I recently received this book, Crochet Boutique by Rachael Oglesby, to review and I also have a copy to give away! I was so excited to be offered the opportunity because a lot of the projects really appeal to me! The patterns in this book are very trendy and youthful! Stuff that I would actually make! I tend to be turned off by a lot of pattern books because the patterns aren’t really my style but I really recommend checking this one out! One reason that this book really appeals to me is because the patterns in it are very similar to ones that I have/would design myself. I also love that many of the projects use some of my favorite yarns such as Lion Brand’s Hometown USA and Naturally Caron Country.

The Triangle Fringe Scarf was the first project from the book that really caught my eye, and I knew that I had to make this one! I’ll be making a separate post soon to show you mine! I loved how easy and quick it was to make! I can totally see myself making several of these as Christmas gifts!

I also love this Sunburst Beret! It’s made with Naturally Caron Country, which is one of my favorite yarns (I reviewed it here) and is perfect for slouchy hats like this! This one is definitely next on my to-make list!

The book has all sorts of wearables and accessories to make as well as some things for your home like a lampshade and an afghan. This bulky Cuddle Cowl and these legwarmers are some of my favorites!

Here is a free copy of the Bonnie Beret (above) crochet pattern for you to try! (click to download PDF file)

Wanna win a copy of the book? Here’s how to enter:

First Entry: Subscribe either through an RSS reader, Blog Lovin’, or email. Then leave a comment on this post.

Want extra entries? Post a separate comment for any of the following:
♥ Like Gleeful Things on Facebook
♥ Tweet this about the giveaway on Twitter:
@GleefulThings is giving away a copy of Crochet Boutique by Rachael Oglesby! Go here to enter: http://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=5129
♥ Follow Gleeful Things on Twitter
♥ Post about this giveaway on your blog (leave your link in the comment).

Entries will be accepted until Midnight on Tuesday, October 9th. 

You are the winners of my giveaway for a crochet pattern of your choice! I will be emailing you soon!

If you didn’t win, I’m so sorry! But I hope you’ll consider supporting me by buying a pattern from my shop! I have another fun giveaway coming up and hope you’ll stick around for it! :)

I’m excited to introduce you to my very first featured sponsor, Hillery of Clever Plumage! She’s also offering one of her feather headbands up for giveaway, so be sure to see the end of this post for entry details!

Well hello there, My name is Hillery. I am a 25 year old Georgia peach, transplanted to the Great White North, where I live with my super awesome Canadian husband James, and our sweet little black cat, Nori. You can often find me only lazy days crafting and reading classic literature or taking long walks with my camera.

How did your business come about what made you start it?
Back in 2009 I cut off more than 24 inches of hair. After a visit to my parents house, my father had just come back from a trip to South Dakota where he was visiting friends, with a suit case full of pheasant feather that his friend was getting rid of. This sparked my imagination and I began creating just a few pieces for myself. Back then, I worked as a waitress and folks kept asking me about my head bands and if I was selling them, well I hadn’t even thought of it. That  night I went hope and began a week long crafting extravaganza by the end of it I had over 60 different hair pieces and I had to get rid of them. I then started visiting local farms  collecting feathers and started selling my pieces at Roller Derby bouts in Atlanta. Which was a great venue and sparked my love of selling at shows! In 2011 it was time to get serious and I opened my Etsy shop. I am still finding my way around this great and global web, but I am loving everything I am learning and I am super excited at the journey to come!

Aside from crafting what do you do for fun?
I love to swim and be out on the water. My husband I also enjoy photography, old movies, and reading together. If I am not at home crafting chances are I’m at the library browsing the stacks.

I also have a new blogging friend Megan, from the Darling Ewe. She’s just recovering from a badly broken arm, but let me tell you she’s a fighter and an extremely talented knitter! You should look into her blog and Etsy shop for sure, her shop photos are so fun!

Now for the giveaway!

What can you win? Hillery made this Boho Mini Pheasant Feather Headband (pictured above) just for this giveaway! It has elastic at the base so the size is versatile.

How to enter: Add Clever Plumage (or one of her items) to your Etsy favorites & leave a comment on this post.

Want extra entries? Post a separate comment for any of the following:
♥ Make an Etsy treasury featuring an item from Clever Plumage.
♥ Follow Clever Plumage on Twitter.
♥ Tweet this about the giveaway on Twitter:
@GleefulThings is giving away a Boho Mini Pheasant Feather Headband from @CleverPlumage! Go here to enter: http://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=3916

Entries will be accepted until Midnight on Thursday, May 3rd. 

Congratulations to…

You’re the winners of my giveaway to celebrate 1500 likes on Facebook! I’ll be contacting you guys by email very soon! Thanks everyone for helping me celebrate!! :)

I’m so stoked that the Gleeful Things page on Facebook has hit 1500 likes! Seriously, I’m thrilled that so many of you enjoy my patterns and want to read about my other shenanigans! So to celebrate and to show my appreciation, I’m having a giveaway! There will be 15 Winners who can choose between the following prizes:

♥ Promote your blog or shop with a 190×90 ad in my right sidebar. Ads will run from April 1st – 30th. You’ll also get to introduce yourself in a “meet my sponsors” post. I’ll even design your ad for free if you don’t have one! :)

As a bonus, one winner who chooses free advertising will be randomly selected to be my first ever featured sponsor! This includes an upgrade to a 190×190 ad size + you’ll get an individual introduction post which includes an interview with you!

♥ Take your pick from any of the patterns in my Ravelry shop. The pattern (PDF file) will be sent to you by email.

♥ How to enter: Comment on this post saying what you’ll choose as your prize.

Want extra entries? Post a separate comment for any of the following:
♥ Like Gleeful Things on Facebook
♥ Tweet this about the giveaway on Twitter:
@GleefulThings is giving away a free crochet pattern or free advertising to 15 winners! Go here to enter: http://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=3571
♥ Follow Gleefulthings on Twitter
♥ Post about this giveaway on your blog (leave your link in the comment).

Entries will be accepted until Midnight on Wednesday, March 21st. 

Remember, there will be 15 Winners so your chances are good! :)