Oh my goodness! Thank you for remembering me ❤ I’m the elevator lady! It was my friend Tessa and I who were lost with you. My shop is fabric and handcrafts! Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore and I am currently working on securing a retail space. It was such a pleasure meeting you in person and what a great vlog recap of all of the fantastic things we saw and did. Thank you for sharing!!
I loved your note about designing patterns. I have definitely been burned from buying a poorly written pattern from a new designer, so now I've resolved to learn more about designing (even though I don't ever want to put out a pattern myself) so that I can better know what to look for and how to tell if a pattern will meet my needs and expectations. It's frustrating that some people will offer patterns for sale without bothering to know the industry best practices. I'm glad you're planning something to start to tackle this issue!
Your little peak behind the curtain was interesting to listen to! As a consumer though, the idea of receiving 5 emails after an action seems a little much lol. That entirely depends on how you space them out, but receiving 5 emails from the same business within the span of a few days will only make me unsubscribe. I think that's definitely something that is different for each person and business though! Its very interesting to think about
I’ve been loving these vlogs lately! I’m not sure how much more work it is compared to tutorials, reviews and such, or if you feel like it changes your experience in the moment. But it’s greatly appreciated and hope we get to see more!
I hope whoever the yarn store opener is, she sees this video, and comments so that we can all get an update! Especially me if it's in Boston because I'm always wanting more local stores
I just opened a new yarn store in Weston MA, 😊 called The Unruly stitch and I met Toni at H+H, I Totally had a fan girl moment 😅. Toni I am an introvert too...❤
Pepper is so cute as always but small dogs especially when off leash can get run over by cars. Love seeing you interact with other fiber arts business-people!
Please always walk on leash. New dog owner, with no trained recal… that’s a bad situation for the dog and everyone around you. Dog gets attacked by another dog, hit by a car, run away… no one’s fault but your own.
Very inspiring! As a fellow introvert I always prefer to chill on my own couch and crochet but I noticed there’s a pot luck & stitch at my lys that I’m going to try.
Thank you for sharing this experience. I'm a big introvert so I get the anxiety and exhaustion of meeting and dealing with new people. I am very proud of you for putting yourself out there in face to face conversation!! It's exhausting, but so rewarding. I also appreciate you sharing these trade shows and gatherings. You inspired me with one of your previous videos so I went out to a local Fiber Show and it was great! Thank you for being a teacher and helping to inspire others by just being you and taking chances.
I agree with in regard to buyers being hesitant with buying patterns, I’ve been stung in the past and it’s hard to commit to buying from a creator I’m unfamiliar with now! I would say I’m an advanced beginner, but still learning the ropes with following patterns and there have been times where it feels like information/steps are missing from the end of a row in some patterns and I get confused with what I’m supposed to do.
H and H looked great! After health care conferences, i always needed a week to recover. Watched Irena's Fiber chats interview with you. I found her about 2 weeks ago and been binging her ever since. Please invest in a good harness for your puppy for walks. Been a long time fan of dogs (and cats), and I've seen and heard of way too many accidents of dogs running into traffic or encountering a larger dog.
What a great summary Toni!!! I was at the show with my friend Jenni who owns Handcraft Happy Hour and we met you in the elevator!! She’s in Baltimore so you got the B right!! It was a treat to meet you and yes the airport was crazy! I’m excited to see what you have coming up with your new business ideas and will be watching to see!
Girl, I need to know what you were jammin' out to as you got ready for bed because you were SERIOUS about whatever you were singing and I love that, LOL! Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone and really working the time you had :)
Toni - My hubby walked into the room and asked “Is that your TY yarny person? (he’s so adorable). And I said “Yup”. She’s like me, loves to roam and no have to worry about her hubby being bored. And mine said “You know ai always find something to do”. I said “I’d be fine until I got back to the room at night.”. I am so weird about that, I miss my honey and turtle too much. The reason for this note is that EXACTLY 1.2 secs after I said that, YOU came and said “I’m going home y’all, I miss my……”. It was at that moment I knew I had to write this. We love our yarn, our patterns, and our craft, HOWEVER, folks who are easily ‘over-peopled’, miss our family and home base far, far, more. Thank You for making the journey and even more, TAKING US ALONG!!!! Safe safe and See you again soon! 💖💖💃🏻💃🏽
I love to crochet but my darn tennis elbow’s get me after 15 mins of straight working. BUT curious to know how long is it suppose to take to say make a crochet sweater? or baby blanket bc it takes me FOREVER. My favorite patterns give the Order of construction. ex. are we starting with the cuff, hem or neck first. I am a newbie pattern user, just to make note. Thanks for the video! 😊
Hello, today I tried tunisian crochet for the first time. I went to a local fiber festival 2 weeks ago and picked up some beautiful wool in a mix of deep blue and orange, called midnight pumpkin. i have crocheted for years, and bought tunisian needles years ago, and finally, after watching all your videos on tunisian, jumped in with my precious wool. The hat turned out amazing! Thank you for all you do and for being a great teacher. I have been a fiber artist for many years and, in one afternoon, became obsessed with tunisian. I am used to working with size 10 thread, sz 1.5mm hook, and the 6,5mm hook seemed so big. But, what a joy. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. I love crochet and knitting and am never without something on my hook or needles, even taking my wip on my commute to work. Thank you for giving a bit of an insight to how much work goes into running a business such as this. And I loved the first dress you wore.
Omg, you are so inspiring. I watch your channel often but only comment periodically. I’ve got to really challenge and discipline myself to sit and focus on Tunisian crochet. I’m really wanting to learn that and brush up on my knitting also. Love this video. I bought the Prym crochet hooks after seeing your review a few years ago and has never regretted it. I reach for them quite often. Thx for that review.
What a great experience you had. I enjoyed your conversation with Irina. She is one of the best interviewers I have ever seen. I look forward to catching more of your content. I get that feeling of overload. I left an event early last fall because I was on emotional overload. So, good for you for embracing the challenge of stepping beyond your comfort. I think you will benefit from giving that gift to yourself. This was a fun visit.
Your new puppy is super cute 🥰 Trust a Mastiff mama: you're in for a treat ❤❤❤ Your outfits for the fair were everything!!! Any chances you'll share that delightful black cardi you had on the first day? 😜 craft shows are great, but they're exhausting, especially for us introverts... take care
The title 🤣🤣🤣 The events can be overwhelming, for sure! Especially for us introverts 🥵 So happy to finally meet you in person and we're honored you love our della Q Maker's Mesh Tote so much!! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a fantastic video, Toni!! I felt like I was there with you! I'm going to be looking out for this trade show next year!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Toni!! LOVED your behind the scenes of your trip, and especially your bedtime routine!! No wonder you’re so gorgeous!! Thanks for taking us along. Love your style so much. You totally have it going on. ❤
Really enjoyed this video. I am a crocheter that likes to try a variety of projects but get very discouraged when a pattern has errors, or even unclear instructions. I'm very interested in learning more about the role a tech tester plays.
HEY MISS TONI FIRST YOU LOOK AMAZING IN THESE WARDROBE CHOICES ESPECIALLY THIS COLORFUL DRESS WITH YOUR GLASSES ON THANKS THIS WAS FUN TO TAG ALONG !! Well I guess this dress really is a winner since both of you have chosen to wear it this particular day lol still a very FRESH LOOK LOL ❤❤❤
You look adorable, Toni! And I would never have thought you to be an introvert (as I am). You hide it so well! Thanks for sharing this experience with us!
Oh wow! Taking this trip with you was everything. I especially love the Etimo crochet hooks but they are a bit pricey. The Makers bag is ❤…. Thanks for taking us along.
My LYS owner also went to this trade show! It was so fun to see all the cool fibers and project bags she sent pictures of to our group chat. You've shared a completey different side of the event - there's so much going on, it's amazing!
I started designing crochet patterns last year and pretty much immediately stopped again. There is no support for people who want to put their ideas out there. I felt like everyone was gate keeping, trying to keep new designers from stealing their customer base.
I just wanna say how much I loved your energy in both of the walk-ups (GIRL YOU ARE SO DAMN CUTE) and the rocking out during the bedtime routine. And yes. Connecting with biz people is so important. Totally agree that many designers starting out underestimate the importance of good tech editors, a style guide and testers to ensure their patterns are clear, understandable and as free as typos as possible.
Test makers and a small thumbnail of how their work turned out is perfect for makers like me who might be a bit less confident. Looks like you had a great and exhausting time. :) I am looking forward to the new patterns...kinda impatiently but that's a me problem.
Wowza! You certainly peopled, networked, enjoyed the worthwhile seminars and met some of my favorites...Sara, Marley Bird and Tamara! Great reporting on your time there! ❤
Hi Toni! Thank you soooooooooo very much for this amazing video! As a LYS owner, this is EXACTLY what I needed. You are absolutely awesome. Enjoy your week! CAB 😍
Hi Toni, so thrilled that you took us along with you virtually on this trip. I left Detroit severalyears ago & lived in Chi-town for a couple of years. My daughter (toddler at the time, veey grown now) suffered w chronic Respiratory problems & we ended up relocating to a suggested warmer climate (AL). I will always consider both the cities as home (strange?). 🤷🏾♀️ I hope to some day visit an event like H+H. They just always seem to be just out of reach. Love the share! ❤️
To be honest as a customer, getting 5-7 emails is too much. Most of the time companies that do that are sending out info that is generally already on their website or socials and so over a short period of time I usually will end up deleting emails without even opening them. After a while I usually will unsubscribe from the company.
Toni - I'm so impressed that you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and so happy that you got re-energised and inspired. I'd love to see more of those hooks. Thank you for taking us along with you!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at h+h! I've already reserved a booth for next year (cough, cough, wow, that's expensive!) and I can't wait to meet all the fiber artists who attend. If you're there, please stop by and say hi.
O'Hare is its own little interesting place. I miss Stitches Midwest. My brother & I went a few years ago. I always wanted to go to another one but never had that weekend free. Glad to see something coming back to this area that is similar. Thank you for sharing your trip. Also because of you I started learning Tunisian crochet. Love it. Thank you.
This was a FASCINATING vlog thingy!! I'm really happy you had a good time at the craft show. I'd love, love, LOVE to go to one, but as a fellow introvert, it'll take me out of my comfort zone. I just gotta ask, what music were you rocking out to in the bathroom?
As a lover of yarn, cloth, any textiles, I would have enjoyed the conference. Thank you for taking me along 😊. Loved that you stepped out of your comfort zone. I consider myself an introvert too and find it refreshing to move forward. Great video! One thing I'd like to know is what song were you singing as you did your evening prep? Music is one of my loves. If a store is playing good music it keeps me in there longer 😊. Thanks.
This was amazing! I can totally relate to being an introvert & how overwhelming it can be in a crowded environment. Thank you for taking us along with you! (btw, those pink high top Converse shoes - LOVE!)
Thank you for bringing us along! I so agree about the need for pattern standards. I have bought many patterns and some of them are written is such a way that it might as well be wriiten in klingon. I will say, i think you are such a gorgeous, lovely, intellegent lady and I very much enjoy your videos. I am not an introvert but i really don't do well out of my own habitat. Totally can relate!
This was an AMAZING video; I learned SOOO much, and I'm sure I'll be watching it again to make sure I haven't missed any good information. I KNOW I'll be going next time, so THANK YOU for sharing!!💚💚💚
Toni!!! What an exciting time you had. Ooohhh, love that there was crochet there. Beautiful Della Q bag. I have the smaller GG orange bag. Ooooohhhhh!!! Tulip Red!! Ohh baby!!! I love my tulips. You have a flawless, beautiful face. Thank you for taking us along 💖 Will you be going to Lambtown in October?
Did you see the TOFT stand? That is my favourite yarn, from England. Saw on their Instagram posts that they were there too! I didn’t know what H and H was, so I’m so glad you did a video on it. As a fellow introvert I Loved how you pushed yourself to go and mingle and learn! ❤ Love your videos!!
Thank you taking us along on this trip, Toni. ♥️Glad that you made it back home safely. I LOVED the FiberChats interview. I think I was on it as soon as it was posted. lol Irina is a great interviewer. Everything that you were wondering about showing and telling….yes please! 😉👍
I'm more of a cat person. Dogs are too NEEDY!! Dog: "I NEED out! I NEED in!" All the time!! Cats: " Ok, so that's my food dish, water, and poop box. Ok, big deal. I'll come to you when I NEED love, until then, just make sure you give me fresh food and water, and, oh yeah, don't forget to scoop my poop. Love you". Totally my kind pet!! Cats rule, and dogs drool!!
Yeaaaah even more regrets for not making h+h a higher priority to attend. Thanks for sharing so I can better prepare next time. Also absolutely in love with your skincare routine.
I loved this video so much! You looked absolutely stunning Toni! I love the colorful dresses and beautiful hair! I’m so surprised to hear that you are an introvert! High five fellow introvert!
The Japanese have standardized pattern writing. All symbols are standard. The do use American terminology for crochet, most likely due to the post WWII influences by the American military.
Oh yess! It would be so great if there were easy access style guides for writing patterns!! I would compare it it there being APA, ALA etc. guides for doing citations and writing research papers. This year I decided to make a Temperature/Weather Blanket for the Winter 2022 Season with the High & Low Daily Temp plus the type(s) and amounts of precipitation as a Queen sized afghan. I've never done anything like this ever. I typically find a premade pattern and customize the color(s) or sizes. This was a whole big thing and I had to figure out everything from the stitch counts to the stitches I would use and the colors. There were a bunch of swatches, tons of measuring and math and a whole lot of frogging. But, I decided at the start to keep a journal of everything as I went along - especially what didn't work and why. When I finally settled on a stitch though, it took several writes and rewrites to get a working pattern to use myself to make it. I realized just how much work it would be to write patterns on the regular. I have SO much more respect for pattern writers now!! But, I could not find resources when I was working on it to guide me on how to write it up. I played it all by ear. Just the simple advice you gave here would've saved me time and do much frustration. Thank you for all you do!! You have inspired me so much this year to stay involved with my crocheting and to try new things. You rock 🎉🎉🎉
Hey, whenever you can't find a fiber friend to go with you, I will gladly step in for them! Just throwin' that out there for you to think about. 😂😂😂 I am with you, I would have to have a friend with me. My social anxiety would probably have me frozen in my hotel room. Sad to admit that at almost 50, I can't go into places I really want to go into without the fear of a panic attack. 99% of my social anxiety is brought on by chronic pain. It doesn't help being 5' tall either, people constantly bumping into me, or brushing against me or stepping on my feet. All of those motions, especially the light, brushing touch, will hurt more because it sets off my nerves like crazy and, well, my nerves are basically the issue here, the over react to every sensation when it comes to touch from my neck down. Anyway, in situations like that, I would have been holding my body so tensely and working all of my muscles on overtime that by the time it was time to take a break, I would be 💩 the next day. It would send my body into a flare up more than likely. And I just never know how long it will last. That is why I like to go with other people, I let them run interference for me. Lol I can relax more though, anyone who I hang with knows about my health, they put up with it, because I have the best parking! 🤣🤣🤣 Just a joke, I swear. 🕊️❤️🕯️
I'm catching up with your video. Oh it's really helping me get out of my introvert isolation. You're not alone!! So glad it paid off so well for you. I hope you could rest well overnight. I wish I had more yarn fairs around here! I loved your bedtime routine, it was so much fun ^_^ Sending love from the UK
Toni I never would have guessed you were an introvert. Me too 😮. That’s probably why I can get lost in the craft. Quick question to you… the black cardi that you were wearing on day 1, is that your French Press Cardi? If not, do you mind sharing the correct pattern. I likey 😊
I gotta know what you’re singing! Also, why don’t we get to hear it??? :) Ps- your skin care routine is outstanding. I’m a lotion- if-I-remember kind of a gal and it’s really starting to show 😅😳
Being an introvert myself I understand everything you went thru. Push past some of your boundaries and knew when to call it quits. She happy you enjoyed yourself and learned so much. ❤
Seems like you've really learned alot about the processes of having a system in place to run a successful yarn business. Yes taking it up a few notches. Great business acumen is a must oh and a pretty smile too.
Ohhhh...there is nothing more frustrating than using a pattern that hasn't been "vetted" or is a victim of poor technical writing. BTW, you are SO adorable!
Mikey, we all are here, and you have purpose ... the trolls are awful..but you are so talented and you have taught me so much while I have been housebound with long covid. I couldnt have got through this without you. The depression meds take some time to start working. Please be kind to yourself. Love from New Zealand!
I'm sorry you hate Chicago. I'm from Chicago and I can tell you, it's on hard airport and not the city. oh are is not too kind to certain of us. That's why I go through Midway Airport. None the less, I am happy you enjoyed your conference. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like such an amazing experience, thankyou so much for sharing it with us! I'm also glad that you left early to take care of your own wellbeing rather than due to the quality of the trade show (as I was dreading fom the title ;w;). It's really interesting getting your insight on the business side of fiber arts and sharing not only your own story but showcasing other artists so generously too, you're always a star! Much love
I would really like to start pattern designing but I want to do it properly. I come from a baking/former restaurant owner background so standards are extremely important to me.
Loved this show and your spirit in it. Really, you are such a lovely lady. I picked up more than you might think with this spot on video! . ❤ keep it coming,please..
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Oh my goodness! Thank you for remembering me ❤ I’m the elevator lady! It was my friend Tessa and I who were lost with you. My shop is fabric and handcrafts! Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore and I am currently working on securing a retail space.
It was such a pleasure meeting you in person and what a great vlog recap of all of the fantastic things we saw and did. Thank you for sharing!!
Jennie! How many people did you meet in the airports 🤣
@@knithow 🤣 Only the BEST people!! When I told my daughter she said “this does NOT surprise me!”
Congratulations in 2023, great successes online and in person! Thank You for venturing into a retail site for hand and homemade goods✨💖🧶☕🎉
Yeah!!!!
I’m moving to Maryland this week! Can’t wait for you to secure your space so I can have a dedicated craft store 🤩
I loved your note about designing patterns. I have definitely been burned from buying a poorly written pattern from a new designer, so now I've resolved to learn more about designing (even though I don't ever want to put out a pattern myself) so that I can better know what to look for and how to tell if a pattern will meet my needs and expectations. It's frustrating that some people will offer patterns for sale without bothering to know the industry best practices. I'm glad you're planning something to start to tackle this issue!
Your little peak behind the curtain was interesting to listen to! As a consumer though, the idea of receiving 5 emails after an action seems a little much lol. That entirely depends on how you space them out, but receiving 5 emails from the same business within the span of a few days will only make me unsubscribe. I think that's definitely something that is different for each person and business though! Its very interesting to think about
I'm the same! Even if that's spaced out over 1-2 weeks thats an unsubscribe from me 😅
I happened to be washing my face too during the face-washing-jamming montage and it felt like we were at a sleepover or something! Lol 😂
Keep the Pup on leash at all times...Love Ya ! Love all you do. Where exactly is the H&H Show? I live next to O'Hare ! exactly?
I’ve been loving these vlogs lately! I’m not sure how much more work it is compared to tutorials, reviews and such, or if you feel like it changes your experience in the moment. But it’s greatly appreciated and hope we get to see more!
Came for the yarn, stayed for the bathroom concert!!! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I hope whoever the yarn store opener is, she sees this video, and comments so that we can all get an update! Especially me if it's in Boston because I'm always wanting more local stores
Lol I was hoping it was here in B for Baltimore😂
I just opened a new yarn store in Weston MA, 😊 called The Unruly stitch and I met Toni at H+H, I Totally had a fan girl moment 😅. Toni I am an introvert too...❤
@@annel.arundale7831 wooo!!! I'm def gonna have to come and check you out!
Watching this for an update! Boston…please!
just wanted to shoutout gather here in cambridge. the vibes are so fun and welcoming 🥰 they actually stock heather’s heathers :)
Pepper is so cute as always but small dogs especially when off leash can get run over by cars. Love seeing you interact with other fiber arts business-people!
Please always walk on leash. New dog owner, with no trained recal… that’s a bad situation for the dog and everyone around you. Dog gets attacked by another dog, hit by a car, run away… no one’s fault but your own.
Very inspiring! As a fellow introvert I always prefer to chill on my own couch and crochet but I noticed there’s a pot luck & stitch at my lys that I’m going to try.
Thank you for sharing this experience. I'm a big introvert so I get the anxiety and exhaustion of meeting and dealing with new people. I am very proud of you for putting yourself out there in face to face conversation!! It's exhausting, but so rewarding. I also appreciate you sharing these trade shows and gatherings. You inspired me with one of your previous videos so I went out to a local Fiber Show and it was great! Thank you for being a teacher and helping to inspire others by just being you and taking chances.
I agree with in regard to buyers being hesitant with buying patterns, I’ve been stung in the past and it’s hard to commit to buying from a creator I’m unfamiliar with now! I would say I’m an advanced beginner, but still learning the ropes with following patterns and there have been times where it feels like information/steps are missing from the end of a row in some patterns and I get confused with what I’m supposed to do.
Thank you so much Toni , thank you for taking us on this experience with you ❤
Glad you had a good time. You are already my favorite yarn inspiration on UA-cam. Can't wait to see how you use the knowledge you gained here.
H and H looked great! After health care conferences, i always needed a week to recover.
Watched Irena's Fiber chats interview with you. I found her about 2 weeks ago and been binging her ever since.
Please invest in a good harness for your puppy for walks. Been a long time fan of dogs (and cats), and I've seen and heard of way too many accidents of dogs running into traffic or encountering a larger dog.
....and teach recall....
What a great summary Toni!!! I was at the show with my friend Jenni who owns Handcraft Happy Hour and we met you in the elevator!! She’s in Baltimore so you got the B right!! It was a treat to meet you and yes the airport was crazy! I’m excited to see what you have coming up with your new business ideas and will be watching to see!
Girl, I need to know what you were jammin' out to as you got ready for bed because you were SERIOUS about whatever you were singing and I love that, LOL! Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone and really working the time you had :)
Toni - My hubby walked into the room and asked “Is that your TY yarny person? (he’s so adorable). And I said “Yup”. She’s like me, loves to roam and no have to worry about her hubby being bored. And mine said “You know ai always find something to do”. I said “I’d be fine until I got back to the room at night.”. I am so weird about that, I miss my honey and turtle too much. The reason for this note is that EXACTLY 1.2 secs after I said that, YOU came and said “I’m going home y’all, I miss my……”. It was at that moment I knew I had to write this. We love our yarn, our patterns, and our craft, HOWEVER, folks who are easily ‘over-peopled’, miss our family and home base far, far, more. Thank You for making the journey and even more, TAKING US ALONG!!!! Safe safe and See you again soon! 💖💖💃🏻💃🏽
I love to crochet but my darn tennis elbow’s get me after 15 mins of straight working. BUT curious to know how long is it suppose to take to say make a crochet sweater? or baby blanket bc it takes me FOREVER. My favorite patterns give the Order of construction. ex. are we starting with the cuff, hem or neck first. I am a newbie pattern user, just to make note. Thanks for the video! 😊
its taken me upwards of 2 months for a sweater or 2 weeks, so it varies per person
yes yes yes to toni’s vlog era !!!!!
She has arrived 😂
Hello, today I tried tunisian crochet for the first time. I went to a local fiber festival 2 weeks ago and picked up some beautiful wool in a mix of deep blue and orange, called midnight pumpkin. i have crocheted for years, and bought tunisian needles years ago, and finally, after watching all your videos on tunisian, jumped in with my precious wool. The hat turned out amazing! Thank you for all you do and for being a great teacher. I have been a fiber artist for many years and, in one afternoon, became obsessed with tunisian. I am used to working with size 10 thread, sz 1.5mm hook, and the 6,5mm hook seemed so big. But, what a joy. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. I love crochet and knitting and am never without something on my hook or needles, even taking my wip on my commute to work. Thank you for giving a bit of an insight to how much work goes into running a business such as this. And I loved the first dress you wore.
Omg, you are so inspiring. I watch your channel often but only comment periodically.
I’ve got to really challenge and discipline myself to sit and focus on Tunisian crochet. I’m really wanting to learn that and brush up on my knitting also. Love this video. I bought the Prym crochet hooks after seeing your review a few years ago and has never regretted it. I reach for them quite often. Thx for that review.
What a great experience you had. I enjoyed your conversation with Irina. She is one of the best interviewers I have ever seen. I look forward to catching more of your content. I get that feeling of overload. I left an event early last fall because I was on emotional overload. So, good for you for embracing the challenge of stepping beyond your comfort. I think you will benefit from giving that gift to yourself. This was a fun visit.
I would be so overwhelmed by all of the fantastic vendors! So many choices of yarns to choose from!
Love your video Toni & thank you for taking us along on your trip! 🧶🧶🧶
Your new puppy is super cute 🥰 Trust a Mastiff mama: you're in for a treat ❤❤❤
Your outfits for the fair were everything!!! Any chances you'll share that delightful black cardi you had on the first day? 😜
craft shows are great, but they're exhausting, especially for us introverts... take care
The title 🤣🤣🤣 The events can be overwhelming, for sure! Especially for us introverts 🥵 So happy to finally meet you in person and we're honored you love our della Q Maker's Mesh Tote so much!! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a fantastic video, Toni!! I felt like I was there with you! I'm going to be looking out for this trade show next year!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Toni!! LOVED your behind the scenes of your trip, and especially your bedtime routine!! No wonder you’re so gorgeous!! Thanks for taking us along. Love your style so much. You totally have it going on. ❤
Really enjoyed this video. I am a crocheter that likes to try a variety of projects but get very discouraged when a pattern has errors, or even unclear instructions. I'm very interested in learning more about the role a tech tester plays.
HEY MISS TONI FIRST YOU LOOK AMAZING IN THESE WARDROBE CHOICES ESPECIALLY THIS COLORFUL DRESS WITH YOUR GLASSES ON THANKS THIS WAS FUN TO TAG ALONG !! Well I guess this dress really is a winner since both of you have chosen to wear it this particular day lol still a very FRESH LOOK LOL ❤❤❤
You look adorable, Toni! And I would never have thought you to be an introvert (as I am). You hide it so well! Thanks for sharing this experience with us!
Oh wow! Taking this trip with you was everything. I especially love the Etimo crochet hooks but they are a bit pricey. The Makers bag is ❤…. Thanks for taking us along.
My LYS owner also went to this trade show! It was so fun to see all the cool fibers and project bags she sent pictures of to our group chat. You've shared a completey different side of the event - there's so much going on, it's amazing!
I started designing crochet patterns last year and pretty much immediately stopped again. There is no support for people who want to put their ideas out there. I felt like everyone was gate keeping, trying to keep new designers from stealing their customer base.
I just wanna say how much I loved your energy in both of the walk-ups (GIRL YOU ARE SO DAMN CUTE) and the rocking out during the bedtime routine. And yes. Connecting with biz people is so important. Totally agree that many designers starting out underestimate the importance of good tech editors, a style guide and testers to ensure their patterns are clear, understandable and as free as typos as possible.
Thank you for the journey. You inspired me to reach out my local yarn shop to connect with people, share ideas, be supported and to support others.
Test makers and a small thumbnail of how their work turned out is perfect for makers like me who might be a bit less confident. Looks like you had a great and exhausting time. :) I am looking forward to the new patterns...kinda impatiently but that's a me problem.
Wowza! You certainly peopled, networked, enjoyed the worthwhile seminars and met some of my favorites...Sara, Marley Bird and Tamara! Great reporting on your time there! ❤
Hi Toni, thanks for this fun video! I loved the black shrug you were wearing. Did you make it by any chance and if so, is there a pattern. I love it❤
Hi Toni! Thank you soooooooooo very much for this amazing video! As a LYS owner, this is EXACTLY what I needed. You are absolutely awesome. Enjoy your week! CAB 😍
Hi Toni, so thrilled that you took us along with you virtually on this trip. I left Detroit severalyears ago & lived in Chi-town for a couple of years. My daughter (toddler at the time, veey grown now) suffered w chronic Respiratory problems & we ended up relocating to a suggested warmer climate (AL). I will always consider both the cities as home (strange?). 🤷🏾♀️ I hope to some day visit an event like H+H. They just always seem to be just out of reach. Love the share! ❤️
To be honest as a customer, getting 5-7 emails is too much. Most of the time companies that do that are sending out info that is generally already on their website or socials and so over a short period of time I usually will end up deleting emails without even opening them. After a while I usually will unsubscribe from the company.
Toni - I'm so impressed that you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and so happy that you got re-energised and inspired. I'd love to see more of those hooks. Thank you for taking us along with you!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at h+h! I've already reserved a booth for next year (cough, cough, wow, that's expensive!) and I can't wait to meet all the fiber artists who attend. If you're there, please stop by and say hi.
O'Hare is its own little interesting place. I miss Stitches Midwest. My brother & I went a few years ago. I always wanted to go to another one but never had that weekend free. Glad to see something coming back to this area that is similar. Thank you for sharing your trip. Also because of you I started learning Tunisian crochet. Love it. Thank you.
I have the tulip red set and it's my favorite hook set. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the information regarding writing patterns. I want to look into all of what you discussed. I love your work passion.
Omg! I wish I could’ve been a part of all of that! I would’ve loved to have met all of you wonderful ladies!!
Your day 2 dress is perfect!
It seems like you had a very successful trip. Congrats. I loved when you met your almost twin. Thanksgiving was amazing.
This was a FASCINATING vlog thingy!! I'm really happy you had a good time at the craft show. I'd love, love, LOVE to go to one, but as a fellow introvert, it'll take me out of my comfort zone. I just gotta ask, what music were you rocking out to in the bathroom?
😂this is totally me when I'm cleaning my face at night!!! You're my hero Toni!!
I'd LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see both of the Tunisian crochet hook sets up close in a future video. Pleeeeese
Would love to see a video - even a quick one - about what you think of the hooks! And the bag when you get it.
As a lover of yarn, cloth, any textiles, I would have enjoyed the conference. Thank you for taking me along 😊. Loved that you stepped out of your comfort zone. I consider myself an introvert too and find it refreshing to move forward. Great video! One thing I'd like to know is what song were you singing as you did your evening prep? Music is one of my loves. If a store is playing good music it keeps me in there longer 😊. Thanks.
I got so lost at the Chicago airport last year. That street we had to cross to find the shuttle, what? I was so lost! - Salena ;)
What a treat to see this convention through your eyes. Thank you!❤
I love that you went and braved your comfort boundaries but also gave yourself permission to go home a day early. So smart!
This was amazing! I can totally relate to being an introvert & how overwhelming it can be in a crowded environment. Thank you for taking us along with you! (btw, those pink high top Converse shoes - LOVE!)
I have the red crochet hook set. They are so comfortable and my primary hooks.
That looked like a great few days! I have FOMO (even though I’m only a recreational fiber crafter)
Thank you for bringing us along! I so agree about the need for pattern standards. I have bought many patterns and some of them are written is such a way that it might as well be wriiten in klingon. I will say, i think you are such a gorgeous, lovely, intellegent lady and I very much enjoy your videos. I am not an introvert but i really don't do well out of my own habitat. Totally can relate!
Oh my gosh we just flew into O'Hare for our connecting flight and it's the worst airport I've ever been in!
This was an AMAZING video; I learned SOOO much, and I'm sure I'll be watching it again to make sure I haven't missed any good information. I KNOW I'll be going next time, so THANK YOU for sharing!!💚💚💚
Toni!!! What an exciting time you had. Ooohhh, love that there was crochet there. Beautiful Della Q bag. I have the smaller GG orange bag.
Ooooohhhhh!!! Tulip Red!! Ohh baby!!! I love my tulips. You have a flawless, beautiful face. Thank you for taking us along 💖
Will you be going to Lambtown in October?
Did you see the TOFT stand? That is my favourite yarn, from England. Saw on their Instagram posts that they were there too! I didn’t know what H and H was, so I’m so glad you did a video on it. As a fellow introvert I Loved how you pushed yourself to go and mingle and learn! ❤ Love your videos!!
Thank you taking us along on this trip, Toni. ♥️Glad that you made it back home safely.
I LOVED the FiberChats interview. I think I was on it as soon as it was posted. lol Irina is a great interviewer.
Everything that you were wondering about showing and telling….yes please! 😉👍
OMG!!! You're so adorable washing your face and brushing your teeth, cute little dance, too!!!! I LOVE ALL your videos. ;-D
Ooo, Tara Swiger, formerly of Blond Chicken Boutique! That cutting board looks amazing!
That was such a fun vlog!! So glad you had an incredible time!! Thank you for the awesome video!! 💚
I'm more of a cat person.
Dogs are too NEEDY!!
Dog: "I NEED out! I NEED in!" All the time!!
Cats: " Ok, so that's my food dish, water, and poop box. Ok, big deal. I'll come to you when I NEED love, until then, just make sure you give me fresh food and water, and, oh yeah, don't forget to scoop my poop. Love you".
Totally my kind pet!! Cats rule, and dogs drool!!
Outstanding video!!!!! Thank you so very much, thoroughly enjoyed it!
Today I learned I didn't spend nearly enough time on the show floor. +1000 to using tradeshows to feel reconnected to the industry.
Yeaaaah even more regrets for not making h+h a higher priority to attend. Thanks for sharing so I can better prepare next time. Also absolutely in love with your skincare routine.
I loved this video so much! You looked absolutely stunning Toni! I love the colorful dresses and beautiful hair! I’m so surprised to hear that you are an introvert! High five fellow introvert!
The Japanese have standardized pattern writing. All symbols are standard. The do use American terminology for crochet, most likely due to the post WWII influences by the American military.
Oh yess! It would be so great if there were easy access style guides for writing patterns!! I would compare it it there being APA, ALA etc. guides for doing citations and writing research papers.
This year I decided to make a Temperature/Weather Blanket for the Winter 2022 Season with the High & Low Daily Temp plus the type(s) and amounts of precipitation as a Queen sized afghan. I've never done anything like this ever. I typically find a premade pattern and customize the color(s) or sizes. This was a whole big thing and I had to figure out everything from the stitch counts to the stitches I would use and the colors. There were a bunch of swatches, tons of measuring and math and a whole lot of frogging. But, I decided at the start to keep a journal of everything as I went along - especially what didn't work and why.
When I finally settled on a stitch though, it took several writes and rewrites to get a working pattern to use myself to make it. I realized just how much work it would be to write patterns on the regular. I have SO much more respect for pattern writers now!! But, I could not find resources when I was working on it to guide me on how to write it up. I played it all by ear. Just the simple advice you gave here would've saved me time and do much frustration. Thank you for all you do!! You have inspired me so much this year to stay involved with my crocheting and to try new things. You rock 🎉🎉🎉
Hey, whenever you can't find a fiber friend to go with you, I will gladly step in for them! Just throwin' that out there for you to think about. 😂😂😂 I am with you, I would have to have a friend with me. My social anxiety would probably have me frozen in my hotel room. Sad to admit that at almost 50, I can't go into places I really want to go into without the fear of a panic attack. 99% of my social anxiety is brought on by chronic pain. It doesn't help being 5' tall either, people constantly bumping into me, or brushing against me or stepping on my feet. All of those motions, especially the light, brushing touch, will hurt more because it sets off my nerves like crazy and, well, my nerves are basically the issue here, the over react to every sensation when it comes to touch from my neck down. Anyway, in situations like that, I would have been holding my body so tensely and working all of my muscles on overtime that by the time it was time to take a break, I would be 💩 the next day. It would send my body into a flare up more than likely. And I just never know how long it will last. That is why I like to go with other people, I let them run interference for me. Lol I can relax more though, anyone who I hang with knows about my health, they put up with it, because I have the best parking! 🤣🤣🤣 Just a joke, I swear. 🕊️❤️🕯️
I'm catching up with your video. Oh it's really helping me get out of my introvert isolation. You're not alone!! So glad it paid off so well for you. I hope you could rest well overnight. I wish I had more yarn fairs around here! I loved your bedtime routine, it was so much fun ^_^ Sending love from the UK
Toni I never would have guessed you were an introvert. Me too 😮. That’s probably why I can get lost in the craft. Quick question to you… the black cardi that you were wearing on day 1, is that your French Press Cardi? If not, do you mind sharing the correct pattern. I likey 😊
Great video from Toni Lipsey
Loved seeing the event with you. I loved the options from Flax and Twine. Someday I’ll learn Tunisian with you. 🌼
I gotta know what you’re singing! Also, why don’t we get to hear it??? :)
Ps- your skin care routine is outstanding. I’m a lotion- if-I-remember kind of a gal and it’s really starting to show 😅😳
Being an introvert myself I understand everything you went thru. Push past some of your boundaries and knew when to call it quits. She happy you enjoyed yourself and learned so much. ❤
Seems like you've really learned alot about the processes of having a system in place to run a successful yarn business. Yes taking it up a few notches. Great business acumen is a must oh and a pretty smile too.
Ohhhh...there is nothing more frustrating than using a pattern that hasn't been "vetted" or is a victim of poor technical writing. BTW, you are SO adorable!
Mikey, we all are here, and you have purpose ... the trolls are awful..but you are so talented and you have taught me so much while I have been housebound with long covid. I couldnt have got through this without you. The depression meds take some time to start working. Please be kind to yourself. Love from New Zealand!
I'm sorry you hate Chicago. I'm from Chicago and I can tell you, it's on hard airport and not the city. oh are is not too kind to certain of us. That's why I go through Midway Airport. None the less, I am happy you enjoyed your conference. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like such an amazing experience, thankyou so much for sharing it with us! I'm also glad that you left early to take care of your own wellbeing rather than due to the quality of the trade show (as I was dreading fom the title ;w;). It's really interesting getting your insight on the business side of fiber arts and sharing not only your own story but showcasing other artists so generously too, you're always a star! Much love
I would really like to start pattern designing but I want to do it properly. I come from a baking/former restaurant owner background so standards are extremely important to me.
I LOVE your black crocheted cardigan/bolero you wore when you first got to the show... Do you have a pattern for it?
Girl you looked gorgeous everyday! Can you tell me what pattern the navy cardigan you wore the first day? Thanks!
Ok around 23 mins, the new yarn . THOSE COLORS 😍😍😍
Loved this show and your spirit in it. Really, you are such a lovely lady. I picked up more than you might think with this spot on video! . ❤ keep it coming,please..
Thanks for sharing your time in Chicago.
I know I might be biased (ahem...) but tech editing is definitely an important (but often overlooked) step to help patterns be the best they can be!
Thanks so much Toni, for taking us along! Your Day 2 dress is stunning btw😍😍😍
Great video about the conference, love the stuff you do, view your videos all the time, but the bathroom stuff was TMI (too much information) for me..