I can’t believe it’s been two years ago today
that I started my patterns venture. It seems
so cliché to say “where does time go”, but I
have enjoyed doing this so much that it does
not look like 2 years, but only a few months.

I would love to take this opportunity to Thank
You all  for your Wonderful  support and such 
Sweet  comments, I do appreciate them more
than You could imagine! THANK YOU!!!

IN THE NEWS This year seems to be so busy and on my schedule so far:
   - double number of patterns (5 are already done);
   - start a newborn/baby line (almost done the fist designs and I must to 
     admit that I completely hooked! Thanks to So special opportunity and
     customer requests);
   - do my Best to promote my business and open several on-line stores
     for selling the patterns (a 1st store in 2010 was set up yesterday)
   - some more SUPER EXCITING news, but please allow me to keep you
     in suspense for awhile ;o)

GRAND OPENNING I’ve finally opened my Artfire shop, where listed all
my patterns available so  far. More come soon!

GIVEAWAY And now is my MOST Favorite part and Absolute pleasure it’s
offer something to You and have an ideas..  so, let’s go

First… I am offering a Surprise Box of 15-20 balls
of variety of Euro yarn whatever for You or your 
Sweetie projects. I’ll email with quick questionnaire
to Winner to  make  sure you will get  yarn in your
favorite colors and textures. As alternative to yarn,
I am also offering a $50 Gift Certificate to ANY your
favorite online shop or retail store – just name it!
So, Yarn or GC is  fully for your choice!!
To enter the contest just comment to this post,
even say “Hi!” So simply and no any obligations!! Only you need, it’s
enter the contest by Friday, March 5, 2010 midnight by PST time. Winner
will be randomly picked up and notified on Sunday, March, 7th.

And second one… just for FUN ;o) A FIRST person,
who guess on which pattern for 2010 designs I’m
working now, will get a pattern for ~That! design
and all materials needed for Free. Hint: it is for top
for sizes 2-12Y in theme I never offered before.
I will post updates here right we will get a Winner!

Good Luck!!
*** UPDATE!! Funny that Inma said “flower” after reading the hint,
because flowers are one of my fav theme ;o) But oh yes, it’s a flower
and now I bet you will much easy guess which one. Can’t wait to see
the Winner!!
*** The Winner!!! WOW Becia!! Yes, I decided to make a mini collection
of 3-4 tops in “Dandelion” spirit (aka 3D flowers) theme and poppy is a
second one… But Oh my, Becia, are you reading my mind, or do I  know
You?! I still wonder because a poppy theme was a huge surprise for
me first of all, but I have a great friend, who’s a HUGE fan of poppies, so 
she’s definitely inspired me I’m so EXCITED for ya and will contact you
shortly! CONGRATS!!!!!!!! WhoooHoooo!!!!!

COUPONS And for my Dear pattern customers, I’ve
just listed on Etsy 3 different value coupons with a great deals, please
click here, here and here for details.
 

Sincerely yours,
Alla

 
    
About a month ago, Kristin asked me if I would interesting to make the
grasshopper hat for their school performance. Of course I said Yes, but
Many Thanks  to Kristin that she remind me about hat for couple  hours
before performance LOL!! Funny is that I had all supplies needed in my
stash, even for grasshopper  theme It’s definitely a time to clean my
studio… but on the other side… KWIM?! 
   
The performance was ABSOLUTELY delightful! 2nd Graders, you  are the
Best!!! ;o)

What a weekend! Having Olympic such close to us, sure we can’t miss it!
 
A little more then 2 hours of driving plus 1 hour in line to pass the border
and we were there ;o)
 
We so enjoined every minute of that day and I don’t have words to
describe all feelings and emotions we had … 
 

Sunny weather, walking, chatting… happy people everywhere, music,
party on every corner and Olympic things around…


We’ve met lots of people from different countries…



… and some funny dressed folks ;o)
 
The cherry on the top was a Hokey game - we were lucky enough to buy
tickets about 25 min right before game was going to start ;o)

And to our full amazement the tickets we’ve got were to Skyline and it
is a first time when we saw “seats” like that.  To be honest, I’ve had no
clue that stadiums have places like that at all, but it was really Awesome!
It’s like a  suit with kitchen, leather sofas, bar, restroom… and definitely 
not least, a game watch option ;0)


We watched Belarus/Germany and SURE SOOO excited that Belarus won
5:3!!! Te game was really Amazing and so interesting. I did not miss any
second, unbelievable LOL! I can’t say that I’m a big Hokey fan, but if here
are many games like we watched, count me in! Oh and now I understand
better my friend Servane, who became a fan of Hokey after moving to
Canada ;o)

What the memories!!!

Anthology  Inc, a  group of such talented ladies,  has a launch started
February, 11. Please make sure to check all Beautiful listings on eBay
and Etsy. Oh well, I’m too late and our collab’s set is has nothing with
Alice theme, but I glad finally list something for the launch ;o) 

This Spring/Easter bolero, made to match Amazing Francoise Studio’s
dress is so Romantic and Girlie, worthy a little Princess… To find this
Stunning dress, please click here. The Bolero is sold here.

I would LOVE to wish You a Wonderful Valentine Day …a full of Love, kisses, smiles
and joy!!

We  are leaving in a hour and will be back home early morning February, 16. 
To my pattern’s customers: please be patience with delay of shipping your orders
placed  during this time. I’ll do my best and any purchases during  this time will be
processed  upon my return. But if you would like to get  them immediately, please
make sure to purchase patterns in my Shop, Raverly, YCMT and Banberry Place,
where they are available for download right after payment received. Thank you so
much!!

Hugs and Love,
Alla

I’ve spent many summer  hours as a little girl lying on the grass watching
the clouds go by. Invariably, there were dandelion flowers and late seeds,
drifting through the air, put there either by summer breezes or by blowing
on them. This hand knitted tunic with crocheted ruffles captures a bit of the
feel  of that time to me… Made in limes, green and precious turquoise with
bright yellow accent, this tunic is cool for any occasions and can be made in
any colors combination with other kind of flowers and 3D details. No matter
what is on your schedule,  your darling Princess will sure attract attention
in this pretty, stylish, fully-detailed tunic.

 

Skill level:  intermediate

Yarn: Cascade Cotton Rich (64% cotton, 36% nylon/50 g (1.75 oz)/80 yds)
2-5 balls; Omega Perle #5 (100% cotton/ 50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd):
1-2 balls.

 
* This pattern involves both knit and crochet skills.

11 pages, 10 pictures, 3 diagrams, a schematic.

SO special Thank to Joan Beebe, a Wonderful person and a professional
Tech Editor I blessed to work almost 2 years and it’s always a pleasure
and lots of tips and advice! Joan did really a MAGIC on this pattern and
without her help, I think this pattern would never born… Now we are so
proud to offer you such great described and easy to follow technique of
these Oh so trendy diagonal ruffles. However, please contact me if you
have  ANY questions. I  will happily provide email  support for any of my
patterns.

This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly and DaWanda.

Aso  I would love to  Thank Christie Archer and  Sweet Miss Ferry for such
LOVELY pictures! Make sure to visit Christie Archer Photography for more
info. Thanks again guys! You are so great to deal with! Looking forward to
work with you in very near future ;o)

What a FABULOUS collaboration with Francoise, such Talented and Sweet
Lady, an owner of Francoise Studio! This Spring/Easter set is so Romantic
and Girlie, worthy a little Princess…  
   
I’ll list this Crochet Bolero next week for AnthologyInc’s launch on eBay.
Francoise’s Dress, tote bag and a dream pillow, filled with lavender and
chamomile are sold on Francoise’s website as well as on DaWanda and
going to be listed on eBay late next week for launch too. 
  
MANY Thanks to Francoise and Sweet Miss Naomi for such Adorable and
LOVELY pictures!!
 
P.S.: I will share more fun and exciting news during next week… so stay
tuned!

Have a WONDERFL and LOVELY weekend everyone!! We have so sunny
day here today and Spring is just in the air! What a FUN! Ok, we are off 
to enjoy it! ;o)