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Sam Bartley Designs

Welcome to SamBartleyDesigns – where books and fiber arts meet!

Hi pals, I’m Sam, they/them, and I’m so glad you’re here! This cozy little corner of the internet is all about two of my favorite things: reading and making. I couldn’t choose just one, so I didn’t!

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Where the books are only sometimes cozy, half the time they are spicy, but 100% of the time the reviews are mine and I will only make your TBR larger. You’ve been warned.

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I just got accepted into @shalini.writes street te I just got accepted into @shalini.writes street team and the arc for This Blade of Ours, so it looks like Ikora and I are doing a re-read of This Monster of Mine real quick 🥰

This book was one of my favorites and if you’re into: a fantasy book with political intrigue, forbidden magic, and a romance that burns slow but fierce, This Monster of Mine needs to be next on your TBR.

From page one, I was hooked. The writing pulls you in with sharp banter, layered magic systems, and characters who practically leap off the page. There’s betrayal, secrets, murder, and a deep, twisting plot that keeps you guessing. And the fact that this is her debut is WILD to me. Like this is giving “I’ve been writing magical world building chart topping romantasys for my entire life” energy and I cannot wait to read TBOO. 

I am so glad this was my FairyLoot book because I was going to end up purchasing a shelf trophy either way, and this one is ridiculously gorgeous. 

And the bonus chapter - kick me in the face and promise to do it again tomorrow would you? So. Freaking. Good. 

🖤 Mind reading & magical runes
🖤 Political power plays (with both swords and words)
🖤 Dead girl lore
🖤 “I’m not afraid of you” energy
🖤 “Touch her and die” with stabby stabs
🖤 Ancient Rome inspired
🖤 Slooooow burn

So, convinced you yet? 

#fairyloot #bookish #booksandcats
Hai pals! Is it too late to still say happy new ye Hai pals! Is it too late to still say happy new year? Probably lol, but still. Here’s my new schedule for the year, my twitch, and my YouTube plans (swipe to see the details) for the first 3 months 🫶🏻

Obviously this can change, but for the most part it should stay the same. 

Like I’m having my birthday stream on January 20th, but I’ll post about that soon 😘 

& first Animal Crossing stream is this Friday. I am borrowing Seans capture card until I can get my own 😅

What are you most looking forward to? 

#twitchstreamer #makersandcrafting #youtubecrafter
Okay, here is quarter 1, 2, and 3 of the temperatu Okay, here is quarter 1, 2, and 3 of the temperature blanket for 2025.

The full details will be on the blog next week, but tomorrow you get the full unroll. 

Stay tuned 😘

#crochetblanket #blanketunroll
It’s done. The 2025 temperature blanket I designed It’s done. The 2025 temperature blanket I designed is finished. Okay, there are still a few ends to weave in, but I know no one’s gonna say anything about it so I’m not worried 😘😉

Anyway, this blanket too 4 lbs of yarn. Exactly. So, it’s cozy. 

Tomorrow I’ll post the “unroll” of the first 3 quarters, and Monday you’ll get the final show 🫶🏻 

Also, 2026 is designed and I’m recording the video next weekend 😘

Bag: @blackpurlmagic 

#temperatureblanket #crochetblanket
Hi pas :) I’m currently at the airport, or on the Hi pas :) I’m currently at the airport, or on the plane, but either way I’m not here right now. Unless I have WiFi, then I might be. 

Anyway, I just wanted to hop on real quick ahead of time and remind you - no stream this Sunday, yes stream on Wednesday. 

Patreon has a new post, and the blog has a few book reviews up 🫶🏻 

Also, I brought my kindle and 3 books… and 6 projects… I’m gone for 3 nights… I’m ridiculous.
When you’ve been eyeing @plankandstella yarn for w When you’ve been eyeing @plankandstella yarn for what felt like 47 years, and you’re finally able to snag two skeins of the exact yarn that inspired a new design. 

This will eventually become a shawl. Knit, crochet, Tunisian, idk yet, but it’s in my head and I know the vibe so I’ll be swatching soon and I’ll 100% share the process 😘

Oh and how does it feel? Soft as hell, with the teeneist of halos and the squish factor I would die for. And it smells like heaven. 

Did I mention I adore this yarn? 

And if you missed the unboxing, my partner helped me out with that one so I highly recommend checking it out 😘
Who says you can’t start another wip before the en Who says you can’t start another wip before the end of the year? Not me 😂

I got the “cast on something new or you’re gonna die” so I cast on this @badsheepyarn for a new drop stitch scarf I’m attempting to design 🥰 

I had a pattern, but it only gave me the cast on count, soooooo I’m just winging it now 🤷

I think it’s working?
My @netgalley Arcs coming with me into 2026 🥰 Any My @netgalley Arcs coming with me into 2026 🥰

Any on your shelf too?? 👀

And yes I am dying to start my buddy read with @booksandbedtime for The Dragon and the Sun Lotus 🥰😝
Hi, okay, so. It’s the 29th of December, and I am Hi, okay, so. It’s the 29th of December, and I am not one to make resolutions for the New Year because I think you can start something new at any time of the year, BUT I do enjoy setting new goals for my business around it’s birthday every year. And since we just passed 8 years, it’s time to reflect. 

2025 was an absolute bonkers year. I didn’t sell nearly as many physical items as I did the past few years, and that kinda bummed me out, but my pattern sales were up, and my website quadrupled in traffic over the year so wins are wins are wins. 

I also started working with other creators and businesses to set up their social media and marketing strategies for their content creation and I myself am blown away with the results. Just know, if you have questions, I’m here. 

I built out my mood board for 2026, and the 3 words for my year are connection, fun, and intention. 

I want to connect with more people, more friends, more pals, more humans. 

I want to have fun, not just a little bit either. Full on whimsical and wild fun. 

And I want to read intentionally and make intentionally and collaborate intentionally, and without the burden of “I have to do this”. 

And now it’s time for “my goals for 2026”

🧶 Continue streaming twice a week or more on Twitch.
🧶 Collaborate with more pals. Streamers, makers, bookish pals, everyone! 
🧶 Vlog once a week to recap the week and share what I did. 

I still work full time at the gaming studio as a community manager, but I am really stepping into my routine now with the privilege to not have to work two jobs at once, and I am going to lean into it. So let me know what you want to see, and I’ll be here reading something with a happily ever after and playing with yarn.

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