time for FUN! And what is fun today?

Well, I’ve got a new product listed in the Desert Rose Boutique – the first set of stitch markers! Yes, I know – there are several online shops selling stitch markers – and each one has their unique concepts & designs. Just like patterns. I think there is room for all and I think you’ll like mine.

Crafting these markers is a creative and fun process…no two sets will be the same…you know I’m all about doing unique things This first set is made with red crystal beads set into shell circles, with one gold crystal bead marker that is useful to mark the beginning of rounds or a stitch pattern. The end caps are silver rondelles and I’ve carefully hand wrapped each wire to avoid any snagging on your yarn. There are 8 markers in this set, all for only $12.00.

Another set will be a prize for the July Play Yarn Dash, so if you haven’t signed up and played yet you won’t have a chance to win these………….

There are 10 markers in this set…the one distinct marker has a purple crystal bead while the rest have a mauve glass diamond bead set into a shell circle, all have a coordinating glass cap bead on top and again…I carefully hand wrapped all the wires to avoid any snagging. Both the set I am selling and this one will fit up to a US9 (5.5mm) needle.

ENJOY!

I’m off for more *fun*…..and some design work………….

Cheers! Jean

and a new special promotion starts today! Everyone likes to get something for free, soooo…….for July’s Play Yarn Dash I’m offering my Winter Lace Scarf pattern FREE with the purchase of my Celtic Cabled Slipover pattern.

Get this pattern FREE with purchase of this one….

And if you buy today – July 15th – you will still get the automatic 15% discount! The 15% discount promotion ends at midnight tonight – the July Play Yarn Dash offer is good through July 31st. Purchases must be made with through my site shopping cart in order to receive the promotional discount or free pattern – just use the “Add to Cart” button and cart checkout.

And that’s not all folks…..I’ll be introducing Desert Rose Designs Stitch Markers too – should have a photo up this weekend. The stitch marker sets will join the Handcrafted Sweater (until someone buys it) in the Desert Rose Designs Boutique. A set of 10 handcrafted stitch markers, a $15.00 value, is my prize offering for July’s Play Yarn Dash – you have to sign up and play in order to have a chance to win! The stitch marker sets will be a fairly regular feature – with different designs based on what strikes my fancy.

So have I enticed you to Play Yarn Dash - visit my site – buy patterns? It’s your support that makes it possible for me to continue designing & offering patterns for your enjoyment. And I thank you for that support – very much!

Cheers! Jean

sneak peek at “It’s in the Bag: Knitting Projects to Take & Make”! My first ever pattern published by a major publisher is in this book! Woot! Here’s a look at the cover………….

The editor, Kara Gott Warner, received her preview copy and gave the go ahead to promote it. This is sweeeeet……the actual release date is August 10th, 2009. Annie’s Attic, Borders, Amazon and Barnes & Noble have it on pre-sale so have fun shopping at your favorite online book seller.

Now that I have your attention…..I can’t show you my project until the book’s official release in August…only one month away!

I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it, la la la la………

Cheers! Jean