Cats, Felting and Free Patterns!

 

Piggy still has yet to catch a bird on his own (thank goodness!)... I wonder if he's using osmosis to learn their secrets!  As you can see, his hearing is still not up to par and I was able to capture quite a few shots of him dreaming of birds!  Pretty cute, isn't he?

A little felted Raccoon that's been in my shop for a few days.  I love the little pout that he developed as I was creating him.  I've said it before, but I love the way each creation turns out with it's own special personality!

 

If you haven't checked out my new site BellaMcBride.ca then you wouldn't have seen that I have a page of free patterns!  Stop on by and see the Belmont Neckwarmer and....

 

... the Windemere Caplet to just name a few!  Both are very simple patterns and show just how detailed my patterns are.  I really try to create every pattern so that any beginner can follow them.  Check them out!

Birthday Specials!!!

It's my birthday today and to celebrate I'm having a week long sale in both of my Etsy shops!

At McBride House I'm offering free shipping on any purchase over the price of $45.00. All you need to do is say Happy Birthday in the "Note to Seller" and I will either send you a revised invoice minus the shipping charges, or if you would prefer to pay immediately, I will send you the refund of shipping costs to your Paypal account.
I'm even offering free shipping on my new Santa that I just listed this morning!
Free shipping on this guy too!

At my pattern shop I'm offering my brand new pattern "Drink Carrier and Cozy Crochet Pattern" free if you purchase any pattern from my store during the week of August 18 through August 26! Just remember to say Happy Birthday in the "Note to Seller" and I will send you your free pattern along with your purchased pattern.
These carriers would make great gifts for some of those hard to buy for people on your Christmas list. Start thinking about Christmas soon, it will be here before you know it!
I designed the water bottle carrier to have a short handle, but of course a long strap to hang from your shoulder would be great too (instructions on a longer handle are included).
Instructions also included on how to make a smaller pop cozy. These are really quick to crochet and would be great to make a bunch in your favourite colours.

Now for my Birthday present! Remember I said my husband got me a rock?
Ta da! This is my rock! Notice the line three quarter of the way up?
The top comes off and...
It's hollow inside! Perfect for hiding things, or take the top off and use it for a vase! I just love it! Better than any "rock" that could be worn on my finger, don't you think?

And the Winner Is...And Free Purse Pattern!

Frosty would like to announce that the winner of my Romance Neckwarmer is Jeanette S.! When I contacted Jeanette she immediately replied and said "I can't believe it! I always enter these giveaway's and I never win. This will go perfect with my winter coat!"

Since I had so much fun with my giveaway, I decided I wouldn't stop with just one winner... you all win! Below is a free pattern for my Forever Summer Purse Pattern! For any of you who don't know how to crochet, but have always wanted to try, this is the perfect pattern for you!


Anybody who would like the PDF for this pattern, please email me your address and I will send it free right out to you! With the PDF is also a tutorial for felting your purse!

Thanks everybody! Enjoy and Happy Crocheting!