Students of the Shibaguyz Designz Camp STITCHES San Antonio Garment Design Class Take On The Mannequin Challenge
We might have mentioned we had a great time at Camp Stitches San Antonio in January. Everyone was working so hard, we decided to have a little fun after lunch the final day to make our own version of the "Mannequin Challenge Video". If you are not familiar with the mannequin challenge here's the scoop: It's like taking a moment in time and freezing it, like you stumbled upon a room full of mannequins. It's not easy to get an entire room full of laughing students to freeze for a full minute... but the end results are TOTALLY worth it. See the video below or check it out on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/IEcTWixdB4g
Thank you to our FAB garment design students. You all rocked the challenge!
We'd love to have you join in the fun at the next Camp STITCHES in Vermont.
Click the button below to get all the information. Talk to you soon! S&J 
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SEWING & STITCHERY EXPO ASKS THE SHIBAGUYZ TO TEACH! O...M...G...  Not going to minimize this at all folks, this is BIG... like King Kong big. We've been asked to teach two of our top classes at this year's Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallap, WA. For those of you who don't do any sewing, quilting, other such stitchery, allow me to explain.
Instant Closures... and Satisfaction Early in the process of creating Crochet Geometry we noticed that a number of the pieces would be perfectly suited for some beautiful adornment. Alas, finding striking buttons, pins, and other decorative closures was like Goldilocks looking for the perfect bed; there's a lot of stuff out there but nothing we found was "just right".  Flame pedestal button featured on the Half Circle Cardigan in Crochet Geometry The Shibaguyz Will Be At Yarn Fest!  Wow, 2017 is shaping up to be a busy year for us... that means even MORE opportunities for us to share the skills with you live and in person! WOOHOO!! And now we can announce that there's another chance to take a class (or 5) from us live! Yup… we're going to be teaching five classes at Interweave Yarn Fest 2017!
Enter Today to Win a New Ottlite Product - UPDATE Winner Announced  It probably will come as no surprise to anyone out there that waking up bright eyed and bushy tailed is especially hard here in the Pacific Northwest in Winter after the end of Daylight Savings when the sun rises well after the morning commute (to set again shortly before the commute home). Our day often begins in a dark, quiet room with the sound of Shibas snoring and Jason panicking “GAH… slept in again…”, jumping out of bed, stumbling to the closet while promptly stubbing his toe on the cedar chest at the foot of the bed and tripping over one of the Shiba kids, now fully awake and underfoot in the shadowy room.
This is going to be Epic!  Picture it… San Antonio, January 2017... you arrive at a posh hotel on the River Walk, your plan... taking DAYS to immerse yourself in learning crochet and knit garment design. You're FAB instructors begin with the basics, taking the time you need to really wrap your head around each topic before moving on to a deeper and deeper understanding. Swatching, blocking, shaping, patterning… Yes! they all become crystal clear after just a few days of intensive hands-on training. Each day, for three days, you get to come back for more and more. By the time you leave your brain is full of knowledge, your hands ready to stitch, and your spirit rejuvenated from the time spent there.
No, you're not daydreaming: Welcome to Camp STITCHES! Crochet & Knit Garment Design Online Class!
Check out this introduction video for more details about this exciting class! Never be afraid to substitute yarn again!
We've all been there… You fall in love with a pattern only to find the yarn the designer used has been discontinued or is just not to your liking. It's a story is as old as the art of crochet itself. Perhaps even the worlds first Love-Hate relationship! "I LOVE this garment, but the pattern calls for superwash wool. I'm allergic to wool so I can't make it." or "This shawl uses 2 skeins of hand-spun lace weight yarn made from the plucked eyelashes of albino Vicuna, dyed in a mixture of crushed sapphires... can I use sport weight cotton/rayon instead?"
Don't let the idea of substituting one yarn for another fill your heart with a looming sense of dread. There are simple methods for making those kind of decisions - and, lucky you, there's now a downloadable video that will give you all the information you need to fearlessly swap one yarn for another! <Insert Happy Dance Here> 
Hey there readers! We wanted to share this THRILLING news with you all that we received from our publisher today! Imagine our reaction when we read this email: "Booklist just released their 'Top 10 Crafts & Gardening Books: 2016' list… and both Crochet Geometry AND Designer Crochet were included! CONGRATULATIONS! Booklist is one of the publishing world’s leading industry publications… The list appeared in the May 15th issue of the magazine and can also be seen online…" Win a Free Class with The Shibaguyz and a three-day marketplace pass at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena.
 You've got your yarn, your hooks, and are ready to sit down and start creating that beautiful piece from the pattern you just purchased. You turn to page 44 and start looking at the pattern... what the heck is HDC? What direction am I supposed to be working? There's something that looks like Egyptian hieroglyphics on the next page... what have I done? GAH!! Fear not intrepid crocheter! Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby and Craftsy are here to give you all the answers to finding, reading, and understanding crochet patterns.  Yep, Shannon and the folks at Craftsy have been working on another FAB crochet class and this one is all about Reading & Understanding Crochet Patterns. In fact that's what its called, "Reading & Understanding Crochet Patterns" (direct and to the point!). This course was created to teach new crocheters all the skills you need to read and successfully navigate crochet patterns. This will also be a FAB reference tool for the "I've been reading crochet patterns for fourty years" experienced stitchers. Regardless of your skill level you'll be learning tons about the in's and out's of crochet pattern reading and you'll be able to keep the class as an instant reference tool anytime you need it!  You will learn by watching Shannon complete each stitch, while at the same time seeing the stitch's name, abbreviation, and chart symbols on your screen, so you'll recognize them in multiple formats... That's just the start! You get to apply what you are learning right away by making the "Modern Sampler Scarf" pattern that comes with the course. Shannon helps you with reading the written pattern AND the chart and how it all translates into actual stitches and rows. Before you know it you'll be piecing together your own sampler scarf with stitches so true they must have been blessed by a Pink Fairy Armadillo (which incidentally is a real animal… GAH!). I'll be there with you every step of the way! When you’ve completed the entire course, you'll be shocked by how easily you can read through crochet patterns and get to stitching more and more advanced pieces. Don’t worry about forgetting any of the tips and techniques because the BEST part of all Craftsy classes is you can watch them whenever, and wherever you like and you can watch them as often as you like since your purchase never expires! Have a few minutes to watch a segment? Need to go back and see one of our tips & tricks again? Want to watch that technique one more time to get it juuuuust right? You can do ALL that with a Craftsy class because you own it forever! GIVEAWAY OF MY CRAFTSY CLASS!To celebrate the release of this new class the FAB folks at Craftsy are giving away a free enrollment to Reading & Understanding Crochet Patterns with Shannon Mullet-Bowlsby to one lucky person. To enter, click on the special link below and be whisked away to register for a chance to win my new class on Craftsy for free! Yes I said FREE! The winner will be chosen at random the morning of April 18, 2016 so You need to register to win before it launches April 18th! What are you waiting for? You did read that we're giving this away right? Enter Now! Yes, now… stop reading and enter… We'll wait right here while you enter to win. ADDED BONUS: As a Craftsy student you have exclusive access to me personally in our virtual Craftsy classroom. If you have questions or want to show off your FAB stitches, you will always know where to find me. I'll be right there to help out and celebrate with you!
We also have a lot of fun in my classes... I mean a LOT of fun… So click that button and get your entries in today! See you in the Craftsy classroom! A BIG Thank you to our class sponsors for DFW Fiber Fest 2016  We get to travel and teach a LOT! I mean a WHOLE LOT. That's a good thing because it keeps us connected with the folks who make the patterns we design, and allows us to pass along a little wisdom and occasionally some really cool swag.
Yarn Sponsors
Lights and Camera Equipment Sponsors
Notions and Wool Wash Sponsors
We Are Giving Away Free Yarn, An Ottlite Desk Lamp, and Eucalan Wash!
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Grand Prize #3
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 2016 - Classes with The Shibaguyz
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!.
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!
You can also go directly to the registration page by clicking this box:
Friday, May 13, 2016
Fashion Fit Form & Function: May 13th 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Design It!: May 14th 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Couture Finishing for Knitters: May 15th 9am-12pm
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!
See you at Vogue Knitting Live in Pasadena!
National Craft Month Week 4 Giveaway Package Featuring: ZOOM LOOM! Weaving Done The Easy Way.
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:
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!
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:
UPDATE - Sunday, March 27 - Winner Announced
Congratulations "Craftyone" you won this week's giveaway!
Here's how to win
Click on the Rafflecopter button below and:
- Visiting and Liking our Facebook Page
- Visiting and Liking our Sponsors Facebook Page
- 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!
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
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
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)!
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.
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Grand Prize #2:
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Grand Prize #3
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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.
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
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.
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 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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
But don't wait! This contest runs through Midnight PT on March 20, 2016.
Stitch On!
S&J
Week 2 Giveaway: Craftsy Class, Ottlite, and Eucalan Wash
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:
That's a LOT of swag my friends! Here's the full rundown.
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.
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.
Ottlite Mini LED Flip Light
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!
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.
- 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
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.
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!
Click the button below to register with Rafflecopter for this giveaway and good luck to you all!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Introducing our FAB sponsors for our 2016 National Craft Month celebration!
It's that time again...a fortuitous alignment in the stars has brought forth again National Craft Month. We have put together a FAB month of FAB fun to celebrate! Celebrating with us are a few companies we do a lot of work with who have so generously agreed to be sponsors for our weekly giveaways.
Read on, visit our sponsor sites, and support them as they support our design studios and National Craft Month.
Read on, visit our sponsor sites, and support them as they support our design studios and National Craft Month.
 | F&W Media - Craft University Online Online craft classes, courses, & workshops from expert instructors in quilting, sewing, needlework, knitting, mixed media, crochet, spinning, weaving and more! Craft U is Sponsoring the WEEK 1 Giveaway: iCan Click - Jason's course on photographing handmade items with your smartphone. Enter by March 5th to Win! Do it now... |
 |  OttLite The Shibaguyz are Ottlite Ambassadors! We use their lamps daily and LOVE THEM. 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. Ottlite will be sponsoring multiple giveaways of the FAB LED Mini Flip Lite (seriously folks, you really will want one of these) and a special lamp for one of our Grand Prize winners. This lamp is so exclusive even WE haven't seen it yet! |
 | Schacht Spindle Company From weaving looms to spinning wheels; winding and warping tools to books and videos, Schacht is a trusted name in the craft industry. Take some time to check out everything they have to offer. Speaking of offering... they are sponsoring a giveaway of their amazing Zoom Loom. Schacht's version of the pin loom had Jason weaving perfect squares in about 15 minutes and one lucky person will get one free this month! |
 | Cascade Yarns If you are familiar with our books it will come as no surprise that Cascade Yarns is one of "THE" yarns we use in our studio. Reliable, accessible, and coming in an incredible array of colors, they have a yarn to fit every need. The fine folks at Cascade Yarns have generously agreed to providing one of you with a full garment's worth of yarn to make one of the patterns from Crochet Geometry... more details on this later in March. |
 | Crystal Palace Yarns Crystal Palace Yarns is a family-owned, San Francisco Bay Area-based wholesaler of yarns, and other craft supplies. They design their own boutique yarns carefully with the artist and craftsperson in mind, with a strong emphasis on fiber and color. You'll see their FAB yarns featured in a number of our patterns including our NEW book Crochet Geometry. Crystal Palace has agreed to give to one lucky entry, a full supply of Crystal Palace Panda Silk to make your size of the Wrap Front Shrug from Crochet Geometry. Look for more details on this giveaway later in March! |
 | Eucalan Delicate Wash The Shibaguyz, like a lot of people, love Eucalan! Eucalan is a no-rinse wash for delicate and woolen products. We use it all the time in the studio when blocking garments and take their Getaway Gang Pack (including single use pods and stain wipes) whenever we travel. You'll see that a few of The Shibaguyz' National Craft Month giveaways will include Eucalan products! |
Welcome to National Craft Month 2016!!
March is National Craft Month, and all this year we will be celebrating with a series of fun blogbosts, exciting news, and of course the GIVEAWAYS! We all like a little free stuff right? How about 5 weeks of giveaways?! WOOHOO!!
Lets start off this month with a bang! We're going to give one of you lucky readers an enrollment to Jason's brand new class on how to take FAB photos of your handmade items using your smartphone or tablet.
This Nation Craft Month Week #1 prize is provided by our friends at F&W Media in association with their Craft Online University. This class officially goes live March 15, and one of you lucky folks gets to take this course free!
I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control… forgive that Pointer Sister’s moment.
Lets start off this month with a bang! We're going to give one of you lucky readers an enrollment to Jason's brand new class on how to take FAB photos of your handmade items using your smartphone or tablet.
This Nation Craft Month Week #1 prize is provided by our friends at F&W Media in association with their Craft Online University. This class officially goes live March 15, and one of you lucky folks gets to take this course free!
I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control… forgive that Pointer Sister’s moment.
Photo of me on set teaching iCan Click
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In all honesty this is a class I’ve always wanted to teach. It’s about you taking great photos with just a smartphone or tablet. I KNOW… RIGHT? Where has this class been hiding?
Well it’s hiding no more. Below is brief outline of some of the things you'll learn in this 8 week course.
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This class will teach you how to create photography tools out of common objects to use in conjunction with your smartphone or tablet to produce images to help you sell or exhibit your work.
If you want to take better photos of your handmade items, and have a mobile device you owe it to yourself to enter this contest for a chance to win this course free.
If you want to take better photos of your handmade items, and have a mobile device you owe it to yourself to enter this contest for a chance to win this course free.
Enter through the Rafflecopter widget below starting at 12:00am PT on February 28, 2016. The winner will be randomly chosen at 12:00am PT on March 6, 2016. Some of the entry points can be earned daily so take advantage of that and be sure to come back every week to see what FAB National Craft Month fun we have in store for you!
UPDATE: March 7, 2016 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Thank you to everyone who entered this week's contest. The winner of the Week 1 Giveaway is....
Drum roll please... Linda K.
I've sent an email off to Lynda with information on how to register for Jason's class.
Be sure to check back often this month and register for our other weekly giveaways as well as our Grand Prize. Directions for entering the grand prize are in all subsequent weekly giveaway posts all month.
Good Luck and Stitch On!
Drum roll please... Linda K.
I've sent an email off to Lynda with information on how to register for Jason's class.
Be sure to check back often this month and register for our other weekly giveaways as well as our Grand Prize. Directions for entering the grand prize are in all subsequent weekly giveaway posts all month.
Good Luck and Stitch On!
iCan Click – Professional Quality Photographs of Handmade Items Using Smartphones and Tablet
| Recently I had the pleasure of filming a class for F&W media for their Craft U, online courses. Let me tell you, those folks are great to work with! I had a ball filming and think you'll love this course. I was asked to present a class based on using cell phone and tablet cameras to photograph handmade works. We wanted to focus on makers and crafters who specialize in crochet, knitting, weaving, and beading... but anyone who uses a cell phone or wants to take great photos with that magical device in their pocket will get a lot of GREAT information to use. Here's a little bit about my class and who should take it… |  |
Inspiration… weeks of work… elbow grease… the occasional tear… They’ve all gone into making perfect handmade item. It’s finished! Time to show it off on social media or sell it online; but alas, photography is not a skill you’ve honed. Now what?
It’s time to pull out your phone… Your smartphone camera is the ideal tool for taking that perfect shot of your handiwork; compact, powerful, and almost always found in your front pocket. It’s capable of capturing any special moment. You only need to learn to harness its full potential.
In my course you will learn the basics of how Smartphone cameras work, find the right light for photographing any handmade project, create a professional environment for taking your photos, explore a few downloadable apps to assist you in your quest for the perfect photo, and I’ll give you one sure-fire tip that is certain to take your photos from drab to FAB.
I’ve spent the past 10 years learning how to take breathtaking photographs of handmade items on any camera. Come and learn the simple techniques you can use to get professional quality photos of your handmade projects with your Smartphone.
The class runs from March 15th – May 9th 2016, and covers topics such as:
To make learning simple and because we know you're going to want to practice each technique before going on to the next, only one segment will be released weekly. You'll never feel pressured to sit down and try to absorb everything one evening. You can register anytime during these weeks but I recommend you register now to take full advantage of the time available to re-watch previous lessons. Here's an added bonus... I'll be monitoring the forum/gallery, answering your questions and giving feedback to all your posted projects.
It’s time to pull out your phone… Your smartphone camera is the ideal tool for taking that perfect shot of your handiwork; compact, powerful, and almost always found in your front pocket. It’s capable of capturing any special moment. You only need to learn to harness its full potential.
In my course you will learn the basics of how Smartphone cameras work, find the right light for photographing any handmade project, create a professional environment for taking your photos, explore a few downloadable apps to assist you in your quest for the perfect photo, and I’ll give you one sure-fire tip that is certain to take your photos from drab to FAB.
I’ve spent the past 10 years learning how to take breathtaking photographs of handmade items on any camera. Come and learn the simple techniques you can use to get professional quality photos of your handmade projects with your Smartphone.
The class runs from March 15th – May 9th 2016, and covers topics such as:
- Intro to Smartphone Use
- Get to Know Your Smartphone Camera
- How to Manage Light & Other Useful Tools
- Composition, Creativity, & Personal Style
- Lightboxes, Swoops, & Backgrounds
- Editing Your Photos
- File Types, Sizing, Compression, & Storage
- Final Thoughts from a Professional Photographer
To make learning simple and because we know you're going to want to practice each technique before going on to the next, only one segment will be released weekly. You'll never feel pressured to sit down and try to absorb everything one evening. You can register anytime during these weeks but I recommend you register now to take full advantage of the time available to re-watch previous lessons. Here's an added bonus... I'll be monitoring the forum/gallery, answering your questions and giving feedback to all your posted projects.
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Who should enroll in this class:
- Makers who want to show off their work through professional looking photography without breaking the bank.
- Independent professional designers who need to take great photos of their work for websites and online sales.
- Artists who are unhappy with paying big fees for so-so photos that don't show their work in the best light possible.
- Anyone with a cell phone or tablet camera who wants to take professional looking photos at home but is afraid of the cost, space, and time commitment.
Now's a great time to learn all the tricks to using your cell phone for taking amazing photos of your handmade items! Enroll today by clicking the button below.
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