tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91536041439734255782024-03-14T00:58:25.678-07:00RoseRed DesignsMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-18926467830784239192014-06-17T07:58:00.002-07:002014-06-17T07:58:32.310-07:00
RoseRed Designs has been closed.
I apologize for any inconvenience.
I do hope to reopen the Shoppe in the future.
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Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-77824093098763134102014-06-07T08:22:00.001-07:002014-06-07T10:31:05.995-07:00RRD will be closing I know I haven't posted much on the blog but both the Ravelry and Etsy shops have been up and running.
It's been a very difficult year with family emergencies, caring for my Mother through her cancer ordeal and other life changing circumstances including moving 1,000 miles.
It is my hope that RoseRed Designs will re-open at some point in the future. I simply have no idea when.
I also Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-23802238980408703852013-02-19T07:40:00.004-08:002013-05-04T05:37:41.480-07:00Welcome to RoseRed Designs
Thank you for your interest in checking out
RoseRed Designs.
This is 'officially' a blog. However, it is set up as a website. There are quite a few free patterns and tutorials. There are also posts, articles and lots of projects interspersed if you want to look back through the blog posts. I love that Blogger allows blogs to have 'pages' so that a blog can be Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-13353666898353807912012-12-11T04:27:00.004-08:002012-12-11T04:29:27.992-08:00Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
To all of my friends in yarn,
May you all have a wonderful holiday season and a happy & healthy New Year!
~Michele
.Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-32578064393618585822012-06-12T06:42:00.003-07:002012-06-13T03:50:48.076-07:00It's ok to pin to PinterestAfter much thought and consideration I've decided to allow pinning.
I can't stop the wave of the future. I'm still not thrilled with the changes that Pinterest has made. I think they could've done more BUT what can you do.
All that I ask is that you please not pin the pics of friends and family that I have on my blog. I would hate to have to go through the entire blog and Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-21606255807448310922012-01-07T06:22:00.000-08:002012-01-07T06:22:21.733-08:00Not so random thoughtsI come to this blog every day and check out the free pattern shown in the sidebar. Every day I come and look I feel as if I should be posting something. That without new posts blogs die. They just do.
This is supposed to be my designing blog but I haven't been designing. Don't get me wrong - I still have ideas, notebooks with doodles and diagrams, swatch patterns that Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-66501942089971764942011-12-22T05:29:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:29:26.543-08:00Merry Christmas & Solstice Greetings!I just wanted to wish all of my friends in yarn a Happy and Healthy holiday season regardless of which holiday is celebrated.
I finally finished a 7 1/2 foot long ghan - now I just need to wrap it, a few animal hats for my daughter and have 1 last batch of cookies to make (30 dozen so far and still counting).
It's really hard to be in the Christmas spirit when it's 80 degrees out but I'm trying!Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-60034458952342777402011-12-02T07:04:00.000-08:002011-12-02T07:04:57.335-08:00The mad Christmas rush!I can't be the only crocheter who just realized how far behind I am and how close Christmas is.
UGH!
I have 2 afghans totally completed and washed just waiting to be gift bagged.
I have a 3rd ghan (2 strands and an N hook) yup - call me a cheater! I'm in a time crunch. I could say that thick cozy afghans just can't be beat for presents heading north to the colder states and it would be Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-28809169208358797532011-11-24T04:30:00.001-08:002011-11-24T04:30:45.950-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!May you all have a wonderful day!
~MicheleMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-24319546235741981362011-11-09T07:09:00.000-08:002011-11-09T07:11:10.673-08:00Explaining Copyright & Terms of UseCopyright and ToU Information
"Every time a pattern is 'ripped off' a designer loses their wings"
Or so I've heard. I think most times it's more like a few feathers than actually both wings. Although, with some new designers who are very sensitive - it is enough to make them stop designing and stop putting their patterns out there ever again.
We love our craft. We love to Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-23684197503802025942011-11-09T07:02:00.000-08:002011-11-09T07:02:14.735-08:00Universal Craft Blog DirectoryWhat a great idea! They're hoping to have the biggest craft blog directory on the web.
Check it out and see if you'd like to add your blog to the list.
Universal Craft Blog DirectoryMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-45391442227661971152011-11-03T07:49:00.000-07:002011-11-03T07:54:02.134-07:00and the winner is ..... again 11/3Congratulations!
Bailey!
I will be emailing you in just a moment!Please contact me within the next 48 hourswith your shipping information!
Thank you.Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-14369457120890838572011-11-02T04:49:00.000-07:002011-11-02T04:49:51.486-07:00Catherine - Please contact me!I'm still waiting to hear back from Catherine so I can mail her her winnings! I've emailed you at the address you left and have posted here.
If I don't hear from you by 9 am tomorrow - November 3 - I will be picking another winner.
Please contact me with your shipping information.
Thank you,
~MicheleMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-73256636493764343842011-11-01T06:17:00.000-07:002011-11-01T06:17:30.925-07:00and the winner is.........Catherine!
I have already sent an email to the addy you provided!
Please get back to me within the next 48 hours so I can address and mail you your box of goodies!
Congratulations!Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-80591760083968385752011-10-31T05:36:00.000-07:002011-10-31T05:36:11.378-07:00Last day to enter the give-away!
Today is the last chance to enter the RRD Give-Away!
It's easy - join with Google Friend Connectand leave a comment on this blog post.
RRDs 1st Ever Give-Away
Drawing will he held tomorrow!Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-68960619805273691492011-10-17T11:09:00.000-07:002011-10-17T11:16:32.930-07:001st ever RoseRed Designs Contest / Give-away!
Thank you for checking outRoseRed Designs1st ever Contest / Give-Away!
What you see in the above picture is what is you can win!
If you'd like the chance to win some great hooks, great yarn and some RoseRed Designs merchandise - here's your chance.
As shown in the picture above:
RoseRed Designs project tote bagRoseRed Designs Coffee cup/hook holderSusan Bates Bamboo Handle I - 5.5 hookAddi Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-84107292238287731542011-10-05T06:35:00.000-07:002011-10-05T06:39:53.515-07:00Thoughts on laptop covers - Are they a good idea?I've been considering making a laptop cover. I've seen some really adorable ones and I have an undying love for cozies whether they be kitschy or elegant or anything in between. It's almost surprizing how deeply one can consider this question. Go figure!
Are they practical? If if's a means of keeping dust off of your laptop then yes. I think they can be but I use myMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-80273861825647174172011-10-02T12:58:00.000-07:002011-10-02T12:58:23.790-07:00Computer ProblemsMy dear friends in yarn,
I know I posted a teaser in my last post that this post would be a give-away. I am sorry to dissapoint.
But I do have a really good reason!
I have been going thru computer hell! I'm on my 3rd machine in 3 weeks. I am soooo happy that Best Buy has a 2 week exchange period. Technically, I'm on my 4th machine as my old laptop gave up the ghost, theMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-31040461899916951592011-09-19T07:56:00.000-07:002011-09-19T07:56:31.935-07:00New Pattern Release - A Modern Heirloom baby/toddler/lap Afghan
I am so pleased to announce that my newest design,
A Modern Heirloom
is being released today!
You can find the pattern at either: (links are clickable)
RoseRed's Designs Etsy ShoppeRoseRed Designs Ravelry Store
This is one of my most favorite patterns that I've come up with so far. It is so versatile. It can be used as a baby ghan, is large enough to be a Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-31054192627484277252011-09-15T08:08:00.001-07:002011-09-15T08:15:17.950-07:00So excited!!! Designer Profile at AllFreeCrochet.comI am just soooooooo excited!
I have several patterns listed at AllFreeCrochet. As if that wasn't exciting enough - I also have a Designer Profile!
I am so honored to be included in with these other GREAT designers!
All Free Crochet.com is an AWESOME website that lists tons of free patterns from across the web. Make sure to check it out when you have a chance!
All Free Crochet.com
Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-79265189517243759422011-09-12T11:33:00.000-07:002011-09-12T11:40:02.155-07:00Prayer Cloth in Filet - 5 inch sqYou can also download the pdf file thru RavelryRavelry page for Prayer Cloth
… so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. ACTS 19:12 NIV
Finished size:
Approx. 5x5 inches
Materials:
&Michele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-27293010414156237512011-09-06T08:08:00.000-07:002011-09-06T08:08:21.938-07:00Fitted Pint Canning Jar CozyPint Canning jar cozy next to quart canning jar to show size.
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The original pattern for this was in the ICD Blog and was written in short-hand. I've come to realize that for a beginner or someone who isn't familiar with pineapples that the original pattern might not make a whole lot of sense. So, I'm going to re-write it the long way so that it'll be easier to follow.
I have these hanging up near the table. If you make them in cotton yarnMichele Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03153101731442615061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153604143973425578.post-12279137749279717842011-08-27T04:38:00.000-07:002011-08-27T04:38:19.249-07:00Hurricane IreneStay safe, stock up and make sure you have plenty of yarn on hand.
It seems to be winding down from the original predictions which is a great thing! I have many friends and family in it's path. Here's quick prayer for light winds, continued power, running water and minimal damage.
~RR~
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