More from the CGOA Conference in Manchester, NH

Here are some more photos of the happenings from Manchester.  Please note that while yarn and crocheting are a big part of our time together, the best part by far is the people we meet!  Crocheters (and other fiber folks) are some of the best in the world.  They are usually very accepting of others, and are quick to encourage!

Meeting up with Kate Steinke, who is now on the CGOA board!  She was one of the very first people I met 4 years ago in Greensboro, NC when she headed up the buddy program for new attendees.

My daughter Hannah and her new friend Nora...

This was one of the highlights for me!  With only about 1 hour of practice under our belts, we performed our parody version "Ripping Out is Hard to Do" to the old tune "Breaking up is Hard to Do".  I think most of the crocheters could relate!

Jennifer Ryan (Celtic Knot Crochet) sang the lead for us!

My dear friend and neighbor Terri Mitchell did an amazing job acting out the words to the song.  For those of you who didn't know, Terri is a professionally-trained and extremely gifted puppeteer!

My sweet friends and me getting ready for the CGOA Banquet and Fashion Show...

I had the honor of photographing all the items shown in the fashion show!  Here my daughter Becky and designer Doris Chan model Doris's Bolero Shrug...

Terri is modeling some of Mainly Crochet's designs that are now available! (mainlycrochet.com)  I loved making this poncho in the fall colors...

Here are some more of my designs that are available through Mainly Crochet.

One classy lady wearing a beautiful crocheted ensemble.  She crocheted everything herself!

This is my daughter Hannah's first time hitting the runway at a CGOA Fashion Show!  

This is "Doolin Delight" Sweater Wrap, which is one of the new designs in the Contemporary Celtic Crochet book (http://www.interweavestore.com/contemporary-celtic-crochet).  The photo below shows the back section that acts as a sweater, and not just a stole...

Marcy Smith (of Interweave) welcomes Jenny King and the ladies that came with her from Australia!

Meeting up with Carlotta Craig and her lovely sister was another highlight for all of us!