My Latest Crochet Creations

I've had the chance to sit down and work up a few fun projects! 

This 1st picture is a basic slouchy in hot pink. With Oct being Breast Cancer Awareness by hubby likes to play it up big and wear lots of pink. LOL! He works outside so He asked me to make a slouchy hat to keep warm, to go with his hot pink high tops! Seriously. He cracks me up, but he says "Real men can wear pink too" I don't mind. Breast Cancer Awareness is important and unfortunately is was one of the factors in my Granny's passing.earlier this year. I've been thinking about her a lot lately. She is truly missed, but I've been wearing a lot of pink in honor of her memory this month! 

I tried to get a pick of the hubby wearing it but he's been pretty busy. So if I get one I'll be sure to add it to the post! :)

Here I am modeling it for you! It's just a simple cozy slouchy! 

It's a Freebie pattern on my blog and was one of the top 100 designs on Allfreecrochet last year.

It is the Universal Slouchy or as I called it the Sunset Slouchy - All Free Crochet likes to change up names sometimes on the site :) You can get the pattern here.

My 2nd project is another one of these lovely Stairs Shawl by A La Sascha! 

This time I used Bernat Mosaic yarn. 

You can find out more about this project on Ravelry.

I love these dark jewel tones. 

I wrapped my Calleigh up in it! She thought it was quite cozy. 

I'm going to have to work one up in her size! 

I'm working up another hat to go with this shawl using the same yarn with my newest 

Free Slouchy pattern: The Key Tab Slouch! 

I'm sure it's going to be gorgeous! Just need to find time to finish it! 

I can't wait to see how the colors work up! 

Pink Poodle Cuddle Critter Cape

It's a very busy time of year for me but October is an important month to me because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most people know someone with breast cancer. Last year my Grandmother was fighting it and won the battle. I made a darling little pink-a boo puppy in her honor and you can read more about her story and the puppy here:

This year I was trying to think of what to make and since Critter Capes are my speciality I had to do something. What's more perfect than a Pink Poodle. Michaels had some specialty pom pom yarn just for Breast Cancer Awareness month that was hot pink and I knew it would be perfect! ( It may be hard to find later but I'll have other options with a variegated pink pom pom yarn or other fun colors) I finally made some time to make this set up last night! I love it!

This set will be for sale soon and the pattern will be available to make your own hopefully in a week or two. I can't wait to see this on a baby!! 

Etsy Love

I was excited to see our Cluster Beanie was featured in an Etsy Treasury! Have a look at all these lovely items. Thank you Michelle for the Feature! Michelle with By Your Side will be posting lots of Breast Cancer Awareness blogs this month check out the first week here

'Pretty In PINK!!' by ByYourSide2009

To help spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month!Week One

Rose Quartz and Pin... beadwizzard $10.00	Blushing Silk Scarf... palettepassion $25.00	Ready to Ship - WAR... accessoryalamo... $46.00	Eco Friendly Cup CO... CafeBoulet $6.50
Shades of Pink Clus... calleighsclips $20.00	Cancer Survivor Ste... RosesDesigns $46.00	BookMark for Boobs ... dkjewels $15.00	Twisted Crochet Bra... CourageForKris... $20.00
Help fight Breast ... ginalimosaics $20.00	Pink and White Shel... VivianneDesign... $14.00	PK Key Fob - Wrist ... PKStuff $5.00	Survivor Hand Stamp... marybeadz $25.00
Customizable Memori... breathofthedra... $6.95	Pink Heart Charm An... AdornableAnkle... $25.99	Cancer Awareness Je... LemonberryStud... $15.00	Pink Dichroic Breas... GlassCat $20.00

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October Link Party - Think Pink

Since Breast Cancer Awareness is already a subject strong to me right now and it's BC Awareness month I though we should celebrate and share items we've made, a photo of a loved one, or anything pink! It can be any craft, recipe or any inspiring story!

This is my first linky party and I can't wait to see what you'll come up with. I'll feature of few of these each week with a special blog post. If you want to be featured you must have the linky party button on your blog.

Race for the Cure - Granny's Gang

This weekend I had the privilege to participate in the Race for the Cure in Tulsa, OK. My Grandmother is currently going through chemo treatment for Breast Cancer so we thought what better way to encourage her and others than to participate in this event. We have 15 family members and a few friends come out early Saturday morning for Granny's Gang. The weather was beautiful not to hot and little humidity which can be rare in Oklahoma. We all participated in different ways. My cousin loves to run so he did the timed 5K. Several of them did the un-timed 5K and most all of us did the 1K.

If you'd like to find out more how you can participate you can visit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Website. There will be an upcoming Race for the Cure Event in Oklahoma City, OK on Oct 9th.

Here are some fun photos from our day!

Ayden holding a Fan (like his hot pink hair? ) 

Calleigh & I waiting for our 1K race

My family! - Yes I'll claim my cousin( the one in the mohawk and hot pants )  

Some friends Shelia and Melody hugging Granny before the 5K un-timed

Ayden Enjoying some Ice cold water

Calleigh watching the race!

This is 4 Generations My Mom, Me Calleigh and my Grandmother!

It was a wonderful day and I hope it encouraged my Grandmother and the thousands of other that were there! She has 1 more Chemo treatment and is doing well so far. If you can't run or walk for the cure you can always find a way to support. It's as easy as buying  yogurt with the pink lids and mailing them in.

Sewing & Shirring

Today I spent the evening sewing. I made a regular bandana dress but had to size it down for a 12 month old, a halloween themed bandana/pillowcase style dress for a 4 year old and then I had a plan to repurpose the Breast Cancer Bandana Dress with a new method called Shirring.

Shirring is sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin which causes the fabric to gather up. I've never done it but had seen several people posting tutorials for it. I don't think I did very good for the first time but I'm excited to try it again

I hadn't tried an actual pillowcase dress so I this is the first time I  put in armholes.  I think it looks so much cleaner than a regular bandana dress. Isn't this fabric adorable.

I also made my first fabric flower! I found this awesome blog that will show you 31 different types of flower to try!
Pink Paper Peppermints

Here is the breast cancer dress I did the shirring on. 

I'm finding so many fun things I want to sew! Can't wait to share them with you!

August Birthday Month Specials

August is a busy birthday month for my family. I've always been glad there are no major holidays in August because of all the birthday celebrations. Of course It's my birthday too on the 14th. So with this in mind I'm going to have a discounted item each week for a limited time. I'm also going to have random discounted items in between the sales. So keep an eye out on our facebook fan page and blog.

Starting today Tuesday Aug3 - Sat. Aug 7 our Butterfly Skull Cap will be offered with free shipping. These can be made in just about any color and I'd love to customize one just for you. You may purchase through our Etsy shop. or you can email me calleighclips@att.net to order.

These are one of my favorite hats. I just love that it's simple with a little bit of elegance. Calleigh and I always get compliments on this hat and they make a great addition to anyones fall/winter wardrobe. These aren't just for little girls they can be made for us Ladies too! I'm going to make on for my Grandmother who is going through Cemo Treatments for Breast Cancer. I know she'll love it!

If you'd just like the pattern you can get it to from Vallieskids Blog. She's always has some great patterns and they always work up great! Did I mention they're free. Enjoy!

Breast Cancer Awareness

This is our Breast Cancer Awareness Reversible Bandana dress. Cancer is something I pray you never have to deal with but I think every single one of us know someone with it. It's close to my heart because My Grandma on my Dad's side passes away a couple years ago from a long fight with Cancer. My brother in law with in the past month is dealing with Color Cancer but he is recovering well.  

This post is dedicated to Breast Cancer though because my Grandma on my Moms side is now dealing with it. She'll be starting her Chemo in the next few weeks and it's going to be a long hard journey. 

My mother of Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes is trying to help my Grandma raise $300 dollars for gas money for all the trips she has to take back and forth for her treatments. We're half way there and I had to try to find a way to contribute. 

If you'd like to read more about the fundraiser visit my mother's business blog: 

Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes or Her Facebook Fan Page: 

This dress is pink light pink on one side and white on the other. With being able to wear it on either side! Two looks in one! 

The price is $20.00 Half the proceeds would go to my grandmother. 

if you'd like to order or have questions please email me : Calleighclips@att.net

The bandana dresses can fit 18m-4T as a dress and 5-7 years as a shirt

I can also add trim or ruffle to the bottom for an additional 3.00 if you want to have it as a dress for an older child. or shrink it down to fit newborn - 12M ( no extra charge on that.)

Shipping is $3.00

We also have a clip if $2.50 for one or  $4.50 for two. Our clip is a lined alligator clips with pink polka dot ribbon. the awareness ribbon is pink velvet ribbon topped with a pink rhinestone. 

Thanks so much. Even if you can't help prayers are always welcome. Her name is Ann McHenry- known to most as Antie Ann! 

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