It`s a Good Time for Ice Cream!

Yes, our new move is complete!  We can be found at Facebook -- members, be sure to also join our private group so you can be sure to receive updates and important info, as well as participate in our private chat.  The link can be found on our fanpage at the left.  Members have been adding photos and links to current listings, all arranged in albums by category to  make shopping easier!

With summer in full spring, it's a good time for ice cream.  After spotting a nice strawberry ice cream shade of pink in my cotton yarn, I whipped up a neapolitan 'flavoured' dish/wash cloth, and this inspired a neapolitan ice cream collection with goodies from various members:

Moving Days are here!

This will take some time, with over 200 members potentially moving from our Ning group page to our new home on...Facebook!
Pictures will be posted according to category, making it easier to find what you're looking for, be sure to check us out:    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Etsyhookers-Team/103004369751517

Until we are completely settled, we will remain closed to new members (I will have roughly 200 current members to approve as they apply to join our page there!!), but please keep an eye on this page for more details, the day is coming soon! 

Happy Canada Day/Fourth of July!

First, we have started our 'move' to Facebook, so far a small handful of members have moved over, looking forward to having everyone in our new home!  If you are not a member of Etsyhookers, but would like to keep up to date on new listings, specials, and just what everyone is up to, feel free to join us on facebook by clicking 'like' on our team page!  If you are a member of Etsyhookers already, our 'member room' is up and running, this one is private so you will need to apply to join.  If your shop name is not viewable in your profile, I may need to contact you to confirm that you are one of us.
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It's so nice for neighbours to have holidays so close together.  Along the US/Canada border, I'm sure there's several cities celebrating jointly.  I know for several years, Windsor has celebrated with a fireworks display and celebration to mark both holidays.
In honour of Canada Day and the 4th of July, I've picked out some red, white and blue items from our Etsyhookers Team!  Click on an item to check it out.

Moving, even online, isn't easy

After Ning's recent decision to do away with their free service, many groups are now looking for new homes, and Etsyhookers Team is one of them.  Now, it would have been fine if their fee was reasonable.  For $2.95, you could get a basic plan...but then, you have a cap of 150 members.  Our team currently has over 200.  The next step up, which would be pretty much what we have now, would be $19.95.  A month.  So, from nothing to twenty bucks.  Talk about your price hikes.

So, we are currently checking out other 'homes' for our group to migrate to.  Until we decide where we will settle down, memberships will be closed to new members, so if you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to check back here, where info on our permanent home and our next open date will be posted.

RHHN countdown begins!

There's some excitement in the Hooker ranks today, with only hours to go before the main event.
Red Hot Hooker Night will begin at 6pm Eastern and will run until 12 midnight.
Participating shops and their advertised specials--don't forget to mention 'RHHN' where required for your savings!  And for the BOGO pattern specials, be sure to state which pattern you would like free, this will speed up delivery time for your PDF's, as the seller will not have to contact you and wait for a reply.

Welcome to Etsyhookers team Red Hot Hooker Night!
Below is a list of participating shops and the specials they are offering.  If you
see something you like, snap it up and take advantage of the sale before it's too late, this 'red light district' shuts down at midnight!
**Please check each shop's announcements for more details on their special.

http://noradora.etsy.com and http://noradoramora.etsy.com :  10% off any crocheted item, difference refunded via paypal after payment is
made.

http://redberrycrochet.etsy.com :  BOGO, buy any pattern, get one of equal/lesser value FREE! State free pattern choice in 'Notes to Seller'. Also, 10% off all shop items (excluding pdf patterns
and shipping), type 'RHHN' in Notes to Seller and difference will be refunded.

http://theselovinghands.etsy.com :  All patterns, BOGO free (free one is of equal/lesser value). State your free pattern choice in Notes to Seller. Also, 10% off finished/ready to ship items, mention 'RHHN' in Notes to Seller and the difference will be refunded.

http://mysparetimedesign.etsy.com :  20% off all winter items tagged 'winter'  Reduced prices are as shown. (ps:  it's mysparetimedesign's birthday!  Happy Birthday!)

http://maineleecrochet.etsy.com :  10% off storewide, refunded after payment is made.  Free gift if you add 'RHHN' in notes to seller!

http://weebeeuniquesbyjulie.etsy.com :  All crochet patterns, BOGO free (free one is of equal/lesser value)  State free pattern choice in Notes to seller.  Also, 10% off all items excluding patterns, mention 'RHHN' in Notes to Seller, difference will be refunded through paypal.

http://crochele.etsy.com :  10% off your entire order via a PayPal refund, plus free shipping if you mention 'RHHN' in Notes to Seller.  For faster service, please state colour and size choices in Notes as well.

http://mljewelry.etsy.com :  All Crochet items, save 15%, refunded through paypal after payment is made.

http://catiescottagecrafts.etsy.com :  10% off everything, refunded through paypal after payment is complete.

http://veronica06.etsy.com and http://zell06.etsy.com :  free shipping in both shops.

http://samscrochet.etsy.com :  10% off your entire purchase, plus free shipping when you mention 'RHHN' in Notes to Seller.  Savings will be refunded after payment is complete.

http://crochetgal.etsy.com :  I will be offering 25% off all of the Econopac yarns (bags of 10 balls) in the shop, and 10% off all other yarns.  The econopacs include the Inspiration (alpaca /soysilk blend), the ROCK (wool, soysilk, hemp blend) and the CRAFT (organic cotton & milk protein blend).  If you see something in the smaller packages that you would like in the larger pack, please let me know. I may not have all the large packs listed.  All shipping will be combined. Discounts will be in the form of a paypal refund.
And YES!!! I do ship worldwide!

http://moandozzy.etsy.com :  BOGO 25%off.  25% discount will be taken from the less expensive of the two items and refunded via PayPal after I recieve cleared payment. This offer is good for anything in my shop - including clearnace items!  Also, 10% off any custom order placed during Red Hot Hooker Night - just mention RHHN in your convo.

http://lauraslefthook.etsy.com :  Receive 10% off all handmade items when you enter RHHN in message to seller section at checkout. Discount will be refunded via Paypal once payment is received.  Also, buy one individual crochet pattern, get one free (of equal or lesser value.) Enter RHHN and which pattern you would like for free in message to seller section at checkout.

http://etsy.com/shop/heatbria :  15% off all items, be sure to mention 'RHHN' in notes to seller.  15% refunded via paypal after payment is complete.

http://theneedlenerd.etsy.com :  10% off all items excluding patterns.  Mention 'RHHN' in notes to seller to receive your 10% refunded via paypal.

http://PixieWorx.etsy.com :  20% off the purchase price (excluding shipping) on everything in my shop.  Discount refunded via paypal after payment has been completed.

http://jmatkovi.etsy.com :  15% off all shop items (not including spinning/felting fiber, pdf crochet patterns, and shipping cost). Add RHHN code in notes to seller at checkout and your discount will be refunded to you through paypal (after payment is received).

http://smudgekitty.etsy.com :  15% off all shop items (excludes shipping, does include sale items!).  10% off all custom orders placed tonight.

http://crochetsal.etsy.com :  BOGO--buy one crochet pattern, get one of equal/lesser value FREE!  State your free pattern in Notes to Seller.

And the Runners-Up

I thought I would start something new with our challenge, and also feature our runners-up.

Besides the winner of our last challenge, we had several talented entries.  The second place winner in our challenge #9 is this beautifully crocheted and felted backpack from iceblueberries:

And from SturmDM, our third place entry,  this lovely Irish Lass doll:

 Click on the pictures to be taken to the item on Etsy.

Wow, was that a CLOSE one!

We now have a winner in Etsyhookers Team Challenge #9, and the winner is...
tangledknots with her Crocheted Rosary Pouch with Prayer Charm! Congratulations!

This item had sold earlier on in the challenge, but please, check out tangledknots' shop to see her other lovely work!
This was such a close challenge, I looked twice, three times, to be sure I got it right. Congratulations to all who entered, and a big thank you to everyone who voted and helped make this challenge fun!

Our next challenge will be announced next month, and the theme will be chosen by our current winner.