Good Morning Everyone,
My Free Form Combination Knit and Crochet workshop
was my most popular class at the conference. I actually
had 2 students over my usual maximum. It was such a great
class though, and we had a great time.
Our goal was to make a small bag. I did assign homework
and I was truly amazed at the versatility of each student's
work. They all did the same thing, putting their own
stamp on it.
The different colors, different textures and placement
of their scrumbles made each piece unique.
(Scrumbles, by the way, is the word we use
to describe the small pieces
that go into a larger free form piece. It is a word
that was coined in the late 70's by Sylvia Cosh
and James Walters, who were early pioneers
of the free form movement).
The colors of each bag are really fabulous,
and unfortunately do not show up at their best in my photos.
Happy students getting started.
See how the different colors and placement
make each bag look so different.
The class was large, so we took pics of half the room
at a time. Unfortunately, by the time I remembered
to get out my camera, several students had gone
already.
One student just about finished her bag in class, and
another student, Lucy wrote to me last night and sent a
photo of her finished bag. Thanks Lucy!
I just realized Lucy's bag was from the embellishing
class and not the free form class. I do not want to
risk deleting my entire entry, so here it will stay for now :-).
Actually, embellishment is a form of free form, with a
little more structure. I used to combine the two
methods in one class, but it made the class too
long, and gave students too much information to absorb.
Have a great day
Margaret
Good Morning All,
here are some more photos from the conference,
Kim Guzman and Me
Me and Sandy (wearing a sweater she made from
Plus Size Crochet) Two ladies in red!
Crochet Texas has just made Jenny King and me honorary
members, the look on my face is surprise (I guess).
That's better. Me, Jenny, (from Australia),
author of Jenny's Bouquet, One Dozen Crocheted
Flowes,and Jan from the Texas group.
Me and Molly, the "hostess with the mostest", Molly
not only put me up, but drove me all over the place
for two days, when I taught at Fiber Fest this past April.
Do you believe the company that I am in, Myra Wood,
author of CREATIVE CROCHET LACE, on left,
And Jennifer Hansen, the Stitch Diva herself on the right.
Have a great day
Margaret
Good Morning Everyone,
Here are some more pictures.
One important thing that I forgot to mention in
all the excitement, is that Brian's vest was the result
of many scrumbles made by our free form group.
We sent the pieces to Melanie Gill, long
time member of the International Free Form Group,
who miraculously turned them into the gorgeous
vest that we presented to Brian at our Free Form
dinner.
My first prize winner on left,and my garment
made for the fashion show on right.
Thanks to Nancy from the Happily Hooked
on Crochet Chapter from CT. for the photos.
Melanie in one of the many gorgeous
outfits shown in the fashion show. This
design was entered by Urmie Seenarine
who is standing to the left in Granny Square
Top.
Sharon from the Texas Chapter, Brian and Wife Anne,
wearing the bra that Brian won for her in the silent auction
two years ago. The bra was the entry of Dee Stanziano
http://crochetwithdee.com
Member of and one of the founders of, the Happily Hooked
on Crochet Chapter in CT.
Chilling in the lobby, friends Val (my friend who found
me on the internet after not seeing me for years, and Jen
my roomie, and member of the Ct chapter.
Mary Beth Temple, Zontee, and Me. Zontee does the Lion
Brand News Letter and Podcast, Mary Beth and I were
both interviewed, what fun!
Have to get back to work now, more later.
If any one sees that I have identified any one incorrectly
spelled a name wrong or omitted anything, please let
me know. I will fix it right away.
Have a great day,
Margaret
Hi Everyone,
There was truly so much going on every day at the
conference that I think that I will just post a lot of
pictures and let them tell the story.
Below are pictures from our International Free Form group
dinner.
We all made a scrumble and sent them to Mel, who assembled
them into a magnificent vest to be presented to Brian, from
Brainsbarn (who made the wonderful commemorative hook
for the conference). At the dinner, Mel presented him with the
gift, beautifully wrapped. As a gag, Mel was wearing the vest
all evening, and Brian's box was empty.
The look on his face was really something to see.
Such anticipation, look at that smile.
Whats this all about, he cannot believe it - NOTHING!
TOTALLY EMPTY BOX!
jr
Mel had Brian turn around (he's such a ham), then she stuffed the
vest in the empty box, and had him re-open it
;
Brian wore the vest in the fashion show and stole the
show!
My fashion show pictures are dark, my flash just
does not work from such distance. That's me
up there.
More tomorrow
Good night,
Margaret
