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Free Yarn for National Craft Month!

3/28/2016

 

We Are Giving Away Free Yarn, An Ottlite Desk Lamp, and Eucalan Wash!
UPDATED April 4, 2016 Winners Announced!

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Yes you read that right!  Free Yarn!!
We are giving away not one... not two... but Three Grand Prizes for our finale to National Craft Month.  

Our National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaways includes an Ottlite Desk Lamp, full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN from Cascade Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns. WOW!! Right?!? That's a lot of FAB swag and you have three chances to win!

Here is WHAT you can win.

Grand Prize #1
  • A garment's amount of yarn from Cascade Yarns to make the largest size of any one (1) of the following patterns from Crochet Geometry: The Mainsail Wrap, Split Circle Wrap, Cowl Neck Tunic or Shawl Collar Cardi.

Grand Prize #2:
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  • A full garments amount of Panda Silk yarn from Crystal Palace Yarns to make the largest size of the ​Wrap Front Shrug from Crochet Geometry.

Grand Prize #3
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  • The Craft Space Organizer Desk Lamp from Ottlite.

  • LED Mini Flip Lite from OttLite.
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  • Four 16oz bottles of Eucalan Delicate Wash, (One in each sent: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Natural and Grapefruit) That's close to 400 hand washes worth!
Here's HOW to Win!
There are 3 ways to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway
    1.   Post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
  • Post a pic of you starting your favorite pattern...
  • do a video review of the book...
  • take a picture of your favorite pattern and post it on Pinterest…
  • or take a book selfie with you and your copy of Crochet Geometry
    2.   Post to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram what your favorite pattern in Crochet Geometry is OR what you expect to make first.  You can view all the designs at CrochetGeometry.com. 
    3. Or leave a comment below saying what your favorite design is from Crochet Geometry!  

Do any or all of the above then click on the Rafflecopter button below to let us know where you posted it!  You will be entered to win all the grand prize drawings. The more you enter the more chances you have of winning all that FREE YARN! 

Do it now... we'll wait here while you enter.
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UPDATE: Winners

Congratulations to to Elizabeth Z, Tina Marie, and Loretta Q... you are the winners of the grand prize giveaways! 

Thank you to all who entered the National Craft Month giveaways this year.  We had a great time and have even more excitement coming up in the next few months! 

KEEP CHECKING BACK for other freebies and fun stuff.  We have a lot planed for you.

Stitch On!
S&J

Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena Classes with The Shibaguyz

3/21/2016

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Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena 2016 - Classes with The Shibaguyz

In the Classroom with The Shibaguyz
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The Shibaguyz are proud to announce that we are have been asked to teach a series of classes at this year's Vogue Knitting Live Spring Event in Pasadena, California, May 13-15.  WOOHOO!

We'll be teaching four classes including one full-day 
seminar on making adjustments to existing patterns to achieve the perfect fit, Fashion, Fit, Form, & Function; and another full-day course on designing your own patterns, Design It!.  

Below are the four classes the Shibaguyz will be teaching at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena this year. Click on any of the photos to be taken to the registration page then click on the dropdown box next to "Teacher" and select Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby.  From there you can learn more about each class and, of course, register for them all!
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You can also go directly to the registration page by clicking this box:​
Register for Vogue Knitting Live!

Friday, May 13, 2016

Shibaguyz Live at Vogue Knitting Live In Pasadena Fashion Fit Form and Function
Fashion Fit Form & Function: May 13th 9am-5pm

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Shibaguyz Live at Vogue Knitting Live In Pasadena Design It
Design It!: May 14th 9am-5pm

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Shibaguyz Live at Vogue Knitting Live In Pasadena Couture Finishing
Couture Finishing for Knitters: May 15th 9am-12pm
Shibaguyz Live at Vogue Knitting Live In Pasadena Beginning Crochet
​Beginning Crochet: May 15th 2pm-5pm
If you have any questions about classes, don't hesitate to get ahold of us through our contact form and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible!

See you at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena!
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National Craft Month Week 4 Giveaway: UPDATE - WINNER ANNOUNCED

3/20/2016

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National Craft Month Week 4 Giveaway Package Featuring: ZOOM LOOM! Weaving Done The Easy Way.


Zoom Loom by Schacht Spindle Co
The Shibaguyz love to try new things... from sewing to cooking to biking and hiking, we are always excited to pick up some new technique to add to our repertoire. That being said, we don't spend a lot of time looking for the hard way to do something. We are firm believers in giving yourself an easy victory then moving on to the next step.  So when the FAB folks at Schacht Spindle Company reached out to us to try their Zoom Loom we, of course, said "Sure, we'd love to give it a shot". 

Shortly after our Zoom Loom arrived Jason picked it up and started playing with it. Even through he'd never used a pin loom before, within 30 minutes was making perfect squares for sewing/weaving together into larger pieces... Like we said, give yourself an easy victory, and this was easy.

Now he's now totally addicted! In just one evening of sitting in front of the television he can pop out 10-12 squares. He's already got a pile ready to piece together for a sampler afghan... all made of short scraps of yarn from left over projects that were just sitting in boxes waiting to be used. Jason says "It's like a quilter taking large pieces of fabric, cutting into small pieces to sew back together... only you get to create the pieces you want in whatever colors you like". 

This is SO easy and SO much fun we asked the Schacht Spindle Company if they would be willing to give away a Zoom Loom for National Craft Month 2016. They said YES!  WOOHOO! So our week 4 giveaway package for National Craft Month 2016 features the Zoom Loom.

Here is what Schacht has to say about their Zoom Loom:
We’ve taken a simple design and transformed it into an efficient and comfortable little loom. If you’ve ever woven on a pin loom, you’ll love our new and improved model. Small and compact, the Zoom Loom is easy to take with you. Weave anywhere, any time.
  • - The sloping interior edge guides your weaving needle.
  • - Graceful extended sides are easy to hold.
  • - Molded-in instructions on the front and back are always there when you need them.
  • - A handy slot holds the starting yarn without knotting.
  • - Made in Boulder, Colorado!
Zoom Loom by Schacht Spindle Co
Now is your chance for some instant gratification of your own.  You can enter to win our National Crafty Month prize package including your very own Zoom Loom, provided by the Schacht Spindle Company.  Along with the Zoom Loom, this week's winner will also receive a signed copy of Shannon's new book, Crochet Geometry, (woohoo!) and an assortment of our favorite products from Eucalan Gentle Wash.

Here's how to win
Click on the Rafflecopter button below and:
  1. Visiting and Liking our Facebook Page
  2. Visiting and Liking our Sponsors Facebook Page
  3. Tweeting the following message: "I entered to win & so can you as part of @Shibaguyz #nationalcraftmonth celebration! Week 4 Zoom Loom". You can tweet the message daily for more chances to win!

UPDATE - Sunday, March 27 - Winner Announced
Congratulations "Craftyone"  you won this week's giveaway!

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What are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway today!
Even if you did not win any of the weekly prizes you can still enter to win the  Grand Prize Giveaway - now with new ways to enter!.  Read all about it HERE
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National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaway

3/16/2016

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National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaway

Have you been entering the weekly giveaways for National Crochet Month?  We've been giving away some pretty cool swag and there's more to come so keep entering! But just so you know...we've been holding out on you a bit.  We've been hoarding up some really good stuff for the Grand Prize(es)!
Crochet Geometry by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby


Our National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaway includes an Ottlite Desk Lamp, full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN from Cascade Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns. WOW!! Right?!? That's a lot of FAB swag and you have three chances to win!

First, the Prizes:
We have THREE grand prizes... yes, that's right. THREE!




Grand Prize #1
  • A garment amount of yarn from Cascade Yarns to make the largest size of any one (1) of the following patterns from Crochet Geometry: The Mainsail Wrap, Split Circle Wrap, Cowl Neck Tunic or Shawl Collar Cardi.

Grand Prize #2:
  • A garment amount of Panda Silk yarn from Crystal Palace Yarns to make the largest size of the ​Wrap Front Shrug from Crochet Geometry.
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Grand Prize #3
  • The Craft Space Organizer Desk Lamp from Ottlite.

  • LED Mini Flip Lite from OttLite.
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  • Four 16oz bottles of Eucalan Delicate Wash, (One in each sent: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Natural and Grapefruit) That's close to 400 hand washes worth!
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Really folks, this is a lot of great stuff, and entering the drawing could not be easier. 
Here's all you have to do:

To enter the Grand Prize Giveaway you'll need to post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
  • Post a pic of you starting your favorite pattern...
  • do a video review of the book...
  • take a picture of your favorite pattern and post it on Pinterest…
  • or take a book selfie with you and your copy of Crochet Geometry

Anything is fair game here... just post it online then click on the Rafflecopter button below to enter and let us know where you posted it!  You will be entered to win both grand prize drawings.

For an extra chance to earn an entry to the Grand Prize Giveaway leave a comment below to let everyone else know where you posted your photo.  You can earn entries for every photo you post!  Get creative and have fun with this.

For example, Allison posted her's HERE
What's that you say?  Some of you don't have your copy of Crochet Geometry yet? Why didn't you say so earlier?  Just go to CrochetGeometry.com by clicking on the button below for links for where you can buy your book online!  While you're there be sure to watch our promo videos and check out photos from the book.
CrochetGeometry.com
Now is the time to start posting your Crochet Geometry selfies.  You can enter as many times as you like with new photos.

Enter today to get your name in the drawing for a full garment's supply of yarn, Ottlite desk lamp and full bottle of Eucalan.  Then enter again... You have until April 2, 2016 to get your entries in.  We'll select a winners on April 3, 2016.  We'd like that winner to be YOU!

Enter To Win One Of These FAB Grand Prizes Today!

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National Craft Month Week #3 Giveaway!

3/14/2016

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Week 3 of National Craft Month: Enter to Win A Free Sewing Course on Craftsy.com, Eucanan Gift Pack, and LED Mini FLIP Lite from Ottlite!

What a great Craft Month we've been having! Weeks 1 and 2 of National Craft Month have been stellar and we've got something completely different in store for you for Week 3. We're branching out into other areas of crafting with the help of one of our good friends and fellow Craftsy teacher, Katrina Walker. Read on for all the details...

Sewing Woes No More!

If you are anything like us (and most of you are) you have a sewing machine tucked away at the back of a closet that you pull out when a button comes off a shirt or you have a seam in need of mending. But there is so much more your machine can do... and it's time to learn a few tips from one of the best out there - for FREE!
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Katrina Walker is a designer, educator and author known for her work in construction techniques, textile expertise and Modern American Pojagi piecework. Her work is featured in many magazines including Threads, SewStylish, Stitch, SewNews and Creative Machine Embroidery. She is a popular instructor both at national sewing shows and online, where her classes for Craftsy, Taunton Workshops, BurdaStyle, Craft University and Craft Daily have enrolled thousands of students worldwide. When she is not creating in her studio, Katrina is traveling nationwide spreading the love of sewing with Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.

What You Can Win This Week!

  • Free access to Katrina Walker's FAB Craftsy Course: Decorative Seams: Techniques and Finishes
  • An LED Mini-Flip Light from the awesome folks at Ottlite
  • A Gift Pack of 5 Bottles of Rinse Free Wash from Eucalan
Craftsy Decorative Seams Class by Katrina Walker
For our Week 3 giveaway Katrina has graciously offered one enrollment into her Craftsy.com course: Decorative Seams: Techniques and Finishes.  We've used this class to brush up on our skills as well as learn some FAB new techniques from Katrina!

Mini-LED ottlite
Yep, the FAB folks at Ottlite have also sponsored an item this week:
An LED Mini Flip Lite.

The Shibaguyz really love our LED Mini Flip Lites. Jason uses his most every day when he's sewing, weaving and even for throwing a little light onto a project he's photographing. It's the perfect size for carrying but throws a TON of light!

Eucalan Wash Gift Set
And Eucalan has provided us with a Gift Pack. 

We can't say enough good things about Eucalan. Their product is tailor-made for the crochet and knitting handcrafter... although quilters and sewers swear by this cleaning product as well.  This set of 5 bottles of Eucalan is neatly packaged in a clear re-usable zip bag in each of their scents: Natural, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Jasmine. 

Check out their Washing Basics page HERE for tips on using their product.

How to Win

Entering could not be easier! Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and follow the directions to earn MULTIPLE entries! Enter once… or enter multiple times to increase your chances or winning this amazing prize pack!

But don't wait! This contest runs through Midnight PT on March 20, 2016.

Stitch On!
S&J

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National Craft Month Week 2 Giveaway

3/8/2016

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Week 2 Giveaway: Craftsy Class, Ottlite, and Eucalan Wash

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Week 1 of National Craft month was a huge success and we're continuing the party this week with an even bigger giveaway for you. 

For Week 2 of National Craft Month you can enter to win:
  • A Free Download of Shannon's Newest Craftsy Course: Crochet Toolkit: Designer Tips & Tricks
  • An LED Mini-Flip Light from Ottlite
  • A Gift Pack of 5 Bottles of Rinse Free Wash from Eucalan

​That's a LOT of swag my friends! Here's the full rundown.

Crochet Toolkit from Craftsy.com

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Folks who follow our escapades on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram know Shannon took a little trip to Denver, Colorado back in December. If you were watching closely, you even noticed him posting a photo like this. 

Yup… that's Shannon on set in front of THE Craftsy logo!

(Note the inclusion of garments from our last two books… hehehe…)
This class is a FAB fav topic of ours: Tips and tricks to take your crochet from good to great! In this course, Shannon takes you step-by-step through the process of how to make solid and lace fabrics, brush up your math skills, and he teaches you how to keep those edges clean and tidy for a professional appearance.  Dreaming of smooth, drapey fabric? Find out how linked stitches can close the gaps and make it happen. Then, add some "wow" techniques to your toolkit, such as crochet I-cord. Yup… two types of crochet cords including attached cords for edges!

Everything you learn here you'll be able to apply  right away! You get techniques and stitches we use in real life, every day.

For more info about this class including a promo video where Shannon tells you all about it, click on the button below.
Learn More - Click Here

Ottlite Mini LED Flip Light

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We LOVE our OttLite lamps.  Shannon has two in his study and Jason uses them in his photo studio to get clear photos with clean white light.  We know you'll love this clip on LED light from OttLite!
  • Ottlite will send you a MiniLED flip-lite to pack in your bag or carry in a pocket so you always have clear bright light with you.  We recently used ours at the Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Show on the show floor to better see the colors of yarn perfectly without having to go outside. 

With OttLite you’ll see more clearly and comfortably, which makes everything you love to do – from sewing and scrapbooking to reading and computer work to crafts and crossword puzzles – easier and more enjoyable. It’s like natural daylight indoors! Click here to learn more.


Gift Set from Eucalan

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We can't say enough good things about Eucalan.  Their product is tailor made for crochet and knitting handcrafter... although quilters and sewers swear by this cleaning product as well.  This set of 5 bottles of Eucalan is neatly packaged in a clear re-usable zip bag in each of their scents: Natural, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Jasmine. 

Check out their Washing Basics page HERE for tips on using their product.


How to Enter The Week 2 Giveaway!

There are a few ways to enter this giveaway. You earn entries by visiting our Facebook page, our sponsors Facebook pages; and earn daily entries by tweeting a message. 

​Click the button below to register with Rafflecopter for this giveaway and good luck to you all! 

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GRAND PRIZE RULES

Did we neglect to tell you there's a Grand Prize Giveaway including an Ottlite Desk Lamp, Full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN?  Well now you know!

To enter the Grand Prize you'll need to post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry.  Post a pic of you starting your favorite pattern... do a video review of the book... take a picture of your favorite pattern and post it on Pinterest… or take a book selfie with you and your copy of Crochet Geometry.

Don't have your copy of Crochet Geometry yet? Just go to CrochetGeometry.com by clicking on the button below and you'll see a video and more photos from the book as well as links for where you can buy your book online!
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Crochet Geometry Official Launch Day!

3/1/2016

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Crochet Geometry Official Book Launch


Today's the day! After a lot of work, passion, coffee, and teamwork, our NEW book,
Crochet Geometry, is available today online and in stores. WOOHOO!! We are over the moon about this second book from 
Sterling Publishing & Lark Crafts and wanted to give you all a look at the designs from Crochet Geometry featuring the gorgeous photos of Shibaguyz Photography. Watch this video then check out more photos and read what early reviewers are saying about Crochet Geometry at http://CrochetGeometry.com Then use the links to go online or visit your favorite bookseller to get your copy of Crochet Geometry TODAY!
Click here to get your copy right now!


Click here to go to CrochetGeometry.com
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