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And here she is now, at six weeks old. It's gone so fast, I can hardly believe. She's such a pleasant little baby, and we're trying to enjoy every moment of her development.
As I slowly poke my head up out of my nest, I hope to share some of the crafting that has taken place here over the past few months. I hope you've all been having a splendid summer!
Illustration by Neesha Hudson.
Hi, it's Deirdre again! Back from TNNA, and struggling to write a wrap-up post. How do you distill four awesome days into one blog post? I have started and stopped this post several times because I just can't find the words to convey how AMAZING, FUN, and all-around FABULOUS it was to be at TNNA this year! First off, I got to meet and share a booth with Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn, who run Kelbourne Woolens and distribute The Fibre Company yarns (swoon!). Both of them are just as wonderful as you can imagine, and I really enjoyed spending four days with them. Throughout the trade show, people kept stopping by the booth just to squoosh the lovely yarns, and I don't blame them! There may have been a good amount of squooshing done by me, as well.
Set-up day was Friday, and it took several hours to iron and hang curtains, unfurl and steam skeins of yarn, set up garment displays, etc. All of the booths were being set up at the same time, so it was a hectic flurry of activity in the convention hall. It was all new to me so it was hard not to stare every time a member of the "knitterati" walked by. Norah Gaugahn and I nearly bowled each other over in a doorway and I admit that I may have texted my brother immediately to tell him what happened. By the end of it the booth was looking quite snazzy and we were all tired but ready for the first day of shopping, which began at 9am on Saturday.
Saturday - Sunday - Monday. The show floor was open! It was SOOO much fun! I got to meet many of the shops who order Knitbot patterns in person, and I was able to show a photo of Hannah's darling baby girl to all who asked. People had a good time trying on Knitbot samples and I wish I had had the presence of mind to take more photos of them. But really, the whole weekend was just such a blur!
One of the best parts was seeing all the enthusiasm people have for the Coastal Kids patterns, and with good reason! I had some samples out on the table and no one could resist the Tiny Rocky Coast sweater--it was a crowd-pleaser, that's for sure!
The weekend was full of meeting wonderful shop owners who I have only spoken with on the phone, chatting with enthusiastic newcomers to Knitbot patterns, and meeting loads of fun and fabulous members of the knitting community whose blogs I have read for years and who were all so kind and lovely. And of course I spent a fair share of time at the famous North Market, home to Jeni's Ice Cream and other fabulous eateries. Re-entry to the real world was difficult, but I have my memories of the event to carry with me every day.
Hello, everyone! Deirdre here. I’m snagging the blog from Hannah today for a quick post about how my June is shaping up here at Knitbot. It’s gearing up to be the busiest week of my summer, and you can probably guess why. One of the perks of working for Hannah is that I get to represent Knitbot at TNNA in Columbus this week while she is at home oohing and aahing over her darling new baby girl. I think we both won in this situation.
If you’re going to be at TNNA too, please stop by to say hello and check out some of Hannah’s samples! I will be happily sharing booth space with the gracious Fibre Company ladies in booths 312, 314, and 316 throughout the show. You will be able to see a selection of Knitbot patterns knit up in luscious Fibre Company yarns and order from the entire Knitbot catalog, including Coastal Knits and Knitbot Essentials!
Hannah even designed a new pattern out of the Fibre Company’s latest yarn, Tundra. You will be able to pre-order copies of the cutest wee baby dress of the year!
This will be my first time at TNNA and I am really looking forward to meeting many of the hard-working shop owners that I have spoken with over the past months. Please drop by to say hello and take a peek at our Knitbot samples. It should be a fun time for everyone.
See you there!
Deirdre
Knitbot Assistant
Fibre Company Fangirl
