Busy Mom Designs Etsy Shop Giveaway- Closed

Busy Mom Designs is hosting this giveaway for all of you "hookers" out there. The giveaway, well  I will fill you in on at the jump...but first I want to introduce you to the lady behind Busy Mom Designs.
Busy Mom Designs is the brain child of Tricia, a busy homeschooling mom to 4 little ones in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A life-long crafter, learning to crochet at a young age. She spent years travel across the vast country of Canada perfecting her crocheting. Then she and her growing family spending 2 years in Mexico on a humanitarian adventure. Now in full swing of homeschooling her little ones. Since her daughter has arrived Tricia has been crocheting up a storm making pretty things. This has lead to her little shop, Busy Mom Designs.

 Tricia tries to write her patterns with the beginner crocheter in mind. Patterns are written with easy to understand terminology and challenging sections are explained clearly, often with the help of photos. AM2W sent Tricia some questions so you could get to know the Busy Mom behind Busy Mom Designs and here they are along with her responses...
AM2CW:  Where do you get your ideas?
BMD: I can't say that there is any actual process by which I get my ideas. I find inspiration everywhere! I have a 3 little boys and a 17 month old daughter so some of my creations were designed to go with an outfit or for a special occasion or to keep their heads warm during our long Canadian winters! Some patterns were designed at the suggestion or request of friends or customers, others by current fashion trends. I often sit and dream up new designs or ideas in my head. Sometimes I create them right away, sometimes they are put on hold. I have a notebook that I sketch ideas in, I have idea files on my computer, I have emails I have sent myself with scattered thoughts of future creations. I only wish I had the time to get them all out of my head and onto my hook!
AM2CW:  how long does it take to put a pattern together?
BMD: The whole pattern process varies greatly for me. Some of my patterns were worked out and typed up in a matter of a few hours. Some, over the course of weeks or even months. I have a whole folder full of bits and pieces of patterns I am working on. I always try to have each pattern very thoroughly tested and edited before listing so that takes several more days as well. 
AM2CW:  What is your favourite pattern you created?
BMD: I can't say that I really have a favorite pattern. But if I had to pick a few... I love the ease of the Simplicity Beanie - how even a brand new beginner can make one in a very short time. And they look so soft and sweet on tiny little newborns! But I also love the Backtrack Beanie pattern - one of my newest designs, as it is such a versatile hat - it looks great on boys or girls from newborn to adult, but it's very easy and very fast to make as well! And the Chili Pepper Cocoon Set makes such a cute little photo prop (inspired by the 2 years I spent in Mexico). 
AM2CW: How long have you been crocheting? Are you self-taught or taught by someone?
BMD: I don't actually remember first learning to crochet. I was very young and assume it was my mother that taught me. I really started to crochet shortly after I was married. My husband and I had a job that had us traveling all over the country. I crocheted while he drove. I had only learned a couple of stitches when I was young, so I was self-taught from that point on (with the help of books and the internet!). I was just making gifts at the time - afghans, dishcloths, baby blankets or toys. After that year, we settled down and bought a house and I became pregnant with my first baby. Somewhere in there, I got busy and stopped crocheting. When I found out that my fourth baby was going to be a girl, I started noticing these cute little crocheted flower hats everywhere and really wanted to have one for her. So I picked up my yarn and hooks again and haven't put them down since! 
AM2CW: How do you start the pattern writing process?
BMD: I crochet with my favorite business tool - my iPad - right beside me. All of my patterns are stored on there and I can send them out as I receive orders while I continue to crochet. I will usually work out one sequence of a pattern, then write it up on the iPad and continue in that manner. But there are times where I will work out the whole item, then write it up after. These early drafts will be changed and edited many times before I ever start to type up the final draft on my computer. 
AM2CW: 3 words that describe you and your shop.
BMD: Sweet. Simple. Fun.

Giveaway

Busy Mom Designs is giveaway 3 of her beautiful crochet patterns to one of AM2CW follower

Here's how you can get a chance to be the winner...

Mandatory Entries

(leave one comment per entry and don't forget your contact information if not in your profile)

1. Check out BusyMomDesigns on Etsy and tell me what your 3 favourite patterns are AND "Heart" her shop!
2. Follow AM2CW, if you already do please remind me.
Bonus Entries
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- Enter the other Giveaways on AM2CW (1 entry each)
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That's it! Good Luck to all of you who choose to enter.

Giveaway lasts until March 23rd and the Winner will be announced March 24th!!!

Please give a big hand to Busy Mom Designs for such a great giveaway!

Ciao for now,