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Giveaway-Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs

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Giveaway-Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs

Leave a comment in today’s post by May 16, 2018 and you are in the running for this colorful crochet book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet!

Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs. Crochet Kaleidoscope will help make your projects pop with the perfect mix of color in every stitch.

Along with a collection of 100 fresh motifs, this book includes a complete guide to choosing yarn colors, what order to put them in, and how many to include. Plus, get five home decor and accessory patterns including a table runner, pillow, and rug from crochet designer and author Sandra Eng. You can shift shapes and shades to make the perfect piece for your home.

Every turn of the crochet kaleidoscope allows you to get creative with color and apply your own unique personality to your crochet motifs.

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Comments

  2. LOVE the illustrations! This book would be a joy to look at and an inspirational staple for the rest of my crocheting life!

  6. This is the best type of resource for an endless number of project ideas when you’re in a slump. Just start working samples and something spectacular will emerge.

  13. I love how crochet can encourage my creative side. This book will assist with making those perfect color and shape combinations to create artistic and pleasing to the eye crochet projects.

  15. This book would be great fun to take with me on vacation in August. So many wonderful projects to do

  19. This books looks fantastic! I love motifs in summer because they’re so portable!

  21. Just love, loVE, LOVE crochet motifs. Would be thrilled to have this book. Please PICK ME!

  25. Now that I’m retired, I have time for these lovely motifs! Thanks for sharing.

  27. My goodness, the possibilities are endless. Thank you for a most delightful giveaway.

  28. I love that this offers both concrete instruction and opportunities to be free-form and creative. Thank you so much for offering this give-away! May whoever receives it use it in good health. 🙂

  33. I LOVE kaleidoscopes !!!!! and I adore crocheting…. so this would be an excellent project orientated book to plan Holiday gifts for my friends…

  35. I must have Sandra Eng’s gorgeous book, Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs!!! It looks like an extremely useful and creative book designed to fit every crocheters needs regarding color and specific motiifs. A. Must. Have.

  36. I love to crochet anything,new or old patterns, always impressed by the way they come out with different color change designs by using verigaited and self stripping yarns. Also enjoy using my own color change by switching back ad forth between colors.

  38. I love love love Granny Squares!!!! This book has beautiful designs I’ve never seen before.

  39. These colorful motifs bring back memories of learning to crochet with my grandmother many years ago. Something simple becomes something special when you add your own colorful touch.

  41. I love to crochet and I love color, I would enjoy adding shapes with color to my skills. Lovely illistration on the cover.

  44. I’d love some inspiration for new motifs. This book looks as if it could provide plenty.

Have you read?

Woolie and Furry Upcycled Slippers by Made By Barb

If you’re a fan of cozy, sustainable crafting, the Woolie & Furry Upcycled Slippers tutorial by Made By Barb is a must-try. This project combines creativity, comfort, and eco-consciousness, resulting in a pair of slippers that are both stylish and functional.

What Makes These Slippers Special?

Barb’s approach to slipper-making is rooted in upcycling, using materials like old Ugg boots, vintage wool blankets, and shearling from repurposed jackets. This not only gives new life to items that might otherwise be discarded but also ensures that each pair of slippers is unique. The use of thick, doubled wool provides substantial warmth and durability, making these slippers ideal for chilly mornings or lounging at home.

The Crafting Process

The tutorial is detailed and accessible, guiding you through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips. Barb introduces the concept of free-motion sewing, encouraging you to “doodle with a sewing machine” to create quilted patterns on the wool. This technique adds a personal touch to the slippers and enhances their texture. The pattern is designed for women’s size 8.5–9 feet but can be easily adjusted for different sizes by printing at a slightly smaller scale.

Materials You’ll Need

  • Old Ugg boots or shearling jackets

  • Vintage virgin wool blankets

  • Free-motion sewing foot for your sewing machine

  • Waxed thread and a strong needle

  • Contact cement for attaching soles

  • A pair of old sandals or flip-flops for the base

 

The Woolie & Furry Upcycled Slippers tutorial by Made By Barb is a delightful project for anyone interested in sustainable crafting. The slippers are not only warm and comfortable but also a testament to the beauty of upcycling. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or create a thoughtful gift, this tutorial provides all the guidance you need to craft a pair of cozy slippers that are as unique as they are functional.

For the full tutorial and free pattern, visit Made By Barb. Happy crafting!