kerchners handcrafted designs

Winner! Congratulations!

2011-06-16T22:42:00.000-04:00

Shannon is the winner of the super spa set! This super spa set includes 1 washcloth, 1 scrubby, and 4 cleansing/make up remover rounds. As a bonus, this set also includes 1 bar of locally made Cucumber Melon goats milk soap!

Lilith and les5862@hotmail.com are the winners of the basic spa sets. The basic spa set that includes one washcloth and 2 cleansing/make up remover rounds. (Note: the actual 8th post was skipped because it was additional information from the 7th post.)

Congratulations to Shannon, Lilith, and Lilith, and thanks to everyone who participated. I will be contacting the winners for their information tomorrow. We'll be doing another giveaway soon!

Giveaway Day!

2011-06-15T21:58:00.007-04:00

***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!***

My first giveaway, aren't you excited? This is what the winner will receive:

This super spa set includes 1 washcloth, 1 scrubby, and 4 cleansing/make up remover rounds. As a bonus, this set also includes 1 bar of locally made Cucumber Melon goats milk soap!

There will be a second and a third place winner chosen also. Those winners will receive a basic spa set that includes one washcloth and 2 cleansing/make up remover rounds.

Here are the rules for my giveaway drawing:

:♥: Drawing begins (comments opened up) Thursday, June 16 at 8:00 AM Eastern time and will run 10:00 PM Eastern time that same night. After that, the giveaway is closed and a winner will be chosen. The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/. The winner will be posted here at http://kerchnersblog.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook at Kerchners as well as notified by email.

:♥: Anyone can enter as long as you have a US mailing address.

:♥: First, go to my Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kerchners) and browse the items I have for sale.

:♥: Second, find an item you like.

:♥: Third, come back to this blog post and leave a comment telling what item you liked and why.

:♥: PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you leave an email or other way to get in touch with you if you win. If I have no way to get in touch with you, your entry is void and I will have to draw another winner. It's ok to comment under anonymous as long as you leave your contact information in your comment. One entry per person (not counting bonus entries).

That is all you have to do and you are entered into the drawing! What about bonus entries?

:♥: Earn one bonus entry by posting about this giveaway on your blog. Leave a separate comment here telling me with a link to that post.

:♥: Earn one bonus entry by posting about this giveaway on your Facebook page. Leave a separate comment here telling me about it with a link to your Facebook page (I have to be able to see it).

:♥: These two bonus entries can give you three entries total! Any additional or doubled entries are void.

Have fun and good luck!

Bright and Colorful Afghan

2011-06-15T20:23:00.000-04:00

If you have little children, these wiggly colors might look familiar!

This afghan is great to cuddle in and sure to brighten anyones day...children or adults!

The colors are red, blue, yellow, purple and white striped with yellow trim around the edges. The afghan measures approximately 53" long and 44 1/2" wide.

This afghan can be purchased right now for $35.00. Click here.

Little Girl's Knit Slippers With Ties

2011-06-15T18:24:00.000-04:00

Robin's Slippers - This is a pattern my mother used for years to make slippers for family and friends and I'm happy to carry on this tradition in her memory.

These cute little slippers are knit from acrylic yarn. They have crocheted ties that can be removed if you choose. These slippers measure 5 1/2 inches long and have a little stretch to them.

Slippers can be special ordered in any size and many colors!

These slippers are available now for purchase, just click here.

Crocheted Yellow/Gold Shawl

2011-06-13T13:25:00.002-04:00

This lovely shawl is made of golden yellow yarn that is soft to the touch and has a beautiful sheen and drape. As soon as I saw the yarn, I new this was what I wanted to make with it.

It's the perfect accessory for both special occasions and everyday wear. The shawl measures approximately 67" wide and 26" inches top to bottom. Makes a great gift for bridesmaids or mothers-of-the-bride and looks amazing in white for the bride!

This shawl style is available as a special order in a variety of colors and yarns. Different yarns will effect the price. Quantity discounts available.

While the yarn manufacturer says it is machine washable, I recommend gentle hand washing your shawl and laying flat to dry for best results.

Ready to ship, this shawl is $45 and can be purchased here.

Crochet Silk/Wool Blue Cloche Hat

2011-06-12T18:41:00.000-04:00

Remember the yarn I bought here?

Look what I made!

This cloche hat is a luxurious one-of-a-kind! Stylish enough for every day, elegant for special occasions.

This beautiful yarn is made of silk and Merino wool...you will love how it feels, the rich teal color, it's beautiful sheen and drape! It will become your favorite! Has some stretch to it, one size fits most. This hat is hand wash cold water only, lay flat to dry.

This hat is ready to ship, you can purchase it for $38.00 here.

Crocheted Kerchief Triangle Head Scarf in Blue

2011-06-11T20:03:00.008-04:00

Add a fun little touch to your summer wardrobe with this crocheted head scarf! Ties make it easily adjustable for children or adults, and any hairstyle.

Scarf measures about 13" across, 7 inches top to point with 9" ties.

This scarf style can be custom ordered in your favorite color.

You can purchase this scarf now for $10.00 here.

Crocheted Kerchief Triangle Head Scarf

2011-06-10T20:08:00.000-04:00

Add a fun little touch to your summer wardrobe with this crocheted head scarf! Ties make it easily adjustable for children or adults, and any hairstyle.

Scarf measures about 13" across, 7 inches top to point with 9" ties.

This scarf style can be custom ordered in your favorite color.

You can purchase this head scarf now for $10.00 here.

Sparkling Red Shawl

2011-06-10T19:42:00.000-04:00

This festive shawl is perfect for those special occasions where you want to shimmer! The red acrylic yarn is highlighted with gold metallic thread that runs through giving it a sparkle at every turn.

This shawl is just the right size to cover your shoulders or wear as a scarf. It measures about 17 inches top to bottom and 56 inches wide.

This festive shawl is available for purchase right now for $25. Click here.

Crocheted Spa Set - Facial Washcloth and Scrubbies

2011-06-10T15:10:00.012-04:00

Pamper yourself or someone you love with this hand crocheted cotton spa set! Makes a great gift for showers or parties!

These are my most popular item! Each set contains one facial washcloth and two round facial scrubbies/makeup removers.

Textured washcloth is a nice convenient size, 6 1/2" x 7" and round facial scrubbies are about 3 1/4" diameter.

This set can be custom ordered in lots of different colors. Discounts available on volume orders for showers, parties, gift baskets etc.

This spa set is available now for $8.50 and you can order it here.

Current Project

2011-06-10T08:55:00.000-04:00

Ok, I was sitting out on the patio enjoy a nice cold glass of water when a BUG LANDS IN IT! Ugh!

I remember quiet a while back a friend showed me a doily cover for cups and glasses. Bingo! I went to work.

The first one I came up with was a little smaller than I wanted, so I made the next one bigger.

As soon as I work out the bugs, I'll make some for you!

A Sneak Peak...

2011-05-28T17:25:00.000-04:00

Here is a shawl I'm finishing up...thinking about keeping it for myself!!!

Coming Soon....Shawl

2011-05-25T14:58:00.000-04:00

This is turning out to be a lovely little shawl...great for those cool summer evenings and reminds you of waves at the beach (not the best picture because it looks like black instead of blue)! Watch for this to be listed soon!

Coming soon, slippers!

2011-04-15T20:47:00.000-04:00

Coming Soon...

2011-04-12T21:41:00.000-04:00

This project is finished and as soon as the pictures are done I will be listing it for sale!

Upcoming Project....

2011-04-04T21:11:00.000-04:00

Here is a little taste of one of the projects I'm working on...

A Blast From The Past

2011-03-19T21:15:00.009-04:00

Isn't this a great looking sweater? I came across it when I was researching dresses from the 1800's. This fabulous sweater is from 1895! How modern it looks, huh? I haven't seen anything like it before, and I doubt I could find a pattern...but one day I'm going to sit down and try to make a sweater like it. Definitely going to be a fun project!

Recycled Repurposed Reusable Fabric Grocery Bag

2011-03-12T20:39:00.000-05:00

From trash to treasure!

Why use plastic when you can use a re-usable grocery bag? Why use the drab re-usable store bags when you can get these stylish re-usable bags made from repuposed fabric!

The fabric used would have been thrown away due to small problems (like a rip, stain etc.) but still had usable fabric that was in great condition and perfect to be re-used. This bag is the same t-shirt style and size as the plastic grocery bags and much more stylish! It is lined with a coordinating repurposed fabric.

Folded flat this gusseted bag measures 11 1/4" wide, 14" high at the center and 19 1/2" high at the handles.

This shopping bag is $10.00 and ready to purchase, just click here.

Recycled Repurposed Reusable Fabric Grocery Bag

2011-03-12T20:31:00.000-05:00

Why use plastic when you can use a re-usable grocery bag? Why use the drab re-usable store bags when you can get these stylish re-usable bags made from repuposed fabric!

From trash to treasure!

The item would have been thrown away due to small problems (like a rip, stain etc.) but still had usable fabric that was in great condition and perfect to be re-used! This bag is the same t-shirt style and size as the plastic grocery bags and much more fashionable! It is lined with a coordinating repurposed fabric.

Folded flat this gusseted bag measures 11 1/2" wide, 13 3/4" high at the center and 19 1/2" high at the handles.

This shopping bag is $10.00 and can be yours if you click here.

Light and Feathery Gray Shawl

2011-03-07T18:27:00.000-05:00

This light shawl is elegant enough for your special occasions and versatile enough for every day!

The beautiful gray yarn is soft and feathery light. This shawl is just the right size to cover your shoulders or wear as a scarf. It measures about 22 inches top to bottom and 69 inches wide with 5 inch fringe.

This lovely shawl is available for purchase right now for $30. Click here.

Light and Bright Lime Green Crocheted Scarf

2011-01-28T18:05:00.002-05:00

This scarf is so soft and warm, yet light enough to wear year around in a variety of ways.

The yarn is such a pretty lime green and the texture is dreamy. The scarf measures about 4 1/2 inches wide and 70 inches long and has no fringe.

This amazing scarf is available for purchase right now for $15.

Classic Earth Tone Crocheted Scarf

2011-01-28T18:03:00.002-05:00

This classic scarf design is called "Hannah". The yarn is beautiful, soft earth tone colors of beige, brown, blue and green and it is finished with yarn fringe. It is warm enough for the coldest days and will look great with many different outfits.

I really love the colors, they are earthy yet soft. The scarf measures about 4 inches wide and 61 inches long with 4 1/2 inch fringe. It's not a super long scarf, but long enough to wear a variety of ways.

This beautiful scarf is available for purchase right now for $15.

Classic Light Pink Crocheted Scarf

2011-01-27T19:33:00.001-05:00

This classic scarf design is called "Sarah" and is a lovely light pink color and finished with crocheted fringe.

It is a warm enough scarf for the coldest days and light enough to wear through spring. It is a longer scarf and lends itself nicely to be warn in a variety of ways. This scarf measures about 4 1/2 inches wide and 74 inches long with 4 1/2 inch crocheted fringe.

This lovely scarf is available for purchase right now for $15.

Classic Pink Striped Crocheted Scarf

2011-01-27T18:36:00.001-05:00

This classic striped scarf design is called "Rachel" and is finished with yarn fringe. The pink stripes are sure to cheer up any wardrobe. It is striped with rose pink, light pink and white.

This stylish scarf is warm enough for the coldest days and light enough to wear through spring. It measures about 4 inches wide and 64 inches long with 4 1/2 inch fringe.

This fun scarf is available for purchase right now for $15.

Facebook

2011-01-27T09:03:00.000-05:00

I am now on Facebook. Check out my page here!

Beautiful Yarn

2010-10-02T20:57:00.004-04:00

Found this beautiful yarn and I can't wait to work with it. Half silk and half Merino wool. It is so-o-o soft and has a lovely sheen to it.

Smocking

2010-09-20T21:25:00.001-04:00

I loved smocked clothing! I've always wanted to learn how to do it, and I finally had a chance to sit down and learn. Here is one of my first little pieces practicing pleating and some stitches.

Online Store Grand Opening!

2010-09-18T13:08:00.003-04:00

I am finally set to open the online store on Monday, September 20th and you'll find all the information here and at our website at http://www.kerchners.com/. Here is a sample of one of the crocheted scarves that will be sold:

I'm very excited and I hope you will be to!