New Halloween decoration

Halloween is almost upon us.  As a mother, this was always a fun time of year for my children and I.  When they got older, they would go to a local vintage shop and buy pieces of clothing that they would work into a costume.  They would start with an idea of what they wanted to go as and then work on these projects after school for at least a month before hand.

I was recently asked to make a bookmark that looked like the "wicked witch of the west" and one that looked like Glinda the good witch.

I  have got the wicked witch of the west done for anyone who would like a special gift for a Halloween party or a Halloween decoration that no one else has.

She would look wonderful in a Halloween wreath or wall decoration.  She can be found at AndersonsCreations on Etsy.  I like how she came out.  The pattern is not available yet. I am currently working on Glinda.

 

I already had made many of the characters of the wizard of Oz.  I live in Kansas and these seemed like fun reading characters for my shop.

 

If you would like this bookmark already made for you, you will find it in my Etsy shop.  The thread crochet pattern to make you own can be found here on Etsy or click the "buy now" button on the right.  I also have the pattern in my LoveCrochet shop

 

 Here is a link to the actual bookmark already made for you in my Etsy shop.  If you would like to make this thread crochet pattern, use the "buy now" button at the right or it can be found at Lovecrochet and on Craftsy.



 This is my version of the Scarecrow that I have made for you in AndersonsCreations on Etsy.  The pattern to make your own is available from the button on the right or at Craftsy or Lovecrochet.

My Tin Man bookmark can be found at Etsy.  If you would like to make this pattern for yourself, use the "buy now" button or, if you would rather, it is available at Lovecrochet or on Craftsy.

All four patterns can be bought at once at my Etsy shop for a reduce price if you would like to make them all.

 

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages don't you think?  

New crochet pillow top pattern

I have just finished a new crochet pillow pattern that features Raggedy Ann on one side and Raggedy Andy on the other side.  It took a long time to design this pattern but it was totally worth it.  My pattern testers really enjoyed making this one. 

This pattern is now available on my Ravelry store, at my lovecrochet store for  Canadian and European Union readers and in my etsy shop.  If you don't love to crochet but would like to purchase the pillow, it is available here.

The pillow is based on my Raggedy Ann bookmark.  She is made out of thread and it really a quick crochet project for anyone who loves Raggedy Ann.  The pattern is available on here on Ravelry or at my Etsy shop in the left side section called crochet patterns.  If you don't like to crochet in thread and love the bookmark, you can purchase it here. 

The back side of the pillow was based on my Raggedy Andy bookmark.  This thread crochet bookmark pattern is available at my Ravelry shop, at lovecrochet shop or on etsy.  Would you like this bookmark already made for you?  It is available here.

I used a spike stitch to add interest to the background of the pillow.  Spike stitches are fun and easy to make.  I used half double crochet in groups of 3 with a chain one to separate them. The middle hdc is made in the chain one space in the double crochet row below.

I used a love knot stitch to make both Raggedy Ann and Andy's hair.  All my patterns are tested by at least 2 other people and the feedback I have gotten from them is that it is a fun and well written pattern to make.  I use picture tutorials on stitches that might be new to a maker.  The pattern is rated for ambitious beginners who like would like to learn new stitches.

 

This pillow will really add a new flair to your home décor or nursery décor.  The twelve inch motifs could easily make a wonderful baby blanket for new arrivals by joining to squares together in whatever size you would want to make the baby quilt.





Pillows are such an easy and great way to freshen the home or nursery décor and work up really quickly.