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Reader Survey 2K15!

January 28, 2015 5 Comments

2015 Hands Occupied Reader Survey

It’s survey time, folks! That time of year when I ask you 10 quick questions about how Hands Occupied is doing, what you’d like to see on the blog, and what I can do better. It is absolutely fantastic to get all the feedback from you guys that I can, and it’s so useful to help me decide what to do next on Hands Occupied (even if that means simply doing what I’m doing or if it means making some changes)! Instead of the survey being a separate page this year, I’ve decided to embed it below so you’re not having to click all over the internet to find it. And to get you excited about the survey, I’ve got a giveaway at the bottom of this post where you have the chance to win a yarn-filled prize pack for answering my questions. Thanks so much in advance! :D

Get a mobile-friendly version of the survey here.

Get a mobile-friendly version of the survey here.

Yarn Prize Pack Giveaway!

Enter below for your chance to win a buncha yarn for doing me a solid with this survey. :) The winner will be announced in this post on February 5 and contacted via email.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Sky Turtle

    January 29, 2015 at 3:56 am

    I’ve filled in the survey, good luck with the content calendar for the new year!

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  2. Cat M.

    January 30, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    So glad to have found your blog, thanks!

    Reply
  3. Debbie Bowers

    January 31, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Great site. Keep up the great work.

    Reply
  4. Florence Fales

    January 31, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Thank you for the survey. I love this site. Great patterns to knit. I hope I win.

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  5. Yolande

    February 3, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for the survey and prize giveaway. I am a new reader of the site, and a new knitting teacher.

    Reply

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches on my home studio. After losing my studio space last fall, it’s feels really great to *occupy* this new space all the way. 😉
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I started by removing general clutter & returning straggler supplies from various WIPs, videos & design deadlines to their homes. Next, I hung a third peg board in the space - this one is mostly for display and less for organizing tools or projects. For the first time ever, I’m displaying projects from my book, plus a couple other faves. (The best thing about designing more yarn crafts besides knit & crochet is that I have some really fun -and delightfully pettable 😆- samples around.) I finished by adding a square dowel to my small supply storage tower to keep it from tipping over, plus re-arranging and de-cluttering the closet. 
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