I just got back from TNNA last night; and while I was sad to leave all my yarn brethren, I’m glad to be back home in Birmingham.  I talked to designers, authors, yarn dyers, manufacturers, editors, and bloggers; my head is now SWIMMING with new ideas.  So many creative types in one place, good ideas are bound to follow.

I also gave my fellow yarn folks a sneak preview of a brand-spankin’-new colorway this weekend.  Stay tuned this week for a big announcement about this colorway for a cause; I’m very excited about the project and I think from the response garnered this weekend it should have a great impact.

Of course, while we were in Columbus, OH, Elwood had to meet some of the crowd of knitting luminaries!  Here are a few celebrity sightings:

Elwood and Annie

Elwood and Annie

Annie Modesitt, just moments after she showed off the crazy-amazing knitted Sutton Hoo mask she’s creating for her next book.  And giving them the eye, Nathania Apple!

Elwood and Amy

Elwood and Amy

Amy Singer, editor extraordinaire of Knitty.com, using Elwood as a human duck shield.

Jillian and Elwood

Jillian and Elwood

Jillian Moreno of Knitty.com; the next day we got to go ’shopping’ the TNNA booths for yarn for a Knitty project I’ll be doing.  And that’s all I can say about that!

The Ravelry Kids, Cat and Elwood

The Ravelry Kids, Cat and Elwood

Sarah, Mary Heather, Jess, and Casey from Ravelry, and the always mind-blowing Cat Bordhi.  Like I said, TNNA is chock full o’ knitting luminaries and celebrities; and they’re always great company!

Elwood and ...

Elwood and ...

And who is this mystery man, you ask?  One of the most crucial figures of the evening.  The bartender!

Check back for our big announcement tomorrow!

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Sorry it’s been so quiet here!  It’s because in the studio, things have been anything but quiet.  Look for more shop updates this week with more sock yarns and new worsted weight options, including a deliciously soft merino bamboo.

I’m gearing up for TNNA, in Columbus, OH, next weekend.  This is the big knitting/crochet/needlework marketplace for those in the industry.  I can’t wait!  I always get a creative recharge when I see all the new yarns and colors for the season, and get to meet up with other designers and authors.  Plus, Columbus is a great town, amazing food, fun people.  I’m so excited!

Plus, my roomie for the weekend is the lovely and talented Kristen Rengren, author of Vintage Baby Knits.  Hooray!

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I’m working on a new project, one that’s top secret for now, that I’ll be unveiling later this month.  I’m really fired up about it, and I think y’all will be, too!

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