Yarn Fanatic Party #46

Welcome to the Yarn Fanatic Party! This is a place to share your yarn-y projects, support other makers, and even enter a giveaway.

Since I am in the process of moving, and my co-host, Alexandra, also has a busy summer this Yarn Fanatic Party will last an entire moth.  During that time I will be posting, but it will be sporadically.  I'll probably be more active on my Facebook page, so be sure to follow along there!

Feature

This necklace is too pretty!

Don't forget to visit and follow my co-host, Alexandra of EyeLoveKnots, she shares fun details such as who was the most clicked at the last party.

Giveaway

Never Enough Thyme Yarns is generously sponsoring this giveaway!  I love this Wild Melon Mini Skein Set, and am so happy that one of you lovely readers will get to enjoy it.  

Must be 18+.  US only. Void where prohibited.  Social media is not affiliated with this giveaway.  Winner my respond to my email within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link up Your Projects!

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.


<div align="center">
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• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.  To help encourage this a new entry option has been added to the giveaway.  I've been crazy busy lately, and not able to comment on everyone's links, but I will try to comment on everyone's this week!)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.

An InLinkz Link-up

7 Quick Takes

1.  One of the books that I am currently reading is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.  I was number 168 on the hold list at my library.  I'm about half-way though it, and overall I think it's worth a read.  There is a bit of "things have an energy" and, even worse, a get rid of  books mentality but overall it's not so bad.  At the very least I am feeling inspired to purge a lot while packing for out upcoming move.  Have you read it?  Was it life-changing for you?

2.  Packing.  Yeah.  That needs to happen.

3.  We are library people.  We are moving out of state at the end of the month but we checked out books yesterday, and I wouldn't be shocked if we checked something else out before we leave.

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4.  This salted caramel peanut butter is awesome.

5.  I'm on the hunt for a dress pattern for me.  It needs to be for cotton wovens.  I've been loving indie designers lately, but am open to any recommendations!  Below are two that I keep coming back to.  Which do you like more?  Which do you think would work better for me?

The Anna Dress

The Jamie Dress

6. I am so excited about an upcoming giveaway that I'm going to give you a little sneak peak.  It's sponsored by Never Enough Thyme Yarn.  Doesn't the yarn look delicious?  (Yes, I use adjectives usually attributed to food for yarn.)

7.  Dominic is napping, Catherine is playing, time for me to play in my craft room!  I mean pack my craft room.  Pack.

Wordless Wednesday: ATCHISON, TOPEKA, & SANTA FE, DIESEL ELECTRIC PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVE NO. 20

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Yarn Fanatic Party #45

Welcome to the Yarn Fanatic Party! This is a place to share your yarn-y projects, support other makers, and even enter a giveaway.   What does your week look like?  I'm starting the process of packing up my craft room.  I'm going to cull my stash a bit.  Any tips on where/how to sell my extra yarn and fabric?  I have some good stuff that I just don't think that I will ever use.

Feature

I love the bright coral color of this lovely crocheted shawl.

Don't forget to visit and follow my co-host, Alexandra of EyeLoveKnots, she shares fun details such as who was the most clicked at the last party.

Giveaway

Enter to win a Red Heart Prize Pack!  (More information can be found here.)

Must be 18+.  US only. Void where prohibited.  Social media is not affiliated with this giveaway.  Winner my respond to my email within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link up Your Projects!

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.


<div align="center">
<a <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.1" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">href</span>="http://<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.2" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">philwife</span>.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.3" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">blogspot</span>.com/" title="The Philosopher's Wife"><<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.4" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">img</span> <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.5" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">src</span>="http://i272.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.6" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">photobucket</span>.com/albums/jj172/<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.7" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">thephilwife</span>/150yfpbutton_zps8fd644fd.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.8" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">jpg</span>" alt="The Philosopher's Wife" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least one other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.  To help encourage this a new entry option has been added to the giveaway.  I've been crazy busy lately, and not able to comment on everyone's links, but I will try to comment on everyone's this week!)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.

An InLinkz Link-up

Wordless Wednesday: The Orion Nebula

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Share your own family friendly Wordless Wednesday posts.

NextBook Flexx 11 Giveaway (Ends 7/22) US

Welcome to the NextBook Flexx 11 Giveaway!

Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood 

Co-Hosted by: Life in a House of Testosterone 

Sponsored by: NextBook USA 

  Here's what Everything Mommyhood, our host had to say: 

The NextBook Flexx 11 is a powerful system that's available at Walmart for under $250. Make sure you check out the fully detailed review over on Everything Mommyhood - NextBook Flexx 11 Review. Some of the great features of the NextBook Flexx 11:

• Windows 8.1 operating system (upgradable to Windows 10 in July 2015)
• 6” 1366 x 768 IPS capacitive touch screen
• Quad-Core Intel® AtomTM Z3735G Processor (X86, 1.8GHz)
• 2GB DDR3L system memory; 64GB onboard storage memory
• Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• 2.0 megapixel front and rear cameras with integrated microphone
• microHDMI, microUSB, and microSD ports
• Preloaded VUDU Movies and TV app; NOOK for Windows 8 app

On to the giveaway! 

One lucky reader will receive a 

NextBook Flexx 11 

(valued at $227). 

Open to US Residents, 18 and up only. One entry per household/IP Address. Void where prohibited. Winner will be chosen randomly via the Giveaway Tools entry form and will be emailed. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize before a new winner is chosen. Giveaway ends 7/22/15 at 11:59pm Eastern.

Entry-Form

Disclosure: Everything Mommyhood received the item mentioned above in exchange for her honest review & giveaway. This blog, The Philosopher's Wife, was not compensated for this posting. All thoughts and opinions are those of our own and were not influenced in any way. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, and any other social media are not affiliated with this posting or giveaway. Everything Mommyhood and contributing bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment. NextBook USA is responsible for fulfillment of prize. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. If you have any questions about this event or would like to see your event hosted by Everything Mommyhood, please email EverythingMommyhood@gmail.com.

Yarn Fanatic Party #44

Welcome to the Yarn Fanatic Party!  This is a place to share your yarn-y projects, support other makers, and even enter a giveaway.  I hope that everyone had a fun and safe Fourth of July.  We had a nice quiet day.  The next four weeks are going to be pretty crazy -- we're gearing up to move about 600 miles down the road.  Of course, I won't stop crafting!

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Feature

Just when I think I've seen everything having to do with crochet, something totally unique comes my way.  This crochet covered wooden shoe, by Over the Apple Tree, is a perfect example.  So fun!  What's the most unique crochet project that you've seen recently?

Don't forget to visit and follow my co-host, Alexandra of EyeLoveKnots, she shares fun details such as who was the most clicked at the last party.

Giveaway

Enter to win a Red Heart Prize Pack!  (More information can be found here.)

Must be 18+.  US only. Void where prohibited.  Social media is not affiliated with this giveaway.  Winner my respond to my email within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link up Your Projects!

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.


<div align="center">
<a <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.1" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">href</span>="http://<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.2" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">philwife</span>.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.3" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">blogspot</span>.com/" title="The Philosopher's Wife"><<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.4" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">img</span> <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.5" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">src</span>="http://i272.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.6" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">photobucket</span>.com/albums/jj172/<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.7" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">thephilwife</span>/150yfpbutton_zps8fd644fd.<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" id=":z.8" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" style="background: yellow;">jpg</span>" alt="The Philosopher's Wife" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least one other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.  To help encourage this a new entry option has been added to the giveaway.  I've been crazy busy lately, and not able to comment on everyone's links, but I will try to comment on everyone's this week!)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.

An InLinkz Link-up

WIPS: An Explosion of Fabric and Yarn

My WIPS are taking over!  I have so many knitting, crochet, and sewing projects going right now that my craft room looks like it exploded.  The above picture is of the "clean" side.  The other half is much worse.  It's all organized chaos though.  I know where everything is (I think) and I'm ready to go on quite a few projects.  I have two In Threes Sweaters started, and both need to be finished ASAP as both are gifts.   Catherine's birthday is Friday(!).  I was planning on making three dresses for her, but that's not going to happen.  (I was going to say something goofy about it won't happen unless the planets align, but there was that whole thing with Venus and Jupiter just last night!)  I have one almost finished, the other two, well, the fabric is washed.  That's something, isn't it?

I'd love to see your yarn-y projects at this week's Yarn Fanatic Party! And don't forget to enter the Red Heart giveaway!

Just curious, do you find yourself rushing to finish handmade gifts at the last possible minute?  If not, what's your secret?  

(Back to the craft room for me . . . after I prep dinner and change the little guy's diaper and get Catherine a snack and switch the laundry and vacuum the bedroom . . .)

Linking up at Small Things and Frontier Dreams.

Wordless Wednesday: Butterfly

Photo credit: The Philosopher or one of his brothers