Stefanie, The Crochet Dude's Groupie at TNNA 2011

Yup! That's me with The Crochet Dude live and in person at TNNA 2011! And as the T-shirt states "Every Girl need's a BOYE". We had so much fun seeing all sorts of great yarns, knitwear and all the fun people who are a part of the yarn industry!

About Family Crafts
Play along with this week's make-it-over craft challenge by submitting craft projects made using bowls.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there is a chance to win a 26 pack of Gutermann thread and a copy of 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips, a free Valentine cherub shooting hearts graphic download, a link to a free "How to Draw" app for the iPad, tips on painting shadows and some apple recipes.

Aileen's Musings
Find out what an Artist Trading Block is and sign up for a Valentine swap with Aileen!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi uses a new punch to create these cute word sentiments.

Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy's new jewelry making book is totally official now, finally!

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Jewelry closeout items at deep discount and a few things from your stash can make wonderful jewelry on the cheap. Check out Eileen's Serenity Bracelet.

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Never get burned by a glue gun again! Check out these FABULOUS Hot Glue Gun Helpers from Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza!

Mixed Media Artist
Have you ever wanted to try combining collage with quilting?

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Book Review: The Knitter's Guide to Hand-dyed and Variegated Yarn

Ears and eyes knit hats that rock from PolarKnit

So Winter TNNA 2009 was this past weekend and it was a fiber-blast!
This is Maria Del Pinto and I in the PolarKnit booth. They make polar fleece yarn-can I just say how soft and warm and pretty and scrumptious it is????
It gets better, not only do they have fabulous yarn, they have these killer hat patterns,
Above is me sporting the Elf hat:Pop on over here for the FREE pattern and below is Maria in the Polka dot alien hat, Click here for the FREE pattern for this and the devil hat she is sporting in the first photo!
So not only do they have yummy yarn, killer free patterns they also have:

Yarn Dots unite knitters with smiles, passion, attitude and fun! They pop easily into any knitted or crocheted chunky item. Yarn Dots come in eight funky designs that are guaranteed to add a little flair to your wardrobe. Pop one into your knitted hat and one into your scarf. Check out the pink "Skully" Yarn Dot below. It's a customer favorite!

I haven't decided where I'm putting mine (it is currently on my computer keyboard making me smile) but I can't wait to figure it out!

Another very cool aspect of TNNA is running into other fiber designers and checking out what they currently are sporting. We ran into Myra Wood, author of Creative Crochet Lace. She was carring this cool crocheted bag made from soda can tabs, is is made by Escama Studio. How cool is that!
I'll have more yarnie goodness soon!

My favorite thing I saw at TNNA 2008 Cross stitch belt buckles

These are just too cool for words! They are cross stitch belt buckles and the patterns are rockin'
They are from Unique NZ Designs

I will be posting all sorts of fun stuff I saw there and silly pictures we took! It was a great day.

TNNA flashback #2

OK, you may be expecting pictures of beautiful yarn and scrumptious knitted sweaters, but no, that's not all TNNA is. Anyone can post those pictures. Here is a photo of me and Jennifer Stafford, Author of Domiknitrix goofing around after a hard day of savoring yarns and chatting with fellow knitters.

The convention center had several events going on at the same time as TNNA. Last year it was a "Mary Kay" convention. So we couldn't resist taking a few shots with their dress up board outfits.
I can't wait to see what craziness I can partake in this weekend at this years TNNA!

TNNA flashback-Drew, Vickie and me

As TNNA aproaches it brings memories of last year. Here is a picture of me and Drew, The Crochet Dude getting books signed by Vickie

Vision of yarn dance in my head!