Spiraling Spirals
| January 19, 2011 | Filled under Featured |
What a wonderful and inspiring collection! Many thanks to DustyPixies
Creations for including my Celtic Pink Scarf pattern.
Finished on the 15th. FaveCrafts Blog Hop for January
| January 15, 2011 | Filled under Blog Hop |
The 4th FaveCrafts Blog Hop is live and active!
Take a blog hop to check what other crafty souls
have been up to this month.
The “Finished on the 15th” blog hop is where you
get to showcase your work: show everything you
made so far this month, from DIY home decor and
holiday decorations to homemade clothing and general craft projects.
With our two Christmas, New and Old New Years to celebrate, work on
new face of my site I had not much time to work on my Spring/Easter’11
projects, but I have something I finished this month ;o)
Scarlet Red Scarf.
Serendipity Scarf.
Bolero (well, almost finished – still need weave in ends and sew white
organza ruffle trim)
… and a little sneak peak of projects I’m working now ;o)
A Wonderful weekend to everyone!
Hugs,
Alla
Thursday’s Moments 2. Maranta
| January 13, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
My most favorite indoor plant I even adopted is Maranta, genus of about
20 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials from rainforest in tropical
Central and South America. The Maranta’s (Prayer Plant) leaves fold up at
night hence the common name. When dusk falls, their handsomely marked
leaves fold up to ‘pray’…
Have a Wonderful day and
Happy Old New Year to everyone, who celebrate!! ;o)
Featured Yarn 34. Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima. Cotton
| January 11, 2011 | Filled under Yarn |
I am working with Ultra Pima from Cascade and must admit I felt in love
in instant ;o) This is super soft DK-weight Pima Cotton with a wonderful
feel and sheen. With 220 yards per skein and lovely range of colors this
machine washable cotton works just perfect for almost any spring and
summer project. 
Pima cotton is also called Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton. It is considered
to be one of the superior blends of cotton, and is extremely durable and
absorbent. This pima cotton is grown in Peru, which is where pima cotton
originated.
Ultra Pima has strong vibrant colours, and the yarn has a sheen which
gives knitted garments a beautiful finish.
Thursday’s Moments. 1.Tea Time
| January 7, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
… One of my goals for this year is to study a photography a bit, finally! No,
I do not plan to change my business :o) or even consider myself as
photographer, but learn to take not such bad pictures sounds like a plan.
I wish I would have time to visit all my favorite photographing blogs and
read all great favorite books and articles, but I feel practice is also not a
last thing too LOL. And it’s how this new Thursday’s Moments Category
was born. Here every Thursdays time to time I’ll share pictures with some facts and
moments from my life or my favorite things, with a little description as
well… So, lets go!
TEA TIME. I always was totally crazy on coffee, but last year noticed that
much prefer tea and one of my favorite now flowering teas. Pictured is
Butterfly Floret (green tea with fresh Jasmine) by Primula Tea. Another
my absolutely favorite place to buy tea is Upton Tea Imports – such a
variety of teas and amazing custom service. And I just love Teavana’s
Perfect TeaMarker. What a net idea.
What is your favorite drink? And places to buy? If you would like to share
– You are Very Welcome!!
Oh, and please feel free to comment on pictures – I always so appreciate
any comments, critique, tips. So many things to study, but looks as I
hooked ;o)
To be continued…
2-in-1 Cap. Web Bonus and more…
| January 3, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured, Publications |
My 2-IN-1 Pageboy Cap made Web Bonus of March 2011 Crochet! issue.
If you are the magazine subscriber, just sign in with your e-mail address
and you have full access to those extra patterns as long as the current
issue is online. Newsstand buyers can sign in with the limited time code
(see Crochet! magazine, March 2011 for details). Enjoy!
… And recently I received sweet emails that one of my patterns was
featured in one of Etsy’s treasury:
… and another one – in Scarlet Fever collection at Artfire:
What a lovely collections! Thank you such ladies for including my patterns!
P.S.: Can’t wait to share something new with You!!! I’ll be back just in a
few ;o)
The Winners
| January 3, 2011 | Filled under Giveaway |
And our Winners … are Радлена with comment #81 ($50 Visa Gift Card)
and Trang (#10 surprise package)!! Congratulations Ladies!! Could you
please email me you shipping addresses and I’ll ship your gifts as soon
as possible! 
Many thanks again to each off You!! I’m REALLY happy that you enjoy
everything and MUCH appreciate all your support and love!! YOU ARE
THE BEST!!
With lots of love and see you soon ;o)
Alla
Bloom in December
| December 29, 2010 | Filled under Life |
… Our Camellia tree at backyard started blooming here (is Seattle), YAY!
What a magic, especially if count that it’s still snowing here since morning
with a little breaks. The picture was taken right between one of them o;)
P.S.: By request for Ayesha. Even if we have much less snow this morning
(not to mention it’s really unusual for this state). Anyway, below are some
pictures… not the best ones for sure, but it’s pretty cold outside ;o) …My
poor tropical plants, even if they adopted to WA. 
Happy New 2011 Year to everyone!
Which One…
| December 27, 2010 | Filled under Uncategorized |
LOL, but looks as I’m in trouble :o) I’m working on logo for newest Scarf
Pattern and can’t decide with one is better. These pictures were taken
by great photographer and I just LOVE them, but I need pick one for
logo. On the first picture, scarf shown in real color and texture, but the
second picture has more sophisticated look…
First Version:
Second Version:
So, which one of these pictures is your favorite and you think will work for
logo the best? Any opinions will be count and much appreciated!
For reference, this Scarf was made with Lion Suede yarn in Scarlet Red.
Thank you so much,
Alla
Happy Holidays & Giveaway For You
| December 23, 2010 | Filled under Giveaway, Holidays |
Dear Friends,
Wishing you and your family every happiness this Holiday Season. May
all your dreams of Peace, Joy & Good Health come true in 2011!
… It’s been wonderful year for me and first of all, I would love to Thank
You to all my dear friends and sweet customers, for your continued
interest and support. I must admit that stayed certainly overwhelmed,
but absolutely enjoined every minute and lots of Amazing moments! I
am truly humbled by every comment you leave me or email you send to
me. I look forward to continuing our friendship in the coming year. Very
Welcome to new fans to come!
And just in time for holidays… I have 2 Giveaways for you:
1. One lucky one from anywhere in the world will win a Visa Gift Card of
$50 value
2. And second person will win a Surprise Gift (nothing about yarn or any
craft supplies, but I bet anyone will be never mind to add it to yours fun
~home, sweet home~ things ;o)
HOW TO ENTER
– Just leave a comment on this post even to say “Hi!” So simply and no
any obligations! 
International participants very Welcome!
– This giveaway starts today, December 23th 2010 and will end January
2nd, 2011 at Midnight PST time.
– I’ll select both winners with random.org’s random number generator
I’ll notify the Winner by email on Monday, January 3rd.
All the best to you and your family,
Alla Koval
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