Crochet Colorful Cuddlers Blankets ~ Book Review

Colourful Cuddlers

by Becky Stevens

Available in eBook format from LeisureArts.com

There is nothing better than making a beautiful blanket for

a new baby.

My brother still has his from when he was a baby

and my mum made a matching one

for Little Red for when he was born.

He still keeps his in his bed.

This book is full of four beautiful designs

that are suitable for both girls and boys.

You can choose to keep the same colour scheme

or make your own choices.

The patterns are beautifully written with picture instructions

where needed.

Even just looking at the pictures you can see a beautiful baby

snuggled up in these special blankets.

Available in eBook format from LeisureArts.com

I was received a copy of the eBook to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Amigurumi at Home ~ Book Review

Amigurumi at Home

by Ana Paula Rimoli

ISBN: 9781604684322

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: June 10th, 2014

RRP: $22.99

Photography by:  Martingale, and their Photographer Brent Kane

What a fun filled book of crochet patterns!

This book is full of patterns that will make you smile.

Not matter what age the person is who you make them for

they will smile.

You can change the colours of each item to your own decor

or keep them as the fun filled designs they are.

Each of the patterns are in easy to understand written format.

They are laid out so they are easy to follow and easy to understand.

Each project is for an item you can use and have around the house.

Owl Pillow

House Pillow

Robot PJ Holder

Dog & Cat Foot Warmers

Tooth Fairy Pillow

Caterpillar Baskets

Cute Little Baskets

Dinosaur Rug

Cupcake Rug

Little Teacup Rug

Mushroom Floor Cushion

Ladybug (Ladybird) Floor Cushion

Cloud Pillow

Turtle Floor Cushion

Tree Stump Floor Cushion

Toys & Books Basket

Isn't the caterpillar just so cute!

This would look super on a kids, teenage or my desk :-)

There isn't a project that doesn't make you want to smile.

I love that there are projects for both girls and boys.

I can't wait to make the cupcake rug for my niece.

It's just so much fun and just so cute.

If you like fun projects that are big or small

then you'll love this book.

The patterns are easy to understand and easy to follow.

So which is your favourite?

Mine has to be the ladybug floor cushion.

I received a free copy of the ebook to review. 

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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I've Made Friday Week 109

I hope you've all had a good week

and are looking forward to the weekend.

This weeks been a bit rough!

My infection got a lot worse.

I haven't been able to move off the couch all week.

It's a virus so there isn't anything the doctors can do.

Due to the CFS my body finds it more difficult to fight infections.

It might take me a bit longer but hopefully I'll get better soon.

Being stuck not being able to move has meant I've got a few

finishes this week:

I made a rubber band loom bracelet.

This is the fishtail design.

I followed the instructions from 

Rubber Band Loom Crafts

Available in Ebook and Book format from  LeisureArts.com.

It was so easy and fun to make.

The instructions were really easy to follow.

You don't even need a loom to make this design.

You can just use 2 push pins or something similar.

I finished the Octopus!

I decided to use googly sew on eyes on mine.

Little Red loves him and can't wait to give him to his swimming teacher.

He's already asked for one for himself.

The pattern is from Pepika

 It's available on Ravelry & Etsy

I was making a knitted scarf from the Craftsy

Knit Lab course

I was really enjoying making it but decided I wanted

to make something else.

So I frogged this one

and made..............

A Autobot washcloth for Little Red.

You can get the chart for it and others for free

from Kooka Burra

She makes her slightly differently but I wanted to make

mine practising my knit and pearl stitches.

I managed to make it in one evening.

This week I listened to 

The Distant Echo

by Val McDermid

Fantastic book.

I love a good murder mystery and this didn't let me down.

The book follows 4 boys at University in Scotland.

They are coming home from a party,

there is snow all around.

One trips up and finds the body of a girl.

The story follows how it effects them through

life and how one nasty incident can follow you through life.

Years later they are being murdered but who and why.

They are going to have to solve the original murder to find out.

5 out of 5

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Crochet Ponchos ~ Book Review

Crochet Ponchos

by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Available in Ebook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

I love ponchos!  I think they are a brilliant accessory to any wardrobe.

If it's cool outside or a cold frosty morning they are perfect

for throwing on and giving that extra look to your outfit.

These six beautiful designs (for medium weight yarn) are for all skill levels.

Each poncho has it's own unique look and you can

change the colours to match your wardrobe.

Each of the 6 poncho patterns is in written format.

They are clearly set out so they are easy to follow.

Each of the stitches used that need more explanation are explained,

such as back loop only and post stitches.

Ponchos go brilliantly with jeans or why not design

one in a shiny black for that evening out.

I love the fact that each design has it's own unique look

and features.

There is something for every woman and I'm sure

friends and family would love them as gifts as well.

Available in Ebook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

I was received a copy of the eBook to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Amigos Dog Desk Organiser ~ Product Review

I would like you to meet "Red" (little Red named him :-)

he is an Amigos Dog Desk Organiser

from Two Animals.

If you are looking for a gift for the person who has everything

or a gift for someone special then this gift is perfect.

As soon as you open the packaging you realize just how

good a quality this product is.

The beautiful smell of leather is intoxicating.

 

Each of the desk organisers is handmade and of a fantastic quality.

You can put notes in his back or his mouth.

 

Not only that as a crafter you can use it to store you craft items.

I love it for putting my hooks in.

With the 4 pockets I can split my hooks into different sizes.

 

It's such good fun and easy to move about.

I took it with me when I went to pick up Little Red from school.

All of the mums and kids were very interested in it.

All of them said they could see the quality of it straight away.

They all agreed it was beautiful.

 

Little Red also loves playing with him.

He has him as his guard dog in his tent :-).

The other brilliant thing about them is they come in lots of different colours:

And if you don't like the dog you can get all sorts of different animals:

 

Rabbit                                             Cat

 

Horse                              Kangaroo

Or how about a

                                         

Lizard Magnetic Memo holder                                                Piggy Bank

                    

Leaf Bowl                                            Magazine Holder

There are loads of more fun things on the Two Animals site.

We love our Dog Organiser.

Fantastic quality with a beautiful natural product.

Quality handmade item!

I was received the product to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

No monies were exchanged.

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