EtsyHookers

I am currently working on some team pages, first up of course being Christmas. This is still a work in progress, we have many members and I have only gone through about 25% of the shops, but it'...

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I can't believe the July we've had in southwestern Ontario!  Apart from a few hot days, most have been bearable, and the nights, especially recently, are cool enough that a blanket is called for...

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Some more summery bright colours, and a couple of Hot Sales!  From HerterCrochetDesigns , a cute amigurumi dachshund:  (Save!  $4 total purchase of $8 or more in this shop, till July...

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Summertime, summertime..... To me, bright, hot sun in the day, the smell of clover and freshly cut grass... Sipping icy beverages while sitting in the shade crocheting, or just sitting back lis...

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I am pretty sure it is anyway, at least around here.  The robins have come out of hiding, the redwing blackbirds are singing, our cats have decided it is safe to venture outside and our little W...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2014/04/its-finally-spring.html

I have to say this winter is more like the ones I used to know.  Very cold, windy, blizzards, and snowfall on top of snowfall.  I will say though, that it was much more enjoyable when I was 13;...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2014/01/winter-weather-and-crochet.html

Yes, it has been several days since I posted to begin a countdown to an event unseen for a few years. I had hoped to spark interest in the event, and continue to post with comments to build up ...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/11/five-daysmaybe.html

It's coming...back!  An event forgotten by all but a few:  we're blowing the dust off and setting things up, watch here for more info....

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-coming.html

I was contacted on Etsy about an opportunity for crocheters, as well as those who knit, sew and weave. I will quote the information sent in the conversation.  Please note, this is open only to ...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/07/calling-all-hookers.html

...and several dollars short, if I may misquote a well-known saying. Embrace your Geekness Day has come and gone (July 13th) without even a whisper here.  I am sure this little guy celebra...

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Okay, so Teddy Bear Picnic Day was actually yesterday, but today (here anyway) was a much better day for a picnic.  :) This cute teddy bear by Debbie from Wigglysee Crocheted Toys looks like h...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/07/celebrating-teddy-bear-picnic-day.html

To all Canadians, a Happy Canada Day (sorry, missed it July 1st!) and to my American friends, I hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! We did have a few entries for our June cha...

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Again, I chose to leave the challenge open to any of the odd holidays. In honour of Brothers and Sisters Day (May 3), from Ida Herter of  HerterCrochetDesigns  a crochet pattern for a set of ...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/06/mays-creative-challenge.html

Or is it May flowers? Last month with our challenge, I chose to post a link to the odd holidays in April and have everyone select their own favourite to create something for. First, the link t...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/05/april-showers-bringchallenge-entries.html

April is off to a lovely start, a little cool around here, but it definitely could be worse so I am not complaining.  And I do know that the lovely spring flowers are just around the corner... ...

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We did hold off our creative challenge over the holidays, but have just started it back up in February. The themes for February:  Love Your Pet Day (20th) and Public Sleeping Day (28th) Three...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-is-just-around-corner.html

Furred Tree by akuadesigns I knew we needed a new artificial tree.  How many times can you fold and unfold branches, losing precious artificial needles each time, before the tree is so 'ne...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-decorating.html

We have a couple of listings for October's creative challenge.  The themes for this 'round' were National Dessert Day (14), National Pizza Month and as an extra, Hallowe'en. Quietnova created ...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2012/11/we-have-couple-of-listings-for-octobers.html

We had a few entries in our challenge this month, some of which were just for fun and not listed (at least not yet) on Etsy in the entrants' shops. In honour  of Make a Hat Day (Sept. 15th), th...

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Although we had a few entries in July, August must have been a busy month. Julie from WeeBeeUniquesByJulie rose to the occasion, however, and chose to do a project for the Family Fun Month them...

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We had a few participants this month, with the themes being National Blueberry Month and National Hot Dog Month. legendary crochet chose to do a few blueberry items: A blueberry pie ornament (l...

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Last month's creative challenge was to create something revolving around one (or both!) of these themes:  National Candy Month, or Smile Power Day. A slow month again, with two entries.  We b...

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Our second, Just For Fun challenge.  Again, there will be no judging, no winners, just the fun of challenging your creativity.  Choose one of this month's themes, or both, no limit to how many ...

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Our new monthly 'just for fun' challenges are off to a weak start, but it's a start! May's just for fun challenge is over, and we have 3 members who participated.  Click on each picture to see ...

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Now that the threat of frost has 'officially' passed in my area, it's time to get down to some gardening.  I love the look of flowers, and each spring spend hours cleaning out my overgrown front...

http://etsyhookers.blogspot.com/2012/05/its-garden-time.html