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Interesting interests

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:02:14 -0700

Have you noticed that people who are interested in one thing you like are usually interested in another associated (or not) interest of yours? For instance, crocheting and dolls (mostly Japanese dolls and trolls) and anime, which are some of my interests. I have noticed that if someone I know likes one, they usually like one or both of the others.

Something to ponder on a Friday.

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Making holiday gifts this year? Free patterns for you.

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:36:08 -0700

All of these crochet patterns are available at the Suncatcher Eyes website. Enjoy!

Suncatcher Eyes Patterns

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She's mine!

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:02:47 -0700

Eep! I got an amazing deal on Ebay, and she's even in the U.S.!

Odekake Kimono Musume Blythe

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My Dream Blythe

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:19:42 -0700

Odekake Kimono Musume Blythe

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Lots of Free Crochet Patterns!

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:23:40 -0800

Links to all of my free crochet toy and Blythe patterns are now in one convenient location. Where? On my new website of course! www.suncatchereyes.com

Free patterns

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Dolls for sale!

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:56:22 -0700

Blythe front

Samedi Marche Encore
Comes with dress shown and her Hello Kitty suitcase full of shoes.
$99 starting bid

Withered front

Withered Pullip
Original Pullip body with screws
Comes with mini skirt and black turtleneck shown.
She has the usual stains on her hands from her sweater.
Otherwise in very good condition.
Starting bid $45.

Lrrh front

Little Red Riding Hood Pullip
Comes with top and capris shown
Her hair was trimmed because of split ends.
Her mouth was repainted with acrylics and then mostly removed (a bit still remains in the creases).
Starting bid $45.

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Blythe Cupcake Hat - Crochet Instructions

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:20:28 -0700

From me to you. There are no restrictions or limitations on this pattern. Make them, sell them, enjoy them!

Blythe Cupcake Hat pink

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (1 for cupcake, 1 for frosting)

Size G crochet hook

Beads or ribbon for decoration

Directions:

Row 1: Ch. 9. Work 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 8 st. Ch. 1, turn.

Rows 2-35: Work 1 sc in the back loop of each st across, 8 st. Ch. 1, turn.

Row 36: Work 1 sc in each back loop of each st across, 8 st. Do not ch 1.

Turn your work so that you will be crocheting up the edge of the rows. This will form the bottom of the cupcake.

Row 37: Work 1 sc in 1^st row of the opposite edge of cupcake bottom (will join the piece to form a ring like in the photo below). Mark beginning of round. Continue working 1 sc in each row all the way around, 36 st.

cupcake instructions 01

Rows 38-40: Work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Ch. 1, turn.

Row 41: * Work 1 hdc in next 3 stitches, work next 2 stitches together with hdc*, repeat from * to * around.

Row 42: Work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Ch. 1, turn.

Row 43: *Work 1 hdc in next 2 stitches, work next 2 stitches together with hdc*, repeat from * to * around.

Row 44: *Work 1 hdc in next stitch, work next 2 stitches together with hdc*, repeat from * to * around.

Row 45: *Work next 2 stitches together with sc*, repeat all the way around.

End, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tightly to gather top of cupcake. End, sew in end.

Join frosting color to first row of frosting as in photo below. Work 2 dc in each stitch around. End, sew in tail.

cupcake instructions 2

Using cupcake color, sew up side seam of the bottom of the cupcake.

Decorate the cupcake frosting as you like. Seed beads make cute sprinkles.

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Blythe cupcake hat pattern coming soon

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:44:56 -0700

Blythe Cupcake Hat pink

If you crochet, or know someone who crochets, keep an eye on my blog. I will be posting the Blythe cupcake hat pattern very soon.

UPDATE: Here it is on my free patterns page, plus a pattern for Blythe mittens too!

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New hats and new pics

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:28:48 -0700

I was too anxious to list these hats and posted them on Etsy with not-so-good pics yesterday. Now that the rain has calmed down a bit, I took new photos. Good photos really make a difference.

Newsboy purple white stripe front

Newsboy gray yellow stripe side

Newsboy gray white pink front

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New Packaging

nobody@vox.com(Chez Michelle) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:41:42 -0700

Packed up

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