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Sheep(ish) Hits Select Michaels Stores Today!

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I'm excited to mention that starting today, Sheep(ish) will be available in a handful of Michaels stores nationwide! Check out my handy-dandy locator app to find a retailer near you!



As always, thanks for the support!



Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

Chevron-craze Aftermath

I'm sitting here staring at the loot I scored from the Missoni at Target launch, after noticing that the article on my Chevy blanket on Ohdeedoh is the Top post for the week and am wondering...are we all that caught-up in the chevron-print craze? Yeah, I think we are.


 



 What's next? Pucci and pools of color? Betsy Johnson and polka dots? I don't know, but I can't wait to find out and

Craft Corps on Blog Critics

It's been a while since I've mentioned Craft Corps, my passion project written to nurture and celebrate the creative community.  It was a lovely surprise this morning to get an alert though, that Blog Critics reviewed it and had such positive things so say about it. Give their article a read if you have a moment, then head on over to CraftCorps.org to add your own profile for fellow crafters

Ode-to Missoni at Target: Chevy Baby Blanket

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My excitement for the Missoni line launch at Target may possibly have reached ridiculous levels. The bold, graphic pieces they're known for at prices that most can afford? A budget-conscious girl with a love for fashion never had a chance!  



The Chevy baby blanket is my crafty ode to Missoni--the design house that has me silly for stripes and seeing chevrons in my

Fire Relief for Friends

Bastrop Fire. (Credit: AP)


As I'm sure you've heard, there's been horrendous fires engulfing different parts of central Texas. The worst by far however, is in Bastrop (30 minutes outside of Austin) where so far 34,000 acres and 785 homes have been lost.  One of those homes belonged to my son's piano (and my friend/former bass) teacher, Jonas Wilson and his girlfriend Jenny Gracy.



Jonas,

Today on Fave Crafts Radio!

Just a quick post to let you know that I'll be a guest on Fave Craft Radio today at 2pmCT/3pmET. Give the show a listen to hear all of the guests discuss free projects available to the public--I'll be chatting about a couple of Sheep(ish) patterns that are perfect for Fall. Click here to listen!

UPDATE: If you missed it, you can listen to the recorded broadcast here.










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Sheep(ish) Coming to Michael's Test Stores!

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I'm thrilled to announce that in less than 3 weeks Sheep(ish) will be in 20, Michaels test stores! I need your help, though. If the first Stitch.Rock.Love yarn doesn't do well at these stores, then it wont get picked up for the rest of their stores in the future. I would really love to get permanent placement in ALL Michaels stores. If you live near any of the test stores, please pop in

New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Lacy Daisy Ascot

(Shown in color: Yellow(ish)

My latest Sheep(ish) design, the Lacy Daisy Ascot, is now available for free on Caron.com. It's a 1-ball project so if you've been waiting for something small to make before you gave Sheep(ish) a try, then it's time to pick up those sticks!

Lacy Daisy ads a pop of color to any outfit and makes a great gift item for teachers, girlfriends, and moms! It'll

New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Pumpkin Pixie Hat

It me be hot outside now, but before you know it you'll be looking for something to keep your kiddos warm! My latest Sheep(ish) design, the Pumpkin Pixie hat, will have you (or your child's head, as it were) covered!
Knit up in colors: Lime(ish) and Coral(ish), the graduating stripes, earflaps and nubbin top are a little bit elfin and a little bit punk rock! Get the pattern on Caron.com and nab

Sheep(ish) Bowl Cozy in Create & Decorate

Brighten up your table with this easy-to-crochet, container cozy. Made in Sheep(ish) color, Robin's Egg(ish), this becozied bowl gives an unexpected handmade touch to an otherwise drab dish. Get the pattern today, in the August issue of Create & Decorate Magazine!
Get the yarn for this project at JoAnn Etc., Herrschners and Buy.Caron.com!

Stitch.Rock.Love,Vickie