I was again amazed at the crochet designs that entered the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) Design Competition this year at the conference in Manchester NH. Here are some pictures..
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Category: CGOA
What is Yarn Bombing??
You may have heard the term yarn bombing and wondered what it is??? It’s basically covering an everyday inanimate item with yarn. I have a personal example on my porch. Here is how I saved and covered an old school chair from a garage sale… (click on the Bold Italics for links)
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A Book Review and Giveaway: Crochet for Baby All Year by Tammy Hildebrand
Well just in time for 4th of July I am reviewing Tammy Hildebrand newest book, Crochet for Baby All Year, published by Stackpole Books.
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Yarn Bombing Manchester NH in July
Spread the word, we are going to yarn bomb Manchester NH during the CGoA and TKoA conference in July. This is a great way to use up scraps and for knit/cro groups and guilds. To participate from near or far read on….
The Fine Art of Crochet-A Book Review
It is an honor to be asked to review a book by Gwen Blakley Kinsler, Gwen is the Founder of the Crochet Guild of America. What is the Crochet Guild of America? Gwens vision was “to educate the public about crochet, provide members with networking opportunities, and set a national standard for the quality, art and skill of crochet through creative endeavors”. Her new book The Fine Art of Crochet takes a look at 20 contemporary artist who use crochet as their medium.
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