Donations

Updated May 2019,


Why donate?
Not only is designing an expensive process it also takes up a whole lot of my time. One pattern can take 2 weeks to write, edit then test. When I add a video tutorial for a pattern it adds so many more hours, another 2 weeks at least.
I do this entirely on my own. I do not have a camera crew or anyone who edits for me. I'm constantly working, buying supplies, and  responding to questions left for me here on my blog, facebook and youtube. This is a full time job.

I rely fully on ad revenue and donations to support myself and my kids so I can keep doing this job. I believe strongly in what I'm doing. I believe this is what I'm called to do.
I keep my patterns free so those who can not afford to buy a pattern still has access to them and have many to choose from. There was a time, as a single mother,  that I could not afford anything outside of the basic necessities for my children. So I get it, the struggle is real.
We can all do our part to help each other along the way!

Sharing is caring,
Please help support this blog with a donation today, I would be so very grateful. If you can't donate, consider supporting me by sharing my blog or my youtube channel with your social media sites. Sharing helps a lot too. It really does! 



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Comments

  1. I have followed you for quite a while. I love your darling creations and your generosity in sharing the patterns.

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  2. I am so grateful that you share your wonderful animals free for us to make my donation was small but i got confused with the money exchange rate i have nearly finished the little fox and will post a picture for you on your site and will donate a bit more when i have finished another one of your little one's bless you for sharing hun xxx

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  3. Thank you for your awesome creations. I wish my donation could be greater. I am fairly new to crochet and just beginning my adventure with amigurumi. I will now attempt your little cute elephant.

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    1. aww thank you so very much! Never worry, your donation, no matter the size, means the world to me. Many Blessings to you and yours <3

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  4. Dear Sharon:
    I have meet many amazing (on a scale of 1 to 10) women through out my 56 years of life, but, YOUR THE CLOSET TO AMAZING, FULL OF APPRECIATION with TRUE GRATEFUL, & ENDLESS THOUGHFULLNESS; I've ever seen!
    My comment was to tell you how extremely talented - gifted you are, to also, thank you for being so gracious in sharing with others & teaching others of your talants/gifts. I wanted to explain that I'm disabled and my husband is retired, so it never fails;when I want to give, buy, etc., we are down to pennies. I never would insult anyone, by donating to them a few pennies.
    Truth is I went to the website "ALL FREE CROCHET" looking for something cute to make for my three grandkids for Easter and also, something for my oldest granddaughter who was born on St. Patrick's day;and she's got my/my daughters Irish bloodline.
    Then I come across your website (I'm am going through all the Wonderful items), started to download & saw "the note" and thought is this a joke or a test! If I didn't feel awful downloading some of the patterns; I did more than ever after reading your note.
    A HEART FELT THANK YOU TO YOU & GOD GIVEN TALENTS! Thanks your Gratitude and Courtesy. I'll be be a lot because of the Wonderful items you create & Share. I hope someday I am to Donate more then, words, or the prays I'll say for you & yours! God Bless! ☺

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    1. awe, thank you so much! I appreciate every word you said. It means the world to know that these patterns will be helpful to you and also will bring you joy as well.

      As far as donating, PLEASE never feel awful about not donating. I would never want anyone to feel any obligation whatsoever to give something that they really can't afford. Your comment was worth far more to me than a monetary donation, truly!

      Thanks a million, you made my day. Many blessings to you too!

      Sharon Ojala

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    2. God bless people like you! I loved reading your letter, it nearly brought tears to my eyes. You're very special.

      Greetings from Canada ♡

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  5. I can't believe you have offered your dragons for free. I would have been happy to pay for such a beautiful pattern so have made a donation. You truly are so kind to make your patterns available to everyone and not just those who can pay. 💖

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  6. Thank for you your lovely patterns and your blessings. I send blessings to you, Sharon.

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  7. Hi Sharon,

    I love all of your work.....from your cute amigurumi patterns to your absolutely amazing doll houses! I've been following your Youtube channel for a while now and one day hope to have a go at a tree house of some sort. In the meantime I'm aiming to make a couple of your little animals.....love the dragon and dress me bunny so I think they will be first on the list :)

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. It's so refreshing in this world of commercialism to see someone who is so willing to share their talent so freely with others.

    All the best from an Aussie fan
    Lynne

    PS I'll be back to donate a little more when I can :)

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    1. I'm so happy to hear this, thank you! It means a lot to know that the projects I share inspire others. That's what it's all about for me! Comments like yours just inspire me to keep going. I appreciate that.

      Ohhhh, I just saw your generous donation! Thank you so much!

      Happy crafting 2017 to you :)
      Sharon

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  8. Dear Sharon,

    Thank you so much for your free patterns. I've made already a few amigurumi dolls using your patterns. It was fun doing them. I never thought I could them before. But your instructions were easy to follow. Bless your heart for your generosity in sharing your well-designed patterns.
    How about designing an Aussie kangaroo and a cute koala with little joeys in their pouches? Just a little friendly suggestion. Thank you. And cheers and hello from Down Under. Keep up the good work.

    Vivian

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  9. Thank you for your gift of creativity. I do crochet and knit, but want to try something for gifting that can be (hopefully) a quick project for double the gratification - for me and for the receiver :)

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  10. Thank you for inspiring me and for all the free and helpful video and written patterns. you are amazing and who has taught me that i can do just about anything! You are my first go to for Ami lol I learned thru you so thank you..

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  11. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns. I have been knitting but not crocheting yet but have pleasure in watching your creativity. Greetings from a France fan ! Tangobleu

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  12. I love your work Sharon, thanks for sharing with us this beautiful patterns!!!

    Greetings from Chile!

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  13. I've just discovered the art of amigurumi and can't believe how lucky I was to find your website. Your creations are beautiful and your generosity in sharing is immense. My donation isn't close to match your generosity but I will continue to donate in the future. A huge thanks for sharing and especially for the hard work you put in. God bless

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    1. Thank you so much for the donation, it is much appreciated!

      Your kind words really mean a lot to me. Many blessings to you as well.

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  14. Thank you for the gift of your creativity. I couldnt take it for free ... thank you for your generosity

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  15. I have learned so much from watching your YouTube channel. I am looking forward to trying many of your patterns.

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  16. Thank you for your wonderful crochet patterns. I am loving making them up.

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  17. You are such a great teacher and so talented. You are such a wealth of good ideas. Thank you for your hard work and generosity.

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  18. I've been crocheting for 45 years. I have never been more impressed with both the end product or with the pattern. The dragon pattern is absolute artistry and you are a genius not only in its design but equally in your written and video instructions. Thank you.

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  19. I've only started using your pattern for the Little Bigfoot Elephant and I am enjoying making it so much! I am impressed with the way the stitches create definition in the face. Thank you for sharing all of your patterns!

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  20. Thank you so much Sharon, I have many of your patterns. You are SO CREATIVE and TALENTED. I love your videos too so very helpful.

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  21. Thank you, very much, for sharing your patterns! I came across your Cuddle Me Puppy pattern on Pinterest, and it was just what I was looking for. It has been the most well written free pattern I have seen and the end result was so cute, I almost kept it for myself. Thanks, again!

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  22. Thanks so much for sharing your patterns and video tutorials! You explain everything so well in your videos and you have such a great speaking voice :-). I'm currently making a different amigurumi from your patterns to give to my grandkids next month. They're going to love them!

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  23. Thank you for all your wonderful patterns. I love them! My granddaughter is in love with the dragons. She could not get over how cute they are. Thank you!

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  24. I love, love, love your work! Thank you so much for sharing. I will be coming to your site whenever I need inspiration. Praying for continued success and a healthy future!!

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  25. I wanted to jump on here about the Might Dragon and say "thank you"... not sure how to post pictures... but I have a couple if you need or want to see them.
    thank you so much! :)

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  26. U are amazing !! Beautiful work, and let us enjoy redesigning your work, so that we can share with Grandbabies, babies, sisters, brothers, well you get where I'm going with this !! : )
    Thank you soo much !!!

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  27. Sharon tus trabajos son increíbles. Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos, que Dios te siga dando ese don creatividad y paciencia. Desde chile saludos y espero ver más trabajos hermosos realizados por tus manos prodigiosas. 🌹

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  28. Thank you so much I made girl and boy bunny. I am a knitter but I thought I'd give them a try. Your step by step video made it easy.

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  29. Hi thank you for the patterns and videos. I have been crocheting for years but only granny squares . I could never read a pattern . I had a heart attack in 2010 then a triple bi-pass in 2018 I had some compilations was in hospital and rehab for almost a year I also can't see very well so I needed something to do that I didn't need to see well. I found you on tribe and learned how to read a pattern and how to make the animals I'm not real good at it but I'm getting better thank you very much 😘

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