handmade by stefanie

You may have noticed a few graphics appearing in my blog's sidebar.  I wanted to take just a few minutes to explain them a little better!   Recent Doodlebug Order! First off, here's a coupon code for $5 off your order from the Doodlebug Yarn online shop - they've got a great selection of hand-dyed luxury yarns such as Malabrigo , MadelineTosh , and Skein , to name a few!  They also stock Lavishea lotion bars (one of my current obsessions), hiya-hiya needles and accessories , Soak products (I do love Cucumber Heel ), Knit Picks needles, etc.  Full disclosure: they're my client!  However, I'm also a customer and can attest to the fact that their shipping rates and inexpensive (not to mention totally fair), every order I've placed has arrived quickly, heaven help me, they take PAYPAL (designer friends, be warned!!), and everything I've purchased has thrilled me to no end.  Let's take the example of my cursed Botanical Cowl .  I managed to twist...

Apparently today is Pay a Blogger day - finally, a cause I can really get behind!  In all seriousness, think of all the awesome blogs you read on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.  We don't do it for money or glory (well, usually....neither has really found its way to me so far, anyway!), we just really like to write about the things we love to do.  Even if you don't have money in your budgets throw a little monetary support our way, leaving a nice comment or sharing your favorite blogs with your friends is a great way to pay us back.  Not that I speak for bloggers everywhere by any stretch of the imagination, but appreciation and word-of-mouth promotion can go a long way.  So, if you feel so inclined, check out my patterns and buy a few via Ravelry or Paypal .  Treat yourself to some mini skeins!   Purchase anything from my etsy shop for 25% off using coupon code "CyberMondayHangover."  Like my page on Facebook and share it with your frien...