Lookie what I just found on the web today!! I need to get my hands on a copy NOW!!!! I am so excited I think I may pee my pants, LOL!!!

So, who wants to join me in this happy dance?? Click on the picture to be taken to the description.

You can also click the amazon widget at the top right to pre-order your copy!

Well, it's here! 2009!! Let's start this year with a BANG!!

How about a FREE crochet pattern? I just listed the Pastel Pebbles Baby Blanket for you to download! This sweet blanket will get your new year of crocheting warmed up! You can purchase/download it here! And, please remember that if you are having trouble with the stitch pattern, there is a link to another PDF download in the description that you can use.

Also, love is in the air at Jaybird Designs! Have you seen the new Valentine's category? You can now purchase these sweet items!

And I'm not done yet! Have you seen the February 2009 edition of Crochet World Magazine?? If so, recognize these?? Now you can get your very own holiday hats custom crocheted by the designer.

One more note, there seem to be some strict new laws going into effect in February concerning items made for children 12 and under. I am optimistic that this law will be amended or changed, but should this not happen, I will no longer be creating custom or ready-to-ship items for anyone under 12 after that date.

Happy Crocheting!

I really wanted to post my new free crochet pattern today, but I am having some problems. So all you are going to get today is a picture, LOL!!

I should have it up tomorrow.

I'm also concerned that it is going to be difficult to understand. I did some strange technique, but had trouble "writing" it on paper. Would any of you crocheters care to look at it for me and see if it makes sense? If so, drop me a line at sales [at] jaybird-designs [dot] com.

Someone has got to snag this deal on ebay!! This is a stunning poncho that I custom made for a friend! It is still a very trendy design and will fit a variety of sizes! You can buy it now for under $15!!! Heck, maybe I should go snag it for myself, LOL!!

Check out the listing here!

I've been featured on another blog! Kim of CraftyMoma of 4 did a wonderful little interview of me and if you enter her contest, you could win a JBD gift certificate! Check it out here!!

I wanted to wish all my readers a wonderful, safe, happy and healthy 2009!! I am enjoying a lazy day of crocheting, playing the Wii, and visiting with the neighbor. I hope this is a prelude to what I can expect for the rest of the year!

BTW, I'm working on a new free pattern...goal is to have it done sometime next week!

Here is a picture of Heather on Christmas morning opening a stuffed horse sent to her from her cousins Anna and James back in PA. I came up with a cute name for him....AJ.

Here is another one of my favorite ornaments! I received this one last year from my friend and crochet mentor, Dee. I absolutely love it! It is the tiniest crocheted hat and mittens I have ever seen! All in a beautiful rose color. I need to figure out how to make this myself...wouldn't it be a great gift for people??? And could you imagine a while Christmas tree covered in them!! How SWEET!!

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Every year I like to get a new ornament for my tree. This year I let Heather pick one out. She choose this beautiful clay angel!! I am so in love with it! I look at it everyday and say THANKS for all the wonderful things in my life.

I hope to share some more of my favorite ornaments with you all this week before we take the tree down next weekend. Now I need to get back to crocheting!

Trying to set up my new laptop that Santa gave me!! I must have been a VERRY good girl this year!! This will keep me busy for a while!!

And the Wii game verdict.....well, she thinks the wrestling is fun, but it is much too advanced for her. The LPS game is on almost constantly!LMAO!!

OH!! And I just got the latest Crochet World Magazine in the mail!! Be sure to check it out!! I have TWO designs in it!! WHooo hoooO!

OK, so my husband and I have VERY different opinions on which Wii Game to get Heather for Christmas!!! I think she will LOVE The Littlest Pet shop, he thinks WWE Smackdown vs. Raw (2009)!! So what's a good mommy to do??? She buys BOTH!!! I'll keep you informed on which one she likes better! LOL!!!

PS: I think I should've wagered a bet on this one! LOL!!

Teresa at Diddle Daddle Designs has tagged me! I LOVE the fabrics she choose in this tote over in her etsy shop!

This is how the tagging works:
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

Six random things about me:
1. I took three years of architecture in high school and actually made the working drawing that the contractors used when building a house for my teacher's friend.
2. My nickname growing up was "J.J." - noone called me Jennifer except my father.
3. I am only the third generation in the US on my father's side.
4. I have a tendancy to be very shy at times.
5. I was the only kid in my senior class of high school to have a "hot rod" ('76 Malibu).
6. I won my first art contest in Kindergarten.

Due to the busy time of year, I'm not going to tag anyone in particular. But if you'd like to participate, leave me a comment and I'll add a link here so that we can all come and visit your blog!

Original knit version by Nancy Massaroni, 2003
rewritten (crochet version) by Dee Stanziano, 2006

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all around me
There was unfinished crocheting not under the tree,
The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney with care
‘Cause the heels and the toes had not a stitch there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
But I had not finished the caps for their heads.
Dad was asleep—he was no help at all.
And the sweater for him was 6″ too small.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my hook to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash.
Tripped over my yarn and fell down in my stash.

The tangle of yarn that lay deep as the snow
Reminded me how far I still had to go.
When out on the lawn I heard such a noise,
I was sure it would wake up both Dad and the boys.

And although I was tired–my brain a bit thick,
I knew in a moment that it must be St Nick.
Yet what I heard left me very perplex-ed
For nothing I heard was what I expect-ed.

“Move Rowan! Move Patons! Move Koigu and Clover!
Move Shelridge! Move Starmore! Move Spinrite! Move over!
Lopi, don’t circle around, just stand there in line.
Pay attention you sheep and you’ll work out just fine!

I know this is hard as it’s just your first year
But I’d hate to go back to 8 tiny reindeer.”
I peered over the sill. What I saw was amazing:
Eight wooly sheep on my lawn all a-grazing!

And then in a twinkle, I heard at the door
Santa’s big boots stomping on the porch floor.
I rose from my knees and got back on my feet.
As I turned around, St Nick I did meet.

He was dressed all in wool from his head to his toe
And his clothes were hand crochet from above to below.
A bright Fair Isle sweater he wore on his back.
And his toys were all stuffed in an Aran crochet sack.

His hat was a wonder of bobbles and lace
A beautiful frame for his rosy red face.
The scarf on his neck could have stretched for a mile,
And the socks peeking over his boots were Argyle.

On the back of his mitts was an intricate cable.
And suddenly on one I spotted a small label:
“S.C.” in duplicate on the cuff.
So I asked, “Hey, Nick, did YOU crochet all this stuff?”

He proudly replied, “Ho, ho, ho, yes I did.
I learned how to crochet when I was just a kid.”
He was chubby and plump, a well dressed old man,
And I laughed to myself, for I’d thought up a plan.

I flashed him a grin and jumped up in the air,
And the next thing he knew, he was tied to a chair.
He spoke not a word, but looked down in his lap
Where I had laid my crochet hook and yarn for a cap.

He began then to crochet, first one cap then 2–
For the first time I thought I might really get through.
He put heels in the stockings and toes in some socks,
While I sat back drinking a scotch on the rocks.

Quickly like magic his hooks they flew,
Good Grief! He was finished by two!
He sprang for his sleigh when I let him go free,
And over his shoulder he looked back at me.
I heard him explain as he sailed past the moon,
“Next year, start your crocheting sometime around JUNE!”

From last night's Christmas party and Grand Junction Chrysler. And it was only a 4 pack of play-doh! LOL!!

And here she is in a stunning hand knit sweater by Beth of JusShar Designs! Like I've said before, and I'll say it again....I REALLY need to get better at my knitting! LOL!!

OK, time to get my day started....we are heading to the mall to go Christmas shopping! Have a great weekend!

Also on Thursday I met with a wonderful woman, Kathy, who needed my crochet help! She had a problem....her best friend's Grandmother was making her best friend an afghan. Well, unfortunately the Grandma passed away before she finished it and she was working from a pattern in her head! So Kathy wanted to finish the blanket for her friend, but couldn't figure out the pattern! She stopped into Tangle and they gave her my number. We met up and I took some long looks at the blanket and messed with my own hook and yarn. Let me tell you, those "bobbles" had me stumped. Well, while messing around, I figured it out!!! I was THRILLED!!! It really was a beautiful pattern and it made my day to figure it out! And Kathy was excited too! What a wonderful friend she is!

Let's see...what else has been going on. Saturday we put up the Christmas tree and decorated the house. I baked lots of cookies too! Sunday night I had another crochet lesson and baked even more cookies!! Today I need to finish my housework and laundry, and tonight is my husband's work's Christmas party.

Tuesday I will be volunteering at Heather's school like I do every Tuesday, Wednesday night we will be having Heather's birthday party at Chuck-E- Cheese. Thursday Heather only has half a day of school and I need to bring in her Birthday snacks and Thurdsday night is the children's Christmas party for my husbands work. Plus Thursday is Heather's 6th birthday!!!!

Hmmm, Friday we have a birthday party for a friend of Heather's from school, and Sunday/Monday Ron is heading to Denver for some work-related shooling. Then of course we have Christmas next week! OH!!! I also had another design submission accepted and need to have that finished by the 6th!!

And how am I doing on my Christmas gift list???? Well, I've made a dent, LOL!!

Ron
Heather
Mom- finished
Linda-finished
Anna-finished
James - finished
Cora - finished
Glen - I finally know what I want to make him and have the supplies!
Leiliki-finished
Mikey - supplies purchased
Trevor - mailed

Lauren - mailed
Lindsy - mailed
Mom Cirka-crocheted but still needs felted
Dad Cirka - I finally know what I want to make him and have the supplies!
Ms. Langdon - ????
Mr. Derek - supplies purchased

Uncle Kenny- supplies purchased

OK, better get off my butt and get this day going! Sounds like the dryer is done! Have a great week everyone and I'll post when I can!

I found a couple of AWESOME reviews of my products on other blogs! Be sure to stop by, leave comments, and enter the contests! A big THANK YOU to these wonderful blogs!


Inside Out did a nice review on my sweaters and you can win a $20 Gift Certificate to my website!


And Girl Indie loves my Brimmed Rosette hat!