Sunday, April 28, 2013

Pattern developing!

I am excited to announce that I am now developing my own patterns! I am listing them in my indieCart shop. So far, I have posted my market-bag, produce bag, and a pair of toddler sandals. I have another pair of sandals that I've written out the pattern for in my notebook, but haven't typed it up and made it pretty yet. It's coming, though. 

I am a believer in patterns being affordable. I want everyone who WANTS to make these items to be able to. That's why all of my patterns are available for only $1.99 each. Here are pictures of each of the items, if you think you might be interested, go check them out!

 This is the market-bag. I did not write up the flower in the pattern, because I just used a basic flower pattern I saw somewhere and didn't want to "steal" it for my own :)
















 This is the produce bag. Doesn't look like much just hanging there, but boy does it S-T-R-E-T-C-H! I fit a ton of fruit in it :)
And here are the toddler sandals. They're called "May Flowers." I had a lot of fun developing these.












As a homeschooling WAHM of 3 (well, my big boy lives with his dad) who is trying to start up a homestead, your support is ALWAYS appreciated. Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest, and come join my facebook group to stay up-to-date on all the latest coops, customs, and patterns. Thanks for visiting!

Friday, March 29, 2013




APRIL CO-OP
Flower bookmarks for Mother’s Day

Each bookmark will consist of a stem with two leaves, a flower on the end, with a button in the center of the flower.
You may make GENERAL special requests, such as “no pink” “multi-color” “no daisies” etc. You can certainly request a specific flower (I can make rose buds, daffodils, and pansies for a $1 upcharge; they take a little longer) or color by messaging me, and we’ll talk about it, but I can’t  guarantee availability of certain things here in this doc.

Each flower bookmark will be $5.60, a 20% discount on retail price, which is $7.

THERE ARE ONLY 50 BOOKMARKS AVAILABLE IN THIS COOP!! They are FCFS, so be sure to order promptly to ensure your order.

Below is the link to the orderform. You MUST fill out the orderform for your order to show up. The spreadsheet can only be edited by me, so the orderform is the only way to place an order in this coop. Here is the link:

And here is the link to spreadsheet to view your order:


Payment is due once the coop closes. Shipping, plus a $1 handling fee (to cover printer ink, tape, paper, etc.) will be due upon completion.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Pics from Recent Co-ops

If you're not in my group, www.facebook.com/groups/rowsandrosescrochet , then you're missing out on some amazing coops. All coops run a 15%-20% discount on retail, and they all have limited spots available. Here are some of the coops I've done recently.


 I ran a coop in February for 100% cotton dish-cloths and trivets. Here's a pic of the trivets (bad lighting, I was still learning. My pics are a little better now :) )

Single-color dish-cloths,








And the 2-color dish-cloths, for the same coop. I had so much fun picking out stitch patterns for these, and all the colors played so well together :)







This was a very well-received coop. We will probably do another one in the near future, so if you missed out last time, no big deal :) I may get some different colors for the next one, too. So there will definitely be something for everybody! I'm also thinking that I might add hanging dish-towels to the next one, like the one in this next pic.
I made this rainbow set of two dish-cloths and a hanging dish-towel, for an auction. Some of the proceeds went to benefit the local LLL, an organization that is near and dear to my heart. I hope to hold many more auctions for them over the years.
 Here are some nests full of eggs that I did for a flash Easter coop. I listed 5 slots, each for a nest and 5 eggs. No sooner did I make the listing post, than 8 people claimed them :D So I ended up doing 8 instead of 5, but it all worked out well and everyone got their nests well before Easter. I hope to do holiday mini-coops from time to time, so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled. Once these spots are posted, they tend to sell out pretty fast.
These WAHM samples were generously sent in by Chrissy Barber at The Happy Hausfrau. They are mini-cleaning kits, so you can make your own laundry detergent or household cleaner. She sent in three different scents: Mango Papaya, Bamboo Hemp, and Rosemary Mint. These samples went out with the latest coop: soap-savers, facial rounds, and bamboo spa washcloths, hosted on the Green Living coop board on Facebook. I still have a few left, so they will go out with some of the next orders!
And here is the coop that just shipped, the one hosted on Green Living.

These are wool soap-savers. They come with a drawstring on top, you put your bar of soap in, and they felt down (shrink) with the soap as you use it, creating an amazingly rich lather. Once the soap is gone, they are perfect for half-bars and scraps. The wool is anti-microbial, so it keeps them from getting smelling and gross. They usually last through the initial bar and multiple halves and scraps before needing to be tossed.
 Here are some more of the wool ones. For some reason I didn't get any pics of the acrylic ones. Acrylic makes them machine-washable and dryable, and keeps them from felting down, so they always stay the same size. They can be used for TONS of bars of soap. However, acrylic is not anti-microbial, and depending on how you care for them, they have the possibility of getting yucky. Also, acrylic is really just plastic, so they are not as loving to your skin. I personally prefer and recommend the wool.
And here are the bamboo facial rounds and spa washcloths. These are absolutely DECEDENT. I made myself a washcloth over a year ago, and I have a hard time using a regular one while my bamboo one is being washed. I have received gushing reviews for these, and will definitely be offering them again in the near future.



I do want to let everyone know that there is an AMAZING coop coming up soon where I will be collaborating with another well-known and well-loved WAHM to bring you something so delightful, to pamper yourself and your loved ones, at a very reasonable price. You do NOT want to miss this, so be sure to keep watch in the group. If you haven't joined yet, here's the link again: www.facebook.com/groups/rowsandrosescrochet Please come on by. We'd love to have you!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Follow me on Pinterest!


Long time, no post, huh? Sorry. I've been busier than I've ever been IN MY LIFE- and I'm lovin' it!! I'm running a new coop each month in my Facebook group, and they fill up fast! I've all but stopped using my Facebook biz page, since FB charges businesses now just for fans to see their posts :/ That makes me angry, so I've moved 99% of my activity into a private group. But you can totally join, if you haven't already! Just go request, and I'll approve you as soon as possible. And make sure you have your notifications turned on; so much great stuff is happening, you don't want to miss out! We're doing flower bookmarks for Mother's Day as the April coop, but there are limited spots available, so get your's before they're gone :)

I'm also on Pinterest now. I've had a personal account for quite a while, but now I'm on as Rows and Roses crochet. Everything you can imagine having to do with crochet, knitting, patterns, yarns, colorways, tips and tricks, and so much more. If you care ANYTHING AT ALL about yarny goodness, be sure to come follow. 

I also have a new retail shop on the brand-new website for independent hand-made sellers, indieCart.com Be sure to come check it out.  Kim Russo of KimberlyR dyeworks is now the exclusive supplier of wool to R&R. And there may *possibly* be a collaberation with Happy Hausfrau Soap Company in the future. There really is just so much going on right now, please come join in and be a part of the fun!

I love to hear from my customers, so please, drop me a line anytime. I'd love to see your creations, answer how-to questions, and hear your recommendations for future coops. You can post in my Facebook group, send me an email at rowsandroses @ yahoo . com, or just comment here on the blog. Thanks so much for your support :)