INTERNATIONAL CROCHET DAY 2013 CATCH UP

It started with a wee little pic in the local paper of Melinda and myself chatting about patterns and crochet and stuff. It was a lovely little article about the beginnings of ICD (International Crochet Day) in our marvelous town.

With workshops confirmed (is there another word for 'workshops' that doesn't have the word 'work' in it??? 'Funshops' perhaps??? ) and me being super excited about Kay and Shara from Crumbz Craft coming to host the beginners crochet class,  Elma Young from Em Designs coming to host a creative flower necklace garland workshop and our own Melinda Duncan, creative diva, showing us how to crochet the cutest little doily earrings in the finest crochet cotton on the smallest hook, I couldn't wait.

Kay and Shara hosting a very full table of beginner enthusiasts.

Elma leading another full table of more experienced crocheters in a complicated pattern of flowers and vines

A very pretty display of Elma's gorgeous crochet creations

Some of Elma's more intricate work

The beginning of my teeny tiny crochet doily earring in Melinda's class

Our Show and Tell Table, thank you to everyone who bought their talking pieces along

Thank you Raelene Irvine for bringing your own collection of family heirloom hand-crocheted lace and your beautiful wedding dress

Thank you to the Warburton and Yarra junction Community Banks for your sponsorship which has allow the purchase of yarn and a wool winder- my son loved helping wind the balls of yarn for this event

After many cups of tea and pieces of cake, much stitching and laughter, there were some fantastic results at the end of the day.

THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS DAY POSSIBLE

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