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CGOA Celebrates 20 Years ~ Part 6A: Where Are They Now?

Thursday, May 29, 2014 CGOA Celebrates 20 Years, Part 6A: Where Are They Now? When I began to search for these early CGOA members and dedicated volunteers, they replied with such gratittude and excitement that I received way more than I usually include in a post! I've divided it into two segments and Part B will be posted next Thursday. June 5. Thanks to all who participated and for their enthusiastic responses! John Boggs John Boggs: "I still remember why I joined the CGOA. My company, Annie’s Attic, held Crochet Renaissance in Philadelphia in 2000 and I attended. One of the events included a speech by Annie Potter. After dessert was served and the lights were dimmed for Annie to take the stage, 350 women bent over in unison, pulled their crochet projects out of their bags and started to crochet! At that moment, I was convinced me of the passion that many hold for the craft. Not long after, I joined the CGOA and eventually was elected for a 3-year bo...

Book Review: Crocheting Clothes Kids Love by Shelby Allaho and Ellen Gormley

Tuesday, April 2, 2014 Crocheting Clothes Kids Love  by Shelby Allaho & Ellen Gormley Ellen Gormley is the new editor of Crochet! Magazine . She says in the book that she stitched more than 80 afghans before beginning her design career in 2004. Shelby is an award-winning designer who has widely published her unique accessory designs widely. Crocheting Clothes Kids Love is every grandmother’s dream: a go-to resource for best-dressed  grand-kids ! What fun! I have already added several from the twenty-eight featured projects to my To-Do list. When my heart skips a beat and I go right to my stash to pick yarn and get started on one of its projects, I know I love a book! That’s the case with this book and I’ve already started on the quick and adorable daisy head band from the headband trio of designs, for Chloe! Daisy Headband Bow Band This book written by two talented designers is full of colorful photography and fashion-forward instruct...