Photo by Wendy D. Johnson

… And it smells like a giveaway! It’s over at Wendy Knits. Have you read her knitting blog?

I’m amazed at all the WIPs she’s got going on and love love love her kitty Lucy, who makes an appearance in every single blog post. That’s her there being insanely adorable.

If you haven’t checked out her blog, now is the time. Wendy’s got her own Tool Butler; She’s planning to use for knitting on the go (which she does a lot of). She’s giving away a Crafter’s Tool Butler to one lucky reader. Check out the post here. You’ve got until noon EST on January 24. Good luck!

Congratulations to Angela who named our new tool case the Crafter’s Tool Butler.

Angela’s entry was marketable, communicates the function of the product and has that bit of sass we were looking for. Thank you Angela!

It was a tough decision with all your fabulous entries! Meg gave me a big smile with her entry, “I’d call it ‘The Fiance’ cuz I love it so much I’d marry it!” We’ll be sending her a Crafter’s Tool Butler too, or as I’m sure she’ll be calling it, The Fiance, for making me smile.

It’s been a few months now since Jordana has taught me how to knit, and things are going really well. Thanks to all of you for the advice! My good friend Nicole in Minneapolis was thrilled to bits to get the second scarf I knit. It was far too warm for California!

I’ve moved on now to a giant scarf, Fran the Afghan. It’s been quite the adventure: ripping out everything four times, switching colors and learning how to increase and decrease stitches. I feel like I’m on top of the (knitting) world!

She isn’t quite finished yet, but I’m crossing my fingers I’ll finish her before January 2, because I’m going be knitting my very first sweater, Jordana’s Emmery, in honor of Peppermint Mocha Mama’s Motivational Monday Contest.

It’s a different sort of take on New Year’s Resolutions for January: try something (technique or craft) challenging and new to you.

Of course, I can’t win because the prize is Jordana’s newest product, the tool case. Interested? I thought so!

The contest starts January 2, so head over and read the details, ponder your project, and get your supplies. I’m excited to learn to knit one of Jordana’s designs, even if I can’t win!

So what technique or project are you thinking of trying this January?

A new product means it’s time for a contest!

Here’s the scoop: Over the past few years I’ve given my handbags names that are significant to me. What could be more significant than you, the customer, who has kept me in business for 8 years. It’s about time I honor you and let you name my latest accessory.

Come up with a creative name for the Jordana Paige tool case! If you win, not only will you get a brand new tool case but your idea will be immortalized in the world of Jordana Paige.

From today until December 12th at midnight PST, you can submit your ideas in the comments of this blog post, on our Facebook wall or via email.  I’ll be judging based on creativity, uniqueness and a bit of je ne sais quoi. (You know, that thing that makes something awesome, but you’re not sure how to describe it or even what it is. No wonder people say that in French.)

The winner will be announced the following week. Only three entries per person, so give us your best. Find inspiration here.

Get those creative juices flowing! I’m looking forward to reading your ideas.

While there is something so wonderful about the process of knitting, as far as I can tell, one of the most satisfying parts of the project comes from giving the gift and seeing it worn. And in the case of Kristie, her gift just kept on giving.

She knit this sweater for her daughter and entered it into the Celebrate Color contest and won! The sweater and the color are amazing, although  her daughter completes the package.

You can see more photos on Kristie’s blog, as well as some other really great stories, like where she teaches her children to knit.

Congratulations to Kristie, who has won a Jordana Paige Rio, among many other fabulous prizes! You can read all about it here. Enjoy your bag Kristie: may it help you knit many more wonderful gifts!