I told you, oh, last week, that I would post the other set of books that I fell in love with at the library. It’s taken me longer than I thought – but only because I had other fun things to tell you about – but finally, as the last post of this week, I’ve dug up my pictures and fallen in love with these two books all over again.

I had actually forgotten which books I had picked up, dyeing yes, but what were the other ones? Ah, here they are, embroidery!

These two books have two distinct personalities and I value them both for different reasons.
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Last month a strange thing happened at the printers and although I’m still not sure how it happened, I ended up with 60 extra copies of the Holiday issue. So I put it up in the shop for the first time by itself. It did really well! I enjoyed selling them throughout the month and so, I’m going to go ahead and print some extra copies and offer the January issue in the shop as well. The Holiday issue will continue to be on sale until after Christmas. Would you like me to offer some zine only subscriptions? Like for three months to start and then maybe 6 months if you would like?
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So you all know of my delay by wii fit? Well, I changed plans that day for a regular tote type bag to a Wii Fit carry all. For all your wii fit on the go needs. I had a two fold motivation for making this bag carry all for my newly acquired wii fit. The primary reason was that I needed something to protect it from ferret teeth when it was not in use. They reallllly liked the little cup feet on the bottom of the board as well as all the rubber fittings anywhere else on it. Secondly I was heading on vacation and my friend had a wii and she wanted to try it out, so I wanted to have something to carry it all in along with my mario kart wheel and wiimote. Are you nerded out yet? Haha. So this was the end result of those two needs.

You can download the pattern here (pdf).

So there are new kits in the shop, not just new ones that I’ve already been carrying, but new kits that I’ve never offered before! There are two Oopsies and Toofsies kits available and I’ll be adding two more later today.

I also added a few new things to Kro Postal! More Postal Options as well as more Vintage Post. I love these Vintage Post Card Sets I just added, it was so hard to put them up for sale! I also made up these Postal Option Clutches, the great size for sending to a friend!

Oh and in other news, don’t forget to check back on Sunday, the August issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly will be going on sale!

See you all then!

Kristin

I saw a new book on Temari at the public library. Dang it. I just had to bring it home. Then I just had to read it. And you see where this is going, I just had to try it! I collected up all my temari ball making supplies and soon realized that I would need something to put them in. I’m normally okay with zip lock bags, but for whatever reason, I wanted a temari ball bag that would have all my essentials for the ball I was working on. The other driving factor is that a temari ball is just the kind of favorite thing that my ferrets love to steal and hide and re-hide until they have really done a number on it. So a zipper was needed too.

Download the pattern here.

I also just wanted to thank everyone who ordered this month’s clm. I really appreciate it! I know you will love this month’s issue, it’s totally packed full of great crafty goodness! It made my Christmas time very Merry indeed!

And I wanted to let you know that shop updates will resume on Monday, hooray!

And and and, I started a new blog! it’s just the day to day of my art and crafting and life in general. You can check it out here: “Kristin Roach: Blog” I’m going to be putting some drawings up for sale after the first of the year in the blogs shop. I’ll let you know when I do.

See you all on Wednesday!

++Kristin Roach++

There will always be something just so cute about baby bibs, especially when they are covered with pureé pea soufflé of course. They are quick to whip up and super special for that special little one, or friend’s little one, in your life.

I’ve been in the mind set of “Christmas crafting” and this little guy will be great for any of the little ones that are in the family.

Download the pattern here (pdf).

Sorry about the delay in pattern today. I’m moving super slow yesterday and today, this sick thing hits me hard. I was so excited about these little guys that I couldn’t just cancel this weekend. I mean heck, the clock is ticking, we need to get started making stuff… crazy! I suppose hand made does need more time than just stopping buy the local mall. Which I totally love about it, it’s way more thoughtful.

Anyway back to the fun stuff. Craft Leftovers Monthly will be going on sale this Monday at 3 pm Central US time. I’m going to post a little teaser tomorrow evening to give you an idea about the fun that will be had. I’m really excited about it… I mean October has Halloween! It’s been a lot of fun coming up with themes and projects and such for this issue. I know you will all love it.

Also, check out this awesome review Sister Diane of the CraftyPod wrote about it! Wow! Thank you so much! Totally made my day!

Oh and other fun stuff. I just finished revising the Honey Bunny Pattern and the corrected version (only like 2 or 3 things that were a matter of making it easier to make) will be posted on Wednesday as well as kits to make your own! Hooray! That’s right, new stuff will be going in the shop on Wednesday!

And with that I’m going to bed, goodnight and keep it crafty out there!

Hey there folks! So after doing the hook clutch last week I realized that it would be a great circular needle clutch too. Just a few mods and something for knitting too.

You can download the pattern here.

And so now that I’ve done this one, I realize that it would be super easy to take the hook clutch, make it a bit taller, and wam-o! dpn holder or artist pen/pencil holder. Try it out and have fun!

Keep it Crafty! Have a great week!