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Explaining Bulk Tech Edit
Sorry about that last post, error from the tablet. But I really did want to take a minute or two to explain this whole bulk tech edit thing to you. I know it can seem confusing on the surface. Standard tech edit pricing is to charge per hour with each pattern. My rate is $25/hour. […]
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Tips from a Tech Editor: Removing Changes in Word
I love using track changes in Microsoft Word when editing patterns. It’s so easy to mark a typo, or select a stitch count and add a comment like “I didn’t get the same number as you.” This presents the designer with a document where she (he) can see exactly what needs to be addressed. The […]
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2018 craft fair update
Two big craft fairs are done and past and my feet hurt! I was at the 37th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts show here in the Brazos Valley. I did well. Not as good as some years but well enough. There were 3 booths with solid crochet. Plus st least 2 or 3 more booths […]
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Holiday Blog Update
Wow, have I really not blogged since October?? What’s been happening? Well, Thanksgiving. How was yours? Don’t know about American Thanksgiving? Don’t worry, tell me about your November. Ours is going well and I suppose I’ve just been busy busy and haven’t thought about adding to this blog! Does that happen to you? One aspect […]
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How to Crochet Thin-Thick Art Yarn
HOW DO I USE THIS??? Let me help you in this explanation for using thin-thick yarns. Also good for pompom yarn, thick slubby yarn, anything that goes from extremely thin to having thick blobs of yarn. I love art yarns. I’m attracted to them for some reason. I just love how interesting they look. Then […]
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CGOA Membership Drive Discount
October is CGOA Membership month and they are offering a discount and a bunch of amazing prizes. Click here for my personal referral link to get your membership started today! If you haven’t noticed how much I love the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America), then please click back to my posts about going to […]
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Tips From a Tech Editor: Repeat Accuracy
A little chat about accuracy. I learned this in college. There is a difference in precision and accuracy. Imagine you’re shooting 5 arrows at a bulls-eye. If you land 5 arrows in all different locations all over the place your precision is off. If you land all 5 arrows in the SAME place, then your […]
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Outdoor Stripes Sit Mat Story
Click HERE to go directly to the free blog post of the pattern. Click to go to Ravelry add it to your favorites/queue/library and purchase an ad-free print-friendly copy. One of the excellent gifts I received at the CGOA Chainlink 2018 conference was a free cake of Bernat Outdoor Stripes. I wasn’t quite sure what […]
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Free Pattern Outdoor Sit Mat
MATERIALS Bernat Maker Outdoor Stripes, Bulky 5 weight (68% Acrylic / 32% Nylon, 249 yards / 228 meters, 8.8 oz / 250 g) Fresh Teal Stripe, 1 skein Tunisian Hook US L/8mm, (Optional normal crochet hook of similar size for edging) Notions: Scissors, Needle GAUGE 9 pattern stitches & 12 rows = 5” […]
