tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57440552326267599292024-03-05T00:25:23.292-06:00Hands of Blessing DesignsMy fantastic journey toward becoming a published knit and crochet designer. Tracing the path I took and looking down the path into the future, describing the steps along the way and on the current road.Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-64017940997472315622021-12-04T13:04:00.001-06:002021-12-04T13:04:29.866-06:00Designing during a holiday season.With the past week of Thanksgiving celebrations and now decorating and getting ready for Christmas, it's a major challenge to focus on my designing and pattern writing.<div><br></div><div>I'm feeling a major accomplishment today as another piece of the design has come together. The sample is almost finished.</div><div><br></div><div>What do you think?<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He is a published author <a href="https://amzn.to/3nxhZ3j">plus he</a> has a weekly radio broadcast where he introduces other successful entrepreneurs and how they built their own business.<div><br /></div><div>The Streams of Income book is available on <a href="https://amzn.to/3nxhZ3j">Amazon</a> via Kindle, Audible or print version.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ryan is a very energetic guy, so he's fun to watch and listen to. <br /><p> </p></div>Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-79101134162318011262021-09-12T19:47:00.001-05:002021-09-15T10:50:35.702-05:00Bookmarks designed by Hands of Blessing Designs<p>I want to share a few of my designs with you today. I started crocheting when I was a child but never really caught on until my senior year of college. I found a big hook and a heavy cotton yarn, and away I went. Even then, I made up my own pattern (very simple) and figured out how to make a throw blanket.</p><p><br /></p><p>Fast forward a lot of years until I'm in my mid-30's, with two small children plus a 10-year-old and a full time job. My husband and I tag teamed babysitting for a few years so I was home in the evening with the children. </p><p><br /></p><p>My work supervisor and her daughter and daughter-in-law started a consignment gift shop in town, and I decided to try my hand at selling Christmas ornaments. I began crocheting with tiny hooks and crochet thread instead of yarn, and finally managed to make white snowflakes - the kind you have to starch so they hang stiff on the Christmas tree. </p><p><br /></p><p>My crocheting saga has turned many corners. The current emphasis of my journey is bookmarks. Most often a bookmark is rectangle shaped, and I do have those in my pattern catalogue. Today, though, I would like to introduce you to my heart-shaped bookmarks which slide down over the corner of the page(s). Both sides are identical and have a wide enough space between the layers to accommodate several pages in case you want to mark two locations.</p><p><a href="https://pin.it/6cn3Djr">It's a unique way to mark the last spot you ended your reading.</a> This particular design is called "A Corner for My Heart. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdwoy4K19kWtYafTJmBgO1iaCidt3-rxw8pvo5bLEj8TgslIfKDcx8qiDPOji6gwhoQQeJS4DFwETOYNRHYSZyqYWGtiov3u38TqNLj5GxA4Mqf5m26sAZ44dAKuJJpUwHUD4SbD0TOY/s4032/PXL_20210909_160629348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdwoy4K19kWtYafTJmBgO1iaCidt3-rxw8pvo5bLEj8TgslIfKDcx8qiDPOji6gwhoQQeJS4DFwETOYNRHYSZyqYWGtiov3u38TqNLj5GxA4Mqf5m26sAZ44dAKuJJpUwHUD4SbD0TOY/w128-h171/PXL_20210909_160629348.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><br /><p>A Corner For My Heart</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT35JcB_Fe13bbbivO5lbObTPzxp5Pd3yIoOBCJ9DkbDL0tUv_qFsC8lVVUGMNjZi8bQ0EnWqG2nTEwlmEbx0SPmq4nNdqVbWPSwe0md1E4lri-81y8XwQIzXQHX6S0kit8iYfdF36HbQ/s2048/2+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT35JcB_Fe13bbbivO5lbObTPzxp5Pd3yIoOBCJ9DkbDL0tUv_qFsC8lVVUGMNjZi8bQ0EnWqG2nTEwlmEbx0SPmq4nNdqVbWPSwe0md1E4lri-81y8XwQIzXQHX6S0kit8iYfdF36HbQ/w128-h171/2+yellow.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><a href="https://amzn.to/3C2t14w">Butterfly Corner</a><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-15903043975917970452021-09-11T11:17:00.000-05:002021-09-11T11:17:30.329-05:009/11 twentieth anniversary<p> On 09/11/01 I was at the office when an associate entered the office suite with the news that an airplane had hit the first tower. We found a radio to listen to and not too much later heard the news of the crash at the Pentagon.</p><p>It was traumatic, to say the least. The patriotism that emerged from that day wastremendous. My heart is saddened that in only 20 years we have lost that fervor. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S3OkPsVkAXVdT4iXab6_yWXG_9IXIfmnYxRE8OwQj9bnD-UM3oxBXgFfGWYW58Lhzh2ehuGaZEbtEFs0k5h7qD8lxXSzI-JutL7eaL1tKiVyB9FL-9ghJ1wNyUiyYPy5JGpbKxZDLwI/s4032/PXL_20210911_153350912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S3OkPsVkAXVdT4iXab6_yWXG_9IXIfmnYxRE8OwQj9bnD-UM3oxBXgFfGWYW58Lhzh2ehuGaZEbtEFs0k5h7qD8lxXSzI-JutL7eaL1tKiVyB9FL-9ghJ1wNyUiyYPy5JGpbKxZDLwI/w239-h239/PXL_20210911_153350912.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Our hometown uses the ladder fire engine to hoist the flag on special occasions over the main intersection of our small town. Today is one of those special days, and it is even more appropriate to lift the flag with the fire truck today.</p><p>God bless America. Land that I love.</p>Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-75138964096077918872017-01-14T11:24:00.000-06:002017-01-14T12:02:17.155-06:00Blog RedesignIt seemed today was a good day to give my blog a facelift. I hope you like it. <br />
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Take a look through some new inspirational books of crochet stitches and patterns. Colorful, well presented resources. Enjoy.Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-16933583395626626232014-12-08T12:36:00.001-06:002014-12-08T12:36:14.870-06:00Hands of Blessing Designs by handsofblessing on Etsy<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/handsofblessing?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Hands of Blessing Designs by handsofblessing on Etsy</a><br />
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Connect up with my Etsy shop to see the whole scale of available deals. Throughout December, use the coupon code CHRISTMAS25 for 25% off your order. <br />
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<br />Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-57676859174632169012014-11-25T19:03:00.000-06:002014-11-25T19:03:52.423-06:00<script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/shwi.js?c=30144&u=105370&a=1&f=0&d=0&t=2'></script>Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-83502490744493412352014-06-29T18:34:00.001-05:002014-06-30T08:36:48.447-05:00Take a look at the link party for fiber artists. There are some great designs here. Please feel free to share the links on FB, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. <br />
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Here is a link to some of the coffee options on Amazon. My favorite brand for regular coffee is Folgers, but it is nice to have the option of various flavors for you individual cups.<br />
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http://astore.amazon.com/handofblesd07-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=5Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-83139056817138570062014-03-17T10:55:00.001-05:002014-04-24T15:31:01.736-05:00Too Yarn Cute eMagAnnouncement:<br />
I am very excited to announce that the "Hearts Are Blooming" pattern has been chosen for publication in the Too Yarn Cute eMag to be published beginning April 1, 2014. This is the Spring Issue. Each issue of the Too Yarn Cute eMag contains 20 patterns and a couple features. More info will be coming soon. <br />
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Feeling privileged and honored.<br />
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Designer: Hands of Blessing<br />
Pattern: Hearts are Blooming<br />
Release Date: March 31st<br />
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Buy this Spring Issue for $4.99<br />
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Coming to you from a sunny and warm location. Retirement has agreed with us and we have found a very friendly RV Park to call home for a few months.<br />
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Even though we are in a different location for awhile, it does not mean that my designing is on hold. I published a new pattern in late January.... called Hearts are Blooming - A Blossom and a Bud. As you might imagine from the title, there is a larger heart and a smaller heart. <br />
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I am also hoping to begin publishing designs in the "two yarn cute" e-magazine. Take a look and order a subscription.<br />
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It has been a rough winter weather-wise in the northern portions of the US. I hope you are all staying safe and warm. Talk to you again soon.<br />
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Blessings.</div>
Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-33764242826391798322013-12-22T20:00:00.001-06:002013-12-22T20:14:34.987-06:00UN-conventional CrochetHave you noticed the creativity crocheters have been expressing in recent patterns. It is just amazing the new color combinations, the new shapes, and the new uses of crochet. <br />
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Here is a resource to help in developing your own personal style creativity:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420398/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1603420398&linkCode=as2&tag=handofblesdes-20"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1603420398&Format=_SL110_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=handofblesdes-20" ></a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=handofblesdes-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1603420398" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420398/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1603420398&linkCode=as2&tag=handofblesdes-20">Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes</a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=handofblesdes-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1603420398" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
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Keep working on creating. <br />
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Merry Christmas to all.<br />
Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-69899015351973786002013-12-15T18:58:00.002-06:002013-12-15T18:58:49.629-06:00<a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_acph_tax_txcntrl_121_415?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&node=229545&tag=handofblesdes-20" target="_blank">Shop Amazon - Tax Central 2013</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=handofblesdes-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Here is a link that might be helpful to both of us when we do our taxes this year. There has to be an easy way to get through all this paperwork.Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-47744436833360994312013-12-13T14:25:00.002-06:002013-12-13T14:25:24.821-06:00<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476755868/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1476755868&linkCode=as2&tag=handofblesd0b-20">Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=handofblesd0b-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1476755868" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Take a look at this children's book. It is a great depiction of the pilgrims' adventures but told by a talking horse who is a time traveler. Lois @ Hands of Blessing Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428313237716994911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744055232626759929.post-10408930022823596422013-12-13T14:12:00.003-06:002013-12-13T14:12:56.358-06:00<a cm="" e="" frameborder="0" href="http://%3Ciframe%20src%3D/" http:="" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" scrolling="no" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;" t="handofblesd0b-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00EDY5KTA&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr"></a><br />
I recently saw the movie "Frozen" with my son and his family. The scenery was magnificent. My grandson did say it was a "girl" movie" but he watched very intently. The soundtrack is available from Amazon at the link below. If you get a chance this winter, the movie is very entertaining.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDY5KTA/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EDY5KTA&linkCode=as2&tag=handofblesd0b-20">Frozen (Deluxe)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=handofblesd0b-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00EDY5KTA" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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