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A Conversation with Vashti Braha

Vashti Braha  I’ve known Vashti's passion for crochet since the day I first met her at the Crochet Guild (CGOA) booth at Stitches Midwest back in Summer 2004.  It is no surprise that her presence in the world of crochet has evolved from active crocheter, to designer, CGOA board member to her current role as entrepreneur and owner of Designing Vashti Lotus , a yarn company. Her innate curiosity, love of the technique of crochet and drive to improve has led her along this path. 2015 brings in plans for a “coming-out” party of sorts; the “debutante” is named “Lotus!” Help me celebrate by learning more about what makes Vashti tick and how she is managing to meet the challenges of such an endeavor. We'll look at her past and let you in on where she is headed!

Guest Blogger: Vashti Braha - The Birth of a Yarn

Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Birth of a New Yarn  by Vashti Braha  Vashti Braha and Emmy: "Alpaca Love" Please welcome today's guest Blogger, my friend Vashti, by following her fantastic blog! Vashti and I met years and years ago at Stitches Midwest Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL, for those of you who remember back that far! As I recall, Vashti had just joined CGOA and came bouncing up to the CGOA booth that I was running with Nancy Brown, former CGOA President. She later served on the CGOA board as Vice President. To know Vashti is to love her. Anyone who already follows her blog knows that she has the keen mind of a scientific researcher! It's just that her research delves into crochet and yarn! Vashti also has a giving spirit and is willing to share what she knows with anyone.  I’ve been taking a fresh look at yarn lately: yarn as a modern-day product. This is partly due to   getting my own first yarn ready  to launch at  my si...