I am unlikely to get very much done this week, which is unfortunate from a workload standpoint, but on the other hand, I am still riding such a buzz from my weekend at Stitches Midwest. I have a soft spot in my heart for Chicago: one of the first trips I took with my husband (way back when) was to…
Tag: yarn convention
TNNA Recap
I’m back from a jam-packed weekend at TNNA, and as usual, I feel tired and happy and bursting with new things to think about and work on. (TNNA is The National Needlearts Association, a trade group consisting of the yarn industries: both knitting/crochet and other needlecrafts like cross-stitch and needlepoint. Their big annual show is in late spring/early summer, showcasing…
See you in Columbus!
It’s time for the annual trade show TNNA, starting today (I think) in Columbus, Ohio. I’m leaving tomorrow and will spend the weekend scouting out what’s new in the yarn industry, meeting up with friends and colleagues, and networking. (Do people “network” anymore?) If you’re attending the show, please note that I will be signing copies of Sock Yarn Studio…
VK Live: Sleepless in Seattle
Things I did NOT see while in Seattle for the sixth Vogue Knitting Live show: Space Needle Pioneer Square Pike Place Market Mount Rainier Bainbridge Island Things I did see while attending VK Live: Seattle dear friends and colleagues many amazing projects handknitted by very talented knitters fashion shows, lectures, and demos friendly, knowledgeable, super-nice knitters, crocheters and spinners a…
VK Live: What a show!
Just returned home–to be greeted by Boy Twin with “Boy, Mom, you sure look tired.” Tired in the best way. Another VK Live is over and it was phenomenal. Running into so many dear friends; encountering some gorgeous new yarns; seeing display after display of beautiful products: getting a sneak peek at upcoming Vogue Knitting garments: making new friends (including…
Vogue Knitting Live!
I’m in New York City this weekend, ensconced at a hotel on Broadway. I’ve already run into various celebrities, both knitting and otherwise. I have already sung “Da Doo Run Run” with Jean Moss; had Debbie Bliss tell me how adorable Boris is; groped Fiona Ellis AND her handsome husband; and gotten to see so many of my wonderful fiber…