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Book Review: Quick Crocheted Accessories: 3 Skeins or Less

Quick Crocheted Accessories: 3 Skeins or  Less Sharon, also the author of It Girl Crochet   which I reviewed , has assembled a stellar group of crochet fashionistas who have designed accessories that are not only quick but they also underscore the praises of clever crochet! There is a unique quality about each person in this group of designers yet a commonality in how they look at crochet that unites the designs in this book. Sharon, a fabulous designer in her own right, has tapped into those qualities to ensure you will want to add it to your library. Wavelength Beanie by Sharon Zientara Many of the designers within are women whose crochet I have greatly admired in the past while crocheting marvelous projects from their patterns. Several of the designers are European-born which, it seems, exposes them to a legacy of needlework and fashion sense. Others in the book bring graphic design skills and television costume design experience. Add caption ...

CGOA Celebrates 20 Years ~ Part 8: The Chain Link Newsletter

Monday, July 21, 2014 This is the last in my series which looks back over the last 20 years of the Crochet Guild of America as we get ready to launch the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Annual Crochet Conference on July 24 in Manchester, New Hampshire.  I've been so excited all year long, working on the planning committee with the other Past Presidents and thinking about how far we've come over all these years due to the dedication of passionate crocheters who have contributed so much! More recently, I have been humbled and honored to find out that this year I was voted as the Inductee to   the Jean leinhauser CGOA Hall of Fame ! Please join me on Thursday at the Annunal Member Meeting for the ceremony. I look forward to seeing all my crochet friends! Jean Leinhauser CGOA Hall of Fame The humble beginnings of the Chain Link Newsletter in 1992 were simply a form letter to communicate with and keep in touch with avid crocheters who had heard about my very early ...

Book Review: I Hook Design Blog Tour - Elegant Fashionable & Chic Accessories by Karen McKenna

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Welcome to my Kweendom! I am honored to be a part of designer Karen McKenna's blog tour featuring her brand new book. Elegant Fashionable & Chic Accessories . Following is my review of Karen's book and I know you will enjoy crocheting each and every elegant accessory not only for gifts as holiday season approaches but also as a treat to yourself! Speaking of treats, Karen is giving away an autographed copy of her book along with one skein of Cascade Casablanca yarn! Will you be the lucky winner? Read the details of how you can enter to win. Accessories are among the most relaxing and fun crochet projects to make because they are usually finished in a short time, and one can never have too many accessories! Following patterns for these projects is also a fabulous way to practice and improve your crocheting skills. Karen McKenna's new book, published by Annie's, is an excellent collection of fashion-forward designs. The che...