The Knit and Crochet Show in Portland Sept 08 – 2
September 21, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under crafts, crochet, hand spinning and handspun and spinning, yarn crafts
I arrived in Portland on Wed night (Sept 10th) and took the light rail transit into the city from the airport.
I managed to get myself turned totally around, so got completely and frazzlingly lost.
Everyone I asked for directions sent me in a different direction.
arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……… dragging 2 suitcases around Portland at night is not fun!
Eventually, 3 very wonderful young Goth teenagers got me going in the right direction, and then a lovely young woman who was attempting to sign up voters helped
(come on people! You gotta VOTE!)
(I’m Canadian, and we’re in the middle of our own election, and you bet I’ll …read more
Inspiration- Myra Wood teaching in Peru
July 19, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under crochet
One of my freeform crochet buddies, Mel, sent me a note this morning. She was giving me the heads up on a fabulous travelling workshop that is happening next summer in Peru.
Mel was sharing some neat news about our friend, Myra Wood, who is a gifted designer and author non pareill as well as a totally delightful person.
Myra’s going to be teaching at a ‘dream come true’ expedition/workshop in Peru in June of 2009.
Here’s the link to the website: Awesome Peruvian Workshops
Inspiration! Myra Wood
January 27, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under Creativity, crochet
A dear friend of mine, Myra Wood, is a bundle of delight and energy. She’s a dynamo and a wonder.
Myra is not only a terrific designer, but she’s also a splendido teacher, and has just released a glorious book of crocheted lace.
Here’s her link:myra wood
To know her is to love her.
