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Stitch and Unwind Shines with Awesome Crochet Blogger Award

Northbrook, IL – Stitch and Unwind is the official blog for AllFreeCrochet, AllFreeeCrochetAfghanPatterns and AllFreeKnitting. Many loyal crocheters, knitters, bloggers and enthusiasts visit the Stitch and Unwind blog daily, but this time the blog was awarded with the 2013 Awesome Crochet Blogger Award from Kathryn Vercillo, blogger of Crochet Concupiscence.

The Awesome Crochet Blogger Award is when Kathryn celebrates 30+ of the best crochet bloggers on the web. The blog gets recognition that Kathryn thinks they are doing something amazing. “I read about 300 crochet blogs regularly so I’d like to think that I have a good grasp on the pulse of the crochet blogging world.”

When a blog rounds up the best free crochet patterns into one location, it’s extremely helpful to the crochet enthusiast about what project they might work up next; it’s great inspiration and a great place to find other bloggers. These roundups link to the patterns for bloggers to use, which is why the blog is worth recognizing.

Kathryn chose Stitch and Unwind as the winning blog of the year because it “regularly does crochet pattern roundups linking to various free crochet patterns from their network. What I love most is their themes, some of which are common themes that many of us are interested in working (such as round ripple afghan patterns) and others that are truly unique and inspirational (such as tribal crochet patterns). Each post includes a personable introduction to the theme. The links to the free crochet patterns are sometimes sorted by subcategories within the theme.” Stitch and Unwind usually gets over 100,000 visits per month.

For those who have visited the blog, they know they can find just what they’re looking for. And for those who haven’t, be sure you check it out for your next project. On behalf of Prime Publishing and the Stitch and Unwind blog, we’d like to thank Kathryn for her dedication to our blog as well as the amazing award itself. Here’s to an exciting New Year!

Contact:

Christine Weiher, Editorial Community Manager
AllFreeCrochet.com
StitchandUnwind.com
Prime Publishing
847-205-9375

 

About Prime Publishing:

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, they are an Internet Media Company that operates web sites, eMagazines, and communities focused on the niche areas of crafting and cooking. A full list of web properties, free newsletters and free eBooks can be found at www.primecp.com.

 

New Site, FaveSouthernRecipes.com, Offers The Best In Country Cooking

Northbrook, IL —  Traditional Southern cooking is an iconic symbol of American culture and remains the most recognizable of the United States’ regional cuisines.  Even those who are not from the South continue to make and enjoy classic dishes that originated south of the Mason-Dixon Line. In order to bring the best Southern dishes to everyday, at-home cooks, we are pleased to introduce Prime Publishing LLC’s new Southern cooking recipe website, FaveSouthernRecipes.com.

Recently, a growing interest in comfort food has spread from the South to other parts of the country. According to the 2012 Zagat guide, the popularity of Southern food is on the rise. More and more recipes are emerging that reflect a fusion between traditional Southern cooking and other regions’ influences. Virginia Willis, a Southern chef and food writer, recently stated, “It’s nice to see other Americans learn about our cuisine, and hopefully, learn more truth about the true nature of Southern cooking.” It seems that every day, people around the country are discovering that just because they aren’t from the South doesn’t mean that Southern food doesn’t have a place in their kitchen.

FaveSouthernRecipes.com offers place for born-and-bred Southerners and Yankees alike to come together in search of authentic Southern fare. FaveSouthernRecipes offers readers recipes for grits, classic biscuit recipes, authentic Southern cornbread recipes, and a myriad of other comforting foods. No matter what sort of recipes readers are seeking, they will undoubtedly be able to find what they want on FaveSouthernRecipes.com.

Be sure to visit Prime Publishing LLC’s brand-new Southern cooking site, FaveSouthernRecipes.com, at http://www.favesouthernrecipes.com and sign up for the free e-mail newsletter, Everyday Southern Comfort.

Contact:

Kaitlin Weiler, Editor
FaveSouthernRecipes
Prime Publishing LLC
847-205-9375
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About FaveSouthernRecipes.com

FaveSouthernRecipes.com is committed to bringing you an extensive collection of Southern comfort recipes for every occasion. On our site, you will find hundreds of free recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. Our goal is to help everyday, at-home cooks prepare authentic Southern food recipes in their own kitchens.

 

About Prime Publishing LLC

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. The company created its first web site in 1996. Today, we are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in the areas of crafting, home decor, wellness, diet, and cooking.

New Site: AllFreeDIYWeddings.com

Northbrook, IL – Prime Publishing LLC, a leader in multi-platform cooking and crafting brands, has just launched its newest site, AllFreeDIYWeddings.com. Remaining consistent with Prime’s other brands, AllFreeDIYWeddings.com informs, inspires, and engages international audiences, though this time through the universal love for romance. Offering advice, tutorials, giveaways, reviews, tips, and inspiration, the site presents brides-to-be, wedding enthusiasts, young dreamers, friends, and families with everything needed to create their own happily ever after.

As costs of weddings continue to rise, interest in do-it-yourself celebrations does so as well. In fact, Splendid Insights, a company devoted to wedding and lifestyle market research, released a study in 2010 showing that interest in DIY weddings has increased 126% since 2007. Liene Stevens, an expert on business and consumer behavior for the wedding industry, argues that this is partly due to the desire for creative expression. Whether you buy that reasoning or not, the DIY wedding fad has become a standard that’s here to stay, and AllFreeDIYWeddings.com wants to help brides and their trusted cohorts by putting everything they need in one place.

Visit the site for bridal shower ideas, decoration tutorials, tips on creating the perfect seating chart, advice on keeping the marriage young, and, of course, DIY crafts. Because AllFreeDIYWeddings.com offers information on everything from the engagement to the happily ever after, the site appeals to more than just brides-to-be: her friends planning the shower, the newlywed looking for anniversary ideas, the guest looking for gift ideas, and everyone in between.

Be sure to visit Prime Publishing LLC’s brand-new DIY wedding site, AllFreeDIYWeddings.com at http://www.allfreeweddings.com and sign up for their eNewsletter, The Wedding Planner, which will deliver brilliant tips, tricks, and tutorials right to your inbox.

Contact:
Jaclyn Holtzman, Editor

Published by:
Prime Publishing LLC
3400 Dundee Rd Suite 220
Northbrook, Il 60062

About AllFreeDIYWeddings.com

As our name promises, AllFreeDIYWeddings.com is a web site devoted to DIY wedding crafts of all sorts! AllFreeDIYWeddings.com welcomes all brides-to-be and wedding enthusiasts in search of the best wedding crafts. You’ll find hundreds of free projects and ideas for weddings, bridal showers, and other wedding-related events.

About Prime Publishing LLC

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. The company created its first web site in 1996. Today, we are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in the areas of crafting, home decor, wellness, diet, and cooking.

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Sixty-Three Percent of Surveyed Slow Cooker Fans Use Their Slow Cookers All Year Long

Northbrook, IL – In a recent survey conducted by AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, we found that 63.7 percent of readers surveyed said they use their slow cooker all year long, not just during one particular season. Thirty-four percent said they used their slow cookers most during the winter, and about 20 percent said they use their slow cookers most during the fall season. The survey was taken by subscribers of The Slow Cooker Chronicle and was conducted for two weeks.

 

The survey included questions on how readers engage with our newsletters, and also asked readers about their slow cooking habits. As we head into November, it was interesting to find that of all the major holidays, our readers use their slow cookers most for Thanksgiving, with Christmas coming in a close second. Throughout the year, 12 percent of those surveyed use their slow cookers three to four times a week, and 21 percent use their slow cookers twice a week. It should be no surprise that over 57 percent of those surveyed consider themselves to be intermediate-level cooks!

 

When we asked readers which ingredient, from a list of 13, was their favorite to incorporate in their cooking, 89 percent of those surveyed chose chicken. That said, when we asked readers what was the quirkiest way they’ve ever cooked with their slow cookers, they had some wild slow cooker uses, including using their slow cookers to make tie dye, soap, to melt wax for candles, to thaw auto parts, to prepare dog food, to germinate plant seeds, to make cold medicine, to heat stones for a back massage, and more! Some respondents erred more on the side of traditional. One respondent noted, “I found baking a cake in the crock pot so foreign, until I did it and now I barely use my oven for such things as cakes.”

 

You’ll find many slow cooker “baking” ideas on AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, along with hundreds of other easy cooking ideas. We advise you to wash your slow cooker or keep a separate one in the house if you’re going to try cooking up inedible items, such as auto parts in your crock!

 

At AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, we encourage you to get as creative as you can when using your slow cooker. We’re here to help you cook up delicious creations. We want to thank all of those folks who participated in our survey. We will use the results from this survey to improve our Web site and newsletter, The Slow Cooker Chronicle. We always welcome your feedback.

 

Contact:

Blair Chavis

Editor

AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com

 

About AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com and Prime Publishing LLC:

AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com is a cooking and recipe website dedicated to the best slow cooker recipes and ideas on how to make the most of your slow cooker. We also publish The Slow Cooker Chronicle, a free e-mail newsletter, publish eCookbooks, and create food and recipe related product promotions, contests and giveaways.

 

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, we are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in niche areas such as crafting and cooking.

AllFreeSewing Offers Cost-Effective Thanksgiving Ideas in New eBook

Northbrook, IL — With just a month away, it’s time to start thinking of your Thanksgiving plans. You know you’ll be celebrating somehow, and you might even know where the dinner will be held this year, but what else is ready? Preparing for Thanksgiving involves more than dropping big bucks at the grocery store. There are several other aspects to entertaining during Turkey Day, and one of them is decorations. AllFreeSewing proudly releases its first ever eBook that hones in on November’s national holiday. In Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving you’ll find kid and adult-friendly Thanksgiving crafts. Each and every one contributes heavily to the overall aesthetic of your Thanksgiving design.

Apart from the gorgeous products that these ten tutorials yield, creating works from this free copy of Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving also works wonders on your wallet. You might wonder how. Switch gears to the food aspect of the holiday. Any citizen who purchased a turkey last year for Thanksgiving may recall the heavy price tag of their much anticipated meal. According to the National Turkey Federation, both the 2012 drought and requirements set by the RFS affected corn prices and therefore feed availability. As the National Turkey Federation explains, “This chain of events has led to higher food prices overall.” Suddenly, your moderately priced meal became much more expensive.

This year, approach your Thanksgiving celebration with frugality. You can’t help the price of food, but you can control your budget when it comes to decorations. Instead of buying Thanksgiving decorations that you picked out of your favorite retailer’s catalog, make your own from the Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving free eBook. Thanksgiving crafts from this eBook provide solutions to your table top troubles, dinner place mat dilemmas, and children’s high energy during dinner.

Apart from its budget-friendliness and design contributions, Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving can enhance your holiday by providing priceless memories. Work with friends and family to make DIY Thanksgiving decorations that will create shared experiences to enjoy and remember. Thanksgiving ideas start here in this free eBook from AllFreeSewing. Don’t wait to download your copy and prepare for the holiday practically and creatively.

Download your free copy of Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving at: http://www.allfreesewing.com/Thanksgiving-Projects/Give-Thanks-10-Sewing-Ideas-for-Thanksgiving-Free-eBook

Contact:
Anne Rosean, Editor
AllFreeSewing.com
Prime Publishing
847-205-9375

About AllFreeSewing.com:
AllFreeSewing.com is an exciting resource for all things sewing – from expert tips to project ideas for every style and skill level. We also publish Sewing It Up, a free e-mail newsletter, publish sewing eBooks, and create sewing related product promotions, contests, and giveaways.

About Prime Publishing:
Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, we are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in niche areas such as crafting and cooking. To learn more, visit www.primenewsletters.com.

New Halloween eCookbook Offers a Variety of Fun Halloween Dessert Recipes

Northbrook, IL — Halloween is just around the corner. Jack o’ lanterns and Halloween decorations line store shelves and people everywhere are

Discover Simple Yarn Crafts With eBook from FaveCrafts & Lion Brand Yarn

Northbrook, IL – Winter is just around the corner, so now is the time to start working on those winter accessories. While it may be too late to start crocheting or knitting those complicated wearables, there’s plenty of time to work on the patterns feature in FaveCrafts’ latest eBook, 17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn. Within the pages of this eBook, readers will find pretty designs and genius ideas for a variety of winter patterns. There are also patterns for home decor crafts, making this a true must-have for any crafter.

According to a survey conducted by the Craft Yarn Council in 2011, “Scarves continue to be knitters/crocheters favorite project. Seventy–seven percent said they made at least one scarf, 70% said they made a hat, 63% a baby blanket, 57% an afghan, and tied at 48% were ponchos and shawls, kitchen goods and other baby items.” Yarn crafters love making small projects, and this eBook is filled with a variety of projects that fit the bill. 17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn featured scarves, hats, cowls and shawls that can be made in a day. Many of the projects can be customized and given as gifts, making them ideal for the holiday season.

17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn features a large collection of simple patterns and yarn projects, as well as large full-color photos.  From beautiful scarf patterns to easy-to-make gifts, the projects in this eBook are great for all your winter crafting and holiday gift giving needs.  Inside this eBook, crafters will find a pattern for a pretty Butterfly Shawl (p. 9), a versatile Featherlight Poncho (p. 14) and even a kid-approved pattern for Fairy Wings (p. 31).  With crafts that cover everything from crochet to upcycling, you’ll never get bored.

Download 17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn for FREE at http://www.favecrafts.com/Gifts/17-Easy-Crafts-With-Yarn-Make-Accessories-Decor-and-More-with-Lion-Brand-Imagine-Yarn-free-eBook.  Website visitors can also find the eBook under the “Gifts” category on the FaveCrafts homepage.

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Contact:
Julia Litz, FaveCrafts Editor
FaveCrafts.com
847-205-9375

 

About FaveCrafts.com:

FaveCrafts.com is an exciting resource for all things craft – from expert tips to project ideas for every style and skill level. We also publish Quick & Crafty, a free e-mail newsletter, publish crafting eBooks, and create crafting related product promotions, contests and giveaways.
About Prime Publishing LLC:

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, they are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in niche areas such as crafting and cooking. A full list of web properties, free newsletters and free eBooks can be found at www.primenewsletters.com.

MrFood.com Gets Festive with Free Halloween eCookbooks

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Homemade candy is in high demand year-round, but with Halloween and Christmas just around the corner, these easy recipes are more appealing than ever. The Mr. Food Test Kitchen’s latest eCookbook, Homemade Candy Recipes: 20 Old-Fashioned Recipes for Chocolate Candy, Fudge, & More, is ideal for those looking for the perfect plate of treats to entertain guests during Halloween festivities.

A 2009 study from the New York Times discussed how candy serves as a source of comfort during times of economic stress. When the stock market flounders, candy sales continue to climb. Candy shop food has become a reliable fall-back, and with the Mr. Food Test Kitchen’s latest eCookbook, these eye-popping treats can be made right at home, saving plenty of money while giving the cook the ability to customize them just right.

Sometimes, the spooky fun can be even more appealing than the candy! For festive frights and party fun, check out the Halloween party eCookbook, Spooky Treats & Party Eats: 34 Halloween Recipes from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen. It’s filled with a variety of Halloween-themed drinks, appetizers, and dinners for a festive bash friends and family won’t soon forget.

Celebrate with the Mr. Food Test Kitchen this Halloween for a spook-tacularly good time!

Download our Homemade Candy Recipes eCookbook here: http://www.mrfood.com/Candy/Homemade-Candy-Recipes-Old-Fashioned-Recipes-for-Chocolate-Candy-Fudge-More-Free-eCookbook

Download our Spooky Treats & Party Eats eCookbook here: Fhttp://www.mrfood.com/Editors-Picks/Spooky-Treats-and-Party-Eats-34-Halloween-Recipes-from-Mr-Food-Free-eCookbook

About the Mr. Food® Brand

Mr. Food is an established brand that keeps reinventing itself as it continues to grow. Today, the Mr. Food TV segment is nationally syndicated through CBS Worldwide Distribution on 120+ TV stations, with a daily audience of over 2 million viewers. The publishing division (with millions of books sold) continues to successfully create cookbooks to help the home cook get in and out of the kitchen with ease. The success of the brand is based on triple-tested recipes developed in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen while strictly adhering to their “Quick & Easy” philosophy. MrFood.com is a joint venture with Prime Publishing LLC and one of the nation’s fastest growing recipe websites with millions of page views weekly and over 1 million monthly unique visitors. On top of that, the “Quick & Easy Everyday Cooking” eNewsletter engages almost 1 million subscribers on a daily basis.

Prime Publishing Helps Celebrate I Love Yarn Day

Northbrook, IL – Prime Publishing is excited to help celebrate this year’s I Love Yarn Day (ILYD). The celebrations showing off our love for yarn started on Sunday, October 6th. For an entire week, our yarn blog Stitch & Unwind is participating in the national event by posting new knitting and crochet patterns each day. There is also a chance to enter the “Show Us Your Stash” contest for an opportunity to win a massive prize pack full of goodies including free yarn, crochet and knit books, crochet thread, and more.  Our yarn sites (AllFreeCrochet, AllFreeKnitting, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns, and FaveCrafts) are celebrating through daily Facebook giveaways and social media promotions, including an ILYD 2013 Pinterest board.

ILYD is now in its third year, and keeps getting bigger and better every year. It originally started as a viral campaign to simply show one’s love of yarn. It takes place on the second Friday in October, and it has become a huge success in the past few years thanks to the continued support of the Craft Yarn Council and the campaign’s ever-growing social media presence. In 2012, the ILYD Facebook fan page went from 2,550 to 10,560 “likes” and ILYD became a trending topic on Twitter. Currently, the ILYD Facebook page has more than 17,000 likes on Facebook and the numbers continue to grow.

Check out the celebrations on the Stitch & Unwind blog right here. Plus, there’s plenty of time to enter the “Show Us Your Stash” giveaway. The contest ends October 12, 2013. Be sure to also “LIKE” the I Love Yarn Day Facebook page, too!

 

Contact:
Jeanette Benoit, Editor
AllFreeCrochet.com
Prime Publishing
847-205-9375

 

About Prime Publishing:
Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, they are an Internet Media Company that operates web sites, eMagazines, and communities focused on the niche areas of crafting and cooking. A full list of web properties, free newsletters and free eBooks can be found at www.primecp.com.

AllFreeCrochet Welcomes Fall with Lion Brand’s New Collection of Patterns

Northbrook, Illinois – Fall officially began on August 22, which means now is the time to start getting your wardrobe ready for the new season.  While you’re at it, give your home a quick makeover for the season, too. Inside AllFreeCrochet’s latest eBook, Lion Brand’s New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More, you will find everything you need to get yourself and your home ready for fall. As the weather begins to cool, you’ll need to get your scarves, shawls, afghans, and other autumn accessories ready to help keep you warm and cozy all season long.

According to the 2013 IRS National Standards derived from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Americans spend an average of $88 per month on apparel, which adds up to a little more than $1,000 per year. Imagine how much money you could save if you made your own clothes instead of spending your hard earned cash at the mall. A recent study of clothing franchises by the Australian Trade Commission found that the average markup on clothing was 250 percent and 350 percent for accessories. Creating your own clothes and accessories using just a little bit of yarn and a crochet hook is definitely a quick and easy way to save a few pennies this year.

Inside Lion Brand’s New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More, you will find the most stylish crochet patterns for fall. Each one of these crochet designs were hand-picked by the Lion Brand Design Team and were created with the autumn months in mind. The multi-colored Sunset Shrug is a great shawl for adults to wear all season long, while the Country Cute Cardi is perfect for your little girl. You’ll also find gorgeous accessories to accompany any outfit, such as the Glamorous Zig Zag Scarf, Two Color Fur Striped Scarf, Zodiac Scarf with Bobbles, Crochet Clutch, and the Halsey Street Pompom Helmet, just to name a few. Aside from crochet shawls, crochet hats, and crochet scarf patterns, you’ll also find the most gorgeous crochet designs for your home, such as Celestial Pillows and the New Slant Afghan. These DIY home decor items will quickly transform your home a festive fall atmosphere. If you or someone you know is expecting, there’s also a great collection of precious baby bootie patterns to crochet for fall. Download your copy of for free at http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Scarves/Lion-Brands-New-Fall-Collection-15-Free-Crochet-Scarf-Patterns-Afghan-Patterns-and-More-Free-eBook.

Contact:
Jeanette Benoit, Editor
AllFreeCrochet.com
Prime Publishing
847-205-9375

About Prime Publishing:
Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, they are an Internet Media Company that operates web sites, eMagazines and  communities focused on and e-mail newsletters in the niche areas of such as crafting and cooking. A full list of web properties, free newsletters and free eBooks can be found at www.primecp.com.