Etsy Find at Francine Toukou!

Etsy Find at Francine Toukou
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I ordered these Slate Slippers from Francine Toukou just a couple of weeks ago and they came in Saturday!!! I love receiving packages in the mail, especially when they are wrapped up like wonderful gifts! I tore into the package to find these soft, cozy slippers. My Great Grandmother use to make these for us each Christmas and slipping these onto my feet made me feel like a kid again!

If you get the opportunity, go over to Francine Toukou right now!! She has amazing prices and perfectly crocheted gifts. If you need a little warmth in your life you might want to check out her Ruffle Wraps, Beanies or Simply Slated Slippers (My personal favorite!) I also ordered the Steel Beanie for my Niece. She is a teenager so it was hard to tell if she liked it, but these are so popular! I might have to order another for me!! (I am Sew Spoiled!)
Reading her profile, I found out that she is a mad crafter, hair salon owner, author of "CROCHET CHIC", published by Lark, and "I CROCHET", published by Leisure arts!!! Not to mention a Wife and Mom of 3 boys! Can you believe that??? Awesome! I love great finds!!
Warmest Wishes!
~Leah

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