Crochet Designs by Fulwider

We've moved! And a new yarn contest!

2012-08-21T07:03:00.004-07:00

We have completed our move from Illinois to Florida! Yea!

Check out this yarn contest. i will be posting more giveaways soon!

http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Bernat-Mosaic-Yarn-Strange-Magic/ml/1

If you don't get AllFreeCrochet.com emails, you are missing out. There is a wealth of information and thousands of patterns to pick from. Check it out today!

Updates

2012-05-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

I am updating all of my online profiles this week along with all of the photo albums. I am also trying to put together better resource library. Hope the weather gets warm soon!

2012-04-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Two more charities...

The ASPCA will take donated crocheted blankets, animal sweaters, toys, dog/cat beds etc. at any of their locations. This is a great cause to use up that scrap bin as most items need not be huge or "match"! If you are just starting out with your hook, this is a great way to practice stitches as well as provide a useful product. Click here for free ideas!

...and...

I recently joined Afghans for Soldiers. This group is generously providing afghans for wounded soldiers and veterans. Think about sending one along to them today!

I couldn't resist this little guy!!

2012-04-06T10:56:00.001-07:00

Nerdigurumi - Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns with love for the Nerdy » » Amigurumi Crochet Hook Plushie with Pattern

Nerdigurumi - Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns with love for the Nerdy » » Amigurumi Crochet Hook Plushie with Pattern

2012-04-05T12:23:00.001-07:00

New Stuff!!!!

Happy Easter ya'll and check out all the new stuff. I have found several new charitable organizations I like and will be donating too this coming year.

My new favorite is The Motherbear Project. This organization sends knitted and crocheted bears to children in emerging countries suffering from HIV/AIDS. Check them out on fb today!

Red Heart Yarns is sponsoring HeartScarves - a WomenHeart project. This is one I definitely plan on doing in the coming weeks. Check out their fb page and LIKE them today. This is important stuff you need to know whether you are a man or a woman! I am on a mission to get them more exposure on FB. LIKE!

I am also following a new group here on blogger as well as on fb - Crochet for Cancer. Check out Tracy's Story and get ready for some serious stitching! Crochet for Cancer is here on fb too.

I am working on links for more free patterns (cause you can never have enough of those!) and hunting up more resources (I have some fun new links coming up very soon!!!).

I am also working on Stitch Markers if anyone is interested in buying them (They are three dollars a set). All the money goes back into yarn for charity projects. These are all made by me and you can see them all here. Please email me for orders. These make great gifts for the knitter/crocheter!

I am also available for commission projects as well. If you are interested in ordering an original crochet item please contact me by email. My portfolio can be seen below. (The "From Patterns" items are gifted not sold, in accordance with copyright law. Only my own designs are sold.)

Finally thanks to my followers! I appreciate you taking the time to read and hopefully together we can make a difference in the world! Happy stitching!

- Melissa

2012-03-19T10:10:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone!

As of late I have joined Pinterest (see button above). This is a crazy mish-mash of awesomeness. It is a great source of creativity and inspiration. I highly recommend getting invited in (need an invite? email me!).

Also, I have written a brief motif pattern for a picture I saw here on Blogger. TheCuriousEyeBlog posted this back in 2009 and I just recently learned of it. I wrote the pattern notes based on the photograph therein. You can see the pattern notes here.

Again, I am working on more updates this month and hope to see more of your creativity! Thanks for Reading!

Updating more resources this week!

2012-01-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

I am updating more resources this week as well as working on some exciting new projects.

Busy, Busy, Busy....

2011-12-22T04:28:00.000-08:00

Winter came on without warning for me. I have been knee deep in projects this season and my online life has paid the price. This is a good thing really. However, back to the keyboard with more projects ahead. I am still working on the patterns for the 2012 scarves. I have two other patterns in the works which will be for sale in January. I also have the curriculum finished and will start filming tutorials in Jan/Feb. Check out the new photos in the galleries and have a great Christmas!

Curriculum nearly complete

2011-09-26T05:38:00.000-07:00

The curriculum for the Crochet Therapy class is nearly complete; one more session to flesh out and it's in the bag. I hope to be teaching very soon.

I am organizing my email lists today and hope to get out invites for a local meet and greet very soon. My ultimate goal is to eventually start a CGOA chapter here.

I am also taking orders for custom afghans and throws. Please email me if you would like something made for you. Every order is one of a kind, sturdy and enjoyable.

Everyone have a great week!

The days turn to weeks....

2011-09-19T05:54:00.000-07:00

The days turn to weeks without you even realizing it. I have been working hard on getting the local end of "Designs" off the ground. I have also finished several projects and am getting ready for selling both locally and on Etsy. By October I hope to have the first full curriculum finished and ready to teach. I am struggling with writing out the scarf patterns, so if you are waiting on them, please be patient. I have not even begun the video instruction guides yet, I am still roughing out the outline for what I want that to be. This fall will be super busy.

I am thinking of yarn bombing the tree in my front yard.....

The week went by so fast....

2011-08-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

So this week went by quick and I am amazed. Kids are back in school, I am still working on scarves and a few other projects. I will be posting patterns and new pictures this next week as well as updating my profiles around the net. Ya'll have a great one and get hookin!

Newsletters | Crochet World Magazine | The Magazine For Crochet Lovers

2011-08-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

Newsletters | Crochet World Magazine | The Magazine For Crochet Lovers

2011-08-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

Newsletters | Crochet World Magazine | The Magazine For Crochet Lovers

The Saturday Sort

2011-08-20T08:42:00.000-07:00

Saturdays are the days when I sort through the plethora of emails I receive from yarn companies, other crocheters/knitters/yarn enthusiasts, pattern companies, and crochet websites. Newsletters are an awesome way to keep up with trends and special things happening in your fields of interest. I am currently compiling a list of the newsletters I find most helpful and will be publishing that in the next week.

I am also editing the charitable giving list, creating a list of the books I can't live without, and producing the first video for the curriculum series. The bulk of this week has been spent "getting out there" on the web and I will have a complete list of my cyber-hangouts posted soon. In the meantime, you can follow me here and on twitter (see the twitter box on this page).

Ya'll have a great weekend and happy hookin'!

Twitter and more curriculum

2011-08-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

Got the twitter hooked up here and will be tweeting at least three or four times a week.

Up coming events - organizing a group to meet and work on charitable donations, get a class going in October, finish some projects of my own!

Don't be afraid to subscribe, and happy hooking!

Crochet Designs by Melissa Fulwider

2011-08-18T04:11:00.000-07:00

Working on projects....

2011-08-05T16:53:00.000-07:00

Been busy this last week with school preparations and crocheting. also working on getting this blog set up and getting some pictures uploaded. how many projects do you work on at a time? i have about four going right now.

Good for the Hands - Good for the Soul

2011-07-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

Six days ago I quit smoking. This has been challenging to say the least. However, it has been great for my crochet. I designed two scarves and an omnibus this week - all simple patterns, but it kept my mind and fingers working.

My crochet goal this week is to begin organizing a local crochet group. The intention of this group is to bring crochet enthusiasts together for fellowship and to create items for charity. The crochet community donates to many organizations every year. I am looking forward to meeting others in my community who share a love and talent of crochet.

As for my personal projects, I will be putting up pictures this week of my completed work, and of works in progress.

There will be more to come in the next few weeks; including some of my own patterns posted for free, pictures, and industry updates.

Everyone have a great day!

Up and Coming...

2011-07-23T19:42:00.000-07:00

Original designs, industry info, and tips/tricks.