Pinterest Crochet Inspiration: Sophie Digard

This is truly a Pinterest Crochet "Inspiration". No free patterns here. If you want to purchase some of these (very expensive but beautiful) items you can click on this link.

If you are not familiar with Sophie Digard, I first heard about her from Sue Pinner from The 8th Gem way back when. 

 Then Pinterest happened and now I have a Sophie Digard Board. Crochet Conspicuous did a lovely post about her and how she has these lovely designs made and then you will understand the expensive price

 Each piece is done by hand with about 70 colors of yarn held together! Can you imagine? That's why the colors are unique and so "Sophie". I would love to imitate just the colors but I feel I am beating my head against the wall. How would you know what 70 colors make the gray or the pretty muted pink? Oh well, dream on...

Source: acces-soirs.com via Eileen on Pinterest

Source: acces-soirs.com via Eileen on Pinterest

Source: frenchneedlework.com via Eileen on Pinterest

Source: crochetconcupiscence.com via Eileen on Pinterest

Source: frenchneedlework.com via Eileen on Pinterest

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Source: lilietnene.com via Eileen on Pinterest

Source: pedshoes.com via Eileen on Pinterest

These are just a few. There are so many more that are just as beautiful! Visit my Sophie Digard board on Pinterest to see the rest.

Happy Crocheting!

A Blog Award From My Friend in Argentina

My dear blog friend Sandra gave me this award!

Thank you so much Sandra! I hope you all will visit her beautiful blog at (translated is called) Weaving Roads!

1. Answer the 11 questions posed by the person who nominated
2. Give 11 facts about yourself
3. Nominate 11 bloggers award (don't forget notify each one about the award by posting a comment on their blog.)
4. Send your questions for 11 nominees to respond
5. Thank the person that nominated you and link back to their blog and Pay It Forward.

The 11 questions from Sandra:

1. Yarn or wool? Wool
2. Give or that you give away? Give away
3. Your favorite fabric? Silk
4. The favorite color?Blue today!
5. Your best recipe?
   
   Source: pillsbury.com via Eileen on Pinterest
   
    
6. Food or dessert? Chocolate anything!
7. Your best ride? I'm taking this as a trip and it would have to be Colorado.
8. Your favorite work? Gardening
9. The best memory? When my children were born and now my first grand baby Emma!
10. Favorite perfume? Calvin Klein Obsession
11. Tomorrow fresh or Starry Night? Tomorrow Fresh. I am a morning person. 

Here are 11 things about me you may not know:

1. My children are Adam-27 and Angela-25

2. I'm an Event Planner/Administrative Assistant

3. I collect yarn, and Fire King Dishes

4. I love chocolate

5. I have an English Cocker Spaniel named Sonny

6. I love walking and hiking with Sonny

7. My fave TV shows are Downton Abbey, Homeland-Showtime    Series,  30 Rock, and Private Practice.

8. My first grandchild was born August 24, 2012

9.  I quit smoking 70 days ago

10. I love to read. I am currently reading The Associate by John Grisham
11.  I have two sister's that live close (within and hours drive) that I don't see often enough  

Now for my 11 favorite blogs.  I am putting in mostly new blogs I have just found recently so please visit them and follow if you'd like:

1. TACIStudio
2. Wood and Wool  
3. Tanya Today 
4. Love Crochet 
5. My World of Crochet 
6. Click Clack Clunk 
7. Fairysteps Diaries
8. Sweet Yarns 
9. Jessie at Home 
10. Gramma's Gifts
11. Sweet Little Stitiches 

 

Now for the questions I would like answered from each of these lovely bloggers so we can get to know the newbies!

1. Favorite animal?
2. Favorite colors?
3. Favorite non alcoholic drink? 
4. Facebook or Twitter?
5. My passion?
6. Getting or giving?
7. Favorite pattern?
8. Favorite day of the week?
9. Favorite flower?
10. Favorite country?
11. Favorite Recipe? 

 

Thanks again Sandra! This has been fun!

One Lovely Blog Award

One Lovely Blog Award

I am so honored to receive the One Lovely Blog Award from the lovely Shari at Shari's Crochet Handmade Gifts. 


Thank you Shari!


Now to share 7 things about me:

1. Love that I am going to be a Grandma for the first time in August.
2. Chocolate is my favorite food
3. Love the Mountains
4. Love to read. I am currently reading the Chaperone by Laura Moriarty
5. Love my new car, a red KIA Rio
6. My favorite fast food is McDonalds, I know! I think I'm addicted to the fries.
7. My favorite place to shop is Garage sales, Antique Stores, and of course Yarn Shops!

 Here are the blogs I am nominating for the One Lovely Blog Award. If any of you don't participate in awards I completely understand. Just know that I think you have One Lovely Blog!

1. Suz Pinner at The 8th Gem
2. Petunia at Petunia Pill
3. Teresa Kasner
4. Pammy Sue at Scotty's Place
5. Kashi at Kashi's Corner
6. Sandy at Tea Cup Lane
7. Michelle at The Royal Sisters
8. Hilly Town Blue
9. All for MeggyMoo
10. The Lazy Hobby Hopper

Happy Crocheting!

Sunshine Award-Thank You Jee Q!

I have received the Sunshine Award from Jee Q at Learning to Write! Please go and check out her fantastic crochet at her blog and be sure and become a follower, (she only has 13).

Sunshine Award rules: 

  Thank the blogger who nominated you : YES 

  Answer 10 questions on your favorite things 

  Nominate 10 blogs to receive the sunshine award and let them    know they’ve been nominated

Favorite animal:dogs

Favorite number: 22

Favorite non alcoholic drink: Diet Coke

Facebook or Twitter:Both

My passion: crochet and my children,

Getting or giving : giving

Favorite pattern: This is a tough one...probably anything that is a Ripple

Favorite day of the week: Saturday

Favorite flower: Lilacs

Favorite country: My home in the USA

 

 

My 10 Favorite blogs:

 

1. Kashi's Corner

2.  Nancy's Crochet

3.  Petunia Pill

 

4.  Muriel's Crochet

5.  Shari's Crochet

6.  Crochetapy

7.  Mereknits

8.  hOOk iT!

 

9.  Teresa Kasner

10. Stephanies Stuff

Once again, thank you Jee Q!

 

Happy Crocheting

I Won an Award!!

I've received an award! Thank you Debi from Dly's Hooks and Yarn and Susan SusanD1408 Crochet Addict for giving me the Versatile Blogger Award! 


Now... 7-Random facts about me:


1.)  I have an 8 year old black Cocker Spaniel named Sonny and he is the smartest dog I've ever had. 


2.) I am going to be a Grandma for the first time in August, (my daughter won't be surprised that this is #2, after I tell you about Sonny. Lol.)


3.) I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters, I am the youngest.


4.) My BFF is Cindy and I haven't seen her for a while. I need to go visit her soon.


5.) I work full-time and it really gets in the way of my crocheting.


6.) I like to scrapbook and make cards but lately crochet has taken over my life!!


7.) I quit smoking for two years and started again two years ago. It's time to quit again.


Okay, here are the 15 bloggers I am passing this award on to:


Life on Hackberry Road
Aurora Blythe
Tangled Happy
Beck to Vintage
Crochet and Knitting Adventures
The 8th Gem
Crochet Cafe
Hooks 'n' Grannies
Sarah's Sweethearts
Crafts from the CWTCH
Entretejiendo Caminos
Pass the Cereal
Nancy's Crochet
Kashi's Corner
Mereknits

Whew! I thought picking 15 would be tough but I could go on & on. There are so many great blogs out there.


Now I have to make sure I have done everything required for this award:

1. Add the award to your blog. 

2. Thank the blogger(s) who gave it to you. 
3. Mention 7 random things about yourself. 
4. List the rules.
5. Award to 15 bloggers.
6. Inform each of those 15 by leaving a comment on their blog.


Looks good! If you want to accept this award just post the rules and copy the award to your blog. If you don't participate in awards...consider being picked as a compliment to your blog!


Pics coming soon of my latest new projects!




Happy Crocheting!

Thank you Debi Y!!

Debi Y over at Dly's Hooks and Yarns gave me this versatile blogger award. I love getting awards, this is only my second one but I feel so honored that she picked my blog. Be sure and visit her blog for great crocheting ideas. She definitely deserved this award.

Now... 7 things about me:

1. My children are Adam-26 and Angela-24 

2. I'm a Meeting Planner

3. I collect yarn, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, papers, etc.

4. I love crocheting and scrapbooking/card making

5. I have an English Cocker Spaniel named Sonny

6. I love walking and hiking with Sonny

7. My fave TV shows are Bones, House and Grey's Anatomy

These are some of my favorite blogs and I am passing this award on to them!

1.  Nancy's Crochet
2.  The Florida Crochet Garden
3.  PinkPaillette
4.  Annaboo's House
5.  Karin aan de haak
6.  cosetes petites
7.  Sarahndipities
8.  Little Woolie
9.  Room on the Left
10 .Annemarie's Breiblog