Showing posts with label Accents by MeMe Mae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accents by MeMe Mae. Show all posts
Friday, April 22, 2016
EARTH DAY Pattern SALE
Today ONLY, all my PDF Knit patterns are on sale for $2.50 (regular $4.95) in honor of Earth Day. Sale is occurring in both my Etsy and Craftsy stores. No coupon code required, as prices have already been lowered to reflect the sale price. Happy Earth Day!
Monday, March 7, 2016
Patterns, Patterns, Patterns...
I was quiet all last month, due to two colds, other crazy life happenings, and pattern designing! Up-to-date, I now have 5 patterns listed, and I am currently drafting pattern number 6! All 5 completed patterns are available on Etsy and Craftsy. I offer a bundle discount listing on Etsy. Today, I finally started setting up my account and pattern store on Ravelry! Currently, only the Button Up Cowl and The Striped Infinity Scarf are available there, but I am working to get the rest listed.
Here is a quick preview of the five patterns now available.
And that's the line up! :) More patterns coming soon! Happy Knitting!
Here is a quick preview of the five patterns now available.
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| The Striped Infinity Scarf |
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| The Cozy Cable Knitted Warmer |
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| The Button Up Knitted Warmer |
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| The Button Up Cowl |
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| The Roll-o Hat |
And that's the line up! :) More patterns coming soon! Happy Knitting!
Monday, January 11, 2016
New Year, New Goals, First Knit Pattern
Hello to a new year, a new look, and a new (or renewed) determination to blog this year! Last year was such a busy year, with more home remodeling projects, new sewing endeavors, shop growth, and new adventures. This year my desire is to faithfully share the new projects of 2016 here, even if only for myself. I used to be an avid journal keeper as a teen, but in the techno world of today, blogging is a great way to record the memories and adventures of a year.
Today I want to share with you my first goal of the new year, which I have, in part, already achieved or at least started. And that is pattern designing. When I first learned to sew, which was about 3.5 years ago, I discovered the world of PDF patterns. Thanks to them, learning to sew was such a quick and rewarding process. I never would have learned so quickly with store bought patterns that back then looked to be written in a foreign language. Anyways (fast forward to this past year), I more recently discovered PDF knit and crochet patterns. Knitting and crocheting were really my foundations for crafting, as I have been knitting since I was 16 or 17 and crocheting since I was around 10 or 12.
I have always been a pattern follower, never really daring to branch out on my own, until a few months ago when a friend first put the thought in my mind by asking me if the crochet project I was working on was my own pattern. When I responded by saying "no," they asked why I had never tried to make my own thing. My response was "I don't know," which was immediately followed by my own mental challenge of "Why not???"
Anyways, long story short, this past Friday, I released my first knit PDF pattern!!! The Striped Infinity Scarf!
When I first sat down to draft a pattern, I thought I needed to come up with something great, something complex that would wow! And then it hit me that what people really want, at least I know it is what I often look for in a pattern, is something that looks "wow!" but is NOT complicated. It was from this thought that the Striped Infinity Scarf was birthed. For an expert knitter, this scarf could be made with closed eyes, but for the beginner or newbie knitter, this scarf is approachable and will produce the most satisfying feeling of creating something that looks "wow!" without the hair pulling.
Additionally, in this fast paced world, we all like instant gratification. We often don't have the time or patience to spend weeks on a project. That is why I love working with Super Bulky yarn! Projects go much quicker.
Lastly, though I love handmade items, I don't really like something I make to look "homemade" at least in the sense that it looks like something my grandma knitted me in the last century. Of course, that is not to knock such items! I love the history and unique beauty of those things; you just won't find me wearing them. So my goal with this scarf was to create a modern, chic look, hence the stripes and toggle button cuff addition.
When I look at the end result, I feel that I accomplished these three goals of simplicity, relative quickness, and fashionable style. Hopefully, you will agree with me on that. :)
The Striped Infinity Scarf pattern is available both on etsy and craftsy. If you purchase the pattern, I hope you will share your creations with me! The pattern gives instructions for both adult and child sizes, with notes on further size customization.
Thanks for following my first design journey. Another knit pattern will be releasing in about a week. My tentative goal is for two patterns a month. Now that I have written that I hope it will hold me accountable!
Happy Crafting all!
Today I want to share with you my first goal of the new year, which I have, in part, already achieved or at least started. And that is pattern designing. When I first learned to sew, which was about 3.5 years ago, I discovered the world of PDF patterns. Thanks to them, learning to sew was such a quick and rewarding process. I never would have learned so quickly with store bought patterns that back then looked to be written in a foreign language. Anyways (fast forward to this past year), I more recently discovered PDF knit and crochet patterns. Knitting and crocheting were really my foundations for crafting, as I have been knitting since I was 16 or 17 and crocheting since I was around 10 or 12.
I have always been a pattern follower, never really daring to branch out on my own, until a few months ago when a friend first put the thought in my mind by asking me if the crochet project I was working on was my own pattern. When I responded by saying "no," they asked why I had never tried to make my own thing. My response was "I don't know," which was immediately followed by my own mental challenge of "Why not???"
Anyways, long story short, this past Friday, I released my first knit PDF pattern!!! The Striped Infinity Scarf!
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| The Striped Infinity Scarf |
When I first sat down to draft a pattern, I thought I needed to come up with something great, something complex that would wow! And then it hit me that what people really want, at least I know it is what I often look for in a pattern, is something that looks "wow!" but is NOT complicated. It was from this thought that the Striped Infinity Scarf was birthed. For an expert knitter, this scarf could be made with closed eyes, but for the beginner or newbie knitter, this scarf is approachable and will produce the most satisfying feeling of creating something that looks "wow!" without the hair pulling.
Additionally, in this fast paced world, we all like instant gratification. We often don't have the time or patience to spend weeks on a project. That is why I love working with Super Bulky yarn! Projects go much quicker.
Lastly, though I love handmade items, I don't really like something I make to look "homemade" at least in the sense that it looks like something my grandma knitted me in the last century. Of course, that is not to knock such items! I love the history and unique beauty of those things; you just won't find me wearing them. So my goal with this scarf was to create a modern, chic look, hence the stripes and toggle button cuff addition.
When I look at the end result, I feel that I accomplished these three goals of simplicity, relative quickness, and fashionable style. Hopefully, you will agree with me on that. :)
The Striped Infinity Scarf pattern is available both on etsy and craftsy. If you purchase the pattern, I hope you will share your creations with me! The pattern gives instructions for both adult and child sizes, with notes on further size customization.
Thanks for following my first design journey. Another knit pattern will be releasing in about a week. My tentative goal is for two patterns a month. Now that I have written that I hope it will hold me accountable!
Happy Crafting all!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Celebrating 350 Likes with a Giveaway
Over the weekend, Accents by MeMe Mae reached over 350 likes on facebook! And I haven't forgotten my promise to celebrate with a giveaway! It just so happens that today I listed a new item that I am pleased to announce will be the prize of this giveaway: the 3/4" Initial Charm Necklace!
Initial/personalized necklaces seem to be the "it" thing today, as I see them everywhere! I really love their simplistic elegance! Anyways, one lucky winner will receive this necklace, with their choice of initial and one of three styles of an 18" chain. All components are lead and nickle free. Anyways, feel free to check out the shop listing here for a more detailed description of the necklace. Thank you all for your support!
*Giveaway opened to US residents only.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Long Time No Blog
Oh boy! I have been so negligent with you my dear blog! It was one crazy long and busy summer, as my husband and I bought our first house and completely remodeled it ourselves (pictures to come one of these days)! There are still some things to finish but the inside is practically brand new and we are loving it. We have been living there for almost two months; however, as soon as we moved in, I started my final two grad courses for my program, so I have done little organizing and unpacking....simply the essentials. Currently, I am in the final week of school and as soon as I am done, I will be tackling one box at a time. Of course, my first priority will be getting my sewing room completely unpacked. :)
Also, with the completion of our big summer project and the end of grad school for me, I am looking forward to devoting more time to sewing, blogging, and my little shop. I am in the process of creating a new addition to the shop: BRACELETS!!! :) I shared these pics on my facebook page over a week ago, but I will share them here as well.
Don't you love the simple, sweet look?
I am so into the nautical theme!
If all goes well (meaning I put the pedal to the metal and get my final assignments finished and submitted), I hope to have these lovely ladies up and listed in the shop this coming weekend. So be on the look out! :)
Well time to get back to writing my final grad paper! Happy Sewing all!
Also, with the completion of our big summer project and the end of grad school for me, I am looking forward to devoting more time to sewing, blogging, and my little shop. I am in the process of creating a new addition to the shop: BRACELETS!!! :) I shared these pics on my facebook page over a week ago, but I will share them here as well.
Don't you love the simple, sweet look?
I am so into the nautical theme!
If all goes well (meaning I put the pedal to the metal and get my final assignments finished and submitted), I hope to have these lovely ladies up and listed in the shop this coming weekend. So be on the look out! :)
Well time to get back to writing my final grad paper! Happy Sewing all!
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