tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209630842024-03-07T15:02:34.463-08:00LavenderSheep's Fiber Garden Blog~Planting little vines of fiber goodness~LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.comBlogger1039125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-47902898752086062632016-04-28T13:42:00.002-07:002016-04-28T13:42:43.061-07:00Moving OnLife has been busy, busy, busy! To say the least! <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/" target="_blank">The shop</a> is finally back open! I'm trying to juggle it all and something has to go and I think it is this blog. I really wish I had more time to write here, but I simply don't. So, here are all the places you can find me instead: <div>
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<br />LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-78621996653435794272015-11-10T11:21:00.000-08:002015-11-10T11:21:23.601-08:00Warming Hat & ScarfSo, things have been a bit odd lately. On the one hand I don't have time for things like dyeing yarn, but on the other I have time to knit. So, I thought I would spend that extra knitting time coming up with a new project. That new project is to knit warm things for the local warming shelter. I talked to Sarah of <a href="https://www.knotanotherhat.com/index.cfm" target="_blank">Knot Another Hat</a> and she was totally on board. So, I went to work knitting the perfect man hat and scarf (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/warming-hat--scarf-3" target="_blank">rav link</a>).<br />
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It is large enough to go over the ears or be folded up. I chose Rowan Pure Wool as the yarn, because I wanted the warmth of wool, but also machine washable. This is the hat and scarf I came up with for the project. Two balls make both hat and scarf. It is now available at Knot Another Hat for the project. The shop is collecting hats through December 22nd and is giving $3 in credit for every item donated. The idea is that the Warming Shelter is open all day on Christmas Day and they like to give out gifts to everyone who comes. A hat and scarf set is a wonderful gift to someone who doesn't have a home on Christmas. I have already knit 4 sets and I'm hoping to get one or two more done before the deadline. </div>
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In addition, if you haven't knit stripes (which are optional) or a hat or scarf before I'll be teaching classes on both at Knot Another Hat. <a href="https://www.knotanotherhat.com/class-details.cfm?c=232" target="_blank">Hat class</a> is November 15 & 22. <a href="https://www.knotanotherhat.com/class-details.cfm?c=231" target="_blank">Scarf class</a> is December 6th.</div>
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Another Spinzilla complete! Can't wait for next year!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I regret that I must inform you that due to a family emergency, LavenderSheep is closed for business for the immediate future. Yvonne has asked me, to the best of my ability, to close LavenderSheep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately I do not have enough information to know if this will be temporary or permanent closure. Please read on for what information I can provide you at this time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At this time, no new orders can be accepted. I will disable the website, to the best of my ability, to prevent new orders. If you create a new order during this time, it will not be fulfilled, and will likely be refunded to you at a later date.</span><br />
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LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-23732023309082899252015-07-17T08:00:00.000-07:002015-07-17T08:00:08.173-07:00Pickled Beets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I managed to can 3 jars of pickled beets so far this year. This was after we took out enough to roast and mix with feta cheese. I love beets! How about you?<br />
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I have also been on a bit of a handspun kick lately. I love knitting with handspun. So, using Ann Budd's mitten pattern, I cast these on for my son. They were really fun to knit. I love that they came out almost identical for colors. He loves them and now his sister is begging for a pair too. </div>
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I think it turned out gorgeous. I love the slouchy hat style and the way it comes all together on the top. It is called the Aeron Hat. It uses 1 skein of <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/yarn/superwashsport.html" target="_blank">Superwash Sport</a>. You can purchase the pattern directly from her <a href="http://www.drdesigns.net/product/hats-for-all/aeron-hat/" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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I have been finding myself knitting a lot for my kids these days. It's fun and projects seem to fly off the needles.<br />
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First up is a pair of socks (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/xavier-socks" target="_blank">rav link</a>) for my son from some Lorna's Laces yarn from my stash. These took less than 50 grams of yarn. I had a little trouble getting the size just right. They are a little extra long, but I figured they give him room to grow. He loves them a lot and is putting them away until fall.<br />
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Next, I knit up another skirt (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/lollipop-skirt" target="_blank">rav link</a>) for my daughter. A girl just can't have too many twirly skirts! This is the Lollipop Skirt by Bekah Knits. This is the second time I have knit this skirt and I love it! It is knit out of Sirdar Baby Bamboo. I think this is the last time I'm going to knit it out of this yarn, because the yarn gets quite heavy. I'm worried that if I knit a bigger size with it (This one is 3T) that it'll be too heavy to be practical. I have thought about knitting it out of a lighter weight wool, instead. I do love the 3 tier design, so I'm thinking about it some more!</div>
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I realized after Black Sheep that I have a lot of leftover odds and ends that I need to clear out so I can bring on some new things! I have ideas for at least 2-3 new products, but first I need room on the shelf to put them there! So, I am doing a huge sale with up to <b>50% off</b> all sorts of things in the <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/sale.html" target="_blank">Sale Bin</a>. 50% off <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/yarn/cbalpaca.html" target="_blank">Chunk Baby Alpaca</a>, 35% off <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/yarn/silkysock.html" target="_blank">Silky Sock</a>, and 20% off <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/yarn/tencelsock.html" target="_blank">Tencel Sock</a>! I may be adding some things throughout the month, so make sure to check back!LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-18114056515115866242015-06-15T08:00:00.000-07:002015-06-15T08:00:00.249-07:00Black Sheep Gathering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the new map for vendors for Black Sheep Gathering. I'm so excited to be in the Fairgrounds building. The X in the middle of the map, I13, is my booth! If you are going to Black Sheep, make sure to stop by. I would love to meet you in person!LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-77580181972435872632015-06-12T15:01:00.002-07:002015-06-15T13:59:10.714-07:00Tartan Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is good to be busy, but it sure does take time away from blogging! Life has been go go go lately. I'm in the midst of getting ready for <a href="http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/" target="_blank">Black Sheep Gathering</a>, which is happening <b>June 19-21</b>, if you happen to be in Eugene, OR then make sure to stop by and say hi! You can even see this lovely scarf (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/tartan-scarf" target="_blank">rav link</a>) in person:</div>
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It was a quick weave for my learn to weave class. It used 1 skein of my <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/yarn/miu-swsock.html" target="_blank">MIU Superwash Sock</a> in color Tartan! I dyed this yarn on purpose to make lovely faux-tartan scarves. Just wind the yarn onto the loom and weave! Simple!</div>
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Looks like it will be all ready for fall. When I took it off the loom my husband immediately asked if it was for him. Sorry dear, but I need it for a sample in the booth! Maybe when I retire it, he can have it. Though, I have a few more skeins of yarn in the stash which will be perfect for him too!LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-62615331746911941932015-06-04T14:23:00.000-07:002015-06-04T14:23:09.290-07:00Honeysuckle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The honeysuckle in my front yard is going a little bit crazy this year. My husband has the week off, so we have decided to spend it knocking out some garden chores. I've been too exhausted to do much else. Hopefully I'll be back soon with lots of new things to talk about!LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-54792228509404591442015-05-29T14:26:00.000-07:002015-05-29T14:26:10.890-07:00Make Do & MendFirst off, kids go through clothing like crazy. I feel like I'm buying them new clothes all the time. Now with 2, I thought it would be easy to have hand-me-downs. After all, boy clothes work just fine for girls, especially shorts and pants. However, that is not quite the case with my kids. My daughter, who is almost 3, will argue with me that she has nothing to wear if the items in her drawer aren't pink or purple or have hearts or flowers on them. We will go round and round until I finally dress her and dramatic sighing ensues. When any piece of clothing isn't to her liking she will say it is her brothers or that it is too small. This even includes black leggings bought specifically for her, which she picked out. (I explained to her that neutrals, like black, make other colors prettier, so she has resigned herself to wearing them if she absolutely has to).<br />
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So, I have been saving 6 pairs of shorts sizes 2T-3T, which were my sons that I felt were pretty gender neutral. I know from experience that these just won't fly with my daughter, so I came up with the brilliant idea of embellishing them to make them more "girly". A little trip to Fabric Depot and we were in business!</div>
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My goal with each pair of shorts was that the embellishment would cost less than a new pair of shorts. So everything I did was around $1-2 or under. The first 3 I just added buttons. Off with the plain buttons and on with red heart buttons. You can't see it, but the upper left pair have strawberry buttons. These met the approval of my daughter and took under 10 minutes to do each set of shorts. </div>
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The next pair I took polka-dot ribbon and ran it through the belt loops. I sewed it at each of the belt loops, stretching it at each one slightly, so it would stretch with the elastic. My daughter is very skinny, so I'm not too worried about them being too tight. Then I added a purple button from my button stash and called it good. She loves them!</div>
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The last pair, I added ribbon just under the elastic waistband and then added it around the cuffs of the shorts. I did it below the elastic, just so it wouldn't interfere with the stretch. </div>
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It took me one afternoon and a bit of the next morning to do them all. I'm really happy with how they turned out. More importantly my daughter loves them all and thinks they are the best thing ever. So, hopefully this will mean a few less arguments in the morning and a little quicker time getting dressed!</div>
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I finished a hoody (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/hooded-pullover-3" target="_blank">rav link</a>) for my son back in April. Of course, it's been so warm he won't really get to wear it until next fall. Good thing I made it extra long!</div>
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His sister is wearing the <a href="http://lavendersheep.blogspot.com/2013/01/x-hoody-finished.html" target="_blank">one that I made for him a couple of years ago</a> out of Tosh DK. I really love this pattern from Debbie Bliss's Design It! Knit It!: Babies. It's really easy to modify, which I definitely had to do both times I knit it. The first time I made it longer. This time I used handspun I spun during Spinzilla, so the gauge was a bit different. I used Naturspun Worsted as the accent grey. Now, I can't wait for cold rainy days so they both can get use out of their sweaters!</div>
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Tonight I am speaking at the Tigard Knitting Guild at the Tigard Senior Center. If you are a member, I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight!</div>
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I took my yarn down to <a href="http://www.knotanotherhat.com/" target="_blank">Knot Another Hat</a> for Knit Night a couple weeks ago. This was the setup, which turned out very lovely. It was so nice that Sarah, the owner, asked me to keep it up over the weekend, so I did that. Only, I had Learn to Weave on Sunday, so I had to figure out how to get all of it and my loom into my van to get it all home. A big thanks to my friend Janeann who helped me get it all in!<br />
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I'm planning on having a similar setup next week when I give a talk at the <a href="http://tigardknittingguild.org/" target="_blank">Tigard Knitting Guild</a> at their monthly meeting. If you are a member, make sure to stop and say hi!<br />
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Right now I'm picturing some time in July is when I'll be less busy. So, I'll try to pop back in here when I can for updates. I have lots of fun things I've been working on, but not enough time to photograph them all. I have a list of things to share, so we'll see when I can get to it!LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-69485561923929664002015-05-13T14:16:00.000-07:002015-08-04T08:00:25.635-07:00Mother Daughter Socks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe how busy I have been lately. It just seems like there aren't enough hours in the day. However, I have been able to eek out a new knitting time during the children's bed time. My husband reads them stories every evening. So I have started taking advantage of it, by knitting something for the kids. First off the needles is a pair of socks for my daughter (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/freya-socks" target="_blank">rav link</a>). These went so fast with her tiny feet. Look <a href="http://lavendersheep.blogspot.com/2006/08/sherbet-socks-done.html" target="_blank">the pair I made myself</a> back in August of 2006! I just had to get a photo of them both together! She loves them! Now to knit a pair for my son!</div>
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<b>Edited to add:</b> I realized going back through Ravelry that I never added these socks on there. So I just did and there is now a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lavendersheep/sherbet-socks" target="_blank">rav link</a>. </div>
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I made them out of Cascade Venezia Sport yarn, which is 70% Merino Wool 30% Silk. This yarn is so smooth and soft it is absolutely ideal for weaving towels. I stocked up on a bunch of it at Knot Another Hat's March Madness Sale, so I can make even more towels! Love them!</div>
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I'm teaching this class at Knot Another Hat Sunday, May 17th. The class is almost full, so make sure you <a href="https://www.knotanotherhat.com/class-details.cfm?c=227" target="_blank">sign up</a> right away! If you aren't in the area, or can't make it to the class, don't worry, if you have woven a few scarves then you can tackle this project! I have the <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/products/patterns/weaving/stars-stripes.html" target="_blank">pattern up in the shop</a> with step by step instructions to walk you through everything you need to know to make these towels. </div>
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If you make them, please let me know! I would love to see your finished towels!</div>
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They should be ready just in time for <a href="https://www.knotanotherhat.com/" target="_blank">Knot Another Hat</a>'s Knit Night, next Wednesday, April 28th, 5pm - 8pm. Come and check them out!</div>
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If you missed out on the day, don't worry you can come and visit me any time! Simply email me at lavendersheep (at) gmail (dot) com when you'll be in the area and I'll be happy to open up my studio.LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-63766727569082502262015-04-17T08:00:00.000-07:002015-04-17T08:00:07.920-07:00Photo Friday: Open Studio!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't forget! <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/openstudio.html" target="_blank">Open Studio Day</a> is tomorrow 10am - 4pm! I'll be ready with lots of yarn and treats!</div>
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A couple of weeks ago I taught a class on Color & Weave. For it we did a simple pattern to learn the basics. While I was developing the class I put together a step by step pattern that walks through making the placemats. So, I thought it would be fun to make the <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/products/patterns/weaving/faux-log-cabin.html" target="_blank">pattern available on the website</a>!</div>
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The reason it is called "faux" is because it isn't quite a true log cabin pattern. A true one has an extra thread every repeat. For simplicity in teaching warping on the warping board for the first time, I omitted the extra thread. However, I did include a true log cabin draft in the back of the pattern, if you would like the extra challenge. </div>
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This pattern is written for a Rigid Heddle Loom, but I include directions suitable for shafted looms, because those are what I was trained on first. My patterns are meant to teach someone how to use any loom whether it is a Rigid Heddle or a more traditional loom.</div>
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I just love the simplicity of these placemats. I can't wait to put them to use on my table. The yarn used is 2 colors of Zooey (a cotton/linen blend). Though any sport weight yarn or yarn around 18-20 wraps per inch (WPI) would work wonderfully too! Find the pattern on the website here: <a href="http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/products/patterns/weaving/faux-log-cabin.html">http://www.lavendersheep.com/shop/products/patterns/weaving/faux-log-cabin.html</a></div>
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I have wanted to put together a full spectrum of my yarn for sometime. Thanks to a rather large order from Knot Another Hat, I can do it in Mini Skeins. All of these and many many more will be delivered to <a href="http://www.knotanotherhat.com/" target="_blank">Knot Another Hat</a> this afternoon!</div>
LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20963084.post-85415574819114163282015-04-07T08:48:00.000-07:002015-04-07T10:19:15.177-07:00More About Ravelry In Store SalesHi Everyone, I just wanted to clarify some things.<br />
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Mary-Heather posted the following on <a href="http://lavendersheep.blogspot.com/2015/04/ravelry-in-store-pattern-sales.html" target="_blank">my previous post</a>:<br />
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Just to clarify a quick thing (because we're getting excited emails about this!): this opt-in feature for shops with appointment only hours or dyers with studio hours isn't actually for In-Store Sales at shows, festivals, etc - the service can't be used at events. Our terms haven't changed and that still isn't permitted - we know people would like to sell at shows but In-store Sales are all that are allowed with this service, and nothing has changed there. I hope this helps to clarify!</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I am sorry I posted that Ravelry In-Store Pattern Sales were open to vendors at shows. Here is my confusion: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. When I setup my appointment only brick & mortar shop, I had to go through extra steps for designers to allow my shop to sell patterns. Steps outlined here: <a href="http://lavendersheep.blogspot.com/2015/04/ravelry-in-store-pattern-sales.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://lavendersheep.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/2015/04/ravelry-in-store-<wbr></wbr>pattern-sales.html</a>. While going through that process I saw that I could allow shops to sell my designs, which were described as “Vans which go from event to event”. I thought those sounded exactly the same as vendors at shows. I drive a van to various events and then setup a booth. What is the difference?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I would also like to clarify your policy. Are you saying that I can sell as many patterns as I like as long as I am in my home studio? However, when I travel to an event, where I take exactly the same yarn and samples, I can’t sell patterns there? How is this different? I sell patterns using my phone/tablet at either location. I handle every sale myself in person. I can’t print easily at a show, but other than that the transaction would be exactly the same. I would still pay designers through Ravelry either way. I also know from experience that I can sell a lot of patterns at shows. I have been selling hard copy patterns at shows for almost the last 10 years. I know I could sell even more if I had the flexibility of Ravelry Sales.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. This seems to be a service that is wanted by both Indie Dyers and Indie Designers. From your service agreement you describe yourself as simply an intermediary between designers and shop owners. Wouldn’t you be doing exactly that to offer this service? If designers opt into it and Indie Dyers sign up for it, then what is the problem?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps now is the time to open your policies up to new possibilities that benefit everyone. I hope you will take these thoughts into consideration. I await your reply.</span></div>
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I await their reply. I honestly don't think it will come to anything. I'm just sorry I gave out the wrong information. Though, in my defense I reread their service policies and they definitely are far from clear. They were written back in 2011 and I believe that they are in desperate need of an update. I'm not sure what I am going to do with pattern sales at the moment either, since majority of my pattern sales happen at events. I definitely will keep you posted here on the blog. Thanks!<br />
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<b>Looks like Event Sales are in the works! Woohoo!</b>LavenderSheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14653603841847369961noreply@blogger.com0