tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483255424698260882024-02-18T20:25:07.450-08:00Charlotte Des Roches DesignsCharlotte Des Roches Designs is where I will share my Spinning, Knitting, Patterns and pictures of my beautiful grand children.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-27989155930116312882013-04-04T08:35:00.000-07:002013-04-04T08:35:03.621-07:00STARVING ARTISTS SHOWThis weekend, April 6 & 7, 2013, you can find my at the Starving Artists Show in San Antonio, TxCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-11089328854255029622012-11-08T06:18:00.000-08:002012-11-08T06:18:02.616-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These beautiful hand made Angel Kiss Bags will be available at my booth this weekend Nov. 9, 10 & 11, 2012 at <a href="http://www.kidnewe.com/" target="_blank">Kid N Ewe</a><br />
They were made by my sister and are perfect project bags for your knitting, crocheting, or spindle work. They are fully lined and have lots of pockets. My booth is in exhibit hall#1, space #1. Please stop by and take one home with you!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-31759876404843804972012-08-31T05:36:00.000-07:002012-08-31T05:36:11.741-07:00Kid N Ewe and Lamas Too<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The class I will be teaching on Sat. Nov. 10,2012 at 9 am</div>
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<span lang=""><strong>Beginning Needle Felting. </strong></span><span lang="">This
is a beginners class in needle felting; however all levels of
needle felters are welcome. In this class you will learn to make a
needle felted pin. We will also cover how to attach the sculptural
piece to a garment or tapestry if desired. We will be embellishing
the piece with French Knot Embroidery.</span><br />
Instructor: <span lang="">Charlotte</span> <span lang="">DesRoches</span><br />
Workshop Fee: <span lang="">$35</span> Supply Fee: <span lang="">$10</span><br />
Time: <span lang="">2 1/2- 3 hours</span><br />
Supplies Instructor Will Provide: <span lang="">Felting needles, foam block, fiber and pin back.</span><br />
Prerequisite Skills: <span lang="">This is a beginning needle felting class. Students must be 12 or over.</span><br />
Supplies Participants Should Bring: <span lang="">Students
should be up to date on their Tetanus Shots. Please bring pencil,
paper, A simple picture of the thing you want to make into a
pin...coloring books are a great source. Also bring scissors , a
tapestry needle and embroidery floss.</span><br />
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-36179318429931251532012-08-25T12:28:00.000-07:002012-08-25T12:28:03.521-07:00Kid N EweOK...so this is crazy..I start a new blog & then don't post..life gets too busy I guess..I have done a lot of spinning and knitting and have 2 new shawl patterns in the works...I am also going to be doing the fiber show "Kid N Ewe & Lamas too" in November in Bourne, Texas. I will be teaching a class on beginning Needle Felting at the show as well. You can see more information about the show at ;<a href="http://www.kidnewe.com/" target="_blank">Kid N Ewe </a><br />
More soon, I hope...Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-22998105374807515602012-01-11T07:43:00.000-08:002012-01-11T08:04:38.717-08:00Happy 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73p7L67ZU5uFdqStz9tIm1oXFJ119pWtT9O7cyEf50MyeG5f0D7J3UKKg-pZ6_9J5JBO-K1PbPdl6EiktbKj2Dg10rY7ATsTHBicJcwlTVcrwA7oxXGtPIFIxp8oeUDqF1CbtoSslfxY/s1600/Hermione+002.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73p7L67ZU5uFdqStz9tIm1oXFJ119pWtT9O7cyEf50MyeG5f0D7J3UKKg-pZ6_9J5JBO-K1PbPdl6EiktbKj2Dg10rY7ATsTHBicJcwlTVcrwA7oxXGtPIFIxp8oeUDqF1CbtoSslfxY/s200/Hermione+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696403600752139506" border="0" /></a><br />Can't believe that 2012 is already here...and has been for nearly 2 weeks!<br />Here is what I got for Christmas! She is a baby cockatiel and her name is Hermione...my grandson Robert named her after his favorite<br />Harry Potter character :) Trying to get her finger trained is quite a<br />challenge!<br /><br /><br />I hope to design some new shawl patterns soon & am doing some test knitting for another designer, but that is all I can say about it for now.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-34175720828132571002011-12-24T05:31:00.000-08:002011-12-24T05:40:18.334-08:00Merry Christmas Everyone!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrbw4C_wph5qR8-4sex6QpUrRdB_BVWEmQPJ-PhFbwFPQSdujxEG36kIgFRB-BhW3PA36pQZbiyBgCyWCjqsHQzF538-dHQ5DTf6MLdOH38AQnP-E71JDSGCqPe1XNdIan0Sq4BhNG8Q/s1600/gingerbreadhouse+007+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrbw4C_wph5qR8-4sex6QpUrRdB_BVWEmQPJ-PhFbwFPQSdujxEG36kIgFRB-BhW3PA36pQZbiyBgCyWCjqsHQzF538-dHQ5DTf6MLdOH38AQnP-E71JDSGCqPe1XNdIan0Sq4BhNG8Q/s200/gingerbreadhouse+007+%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689687978014191186" border="0" /></a></div><br />Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-5701411897305606162011-11-16T05:35:00.000-08:002011-11-16T06:58:05.141-08:00My newest lace shawl pattern. "Crown of Diamonds Shawl"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdAvC1QPdtjiRimVzkTTjMMTAPAJGLiJqtve-Mb0WbAccbDhIRACDrfgDTbid_1yNUdcHF1Q_a8XcvrKXInpA7NzVLEqXeowBjZL-VXZHeDsp5qM0jgIuGnyPo1IzLgfzdAh89viC_NQ/s1600/crown+of+diamonds+lace+015+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdAvC1QPdtjiRimVzkTTjMMTAPAJGLiJqtve-Mb0WbAccbDhIRACDrfgDTbid_1yNUdcHF1Q_a8XcvrKXInpA7NzVLEqXeowBjZL-VXZHeDsp5qM0jgIuGnyPo1IzLgfzdAh89viC_NQ/s200/crown+of+diamonds+lace+015+%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675588461195589522" border="0" /></a>This is my newest Shawl design. It is a small shawl & takes only about 325 yards of lace weight to light fingering weight yarn. I designed it for hand spun yarn. It is the featured pattern in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/spin-a-shawl/1881929/1-25">Ravelry Group Spin a Shawl</a><br />until Dec.31,2011 You may purchase the pattern for $5 at:<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/charlotte-des-roches-designs/81424">Buy It Now</a><br />If you join in the SKAL & share a picture of your finished shawl,<br />you will have a chance to win some beautiful spinning fiber in<br />the random drawing to be held on Jan. 1, 2012.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_VTgSn0tYxzVEn7XZttZjlbBsr8MA2jFbSJUafSFg0rqGJOWZZp8UW2UD4SOH9aquVvcppA9XUgTxc4myHinLTVBflF_qnFhqQMhML-i9PDJ2ooqZAnIZlqAKkM_5wskoj8jHhVVUDk/s1600/Crown+of+Diamonds+Lace+009.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_VTgSn0tYxzVEn7XZttZjlbBsr8MA2jFbSJUafSFg0rqGJOWZZp8UW2UD4SOH9aquVvcppA9XUgTxc4myHinLTVBflF_qnFhqQMhML-i9PDJ2ooqZAnIZlqAKkM_5wskoj8jHhVVUDk/s200/Crown+of+Diamonds+Lace+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675591498098211346" border="0" /></a>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548325542469826088.post-799744861785070592011-11-10T06:17:00.000-08:002011-11-10T06:40:10.913-08:00My beautiful grand children!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1623&t=1"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1623&t=1" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1626&t=1"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1626&t=1" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here are some pictures of my grandson Robert and his new baby sister Quinn Aria.<br />Quinn was born on Oct.16,2011 at 3 pm.<br />Robert is a wonderful big brother!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1657&t=1"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.craftbuddy.com/download/file.php?id=1657&t=1" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316023_2128629183158_1468815870_1750293_897857068_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 960px;" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316023_2128629183158_1468815870_1750293_897857068_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892544469747703562noreply@blogger.com0