Pattern Testers Needed | New in the Shop

Hello lovelies!

After tossing the idea around for a while, and getting a request, I've decided to start selling the crochet pattern for my granny square laptop sleeves in my shop.  I'm really excited about this, but I need your help.

I need you to test my pattern!

The Granny Square Laptop Sleeve pattern is for a 13" computer.

The testers should have at least a basic knowledge of crochet and pattern reading.  The pattern is in basic US crochet terms.

It's an easy pattern, no fancy stitches.  You don't necessarily have to own a 13" computer for testing purposes - after selling a lot of these puppies, I know they're the right size. ;)

The first four ladies to comment and ask to be testers will receive the pattern for free.

I'll email it to you and you'll have two weeks to review and test the pattern.

I know that I can understand the pattern, but it's important that others can, too.

Once the two weeks are up, you'll send me your critiques and, if you like, pictures of your finished sleeves which I will share on the blog!

So, who's interested?

If you have any questions or want to test the pattern, leave me a comment below!

Also, and I wish I'd thought of this before, send me an email at:
edithmacalpine(at)gmail(dot).com

Tester 1: Emily

Tester 2: Cassie & Rebekah
Tester 3: Francesca
Tester 4: Lauren
Thank you ladies!  I'll contact you with details soon!

It's Awesome + Shop Sale

It's awesome doing an "It's awesome" post!  It's been a while!

It's awesome talking to my nieces on the phone.  I can't always understand what they're saying, but they seem happy as long as I'm excited to listen to them.

It's awesome coming home from Open Arms and find that Hank has used his day off to do 4 loads of laundry and do all of the dishes and bake chocolate chip cookies!

It's awesome having a husband that awesome.  He blesses and encourages me every day and I'm so thankful for him.

It's awesome having time to revamp the blog, which is what I'll be working on soon. Stay tuned!

It's awesome that I also have time to work on new products for the shop - stay tuned for that as well!

It's awesome just being alive.  Having eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to love others as Christ loves me.  Taking time to appreciate the little things in life.

It's awesome that my ducks are laying again.  Seriously awesome...and yummy!

It's awesome that I'm going to crochet day at Jenny's again!  Today is our first one since...June?  Yikes!  I'm so excited!  It's even more fun now that Jenny is my sister and Heather is my cousin. :)

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So, after all that awesome, I have a quick shop announcement...

Yes, this is your last chance to own a Wool & Whatnot bow slouch hat!

30% off from Jan 24th - Feb 14th, and then they're gone.

During the closeout sale, you'll save on the rest of my winter inventory - embroidered gloves and ruffle scarves!  I'm discontinuing most of the ruffle scarf colors, so this will be your last chance for those, too.

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I'd better hurry up and get ready to go to crochet day.  Have a lovely day, everyone!

What's awesome in your life?  I want to know!

Cyber Monday | Free Shipping!

Use coupon code CYBERMONDAY2 to get FREE domestic shipping on your purchase of $10 or more!  Enjoy!

Black Friday | Special Offer!

Black Friday only, receive an additional 10% off your purchase of $25 or more when you use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY1!!  That's 30% off total!

Check out these other shops that are having fabulous sales...

My sister-in-law's shop:)

My friend Maria's shop:)

Both of these shops are just starting out, so let's give them so favorite love, too!

Have a happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone!

What are your favorite items from both shops?  I want to know!

New in the Shop | Thanksgiving Sale 2014

Stay tuned for sale details on the blog, twitter, and G+.

Well, you all might be ready, but I'm still working to get some new goodies in the shop before the sale starts!  Moving to a new house can cause complete chaos and confusion, especially in the crafting department.  I cannot find my crochet thread and snowflake patterns, which is still puzzling and frustrating me. 

 Despite the temporary setback, my crocheted snowflake ornaments are back in the shop.  Hooray!

So, what's new in the shop?  Embellished gloves!

Snowflake Motif // Embellished Knit Gloves // Brown & Cream 

Cute, unique (all designs are one-of-a-kind), and fabulously affordable.

Bright Flora // Embellished Knit Gloves // Green, Purple, and Coral

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And now, I need to get busy baking an apple pie for the Thanksgiving get together with our Bible study group tonight.  I'm also looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner with Hank's family this year.  It's going to be fantastic!

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What's one thing (or person, or event) that you're really, really thankful for this year?

Any fun Thanksgiving traditions in your family?  I want to know!

Violet Hat & Sale // New in the Shop

o u t f i t

Bow Slouch Hat in Violet // Wool & Whatnot

cream tee & teal tank top // thrifted {Dazzle}

gingham skirt // made by me

flip flops // gifted

And the {100 Sales} shop sale begins today!

Use this coupon code to get 15% off site wide: 100SALES

Happy shopping!

{100 Sales} Shop Sale | Wool & Whatnot

Help Wool & Whatnot reach 100 sales!

June 14th - 28th everything in the shop will be 15% off!

See you there!

p.s.

If my bloggy friends want to share about the sale on their blogs, that would be lovely!

You can use the photo spread above!  Thanks! :)

When I'm With You // New in the Shop

o u t f i t
bow slouch hat in Vanilla // Wool & Whatnot
cardi // gifted
peach tee / denim skirt / brown flats // thrifted {Goodwill}
necklace // stolen from my mom...let's just call it what it is. ;)

Want to know something awesome?  You can wear your bow slouch hat during the spring and summer, too!  Still feel light and cool as a breeze while adding some style and interest to your outfits.  I've never really worn any hats besides sun hats during this time of year, but I love wearing my bow hats!

Do you enjoy wearing hats?  I want to know!

Treasured | Bright & Bold

Bright and Bold

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Throwback

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Apparently I'm not the only one who loves the startling combination of retro red and aqua blue!

What do you think?  Love or despise this combo?  I want to know!

- Featured Item -

Retro Red, Blue, and Cream 13" Granny Square Laptop Sleeve // by Wool & Whatnot

The Sale Begins! | Wool & Whatnot

And the sale has begun!  Browse through my shop and see what strikes your fancy!

Wool & Whatnot

Anniversary Sale | Wool & Whatnot Turns Three

It's here!  Wool & Whatnot's 3rd birthday!  And with it, the BIG anniversary sale to celebrate!

Wool & Whatnot's Anniversary Sale

{March 19th - 31st}

15% off site wide, free gifts (with purchase), and more!

I've got oodles (not sure how I feel about that word, actually...) of fun deals planned, including some follower exclusive deals.  So whether you follow on the blog, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, the shop, or whatever, you'll be getting deals that no one else is!  Pretty neat, huh?!  You'll want to keep checking back on those social medias for coupon codes and specials throughout the sale weeks so you won't miss out!  If you've had your eye on something in my shop, this will be the time to get it!

Follow me at any of these places and stay connected...

Twitter // Google+ // Pinterest // Bloglovin'

And if you haven't already, follow my shop here!

*whew* Okay then...thanks for putting up with the "advertisement", everyone! :)  The last thing I want to do is make you feel like you have to buy something.  Because, you don't.  That is not the point of this blog.

However, I would love it if you would consider sharing my sale photo spread (above) on your blogs and/or other social media accounts.  Help get the word out!  That would be the best birthday/anniversary gift ever. *smile*

Out of curiosity, what is your favorite item from my shop?  I want to know!

New in the Shop // Christmas Sale!

That's right folks, the sales continue at Wool & Whatnot!

Use coupon code WHITECHRISTMAS to receive 20% off shop wide!

Offer good December 11th - 17th.

p.s.

No pressure on my blog readers to purchase anything.  This blog's main purpose is to share the many things I enjoy in life.  However, it's also a good way to promote my shop and let those who are interested know about sales and new products.  Don't despair, there will be some fun non shop related posts coming up soon!  *smile*

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I may or may not be announcing a fabulous giveaway this week...stay tuned! *grin*

Timberrrrr!

Just some pictures of the logging that my dad and I did this summer.  Lots of work, but also very rewarding!   We sold the logs to the local mills.  Cedar went up to the mill in Laclede and everything else we took to the Chilco mill.   Logging is an important part of being a good steward of what God has given us and keeping our forest healthy.  I have a vlog I'll be sharing sometime soon-ish...I hope. *wink*

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I have so many things I want to share with you all!  These past few weeks have been very full, and it doesn't look like I'll be slowing down any time soon.  But right now, I have to do some dishes and feed my animals, so I will catch you lovelies up later. *smile*

p.s.
Today is the last day of my shop's Thanksgiving Sale!  If you were planning on shopping, now's the time!
Get 15% off with code CYBERMONDAY1 and free US shipping with code FREESHIP1.
Thank you to everyone who shared my sale photo spread and shopped!

p.p.s.
Christmas is coming, people!!!  I love this time of year so much.

And we are live! | Black Friday Sale

Wool & Whatnot

Hello there everyone!  I trust you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday.  I certainly did!

I'd love it if you would drop by the shop today (no pressure to buy anything, but 'favorites' would be welcome:), or even help spread the word about my Black Friday - Cyber Monday sale on your blogs and other social media!  Feel free to use the sale spread below...

I'm getting ready to go visit a friend who is in the hospital and I'm thinking a purple ruffle scarf will help cheer her up. *smile*

Are you brave enough to go shopping on Black Friday?  Is it worth the crowds?  I want to know!

p.s.
On a completely unrelated topic, the green and purple in the first photo remind me of Penelope's scarf. :)