FOREVER AND A DAY

Crochet Then and Now!

2011-08-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

Fabrics/Yarn THEN: People first crocheted with wool yarn or fine cotton, silk, or linen thread. NOW: There is a large variety of materials used now, such as Acrylic, cotton, wool, nylon…and so on. There is an increase in the demand for more organic materials. Crochet Hooks THEN: Vintage Victorian hooks were handmade, usually with materials such as real ivory, brass, various woods, and other

Giveaway!

2011-08-02T22:11:00.000-06:00

Ok fans, I've finished my first official pattern and decided to have a giveaway! All you have to do is comment on the post on my facebook page. There will be two winners. One commenter will win the Button Up Fingerless Gloves pattern and the person with the most refferals will win the Button Up Beanie pattern! Spread the word! Forever and a Day My patterns are now available in my Etsy shop!

Tambouring pictures

2011-07-12T08:17:00.000-06:00

Here are a couple pictures of the Tambouring technique I mentioned in the previous post. It looks very interesting. I just might try this! I found these pictures on the Crochet World website. The design desired is first traced onto the fabric. This is a pointed hook that is inserted through the fabric. The thread is then pulled back through the fabric. The hook is moved to a different spot

Parent of crochet? - Week 3

2011-07-11T08:00:00.001-06:00

Here is a needlwork techique that I found while researching. I've never heard of this before. Have you? Research demonstrates that the ancient Chinese and Persian form of embroidery called “tambour” (which in French means "drum") probably is the most direct “parent” of crochet. Tambouring reached Europe in the 1700’s and is a technique in which a background fabric is held taut on a frame.

Patriotism and Crochet - Week 2

2011-07-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

As I promised in the previous post, here is the discount that will only be available until Wednesday July 6th at 11:59 pm MST. All booties and Adult slippers 50% off! Wow that is a big discount! If you would like to take advantage of this offer e-mail me your order and within 24 hours I will send you a paypal invoice with the amount owed. Here is this weeks crochet fun fact! In researching a

Crochet fun! Week 1

2011-06-27T09:00:00.020-06:00

For the next few weeks I will be very busy getting orders made and shipped. So, to keep you occupied while I am away I will be posting once a week with some fun facts about the art of crochet. Also, I will be randomly adding to a few of the posts a discount towards a purchase. This discount will only be good for a limited time so you'll want to use it asap! Enough talking, here is the first fun

300 Fan Facebook Giveaway!

2011-06-21T09:47:00.000-06:00

I think I'm starting to get the hang of this social networking thing! Well, almost LOL! I would love to get to 300 fans on my facebook page so I can have a giveaway! Please spread the word on blogs, twitter facebook and any other forms of networking! Thank you to all my new fans!

Grab Bag Sale Results!

2011-06-01T07:00:00.002-06:00

Thank you to everyone who purchased a Grab Bag! Here are the results...using random.org I know all the bags were not purchased but I still wanted to show where the prizes ended up. These numbers match the numbers on my facebook page. Please e-mail me with your choice of colors and sizes of the items you won. Information for each item can be found here on my blog. Don't hesitate to e-mail with

Grab Bag Sale!!

2011-05-18T20:15:00.002-06:00

I am having a Grab Bag Sale on my facebook page! Only $5 per bag and you get a chance to win some cool stuff! Go check it out and spread the word! Forever and a Day on Facebook!

Leke Baby 1000 Fan Giveaway!

2011-05-09T11:04:00.000-06:00

Leke Baby Creations is having a 1000 facebook fan giveaway! Check out all the awesome prizes as well as the Baby Doll Top from my Spring/Summer Collection!

Baby Shower Week!

2011-04-13T10:29:00.000-06:00

Check out the Baby Shower week happening right now at Dang Gina Gives! Enter to win some fabulous prizes including a $40 store credit to Forever and a Day! Giveaways and reviews end on Friday April 18th. Winners will be announced on Saturday. The fun doesn't stop there though! Mothers Day is coming soon, so Gina is having a Mothers Day week as well starting next week! Get on over there and

Working on it.....

2011-03-24T14:46:00.002-06:00

I am so terrible at keeping my blog updated! I am working on a few things for spring/summer. Hopefully they will be finished in the next few days. As soon as I get my computer up and running again I will be posting patterns for sale.

Giveaway at Dang Gina Gives!

2011-02-18T08:27:00.000-07:00

Gina over at Dang Gina Gives is hosting a giveaway for Forever and a Day! If you would like to win a Flapper Beanie head on over and enter! You have until the 24th at Midnight! Don't forget to enter all the other giveaways on her site as well!

CSN Giveaway from Food, Glorious Food!

2011-01-21T22:27:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Food, Glorious Food and enter to win $25 to CSN stores! Low entries so anything is possible! Plus you can check out all the extremely easy and fun recipes!

New Item!

2011-01-19T10:40:00.003-07:00

You'll find this adorable new item in the Hats and Headbands section on the right sidebar!

New Button and Blinkie!

2011-01-19T08:55:00.002-07:00

Make sure you scroll down and grab one of my new buttons or blinkies! I'm lovin' my new blog!

New Blog look!

2011-01-12T21:57:00.004-07:00

As you can see I am changing my blog look so bear with me while I make the changes. Leave me a comment. Like or dislike? Thanks!

Wandering Wednesday!

2011-01-12T10:06:00.001-07:00

I am participating in Wandering Wednesday! welcome to all of you participating as well!

Winners!

2011-01-12T08:51:00.002-07:00

The winner of the CSN Stores $35 Gift Card is - Penny W said... I follow on twitter Congratulations! You have 24 hours to claim your prize before someone else will get it! The winner of the $30 Credit to my store is follower #96 - Helmbunch!! You also have 24 hours to claim your prize before another winner is chosen! Thank you to all who entered and helped me reach my goal.

$35 CSN Giveaway!

2011-01-04T11:43:00.004-07:00

This time around I have decided to give my wonderful readers the opportunity to win $35 from CSN stores! CSN has over 200 online stores. Whether you are looking for a chic leather briefcase or gorgeous cookware you will find it there! Ok, on to the giveaway rules! Mandatory Entry: Follow my blog! Leave me a comment saying you did. If you don't do this your entries will not count.

New Blog!

2011-01-04T10:50:00.003-07:00

I have decided to start a giveaway blog! Mostly for giveaway information and to apease my giveaway addiction. If any of my fellow Mompreneurs have giveaways going on that you would like listed please add them to the Linky list in the left sidebar! Please follow my new blog! Giveaway Addict!

Another new hat!

2011-01-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

This month I hosted my book club, one of my friends showed up with the most adorable hat. I took a look at it and decided to try and copy it. This is the result of that adventure! I love it! This is the first hat I have made that I think looks good on me! Enjoy!

Etsy Store Sale

2010-12-27T16:06:00.002-07:00

All ready made Brimmed hats in my Etsy store are only $3 and free shipping! Get them while supplies last!

CSN Review!

2010-12-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago I was offered the opportunity to review the CSN Stores online! I was given a $35 promo code to purchase whatever I wanted! It was a hard choice, they offer everything, kitchen, furniture, clothes, accessories. The possibilities are endless! In the end I decided to purchase a Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer! The day we got it I went online to get some ideas on what we could deep fry

So it begins!

2010-12-13T08:18:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest giveaway parties has begun!! Head on over to Somewhat Simple for their 12 giveaways of Chirstmas! I will be participating on December 21st with 3 items to win!