Yes, Contract Crochet Work IS a real job. Did you know there is a shortage of contract crochet workers? If you ever wondered how some designers manage to crank out designs, it’s because they contract with crochet workers to create the finished items that are used in trunk shows, photo … Continue reading
I have been quiet, too quiet. No I haven’t forgotten the CLF or quit, or given up or anything remotely close to that; rather the opposite. As my mother always said, “Oh boy, she’s being quiet she must be thinking…” As you know from previous blog posts, I had some … Continue reading
After the great kerfuffle of Thursday’s on-line social action I fell into bed and counted the sheep I was going to see on Saturday in Eugene, Or at the Black Sheep Gathering. Friday morning, Jeff and I began our almost 300 mile trek south. Normally it takes about 6 1/2 … Continue reading
Monica Lowe knew she wanted to learn to carve crochet hooks, but she had no idea that learning to “whittle” wood hooks from Jimbo Price at Crochet @ Cama 2011 would change her world. Monica quickly discovered she had a knack for carving and finishing hooks from found wood. She allows … Continue reading
Have you nominated your favorites of 2011 for the 4th annual Flamie Awards? There’s still time to nominate your favorites of 2011, nominations close Friday, March 23. [button link="http://www.crochetliberationfront.com/nominate-your-crochet-favorites/" size="large" color="teal"]Nominate Now![/button]
Wow! 2011 has flown by and we did so much! That’s right, you and me makes WE! When we started 2011, I declared I was going to be bad and I asked you to join me! We were going to show our strength in being and doing the change we … Continue reading
Ok, I’ve been talking about it all year, and you still haven’t seen anything yet. Don’t worry, come January 2012 you will. I’ve been planning, writing and creating what will be CLF 3.0. Here’s some information that won’t give the whole game away. What exists now will remain as it … Continue reading
It’s here! It’s here! International Crochet Day is here! It feel like a birthday! It feels like a holiday! It feels like it’s time to get our crochet on! Thanks to the intrepid Jimbo we have our fabulous International Celebration of HookStars! Thing you can do to celebrate! … Continue reading
To loyal readers, thank you! I’ve been working on content and CLF 3.0 content and not a lot of that is in evidence just yet. I’m really fortunate to have some really great friends who are helping do some code monkey like activities in order to give us a fresh … Continue reading
Hooksters, Crochet Aficionados, Yarn Lovers…Lend me your ears or eyes as the case may be… A wonderful member of the CLF has made a very important point on the CLF Message Board on Ravlery. There seems to be a rut in design happening. Now let’s not blame the designers over much, but … Continue reading
