; honey, hand and skin moisturizers, lambs, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, etc.

My friend, Erin, from Connected2Christ blog went to the Flock and Fiber Fest the day after me, took some great pictures and shared on her blog. We wanted to meet at the festival but certain circumstances got in the way...maybe next year. Read her post here.

If you want to celebrate with me and show your love of yarn you can post banners or buttons on your blog or webpage from the Craft Yarn Council. My friend, Bethany Dailey, over at Gettin' It Pegged - Loom Knitter's Clique blog is also celebrating! I just received her awesome new book, Loom Knitting for Little People, in the mail on Tuesday and can't wait to make something from it!! Yay!

Toile Tales Review and Giveaway

Toile Tales is a wonderful shop on Etsy that I just adore. Toile means cloth in French. Toile Tales makes these absolutely fabulous crotched hats, headbands and flower clips. I fell in love with an assortment of their handmade creations. I was so very tempted to get myself a hat to review, but instead I got one for my daughter, Teela.

Teela loves hats of all sorts and I couldn't pass up this one because I knew it would look adorable on her. I picked out a Toile Tales Crocheted Darling beret brim beanie in cranberry with layered flower clip embellishment in size 2t for free to test and review. The colors are just so vibrant and the stitches are professionally done. Teela wanted to pose in her new hat right when she first saw it and she didn't want to take it off.

I love that the flower clip can be worn separately in the hair, on a headband, on another hat or even clipped to clothing. You can get these layered flower embellishments separately, 4 for $20 or one for $6 and they have all kinds of colors of yarn to pick from. You can also instead ask for a brooch pin instead of the alligator clip.

WIN IT:
Lori and Amy from Toile Tales has generously offered a $30 gift to their store for one of my readers to win.

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Make sure you leave me your email in all posts so that I can contact you. If you subscribed, blogged about this, listed it, commented on another post, or faved me on Momfaves leave 2 entries saying you did. This contest ends on Friday November 26, 2010 at midnight (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). This Giveaway is open to all 18 years and over in the U.S. Only!!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Toile Tales for sending me a Crocheted Darling beret brim beanie in cranberry with layered flower clip embellishment in size 2t for free to test and review and for providing the giveaway. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.