… and another You made this! page update. What a TREASURE!!! If You
have made something from one of my patterns or just got inspired by my
designs, please  feel  free  to send me  the  pictures  and  I’d honored to
show off Your creation. It’s absolute PLEASURE to receive the pictures of
yours such ADORABLE and SWEET little Cuties!!!









Thank you so much! You are the BEST!!

Happy Monday to everyone! Have a wonderful and productive day!

Can a simple bead inspire you for the design?! ;o)

Happy Thursday everyone!!

What a wonderful and inspiring collection! Many thanks to DustyPixies
Creations for including my Celtic Pink Scarf pattern.

The 4^th FaveCrafts Blog Hop  is live and  active!
Take a blog hop to check what other crafty souls
have been up to this month.

The БЂњFinished on the 15^thБЂ« blog hop is where you
get to showcase your work: show everything you
made so far this month, from DIY home decor and
holiday decorations to homemade clothing and general craft projects.

With our two Christmas, New and Old New Years to celebrate, work on
new face of my site I had not much time to work on my Spring/EasterБЂ™11
projects, but I have something I finished this month ;o)

Scarlet Red Scarf.

Serendipity Scarf.

Bolero (well, almost finished БЂ“ still need weave in ends and sew white
organza ruffle trim)

БЂ¦ and a little sneak peak of projects IБЂ™m working now ;o)

A Wonderful weekend to everyone!
Hugs,
Alla

 
My most favorite indoor plant I even adopted is Maranta, genus of about
20 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials from rainforest in tropical
Central and South America. The Maranta’s (Prayer Plant) leaves fold up at
night hence the common name. When dusk falls, their handsomely marked
leaves fold up to ‘pray’… 

Have a Wonderful day and
Happy Old New Year to everyone, who celebrate!! ;o)

I am working with Ultra Pima from Cascade and must admit I felt in love
in instant ;o) This is super soft DK-weight Pima Cotton with a wonderful
feel and sheen. With 220 yards per skein and lovely range of colors this
machine washable cotton works  just perfect for almost any spring and
summer project.

 
Pima cotton is also called Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton. It is considered
to be one of the superior blends of cotton, and is extremely durable and
absorbent. This pima cotton is grown in Peru, which is where pima cotton
originated.

Ultra Pima has strong vibrant colours, and the yarn has a sheen which
gives knitted garments a beautiful finish.

where to buy: here, here and here just to name a few.

… One of my goals for this year is to study photographya bit, finally!  No,
I  do not  plan  to change  my business  :o)  or  even consider myself as
photographer, but learn to take not such bad pictures sounds like a plan.
I wish I would have time to visit all my favorite photographing blogs and
read all great favorite books and articles, but I feel practice is also not a
last thing too LOL.  And it’s how this new  Thursday’s Moments Category
was born. Here every Thursdays I’ll  share pictures with some facts and
moments  from my life or my favorite things, with  a  little description  as
well…  So, lets go!

TEA TIME. I always was totally crazy on coffee, but last year noticed that
much prefer tea and one of  my  favorite now flowering teas.  Pictured is
Butterfly Floret (green tea with fresh Jasmine) by Primula Tea. Another
my absolutely  favorite  place to  buy tea is Upton Tea Imports – such a
variety of  teas and amazing custom  service. And I just love Teavana’s
Perfect TeaMarker. What a net idea.

What is your favorite drink? And places to buy? If you would like to share
- You are Very Welcome!!

Oh, and please feel free to comment on pictures – I always so appreciate
any comments, critique,  tips. So  many  things  to study, but  looks  as I
hooked ;o)

To be continued…

My 2-IN-1 Pageboy Cap made Web Bonus of March 2011 Crochet! issue.
If you are the magazine subscriber, just sign in with your e-mail address
and  you  have full access to those extra patterns as long as the current
issue is online. Newsstand buyers can sign in  with the limited time code
(see Crochet! magazine, March 2011 for details). Enjoy! 

 
… And recently I  received sweet  emails  that  one of my patterns was
featured in one of Etsy’s treasury:

… and another one - in Scarlet Fever collection at Artfire:

What a lovely collections! Thank you such ladies for including my patterns!

P.S.: Can’t wait to share something new with You!!! I’ll be back just in a
few ;o)

And our Winners … are Радлена with comment #81 ($50 Visa Gift Card) 
and Trang (#10 surprise package)!! Congratulations Ladies!! Could you 
please email me you shipping addresses and I’ll ship your  gifts as soon
as possible!

Many thanks again to each off You!! I’m REALLY happy that you enjoy
everything  and MUCH appreciate all your support and love!! YOU ARE
THE BEST!!

With lots of love and see you soon ;o)
Alla

 
… Our Camellia tree at backyard started blooming here (is Seattle), YAY!
What a magic, especially if count that it’s still snowing here since morning
with a little breaks. The picture was taken right between one of them o;)

P.S.: By request for Ayesha. Even if we have much less snow this morning
(not to mention it’s really unusual for this state). Anyway, below are some 
pictures… not  the best ones  for sure, but it’s pretty cold outside ;o) …My
poor tropical plants, even if they adopted to WA.

 

Happy New 2011 Year to everyone!