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DONATION 2016 Vegas Thanksgiving Give-Back The Giving Library NonProfit 501(C)(3) in collaboration with The Energy and Arts Church of Healing NonProfit are celebrating the holiday by giving away a Thanksgiving Dinner with all of the trimmings, books and hand crocheted hats for the family! Join us in making this Thanksgiving special for one local Las Vegas family. In addition to this give away, every donation enters you for a chance to win a turkey or honey baked ham for your Thanksgiving table! Click this link to make a tax deductible donation and enter the drawing to win a Thanksgiving turkey or ham for your table! Donation Thanksgiving Give-Away Or mail your donation to The Giving Library 2620 South Maryland Parkway Suite 14-155 Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 ( must be postmarked by 11-18-2016) Questions? Call Ms. Baker (702) 728-9263  or Ms. Medley (240) 507-3619 DONATION 2016 Vegas Thanksgiving Give-Back

The Giving Library NonProfit 501(C)(3) in collaboration with The Energy and Arts Church of Healing NonProfit are celebrating the holiday by giving away a Thanksgiving Dinner with all of the trimmings, books and hand crocheted hats for the family! Join us in making this Thanksgiving special for one local Las Vegas family. In addition to this give away, every donation enters you for a chance to win a turkey or honey baked ham for your Thanksgiving table! Click this link to make a tax deductible donation and enter the drawing to win a Thanksgiving turkey or ham for your table! Donation Thanksgiving Give-Away Or mail your donation to The Giving Library 2620 South Maryland Parkway Suite 14-155 Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 ( must be postmarked by 11-18-2016) Questions? Call Ms. Baker (702) 728-9263  or Ms. Medley (240) 507-3619 http://www.thegivinglibrary.org/ http://www.theenergyandartschurchofhealing.org The 2016 Vegas Thanksgivin

Las Vegas Review Journal Posted August 22, 2016 - 11:49am Unraveling the craft of business Merri Medley, left, and owner Cassandra Bartlett pose for a photo at the Mirage Fiber Arts store in Las Vegas. Jerry Henkel/Las Vegas Review-Journal) image By ANN FRIEDMAN LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS Just over a month ago, Cassandra Bartlett traded in the more than 15 years she’s spent at investment firms across the country in pursuit of her dream of opening up a yarn shop. And the former Salt Lake City resident decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place for it. “I thought it was a good market to have the business in and I fell in love with the city,” Bartlett said of Las Vegas. “It’s an unsaturated market for yarn shops and there are a lot of crafters here.” Before relocating to Las Vegas, Bartlett and her family spent weekends searching for the perfect location. “I started working with yarn companies while I was in Salt Lake City to open accounts, place orders and

Las Vegas Review Journal Posted August 22, 2016 - 11:49am Unraveling the craft of business Merri Medley, left, and owner Cassandra Bartlett pose for a photo at the Mirage Fiber Arts store in Las Vegas. Jerry Henkel/Las Vegas Review-Journal) image By ANN FRIEDMAN LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS Just over a month ago, Cassandra Bartlett traded in the more than 15 years she’s spent at investment firms across the country in pursuit of her dream of opening up a yarn shop. And the former Salt Lake City resident decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place for it. “I thought it was a good market to have the business in and I fell in love with the city,” Bartlett said of Las Vegas. “It’s an unsaturated market for yarn shops and there are a lot of crafters here.” Before relocating to Las Vegas, Bartlett and her family spent weekends searching for the perfect location. “I started working with yarn companies while I was in Salt Lake City to open accounts, place orders and

Kudos to all of the amazing ladies and gentlemen of the Friends Of Parkinson's Support Group! We finger crocheted a Chain Of Life bracelet and recreated our life story.  Many thanks to the phenomenal Ms. Charmaine Lee for the invite! Many thanks to The Art of Crochets Project's sponsor,  Kimbrell Enterprise! Click this link KIMBRELL ENTERPRISE LINK The Art of Crochet Project is made possible through The Energy and Arts Church of Healing, a local non profit that's helping to strengthen our communities.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/merrimedley If your favorite crocheted afghan is torn, don't throw it away ! Let me fix it. Reasonable rates and reliable service. Here's a list of some of the items I repair: Doilies, Baby Clothing, Blankets & Booties, Stuffed Animals, Couch Pillows, Hats & Scarves, Sweaters & Vests, Afghans & Throws ! Please convo me with pictures of the tear, the specifics such as fiber content and weight of yarn if known.

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Kudos to this weeks class! Your crochet designs are exceptional! Many thanks to the Luminosity Wellness Center Las Vegas!

Kudos to all of the amazing ladies of NPWA! Thank you for having The Art of Crochet Project as your activity! We crocheted beautiful bracelets and necklaces! Many thanks to the phenomenal ladies, Laurie Luckie Nixie and Carol Ann Dechaun for the invite! Many thanks to the NPWA !

Kudos to all of the beginners! Great job! Many thanks to all of our sponsors!!!

We had lots of fun! Kudos to our attendees! The Art of Crochet Project would like to thank this week's sponsors. Kimbrell Enterprise provided the Nutrilite Twist n Go for our drinks and Rena of Pastries For The Palate provided delicious cinnamon buns. Also, many thanks to the awesome and amazing  Ms. Kayla Evans and  the Luminosity Wellness Center Las Vegas! The link for Kimbrell Enterprise is http://kimbrellenterprise.biz

Great beginner's crochet project! Crochet Hook Size J /10    Skein of Cotton Yarn FREE Pattern: Row 1:  Make a magic circle. Make 12 Single Crochets. Join. Row 2:  Chain 3, * 2 Double Crochets in next stitch, 1 Double Crochet in next stitch*. Repeat * until the end of the row. Row 3:  Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch. Join then cut off yarn.

Good food, friends and fun!

Kudos to our attendees at The Art of Crochet Project! It was lots of fun!!!! Many thanks to the Luminosity Wellness Center Las Vegas!

Kudos to the phenomenal Mrs. Christine Essex of the Luminosity Wellness Center of Las Vegas and also, a big thanks to everyone else that helped coordinate this event! This was a Furbaby Funday for sure! The Art of Crochet Project thanks Britney, Chris and everyone for their donations! Our raffle included a hand crocheted cotton bath pouf sponge! One of my favorite natural soaps is the Honey & Glycerin bar from Kimbrell Enterprise. Here's their link http://kimbrellenterprise.wwdb.biz

The Glycerin & Honey Complexion Bar is available at Kimbrell Enterprise. HTTP://KIMBRELLENTERPRISE.WWDB.BIZ Face/Bath Sponge Crochet Pattern - Natural Cotton Yarn- Size I Crochet Hook- Row 1:  Make magic circle, then make 20 single crochet stitches, do not join, chain 3 turn Row 2:  Make 3 double crochet stitches in  bottom of chain 3, then make 4 double crochet stitches in each stitch across, 80 stitches total, join, chain 3 turn Row 3: Repeat row 2, 320 stitches total, do not join, chain 3 turn You can stop here for the Face Sponge and make your loop. Continue with Row 4 for the Bath Sponge. Row 4: Repeat row 2, 1280 stitches total, slip stitch at end of the row. Next slip stitch in the middle of the magic circle. Do Not Cut Yarn because you will make loop now. Chain 40 stitches then slip stitch in the magic circle,  Cut yarn and tie off.     I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)

In Honor Of Stress Awareness Month HEALING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT Through The Art Of Crochet Project April is National Stress Awareness Month. It’s time to relax and tap into your flow of creativity!  We will combine various modalities designed to improve mood, clarity and focus while enjoying the art of crocheting. Also, you’ll receive a crochet kit that includes a crochet hook, cotton yarn, as well as, a few of my favorite patterns. This crochet project is made possible by The Energy and Arts Church of Healing “TEACH”, a local nonprofit that’s helping to strengthen our local communities. Classes Every Wednesday in April at 6:30 PM - 8:00PM (Refreshments will be served.) $20 (Covers Materials and  Supplies) LOVE DONATIONS WECOME 2400 North Tenaya Avenue <> Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 <> (702) 721-9355 www.merrimedley.com <> www.theenergyandartschurchofhealing.org

. I'm posting some of my favorite crochet patterns below as my way of saying Thank You! Crocheted Belt With D Ring This is an excellent project for beginners. The free pattern is as follows: Size K Crochet Hook, D-Ring, Two 50 gram balls of organic cotton yarn Belt Using 2 strands of organic cotton yarn. Row 1: Make a slip knot then chain 7 stitches. Single Crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook. Total 6 Stitches, turn. Row 2: Chain 2 stitches then Single Crochet in each stitch across, Total 6 stitches, turn. (Repeat Row 2 until belt is desired length.) D Ring Attachment Insert the first 3 rows of the belt through both D Rings, then Slip Stitch Row 1 to Row 3. (Please note that you may just hand sew as well.) Usually measures approximately 2" in width.

March is National Crochet Month - Healing Through The Art Of Crochet Project makes donations of yarn to strengthen local senior communities. This project is A Merri Medley Endeavor, through "TEACH", The Energy And Arts Church Of Healing. #healingthroughtheartofcrochet #theenergyandartschurchofhealing #amerrimedleyendeavor If you haven't already, please click the Donate button on the top left side of the website today. Thanks!