dw5 | issue 15
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Get the details on our Mystery CAL with Unravel Me, read my interview with designer Rohn Strong, see who won our Red Heart Yarns prize pack, get the poll results of our Design Wars 5 challengers, AND we're offering store wide coupons that you will only find in our newsletter!TRANSCRIPT
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IN THIS ISSUE >>> Page 2 | What’s NEW?
Page 3 | RHY SOFT!
Page 4| RHY Prize Pack –
Winner Announced!
Page 5 | DW5 Designers – Poll
Winners Announced!
Page 6-25| DW5 Patterns
Page 26-28 | Rohn Strong!
Page 29| Mystery CAL!
Page 30-32 | Affiliates
26 November
2013
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Congratulations to our Challengers this round! They truly showed excellence and dedication in their work,
and made voting quite difficult for our community! But, that’s
exactly the kind of “problem” I don’t mind hearing about!
I decided to leave pattern release dates up to each
designer this round, but still would like to continue our
tradition of a universal coupon code! So, our lovely
challengers are offering store wide discounts with code
DW5SALE! To take advantage of this offer, just click on the
sale button for the designer of your choice (below) and apply
the code at checkout! Each sale is different, so please contact
individual shops if you have any questions about their
particular store wide sale.
In addition to reading our Red Heart Prize Pack and DW5
pattern winner announcements, please be sure to check out
my interview with designer Rohn Strong (p 26), and get the
details on our Mystery Crochet Along (p 29) featuring a new
pattern by Unravel Me Designs!
This issue concludes Design Wars 5, and I sincerely hope
you enjoyed following our fun this round! My goal is always to
showcase exceptional talent in a fun, engaging environment,
and I hope that’s exactly what you found here!
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Designs this round were made with
Red Heart Soft! Click here to
read more and shop!
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Felted Button
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A la Sascha
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Crystalized Designs
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Mamachee
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Vicki Brown
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Ball Hank n’ Skein
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Holland Designs
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Just Be Happy
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design by katie hanken
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Injenuity
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I found Rohn after seeing his Anthocyanin Gloves in the
November 2012 issue of Inside Crochet magazine, and I’ve
been a loyal admirer of his work ever since! Every single
one of his knit and crochet designs (over 100 in all!) are
eye-popping, jaw-dropping, mouth-watering, and totally
original!
Sure he’s a male designer, but he has produced
some of the most elegant and attractive garments for
women that I have ever laid eyes on; I would gladly
take his fashion advice anytime! And, as if his designs
would not already sell themselves, Rohn pairs flawless
models with artistic photography to showcase his work
with impeccable results!
If you’re finding Rohn Strong of Strong & Stone
today for the first time, you’re welcome! I’m sure you
will adore him and his work just as much as I have!
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Define success; what do you hope to accomplish?
Success is simply the ability to do what you love and make the
money you need to make to survive. Success is absolutely an
individual measure. What I deem as success, you may deem as
failure. However, as long as one is on a path and is working
toward what they see as a goal, they are successful. At least,
that's what I think.
What are the best words of wisdom you can provide to hopeful / new professional artists?
The best advice I can give to a new business owner
(specifically a knitwear/crochet designer) is to not see what
you do as art. You are a business owner. You need to treat
your designs less like precious commodities and more like
products. Also, be professional and original. No one wants to
be known for making 1000 different kinds of ribbon scarves
just because they are cheap and easy to make. The same goes
for making hats and other products 'inspired by' famous
movie characters. Those were not your idea and just by
making them you are coming across as unprofessional and
honestly unoriginal. So work to really dig into your product
and your designs. That will lead to success, always.
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What is your most recent accomplishment?
My most recent accomplishment, and one that I am quite
proud of is the recent cover of Inside Crochet (issue 47).
Making the cover of a magazine is sometimes rough; there are
SO MANY great designs out there, so when you get recognized
for your design, it is quite the compliment.
What are you working on right now?
Right now I am finishing up the designs for next year! I always
have to stay ahead of the curve. I am also working on designs
that will be coming out in 2015! Lots of pretty vintage things to
come your way!
Which of your patterns / pieces do you feel best represent you?
The pieces that best represent me as a person, are coming out
soon! Im a big guy (6'5" and wear a size 3X shirt) I love my size
and wouldn't change anything about it; however, I noticed that
finding knitwear (and crochet) is very very difficult for anyone
that is my size. So I want to focus on designing for people my
size (as well as everyone else) in the upcoming year. stay tuned
for that! (End interview, thank you for the chat Rohn!)
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WHAT’S NEXT? ISSUE 16:
January 2014 >>>
DW6 Challengers
Announced!
New CAL Schedule!
Interviews & Spotlights!
Join us on
27 Nov!
We have
prizes!
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