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Flickr4th blogiversary + contest
Don’t forget to enter the contests at the end of this post!
Year 4 Review
The PlanetJune craft blog will be 4 years old tomorrow. It’s hard to believe it; every year has flashed past so quickly! So what exactly have I been doing with myself for the past year? I’ve:
- Designed and published 17 new crochet patterns:
- Self-published my first eBook, The Punchneedle Handbook
- Designed and published 9 punchneedle embroidery patterns:
- Had my pincushion and needlebook patterns published in the book One Yard Wonders
- Somehow managed to find time for some other crafts and tutorials:
- Won the Critter Contest and Craftster’s Best of 2009; nominated for 3 Bobby awards and a Flamie award
- Wrote, photographed and illustrated my upcoming crochet book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Amigurumi
That last item was the biggie that’s occupied most of my time since last summer; writing a 200-page book is no easy task. But it’s finally finished and I can’t wait to be able to see the finished book when it’s released in October!
Tiny Acorns…
I thought I’d take a step back and return to the first post I ever published on this blog (reproduced here in its entirety):
The tiny acorn that became PlanetJune…
When I started PlanetJune, I had a small goal – to inspire creativity by keeping track of my crafts on the blog. From that one small goal I’ve:
- Met the most amazing and inspirational creative people
- Developed the confidence to start designing patterns
- Become an artist and a teacher
- Written and illustrated my first book (with a second book on the way)
…and, in only four years, turned a little crafty hobby into my full-time occupation – something I would never have dreamed could occur when I first set out on this journey. They say to dream big, but dreaming small and having the reality exceed your wildest expectations is pretty special too!
Where Next?
That’s not to say I’m at the point I’d like to be with my business and my creative career. My goal for the coming year is to build my business to the point where I no longer have that niggling feeling that I should really go and get myself a ‘real’ job – a feeling that comes down to the grim reality of earning enough money to continue to support myself. I’m paying my own way at the moment, but I’m far from earning the salary I used to make pre-self-employment. And that’s okay: I’ve changed my lifestyle too; I no longer buy clothes I don’t need or DVDs I’ll never watch. I don’t have any expensive hobbies, and my craft purchases are all business expenses! I do what I love, and I love what I do.
But, to continue to succeed I need to grow and expand the business. I wish I had a crystal ball: I have a lot of exciting ideas, and it’s hard to know where I should invest my time. It’ll be interesting to see where I am by my 5th blogiversary!
Contests
You, my readers, have given me so much support and encouragement along this journey so far, and so I’d like to give something back! I’m running 2 contests:
- Win any single pattern (your choice) from my store. (FYI, each PocketAmi set counts as one pattern.)
- Win one of my exclusive Detail Stuffing Tools – a must-have for stuffing amigurumi or small plush toys!
To enter, leave me a comment on this post, including:
- Your choice of prize – type TOOL or PATTERN
- Tell me something, e.g. a suggestion for a future design, something you’d like to see on PlanetJune, or a suggestion for how to take my business to the next level. Anything goes – I just want to hear from you!
If you want to enter both contests, just leave me 2 comments!
On Friday 18th June at 5pm EST, I will draw one name from each set of TOOL comments, and one from each set of PATTERN comments. (In the unlikely event that the same person ‘wins’ both, I’ll contact them to see which prize they would prefer, and then draw another name for the other contest winner). Good luck!
Hi, I'm 
Michelle Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
I’d love to win the stuffing tool and… I’d like to see patterns for endangered animals – particularly the marmont
futuregirl Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 12:46 pm
You are a rockstar, June! I wish you all the best for the coming year! (not entering the contest … just wanted to send good wishes!)
carla maria Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 1:11 pm
I love your creations, marvelous. I’d love to win the stuffing tool . I’d like to see patterns for cats and hearts.
hugs,
Carla
Mia Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 1:42 pm
If I win, I’d love another pattern of yours, and as for suggestions…
More animals! Orangutang, chimp, various rodents from around the world, opossum, realistic-like horse… um, and any other weird or exotic creatures that are out there!!!
Sarah in Houston Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 1:51 pm
Pattern – I love your work. I think sunflowers would be a great addition.
Sarah
Laura Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
I would love the tool for my letter stuffing.
I would like to see more plants from you. I know that I have a few friends with “black thumbs” (as opposed to green ones) that I would love to give a plant that they could enjoy without worrying about killing it.
Silverlotus Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
Congratulations on 4 great years of blogging, June. And especially on the last year.
You have accomplished a lot and inspired many, many people.
I’d love to see you branch out into fantasy designs: a dragon, a unicorn, a mermaid, a phoenix, etc.
Please enter me into the draw for a pattern. Thank you.
Kara A. Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
I would love to win a pattern! Something different you could try would be stuffed flowers- different kinds/designs.
Thanks and congrats!
Sister Diane Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
Happy Blogiversary, June! You accomplished so much last year. We’re all navigating these choppy business waters, and I know your talents and hard work will pay off. No need to enter me in the drawing – I just wanted to pass on my congrats and cheers.
Vicki Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:41 pm
June,
Your blog is amazing! I love all of your patterns!! I think some additions to the farm series would be fun – goat, chicken, horse, sheep, etc…Thanks for all you do for all of us crafters! I would like to be entered into the pattern contest
Thanks!
Caroline Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 2:44 pm
Pattern-I second the motion for a good sunflower!
Brinn Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
Oh June, I love your blog and your patterns. : ) I love how you manage to capture such realism in yarn! I’m entering the PATTERN contest (I’d love the pattern for the triceratops!) and I would love to see more dinosaurs. Like a pterodactyl or some such. Keep up the great work!
Teresa p Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 3:08 pm
Tool
Congrats June! I’d like to know if you’ve given up papercrafting completely
I miss it. I do love the amigurumi, though I have yet to make one myself yet. Got to learn to crochet first. Soon.
Thanks for the giveaway.
T Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 4:10 pm
I’m so excited for your Fourth Blogiversary!
Many many congratulations, you’ve certainly earned all of the kudos and adulation that comes your way.
I wish you every success and plaudits for the years to come!
camelama Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
Pattern! I also like the idea of plant patterns. And an extended line of farm animals! How about *sleeping* versions of some of the animals?
leralei Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
I would love a pattern. My suggestion is really simple. I think it would be pretty cool if you adapted patterns like the elephant and farmyard pig and gave them tusks. (Maybe make them a little larger too.) Then, using brushed crochet, you could turn the elephant into a woolly mammoth and the pig into a boar!
maggie keith Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
TOOL i would love to see more teri pratchett characters, like the grouchy cat, your vision is amazing!!!
maggie keith Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 5:45 pm
PATTERN i would be very interested in your interpretation of the alice in wonderland characters…especially the mad hatter and march hare. (both of my entry/posts) are pertaining to crochet and amigurumi, i failed to add that on my prior post!)
Ashley Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
Happy Blogiversary! If I won I’d love the pug pattern! super cute =D I’d love to see cat patterns too.
Lynne Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
I would love to give the stuffing tool a try. You’re right stuffing isn’t very easy. As for a pattern I’d love to see you create… it would be something for Valentine’s day. I was looking for a big stuffed heart and the several I saw done made me think… June could have shaped this better.
Pahavit Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 6:47 pm
I’d love a pattern, if I win. And I’d love to see a new pattern for a snail. I keep snails as pets, and they are really fascinating creatures.
becky Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 6:57 pm
I agree a sunflower would be amazing.
becky Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 7:01 pm
Pattern– I already have the stuffing tool and love it. I concur with a previous post on the sunflower, or a rose, or anything more flowery
I love nature, or how about some more fantasy creatures, a dragon, a phoenix (I would love a phoenix)
I just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration and your success is amazing you did soo much and changed crochet in four years. Your patterns and tutorials have made the harder aspects of crocheting so simple and easy that anybody can buy one of your patterns and feel great about completing it with ease. I am in awe and can only dream of doing what you do.
best regards and thank you for four years of crafting, crocheting, and tutorials.
Becky
dh Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 7:13 pm
I suggest a realistic cat pattern. I have searched the world over to but can only find cartoony cats. Thanks!
Stacey Trock Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 7:42 pm
Congrats on your blogiversery… and your upcoming book! That’s so exciting!
Congrats!!!
Octavia Pitts Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Hi June! I love the sea lion pattern. I think I would like to see a buddha ami. could be fun?
Crystal Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 10:45 pm
I love your dog patterns and would be interested in seeing long-haired dog breeds. I don’t know if it would even be possible to make them and have them look as realistic as your other dog patterns, but it would be interesting to see. I’d like to be entered into the drawing for a pattern.
Sherri Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 10:46 pm
You have different species of dogs, how about making different species of cats as well?
I like to have the stuffing tool.
Sherri Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
Dolls in different national dress (eg Malay, Indian, Mexican…) would be attractive.
I like to have one of your pattern.
karen c. Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 11:09 pm
I’d love to win your sea turtle pattern. It’s so cute!
My idea for new patterns/new direction would be trains and cars. I’d love to crochet some cute little boy toys.
Carol Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 11:16 pm
I love your yeti and bigfoot, but they’re lonely? Any plans for more mythical creatures? Nessy, unicorns, griffons?
I’d love a pattern.
SparklyShiny Said,
June 11, 2010 @ 11:16 pm
You’ve had a very busy year! Your website is so easy to navigate and your patterns are truly amazing (I’m getting spoiled with your well-written directions). I can’t wait to see what you come up with next – love the idea of a dragon, and I keep looking for a realistic parrot pattern.
I definitely want one of your stuffing tools – after the experience of Chihuahua leg (before your tool was available), I know that I need to add one to my tool kit.
Sheryl Watson Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 4:37 am
Hi June
I would love to win the paint set because that would be a great gift to make for my art tutor and other arty friends. I can just imagine them as keyrings!
I saw some fab ideas at the Patchings art and craft festival yesterday (Nottingham, UK) and wondered if you could make some musical items? A treble clef, notes on a piano, piano keys belt? Something along those lines would be fantastic.
Thank you
)
Aveen Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 4:54 am
Happy blog birthday! Your blog shares the same birthday as my dad, he’s 75 today and he’s fab. I guess people and blogs whose birthday is 12 June are all awesome
I also want to say thanks again for the invisible decrease tutorial. There are so many interesting and helpful things on your blog but this one is my absolute favourite and I use it all the time.
(If I win I’d love a pattern!)
xxx
Mack Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 8:32 am
Congratulations on your 4th blogiversary!! You have done such an amazing job with your crafts! I think that cats would be a great addition to your pattern collection and I like the idea of more mythical creatures. Please enter me in the contest for a pattern. Thanks and congratulations again!
Mack Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 8:35 am
I have to comment once more because you are just too amazing June!
I love your wbsite and patterns and everything and I wish you all the best for your 5th year!! Also, please enter me for the stuffing tool as well. Thank you sooo much and keep blogging!! 
tomae Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
I have wanted to learn to crochet for a while now & when I saw all the Amigurumi out there, I tried in ernest. Your photos on your how to’s opened my eyes to the loops the hook is to go through. I am now a very happy crocheter.
Keep up the good work! I would love a pattern… your Christmas trees are intriguing!
Naomi Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
PATTERN. A while back I believe you mentioned possibly making a dragon pattern. I just wanted to assure you that this is an absolutely excellent idea and I hope you follow up on it.
Colleen Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
Hi – I love your patterns – especially the dogs. I would say you could add some fantasy and/or fairytale designs.
Thanks! Congrats on your 4th yr. anniversary.
Colleen Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
Hi June – also more sea animals would be nice to see too. I love the sea turtle pattern and little whale. sharks, rays would be nice. Thanks.
Astaryth Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
Pattern! And what to do? I would love to see a corgi in tri-color and, of course, Dragons!
Hattalahutta Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 6:29 pm
I’d love to win a pattern! And as I mentioned on Facebook a Chinese Crested AmiDog would be perfect! Oh, and a camel and a hedgehog, too
Sarah Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 8:26 pm
I love your blog! I always thought crochet was boring until I saw how cute your patterns are. I’d like to be entered to win a pattern.
Jlee486 Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 10:07 pm
Hey June! First of all – you have the same name as my sister. Second, I actually learned that I was crocheting the WRONG way thanks to your site so kudos! Your “back loops only” instructions confused me so badly because that’s how I had been crocheting all along. Yep, I felt pretty stupid.
I would like to enter the contest for the free PATTERN please, as I am horribly broke and tired of racking my brains to figure out how you managed your shapes/patterns. (I have no natural talent or creativity it is very difficult haha)
I suggest that you publish an english version amigurumi pattern book – perhaps similar to ami ami dogs – with YOUR dog patterns or just a book of patterns in general specifically for animals or holiday or some such theme. Personally, I would like to see how you would come up with patterns for these specific dog breeds: the maltese, the cavalier king charles and the shih tzu. I think you should also consider cats, dolls (floppy ones maybe or rag dollish or small cute ones like cookie cutter dolls you can dress up), gingerbread cookies, fairies, unicorns, phoenixes, dragons, wizards and similar magical creatures. I always love food patterns and characters such as snoopy and strawberry shortcake and her cat custard and her dog pupcake. I would also like to see a pattern for poppy flowers and peonies. I think you can also tackle things such as masks – like domino masks, venetian masks, zorro or wigs and things like that even maybe a pirate patch – might sound a bit simple but not to me – not really like hats but more costumey and creative. And of course, publish any book you can with the patterns you come up with. I might not be able to purchase any yet but maybe I could take them out of the library
Happy Blogging and Happy Blog Anniversary! Well done! I am a huge fan & I absolutely love your work. Good luck for the future and I will be here crossing my fingers that I win
Jlee486 Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 10:09 pm
Oh oh! and maybe wands, tiaras and monkeys – simple curious george looking ones with your own twist.
Jlee486 Said,
June 12, 2010 @ 10:12 pm
Oh one more! Crochet body parts (brains, hearts, kidneys, etc.) and medical supplies Dr. & Nurse. Realistic or Halloween style. There was that knitted brain that some Dr.’s knitted to be anatomically correct that went into a museum.
Janna Said,
June 13, 2010 @ 9:50 am
Man, I love this blog (I’m a new convert). Your tutorials have been so invaluable to me! I’m just getting into amigurumi but I love the fact that you do other crafts too. I would love one of those stuffing tools.
I don’t know how this is an idea, but I’d love it if I could find someplace to commision patterns. I don’t want to buy the premade thing, I want to do it myself…but I don’t have the abilities to design patterns (yet?) Anyway, congrats on four years!
June Said,
June 13, 2010 @ 10:24 am
Teresa, thanks! No, I haven’t given up papercrafting completely – it’s just that now my crafting is my job, I have to prioritize the things that can earn me money, and (apart from my paper chains book) I haven’t found a way to make money from papercrafting – yet!
melissa Said,
June 13, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
hi june!
i just love all of your work and your yearly recaps are so inspiring and wonderful.
i love not only how much you share with the world, but how you share it too.
you are so articulate and clear.
thank you for the generous contest! i would love to enter the drawing for the stuffing tool.
have a wonderful day!
laura lok Said,
June 13, 2010 @ 6:15 pm
4 years congrats!!!!! I have only a few months ago found your blog and love it. I would love to see more animals I guess they are my favorites.
Nikki Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 12:25 am
Pattern…Love your crafts!
Shannin Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 12:27 am
I’ve definitely been wanting a stuffing tool!
Your website is fantastic… I especially love your amigurumi help section page. It’s the most helpful reference I’ve been to! I remember searching long and hard for tutorials on connecting pieces on amigurumi, but never found a clear one. Most just said it’s “personal preference”. -_- Anyway! I guess I would like to see more patterns! Never can have enough.
Resmi Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 1:01 am
Hi June,
Just wanted to congratulate you for taking your blog and crafts ahead so well all these years. Wishing you all the very best for the coming years as well.
Love,
Resmi
Michal Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 3:28 am
PATTERN – I love your work! It was wonderful to read about how it became from a hobby to your main business – I’m so happy for you!!
I think it would be interesting to see some “human” figures from you – maybe a doll or a fairy. Good luck in the future!!
Eve Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 5:25 am
Hello my dear!
Congratulations on 4 year blogiversary.. you are such a geniOus!! =)
Love from Australia
Eve
Amanda Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 10:55 am
1. FREE PATTERN PLEASE! YAY!
2. I have found that when I’m in a rut or looking to move forward, I can find a new stitch and make everything better. Recently I’ve found a way around the spikey or shag look, created by eyelash yarn. It’s not a complete alternative to it, but I like it A TON better than eyelash yarn. (I HATES THE EYELASH YARN!) Below are the stitch instructions, as found on Lion Brand’s crochet page, for the loop shag stitch. If you cut the loops when you’re finished, it gives an AMAZING shag look.
So, in short, my suggestion is to find a way to incorporate this stitch into your work:
Front Loop Stitch: Insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop; form a loop in front of work as follows: Bring working yarn to the front; hold working yarn with finger or thumb of hand holding the hook. Leaving a loop of yarn in the front, bring working yarn to back of work. Insert hook in same st and draw up a loop – 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook to complete the st and lock the loop in place.
Jana Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 2:33 pm
Congratulations, June! I bless the day I found your site while trying to find out how in the world to do the magic ring!
You may have already mentioned this, but I think some more of your wonderful tutorials would be a great addition, but I would make them video tutorials! I loved the one with the stuffing tool. I would suggest going back to all of your tuts and making them all into vid tuts!
Jana Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
I think I’ve already suggested this, but how about story book characters? You know, ones that are NOT copyrighted, like Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf, or the 3 pigs, Puss N Boots? etc. I think, especially in light of your newest, Reepicheep, that you would be awesome at creating these characters!
Abby-Sophia Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 4:05 pm
As much as I love your little whale, I’d love to find a pattern for an expanded version with more detail (fins, tail, mouth, etc). The best one I’ve found is in Japanese and a chart. Since I don’t do too well reading either, and since your patterns are always well-written, perhaps you could create one. And I’d love a pattern if you draw my comment!
Lyda Loehring Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 5:12 pm
You are such a talent….I only wish I could make all the creatures you make. So congradulations on 4 years of making us all envious. Thanks.
Bree Gordon Said,
June 14, 2010 @ 8:39 pm
Dear June,
I looked at your little swashbuckling mouse (Reepecheepi?) and I immediately thought of my favorite Christmas Story, “Santa Mouse.” I think it would make a fabulous pattern, with his gift-wrapped piece of cheese, tiny boots, and Santa suit. Small enough to hang on the Christmas tree, if possible.
Bree Gordon
aka Crafty McSchnafty
Kim L. Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 12:37 am
Reepicheep is sooo awesome and cute!
Happy Blogoversary – I’d love to win a pattern!
I’d like to see a cat pattern – I can’t seem to find one that I really like. Video or picture tutorials are always helpful too.
Thanks!
Kim L. Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 12:39 am
Might as well try for the stuffing tool too – I don’t have one of those yet!
In addition to a cat pattern, I’m always looking for food and coffee cup amigurumi patterns.
Thanks!
Meaghan K Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 10:29 am
1. I would love the Reepicheep pattern!! He is my favorite character out of the entire world of Narnia!!
2. I am a huge Disney fan. I’m in the process of trying to complete a project where I have all of the Disney princesses/main characters (since Meg, Mulan, and Alice aren’t princesses). Once I finish them, I’m starting on the princes. But everyone does the princesses. I would LOVE to see some of the villians! Maleficient and Ursula, definitely. Captain Hook, Jafar, Hades, and Dr Facilier would also be awesome! Pain and Panic would just be fun!!
Pam Minick Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 2:54 pm
I just put your book on my wish list on Amazon!
I would love a free pattern! I already bought the stuffing tool.
izzy Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 9:50 pm
1. Pattern!
2. Would love more tutorials, more patterns (dogs, flowers)!
Sue Said,
June 15, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
1. I would like the tool, as I never have seen them in a store here in Bangkok.
Your art work is amazing and each piece shows how much you love it.
Regards,
Sue
Amy Said,
June 16, 2010 @ 12:49 am
I’d love a free pattern. I think your designs are so interesting, I love your design aesthetic. So simple, yet you manage to really capture the essence of that critter. I have to start some of your guinea pigs soon for my girls
) Gosh, I can’t imagine what to suggest for new ideas…maybe bugs? Spiders, butterflies, beetles, mantids…lots to choose from.
Best wishes for the future and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Karen Said,
June 16, 2010 @ 2:37 am
1) pattern (the sea turtle one~)
2) I accidentally stumbled onto your site while searching for a new project to start. My mom taught me the basics to crochet and it just made so much sense to me that I fell in love with it. I’ve tried to knit but it just doesn’t seem as much fun. I am still new to your site and I do avidly crochet but I really find “how-to” crochet pages really interesting. I hope to see your amigurumi help page expand ^___^
Happy 4th anniversary <3 <3 <3
Karen Said,
June 16, 2010 @ 2:45 am
1) This one is for the tool~
2) Your Mop Top mascot reminded me of lemmings. They’re really old video game characters
June Said,
June 16, 2010 @ 7:19 am
Karen, you might want to take a look at this post, in that case!
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/lemmings/
Marla Jones Said,
June 16, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
Hi, first time commenter! I’m not sure what a URI is so, left it blank. anyway, I would like the pattern, please. I do like the Reepicheep *claps hands!!* and would like to see more fictional characters. At first I thought he was from the Redwall books! *pssst…maybe you should check them out, some nice little hedgehogs would be awesome!*
Thanks!
Vilian Said,
June 17, 2010 @ 3:37 pm
Congrats on the anniversary! May your blog live another 4 years, and another, and another… ^.^
I’d love to win a PATTERN – I’m a guinea pigs (and rodents in general) fan, and my own patternless guinea pig amis look rather scary, yours are wonderfully real so would love to receive a copy of the pattern.
As for the ideas for the blog, I learned a lot from you on working with eyelash yarn. More of such advices on various types of fancy yarn and stitches would be very welcomed!
Cora Shaw Said,
June 17, 2010 @ 5:39 pm
Hey congrats on 4 yrs, really 4 years? Seems you had been around longer than that
I would love a free pattern if I win, if I don’t that’s okay. I love your blog, patterns, tutorials well everything. I am so happy to have been able to get to know you
Cora
Jennie Said,
June 17, 2010 @ 8:34 pm
For the pattern–
I think the next pattern I’d like to try is the Arctic Fox. I’ve made several of your patterns, and I’ve really enjoyed them. One of my favorites that I’ve made so far was the artist set. Although I love the animals, how about considering a few more inanimate things? My daughter seems to get more use out of those.
Thanks!
Jennie
Jennie Said,
June 17, 2010 @ 8:36 pm
I’m really hoping to win the stuffing tool. I think it’ll make amigurumi life a bit easier. It’s hard to come up with suggestions because I’ve been very pleased with everything you’ve created. Well, since you have lots of AmiDogs, have you thought about doing kitties as well?
Thanks,
Jennie
StephanieF Said,
June 17, 2010 @ 8:50 pm
1: Pattern please!
2: I would love more tutorials! Especially ones involving techniques
Love your work! so clean and life-like.
Jessica Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 10:55 am
Congratulations on 4 fantastic years of blogging – you’ve been a real inspiration to me and I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the next 4 years
I would love to win one of your fantastic patterns – I’ve had my eye on your new pig pattern so I would be very happy if I won that
I love to see your more detailed and structured crochet creations like your beautiful gorilla and you most recent Reepicheep. They remind me just how limitless crochet can be.
Happy Little Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:03 am
Looks like you got lots of comments!! yay!! I haven’t done any of the punch embrodiery…looks SO cool =) The crochet patterns are awesome!!
Jill Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:15 am
Just wanted to leave a note that i think you are awesome and your patterns rock!! I have been crocheting for over 25 years and the choices we have these days are so much better than they were years ago thanks to designers like you!!
Hugs, Jill
Sarah Jones Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:27 am
1. Pattern… please
2. I would love to see more zoo animals.
I had thought of something, I wanted to ask if you could make. I just can’t remember now. I should of wrote it down!
Congratulations on your anniversary!! Keep up the wonderful work June!!
OH!! Reepicheep is cute and very detailed!! Wow wee!! Great Job!!
Ange Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:32 am
Hi June
I love your work, particularly the Pratchett inspired ones (we’ve been big Pratchett fans here for 20+ years). The discworld card I received with my stitch markers gets lots of comments from friends (also many Pratchett fans) due to it’s place on the back of the dunny door.
what I would really love to see are some great finger puppets (no not necessarily Pratchett ones, too many copyright issues), they are fabulous for keeping kids amused, and great gifts.
Ange
[oops nearly forgot...stuffing tool....]
Ange Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:36 am
oh, meant to say too, that a number of friends ask me to teach them how to crochet (I learnt over 30 years ago as a child).
I always email them links to your fantastic tutorial pages so they have some support at home to reference. Your patterns always receive comments of awe and disbeleif such creations are possible, as they always check out the rest of the site too.
Ange
[may as well go for pattern for this one]
miss.clairey Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:43 am
Congratulations on four years of great blogging! I hope you have many more… For our sake
Stacia Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:49 am
I would like to enter the contest for the stuffing tool. I don’t have one and I would love to have one. i was planning on making somthing for my daughter.
i would like to see more kitty cats. just cause my daughter loves cats and i would love to crochet some for her. Thanks.
Abby Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
1. Pattern
2. Keep up the AmiDogs! Love em! I also liked the African violets, more plants would be neat, too!
Jacqui Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
Hi, love the work you do……….
how about some really really simple kid friendly patterns to get the next generation started,
I had a go with my 12 yr old son who was keen to create weird monsters, but all the patterns were too complex.
(Free pattern if chosen please)
CJ LaRoe Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
Congratulations on 4 years!
For patterns, I would like to see more plants (preferably the kind in little pots, I love your bamboo & violets; and am nigh-dying for you to make an ivy, a Christmas cactus, or some hanging basket types, such as a wandering jew) and I would like to see you expand your “farmyard series”, making some more companions for the pretty pigs. Or maybe develop patterns for a couple of dolls and a clothing line for them.
To expand business otherwise, you could put affiliate links on your site to yarn companies, or other businesses (such as Amazon.com). I know you could also do well by making up stock of some of your amigurumi and selling those, but it would be time consuming for you.
If drawn as a winner I would be most thankful to have your Fuzzy Guinea Pig pattern (please & thank you).
Best of luck with the contest, I hope you get lots of great ideas!
Kirsty Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
1. I’d like the stuffing tool please!
2. Ideas for your business – I have to agree with some others and say that some realistic cat patterns would be awesome! Basically I think that ever-increasing your pattern repertoire will only help your business in the future. I’d also really like to see a good bat pattern!
Congratulations on your 4 years of blogging!
Heather Duffin Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Nothing but high fives and thumbs up for my “friend” June, hee hee hee.
You are such a talented individual and better yet, a great, humbling person for sharing this talent with everyone, so that they can create and feel good about themselves while doing so!!
Thank you June for what you do
You are an inspiration to me and I truly am thankful for having found you!
~Heather Duffin
June Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Kirsty, I hope you said you’d like to see a ‘good bat pattern’ because you haven’t seen my Fruit Bat pattern, not because you think it’s a bad bat pattern!
Heather Duffin Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:21 pm
Oh, and I’d love a pattern, for the contest, LOL
Yes, hanging plant patterns would be awesome too!
and I’d LOVE to see a land tortoise pattern, such as a desert tortoise
~H
LeLenee Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
How about doing a crochet horse amigurumi. My daughter loves horses.
Sam Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
I love your patterns. If I win a free one, I will definitely buy more in the future.
Christy Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
Hi June –
Please enter me in the contest for the tool.
When I first learned about amigurumi through a search online, I found your site. I still have the pages I printed out (back in Feb 2008) from your tutorials. You taught me the Magic Ring, How to Join Pieces, How to Change Colors, and All about Eyes. Your photos and explanations were such an encouragement to me. You taught me the basics and I still refer back to your pages for help. I have continuted to crochet – most amigurumi – and mostly as gifts for others. Thank You! You are a true teacher and artist.
I love how your patterns are so realistic. Keep up the great work!
The only suggestion I can think of is that you could add instructional videos to your webiste.
Sarah L. Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
Tool contest, please
I think you’ve pretty well nailed animals (keep it up, BTW). I’d like to see you branch out into more not-found-in-nature creatures!
Sharon Warrix Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 2:14 pm
June, you have been blessed with such great talent. I love your patterns. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. May you continue to be so blessed.
Sarah K. =) Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 3:16 pm
I came across your blog sometime during this past year and have enjoyed reading all your “old” posts. Thanks for all your helpful (and free!) tutorials, especially the discussion about the inside and the outside of an in-the-round amigurumi piece.
I would love to win a pattern, and I would also love to see a pattern for a Turkish angora. I know others have commented about cat patterns as well, and I also don’t know how easy/difficult it would be to design patterns for specific breeds of cats (as compared to dogs), but that is what I would love. =)
Thanks for everything!! =)
Danny Salyer Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 3:42 pm
I would like a free Pattern, I already have the Stuffing Tools.
I would love to see a Pattern for Lop Rabbits. They could be in all kinds of solid colors as well as spotted. You could have Mini Lops, the large French Lops and the Long Eared English Lops. Hey, I might have to develop that pattern myself.
Becky Glinka Said,
June 18, 2010 @ 4:03 pm
I’d like to enter the TOOL contest please!
Congrats on 4 (ZOMG FOUR?!) years!!! I’d love to see more cute crochet patterns, but I also love to see your personal crochet projects. I would particularly love to see an adorable baby fawn pattern. Thanks much!
beckashell Said,
June 21, 2010 @ 6:09 am
CONGRATULATIONS! I love reading your blog and can’t believe that it’s been going for so long.
I’d like to enter the pattern comp. THANKS!
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