Free Books

I am clearing my house out of items which are not selling.. these three books are available for either pick up on the west side of Buffalo or you can pay for the postage to mail them.. I have them up on Listia to make it easier to show.. 

Just send me an email (catsmeowcrochet67@gmail.com) or a msg on Facebook which one you want.. 

Corridor of Storms by William Sarabande (1988, Paperback)

https://www.listia.com/auction/60433570-corridor-of-storms-by-william-sarabande

V. I. Warshawski: Breakdown by Sara Paretsky (2012, Hardback)

https://www.listia.com/auction/60433571-v-i-warshawski-breakdown-by-sara-2012

Easy Prey by John Sandford (paperback, 2001)

https://www.listia.com/auction/60433577-easy-prey-by-john-sandford-paperback

Freebies..

Every month I will be listing one or two items -- either listing a freebie or sale item for the month.. this will be between now and Christmas.. well.. almost Christmas.. this is to help me figure out my Christmas orders as well as give you a bonus for buying early.. Hope you enjoy them.

For now until Oct. 31.. you can get free.. a Christmas Star Ornament

you can get one ornament with any order.. This is crocheted either with glitter yarn or Simply Soft. I will try to give you the color you wish. Please let me know what color(s) you want.

Please include in your order. Also do not order by itself or more than one as I will cancel the order. If you wish to order more than one.. let me know and I will make a custom order for you.. the cost will be $.50 each and you must also order another item to get this special.

https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Christmas-Star-Ornament/769985375

My store link is https://www.bonanza.com/booths/cats_meow_crochet

More on my store..

I am working hard to figure out how to give everyone all the info they need.. because there isnt any fees to put up ads, I can list alot more items.. as well as lower the prices of some of the postage..

I figure larger items will need to go priority mail.. it is safer that way anyways.. as there is insurance.. 

The smaller items will go regular postage.. and only have an additional charge of $.15 per item.. that lowers what I had on Etsy.. saving you $.10 per item.. some large group of items will need to go priority mail due to the weight.. Hopefully I will have it all figured out soon.. 

I also will have some freebies.. small handmade items that you can get with your order.. Right now I have two up..  You can get one of these items for an order of $10 or more.. 

Christmas Ornament Sachet - fiberfilled only.. your choice of colors and button

https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Christmas-Ornament-Sachet-Free-with-a-10-order/602784997

Easter Egg Sachet - fiberfilled only..
https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Easter-Egg-Sachet-Free-with-a-10-Order/604625275


Just a reminder.. the link to the store is:

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/cats_meow_crochet

Princess Dress Blanket -- Get your freebie pattern!

I just had to send this out.. not sure how long it will last.. and yes, I will be making these for sale in the Fall.. Just love them. what a great idea.

Once I get my pattern, I can figure out the cost I will be selling these for..

Oh. by the way.. you can get it in crochet and knitting for the freebie pattern.. me.. it will be crochet as I dont knit..

http://melodys-makings.com/free-princess-dress-blanket-patterns/

So Charming Infant Dress.. another freebie pattern..

I saw this and fell in love.. it is so pretty.. it is an advanced pattern.. and used thinner yarn, so it wont be low cost.. but perfect for baptisms.. also perfect for a baby girl just coming home.. surprisingly.. size is up to a 2 year old..

https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=7987&cid=17

Too Cute.. Sammy The Seal Freebie Crochet Pattern

I just had to forward this.. this is perfect for a child.. make it with sew on eyes.. and this also would be perfect for an infant.. smile..

Pattern seems to be easy to follow.. with alot of pictures.. so do check it out.. and yes, I also can make these for sale.. saving this pattern for myself.. smile..

http://www.littlemuggles.com/free-patterns-3/sammy-the-seal/

Patriotic Free Patterns - Star Runner

Americana Star Table Runner 

Saving this for me too.. think these would also make nice potholders. Will have to try for Christmas ones.. what do you think?

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/americana-star-table-runner

Vintage Shell Stitch Baby Set..

Well.. I got the photo of the baby set.. and we discovered one thing..today's babies are larger than the previous ones.. what I thought would fit for fall.. fits her now.. sigh.. definitely a learning lesson.. so off to work on another sweater set for her for fall..

I will be able to figure out for a larger size.. smile.. just a couple of tries I am sure..

Anyways.. here is a link to the pattern
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/doreen-baby-set-206

Looking for Infant/Toddler Models..

I am looking for Toddlers and infants to model some of my baby items.. many of them will be given for free if you agree to model the item and send GOOD pictures of them.. for now.. I am doing baby headbands.. I need models for any of these.. This will be on a first come, first made basis..I will only use one or two models..depending on the ages.. must be 3 and under.

These are the available headbands:

https://www.facebook.com/crochet.cats.meow/photos/?tab=album&album_id=812353582135007

Happy July 4th... Free Pattern Link

Saw this pattern and thought I would send it for everyone.. perfect for today. From Sunset Family Living Blog

http://www.sunsetfamilyliving.com/fireworks-beanie-free-crochet-pattern/

Another Freebie pattern by Melonie!!

Follow These Steps to Get One Free Pattern ($6 or less) From her Ravelry Shop:

*This offer is good through 6/28 at 11:59pm (MST).  Please read and follow all instructions carefully.*

1. Share a free pattern with your crafty friends!  Just use the social sharing buttons at the bottom of her post to share on your favorite social media platform and give all your crafty friends the chance to enjoy a freebie too!

2. Enter your information into the sign up form on her site.  You’ll receive an e-mail with details on how to get your free pattern within 1 hour of submitting the form.

http://melodys-makings.com/choose-one-free-pattern-limited-time-only/#comment-13436

I ordered from her this one.. so yes I am prepared for orders.. 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/poppy-penguin-hat-and-cocoon-set--crochet-version

Freebie Crochet and Knit Patterns.. Melody's Makings

I am currently working on cleaning thru my saved stuff.. I found alot of wonderful blogs that put free patterns.. and thought I would tell you about them off and on this coming week.. Here is one of them.. her latest freebie.. Perfect for the 4th of July.. both in knit and crochet pattern.

The first one is Melody's Makings.. she sells crochet and knit patterns both on Etsy and in Ravelry..

She also has a section of freebie patterns on her Blog.. Do check out her site..

Melody's Makings Blog

Freebie patterns

Etsy Store

Raverlry Link

Listia Update -- check out my freebies!!

FREEBIES AVAILABLE ON LISTIA: You can bid on these and other great items.. just click on my profile to sign up.. this way we both get free points http://www.listia.com/profile/2827011\

I have been using Listia to both get rid of my excess items.. as well as making available my small items as freebies.. many make perfect gifts for holidays and birthdays.. 

THESE ITEMS ARE FREE.. NO POSTAGE REQUIRED!

VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERNS - Star Stitch Sweater Set (1950's) http://www.listia.com/auction/21988453-vintage-crochet-patterns-star-stitch-set School Supplies Stationary - 10 Sheets http://www.listia.com/auction/22032291-school-supplies-stationary-10-sheets Christmas Stationary, Poinsettias (10 sheets) http://www.listia.com/auction/22011636-christmas-stationary-poinsettias-10 Christmas Post Cards (3) New http://www.listia.com/auction/22032383-christmas-post-cards-3-new Christmas Notepaper, religious - 10 sheets http://www.listia.com/auction/22032457-christmas-notepaper-religious-10-sheets Girls Crocheted Headband http://www.listia.com/auction/22043232-handcrocheted-girls-headband Crocheted Christmas Ornament http://www.listia.com/auction/22043260-christmas-star-ornament CROCHET PATTERN - Retro Top (summer) http://www.listia.com/auction/22044245-crochet-pattern-retro-top-summer The Santa Clause (VHS, 1998) http://www.listia.com/auction/22044314-the-santa-clause-vhs-1998 Girls Crocheted Headband http://www.listia.com/auction/22088559-handcrocheted-girls-headband A Candidate for Murder by Joan Lowery Nixon (1992, Paperback) http://www.listia.com/auction/22091010-a-candidate-for-murder-by-joan-lowery KNITTING PATTERN - VINTAGE - Zigzag Pullover http://www.listia.com/auction/22091108-knitting-pattern-vintage-zigzag-pullover CROCHET PATTERN - Flowered Mocassins (Girl's) http://www.listia.com/auction/22102521-crochet-pattern-flowered-mocassins-girl Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce (2007, Paperback) http://www.listia.com/auction/22102673-dark-seduction-by-brenda-joyce-2007 Handcrocheted Girls Headband http://www.listia.com/auction/22102769-handcrocheted-girls-headband Wooden shapes - cat, teddy, goose, bunny http://www.listia.com/auction/22102814-wooden-shapes-cat-teddy-goose-bunny

Michelle's Update - Garden Produce and Homemade Salsa recipe

Well.. I haven't been here for a while.. had alot to do the last couple of days..

First.. I picked a bunch of veggies from my garden.. The picture above was just one days worth of veggies.. Then I decided to make salsa from the tomatoes and peppers.. I dont can, so needed to find a freezer salsa recipe.. and to my surprise there were tons of them.. I ended up using this one from Taste Of Home

I picked that one because I had most of the stuff needed and I could easily change it around.. I removed the hot peppers, vinegar, sugar, and salt and added a jar of taco sauce I had (mild).. cut the red pepper in half (dont like really hot stuff).. and had my first taste last night.. came great..

Froze up the beans, gave away some of the eggplant and we breaded and fried the rest of it..

This weekend was my birthday..so we had a cookout and had over some of the neighbors, and my daughter in law and grandboys.. it was very nice.. made homemade pasta salad from some of the veggies, tuna mac salad, and grilled chicken legs, thighs, ribs and hot dogs.. and brownies for dessert (I LOVE chocolate).. was just a very nice day..

Yesteday needed to catch up with things on the computer.. as I got free ads on Ebay.. also working on 3 different sets of hanging towels and a set of cupcake potholders.. more about that tomorrow)..

Rainy days.. (+ free link to pattern)

Still yet another rainy day.. been raining off and on for at least 3 days now.. just glad it isnt snow.. lol.. am hoping for a warm up and some sun next week to work on my garden.. fingers crossed.. 

Still yet another day of putting stuff up on Ebay.. then on Listia.. then crocheting.. gonna start another pair of sneaker slippers for another order.. I want to finish these slippers by Monday.. so I can start the camisole.. am looking forward to the challenge.. 

Oh.. just for the ones who want the pattern.. here is where I got the pattern for the adult sneaker slippers.. 

Super Slouch Hat

I think this will be my next project after I finish the slippers.. and I want to make it for me.. I really need a new hat.. and have some nice soft yarn to make this..

CrazySocks Crochet: CROCHET PATTERN - Super Slouch Hat

Freebie for liking my Facebook page..

Hi.. giving this to the first person who likes my Facebook page for Old & New Shoppe.. smile.. this is my online garage sale.. where I sell excess items that I dont need anymore.. mostly movies, books, craft supplies and patterns.. do check it out..

Scented Padded Hangers – sewing

This is directions on how to make.. 

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/OVHAMRJU/

FREE Afghan Block of the Month

Saw this and thought everybody would like this link.. smile.. check it out!! Not my daily note... just a quick stop.. be back later!!

Welcome to Crochet! magazine’s FREE Afghan Block of the Month!

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Click here to download this month’s free pattern + gain access to our archived patterns.

Click here to learn how you can get a FREE issue of Crochet! just for giving it a try! (A $7.99 value, FREE!) .

Like Freebies??

If you are on Facebook.. check out this page.. she lists freebies, coupons, etc on here all the time...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cs-Place/149918511712058?ref=hl

This list is for freebies. If you find a good one, let her know!  This page for posting freebies, coupon trades and other money saving ideas. For a more in depth listing, please join her yahoo group.

 

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/cscouponplace/

Facebook Contest!!

I am doing a contest with other groups on Facebook.. in order to win.. please follow the instructions here.. you must Like her page.. and all the others pages.. and leave comments on each page.. also.. please list you are from my page or groups.. smile.. so I can see who is doing this.. thanks..

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Parties-by-Renee-Backstrom/157032411080971#!/photo.php?fbid=255418687909009&set=a.255411877909690.58096.157032411080971&type=3&theater