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Lovely Ewe has sold a lot of one-of-a-kind, handmade items this year and has added quite a few, too.  Unfortunately, we haven't been very good at keeping the website up-to-date.  So, we're overhauling the Lovely Ewe site and making some changes, too.

If you are interested in purchasing an item, there will be no link for a while.  We ask that you email us at robertsonclan91350@sbcglobal.net to let us know what you'd like to purchase.  We will send you a Paypal invoice, and once that is paid, we will ship your item to you.  We will be using Priority Mail for most items and can only let you know what your shipping costs will be after we package your items for mailing and weigh the box.  We were finding that with Etsy.com we were either charging too much for shipping or too little.  This way, we will only charge you for the exact amount to ship your package.

Eventually, we will have an easier way to checkout online.  We are also hoping to take credit card payments in the near future to allow for more payment options and to possibly avoid having to use Paypal.

So much is in the works.  I hope you think of Lovely Ewe when you're doing your holiday shopping.  I have been knitting away and am trying to keep as many items available as I possibly can, in a wide range of prices.  Hope your holidays are happy ones! - Julie Robertson, Owner/Designer

Alas, my blogging is as bad as my journal writing -  forgotten all too often.  It was a very busy summer with the kids and I've also been busy working on new items and participating with a couple of new knitting groups.  Lately I've mostly been sewing;  I am starting a new line of "design your own" purses.  I am in the process of making several different styles in different fabrics.  My new "purse/bag" website will be www.mommasnewbag.com, or Momma's New Bag.  A customer can go to the website...
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I've completed two scarf/shawls and three hats.  One of my kids took one of the hats, but I will be posting the other two soon, and the scarf/shawls.  What's a scarf/shawl you ask?  It's a very long, very wide scarf that can double as a shoulder wrap.  I should have them posted on the site next week.

Currently, I am working on a beautiful sweater that was special ordered for Mother's Day.  I will have pictures of the sweater posted on www.ravelry.com, my name of ravelry is Uniquely Ewe.  I'll ...
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In my last blog I mention the crochet along I got involved with on www.ravelry.com and www.lionsbrand.com .  Well, the jacket is finished and looks great.  I used a beautiful yarn by Nashua Handknits called "Ivy" in a blue teal.  It's an alpaca/merino blend and has small silver threads throughout.  I used some fancy silver buttons on the jacket to dress it up a bit.  The sleeves are 3/4 length and the jacket is hip length.  I made it in a size Medium and Gwynn modeled it for the website.  The...
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I'm really excited because I just joined my first Crochet Along with Lion Brand Yarn.  Lion Brand introduced the CAL in the beginning of the month on their website, www.lionbrand.com , and being the slow poke that I am, I just got on board yesterday.  We are crocheting a jacket with midlength sleeves, called the "Moderne Jacket"  The pattern calls for two kinds of Lions Brand yarn:  Wool-Ease and Cashmere Blend.  Never the one to go along with the crowd, I rummaged through my huge stash of ya...
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Even though I have the best people to model my homemade fashions (friends and family) there are times when I need a model that can always be there when I need her.  I recently purchased a dress form manikin than can change sizes faster than a Biggest Loser contestant.  I named her “Dolly”, and she goes from a size Medium to a Large, the sizes of average women.  I will still try to use live models when I can, but I get my items online faster with Dolly.  Please remember that everyone is sh...

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Hello, Everyone!  I'm still knitting and crocheting away on new projects.  I've just finished a beautiful entrelac shrug made with hand dyed chenille and a merino and cashmere blend.  It's super soft and just beautiful.  I just need to get a model for my pictures and get it posted.  I also should be posting more of my jewelry, including more necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

I also just added a new section to the blog page for all of you who knit or crochet, or those who want to start.  It's ...
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I would like to wish all my beautiful customers a very happy new year!  I am still working on more projects and trying to get pictures of them on my site.  Also, I have lowered my shipping costs on Etsy.  I just purchased some incredible new yarns in cashmere and merino blends that are super soft, so you should be seeing hand made items made with these fabulous yarns soon.  If you see something on my site that you like, but your not crazy about the color, email me and I'll see what different ...
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So, I've been busy knitting and crocheting new items (so busy that I haven't had time to take pictures of my jewelry and load it onto the site), and I decided to go through my yarn stash.  I had yarn everywhere:  garage, bedroom, guest room; and I needed some order so I could find the yarn I wanted for each item I make.  My husband, Cliff, helped me with the ordeal, and all I kept saying to him, all day today, was how sorry I am for my crazy yarn addiction.  It's insane!!!  I would divorce me...
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We have been adding content and product to the website!  We took pictures of the product as they were being modeled by family on Thanksgiving!  The pictures turned out better then we could imagine!  We are very thankful for the help and support of our family!

Each item is being linked to www.etsy.com for purchase. 

Check back here again as we update the site!

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