Battle of the Stitches: The Country Willow

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Round 13 Challengers - Who will make 13 their lucky number?

We're back for another great round of the

Battle of the Stitches!

This round, we've changed things up a bit so we hope you'll stick around and have some fun with us. You'll get your chance to vote for your favorite crochet design out from 10 different designers all using the same crochet stitch. While we no longer will be releasing an eBook with all of the designs, each designer will be releasing them on the same day. Be sure to follow us for your chance to win some prizes along the way!

All 10 challengers are returning Battle of the Stitches Alumni and we're excited they joined us!First up, we have Cylinda from Crochet Memories. Cylinda is well known for her work with thread and has such a wonderful collection of designs for the home. You can find her work here: www.crochetmemories.com

Our 2nd challenger is Lisa from Kaleidoscope Art & Gifts. Lisa has a good variety of designs ranging from hats and scarves to table runners and other things for the home.

You can find her work here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-jelle

Christine from Sweet Potato 3 Patterns is our 3rd challenger. She has a great selection of newborn photography prop crochet patterns in her shop and a fun variety of other designs. You can find her work here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/christins-from-my-sweet-potato-3

The 4th crochet designer joining us just celebrated her 10 year anniversary for her business and is SO close to reaching 10k Facebook fans. Such wonderful milestones! Kristine from Ambassador Crochet has a nice range of patterns to keep you warm from hats and scarves to afghans. You can find her work here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristine-mullen

Sheri from The Country Willow Designs has joined round 13 as our 5th challenger. She has a some adorable infant crochet patterns along with a good variety of designs for women. Her work can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/sheri-weber

Kate from Crafting Friends Designs rounds up our challenger count to 6. Kate is best known for her textured afghan crochet patterns. You can find a beautiful collection of crochet patterns for your home here: http://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com

Who do you think will be challenger #7? You've got it! Rebecca from Desert Diamond Crochet. Rebecca is very well known for her character designs and you can find them all here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/desert-diamond-crochet

Challenger #8 is Shelley from The Blue Star Boutique. Shelley has a wide variety of designs ranging from Infant props to women's clothing.

You can find more of her work here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shelley-moore

Challenger #9 is Elizabeth from Daisy Hand Mades. Elizabeth has a good selection of infant clothing, hats, cowls and many more designs! You can find her work here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/daisy-hand-mades---elizabeth-burk

Our 10th and final challenger for Round 13 is Laura from Laura Mae's Crochet. You can find a fun selection of headbands, cup cozies, hats, bags and much much more in her shop! You can find them all here: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lauramae-fanelli

Stick around for the final reveals and voting later this week! Be sure to follow us on Facebook so you don't miss a thing!!!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Round 12 - Meet the Challengers Part 2

Battle of the Stitches round 12 has begun! Get ready for some awesome patterns from a list of great designers.

Challenger 6: Sheri Ann Weber from Country Willow Designs

Sheri's favorite design from her shop is her Rouge Infinity Scarf.

My pattern choice from her site is the Neverending Love Poncho.

Challenger 7: Laura Fanelli from Laura Mae Crochet

Laura's favorite pattern from her shop is her Sonoma Pullover Vest.

Her Venice Cowl is another great pattern (& it also comes with the earwarmer pattern).

Challenger 8: Rebecca Goldsmith from Desert Diamond Crochet

Rebecca's pattern choice from her shop is the Eva Marie Spring Tulip Cocoon.

Her Braided Scoodie Wrap is also on my list of favorites.

Challenger 9: Another first time challenger. Please give Dianne Hunt from Same DiNamics Crochet a warm welcome.

Dianne's favorite pattern is her Candy Stripes Cowl.

Also, check out her Long Tail Shawl.

Challenger 10: Christine Norris from Chris~Cross~Crafts

Christine's favorite pattern is her Sugar & Spice Dress.

Check out her beautiful Fall Romance poncho!

Do you have any ideas as to what these 10 designers are making? We'd love to hear your guesses.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Round 10 Time to meet the challengers!

This time, all of the challengers participating are returning challengers! Isn't that exciting?

First, we have Sonya Blackstone of Blackstone Designs. This is her 5th time challenging.

Here are a few designs from Sonya.

Baylee Tankini

Birthday Party Hat

Up next is Lisa Jelle of Kaleidoscope Arts & Gifts

Here is a look at a few of Lisa's Designs

Arabella Footed Legwarmers

Straight Laced Shrug

Then, there is Sheri Weber of Country Willow Designs

I've included designs from Country Willow Designs as well.

Must Be A Lady Fingerless Gloves

Juno The Owl Sweater

The fourth one that we will be announcing today is Shelley Moore of The Blue Star Boutique. This is her 2nd time challenging

Here are some of her designs.

Hanna Banana Hooded Sweater

Raegan Vest

I am so excited to see what will happen this round!

Round 10 Time to meet the challengers!

This time all of the challengers participating are returning challengers! Isn't that exciting?

First we have Sonya Blackstone of Blackstone Designs. This is her 5th time challenging.