Month: September 2016

Newly Released Yarn comes with new Inspirations

It has been about 2 weeks since I last posted, for that I apologize. I am trying to adjust juggling my Monday class, volunteering to teach a beginner crochet class at a local library, and other things that life throws at me. I still have 2 projects that have to be finished for the State Fair , but they should be done by the end of the weekend. With that being said I have so much to share with ya’ll!

First I want to share some exciting news with ya’ll…. October 15, 2016 will be my very first time to host an I LOVE YARN DAY event! I can not wait!! For several years I have wanted to host an event like this and spread the enthusiasm of the needle crafts! so please some on out to the Harold D. Cooley Library in Nashville, NC and join us for an exciting time.

 

I LOVE YARN DAY!

Place: Harold D. Cooley Library

Date: October 15, 2016

Time: 10 am-12 pm

Come join Jama Stallings Currin and Fruitful Concepts Studio to celebrate “I Love Yarn Day”

All who are interested in learning and those who want to expand their needlecraft knowledge are welcome to bring your questions as Instructor Jama Stallings Currin shares a wealth of expertise in the fiber arts.  There will be demonstrations of Crocheting, Knitting and Loom Knitting; examples of finished projects;  light refreshments; and a drawing for a gift basket of yarn crafting supplies. As part of the Craft Yarn Council’s national “I Love Yarn Day” theme of Paying It Forward, we also will be collecting crochet/knitted baby hats for Nash Women’s Center as well as hats for adults who are going through chemo treatments. Keep up with all the latest at fruitfulconceptsstudio.com or on facebook: fruitful concepts studio.

Sponsored by Fruitful Concepts Studio (Jama Stallings Currin)

 

Secondly I want to show you a BRAND NEW YARN by Premier Yarns…… Sweet Roll. <3 <3 <3 I ordered it Monday and received it today. It has awesome pops of color. What a wonderful  alternative to those who have wool allergies, because it is very similar to Caron Cakes. As a self-proclaimed “Yarnie” I truly believe they both are here to stay. As soon as I got the package open I could see a new design, yes the color way was that inspiring!

My order arrived today!
My order arrived today!
Rasberry Swirl and Spearmint Pop
Rasberry Swirl and Spearmint Pop
As you can tell 245 yards vs 383 yards looks like a big difference,but Sweet Rolls yarn seems to be spun a little tighter.
As you can tell 245 yards vs 383 yards looks like a big difference,but Sweet Rolls yarn seems to be spun a little tighter.
Very similar colorways. Makes me so happy for those who have wool allergies!!
Very similar colorways. Makes me so happy for those who have wool allergies!!

Sweaters and Hippos

I love all the seasons, but I must admit the Fall has to be my favorite. I try not to rush time away however I LOVE it when it is time for sweaters,  fresh apples, sweet potatoes{’cause where I come from we don’t do pumpkin spice 😉 }, cooler weather and of course the NC State Fair. Yesterday I entered my list of items to show, and realized how far I have come since that first entry. As a crocheter I have expanded into more fashion wear than I ever imagined that I would. I am so thankful for that one friend, they know who they are, that kept telling me I should send in my stuff to the fair. It has been a wonderful experience so far! Just the thought of how many people see my work really exciting. This afternoon I finally finished the Child’s Crew Neck Cardigan. http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/childs-crochet-crew-neck-cardigan.html It is the first time I have made a sweater that was made in panels to sew. I am the first to tell you I don”t care for sewing too much, but this turned out really pretty! It is the first of two, so on to the next one!!! I must show you the Pip the Hippo that I made from One and Two Company‘s pattern. I can’t say enough about how wonderful they are. Well  I must be off to finish up my husband’s (late) birthday present. I can’t wait to show you all that as well. Until we talk again, Don’t worry be crafty! ~ Jama

Caron's Robin's Egg and Time Square work up in this lovely pattern.
Caron’s Robin’s Egg and Time Square work up in this lovely pattern.

The back of the the sweater

I just love the way this sweater worked up!
I just love the way this sweater worked up!

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Oh the texture of these stitches!
Oh the texture of these stitches!
What a great pattern by One and Two Company. They are my all-time favorite animal and lovey patterns ever!!!
What a great pattern by One and Two Company. They are my all-time favorite animal and lovey patterns ever!!!

Pip the Hippo

How could you not love that face??
How could you not love that face??