It was such a rewarding year working on Hooks In Texas. I had 3 volunteers to help me with the work load of taking our conference to the next level: a hotel- so everything was in one building; a vendor’s room; more classes, and a People’s Choice contest- with nice prizes. We were all excited at how this was shaping up to be an amazing weekend.
The Transition Phase of the hotel changing owners wreaked havoc with our efforts: changing dates, elements of our contracts couldn’t be honored, delays upon delays upon delays... and of course, my health. Then, our last visit to the hotel brought new revelations- the renovations and retro-fits, were moving much slower than anticipated.
Our registration deadlines have passed, we don’t have enough people to cover the larger expenses of being in the hotel. We’ve run the numbers, discussed options to trim our costs, but words cannot express my trepidations over those incomplete renovations- with our conference so close at hand.
It is with a heavy heart, that I’m canceling this year’s Hooks In Texas.
There are just too many things working against us this year: health problems (including family) for many of our ladies across the state- I wasn't the only one. Scheduling conflicts with the new date, and larger conferences that same weekend. Everyone is struggling with the economy, even the larger needlework conferences have significant decreases in their attendees. As the days have progressed, I see national uncertainty over the looming election... and here locally, my uncertainty of those incomplete renovations at the hotel.
I want to thank the ladies who helped me: Beverly Wildes, Kim Guzman, and Cyndye Scott Batchelor, their efforts have been invaluable this year.
And to answer your question before asked: We are NOT giving up. We are regrouping; building on what we accomplished this year, and learning from the pitfalls. We have a whole year to make Hooks In Texas 2013, something to look forward to.
Angela 'ARNie' Grabowski
Director of Hooks In Texas
Details and Descriptions for the State Wide Crochet Conference October 5-7, 2012 San Angelo, Tx
Welcome To Hooks In Texas!
We are doing some advertising at Facebook and Ravelry, and I wanted to provide a quick Map for finding all the information you need to know.
First of all:
There is a $40 Registration Fee for the Weekend.
If you miss the August 31, Registration Deadline, the Fee goes up to $50. You can still walk-in, but we can't promise what classes will be available.
Classes are $10 each, for 2 hours of instruction, and some have an extra supply fee.
We have added a People’s Choice Awards Contest, this year!
For Class Descriptions, Deadlines, Maps, Menus, Contest Details, just look at the various links in the left hand navigation bar.
For more information on our Vendor Area, or to reserve your classes, send an email to:
XXHooksInTx@yahoo.comXX (remove the XXs)
OR Leave a message at the Hooks In Texas Facebook page.
Saturday Evening Supper!
The new hotel owner, refused to let us bring in an outside caterer for Saturday evening's buffet; Clarion demands that you use their In House Caterer. After reviewing the hotel's In House Catering Menu, the executive commitee decided we would just go somewhere else for Saturday Supper.
We are okay to bring in Saturday Lunch from other caterers, but not a full fledged buffet. Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks from Olive Garden is still the menu for Saturday Lunch.
After much gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands, cauliflower ear from talking to local restaurants....
We will be dining at Feuntes Down Town on Saturday Evening. They are a medium sized restaurant with a comfortable ambience, and they are a San Angelo Landmark eatery for more than 50 years.
They offer a full bar, which some of our other choices did not, but we are asking each vehicle choose a designated driver.
You can veiw Feuentes' Menu here. This is a pdf file, and you will need Adobe Acrobat to read it.
At present, we will be ordering off the menu, and everyone will pay their tab separately. If our numbers climb past certain point, we will need to establish a selective menu for our group.
Here is a Map from the Hotel to Feuentes.
I Cord Methods and Machines
I Cord is a method of making a stronger ‘cord’ than just ‘string or twine.’ In ancient history, they would use this cord to tie anything, sew it onto their clothing as decoration, or use it to keep their clothing ‘closed.’
I wanted folks to see ALL of the things you will learn in this class, and you will be given an opportunity to work with each of these tools to get a feel for them.
Bond America Embellish Knit
With this machine, you can create yards and yards of I Cord in just minutes.
Clover Wonder Knitter
Since this is more hands on, you can add beads to your work as you stitch. This also lets you use those big chunky yarns to make big chunky cords.
Peg Knitters/Knitting Nancy’s
I will have several different Peg Knitters for you to try, including The Crochet Dude’s newest addition to this ancient tool.
Lucet
Lucet is an ancient forked tool that has been found in Viking and other medieval archeological digs.
How to make I Cord with 2 Crochet hooks (or two double pointed knitting needles)
I’ve seen this on YouTube, but she used only one hook, and you had to remove the loops from the hook to work each round. We all know if you remove the loops from your hook/needle you risk losing a loop while working the rest. I’ve modified the technique, so that those loops never leave the hook/needle.
To finish up the class, we will look at what to do with this I Cord once you made it!
Such as running a second yarn or ribbon down the middle...
Pulling the cord over beaded garland
Or treating the I Cord like any other ‘string.’
FaceBook page
To reserve your class choices, post your meal choices or dietary needs, or ask questions, please visit our FaceBook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hooks-In-Texas/131587976957767
This is a much eaiser way for all of us to communicate with all of you. I'm posting the announcements here, to give more folks the information.
Doh. I forgot to add, that you can still send me an email at XXHooksInTX@Yahoo.comXX and reserve your classes that way. (remove the XXs)
OH, And ALL of the pages to the Left, have been updated.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hooks-In-Texas/131587976957767
This is a much eaiser way for all of us to communicate with all of you. I'm posting the announcements here, to give more folks the information.
Doh. I forgot to add, that you can still send me an email at XXHooksInTX@Yahoo.comXX and reserve your classes that way. (remove the XXs)
OH, And ALL of the pages to the Left, have been updated.
THE PRE-PAYMENT REQUIREMENT IS SUSPENDED.
You can Post your class choices at our FaceBook page, send a PM to our FaceBook account, or to HooksInTexas@ChezCrochet.com
BRING YOUR ENTIRE PAYMENT TO THE CONFERENCE.
The pre-payment, simply isn't practical, at this late date, and it is my fault.
I had not improved from last year, when I should have. I found out why, last week... and that explained everything. I'm switching back to a medication that my body can process, and THIS should get me back to normal.
BRING YOUR ENTIRE PAYMENT TO THE CONFERENCE.
The pre-payment, simply isn't practical, at this late date, and it is my fault.
I had not improved from last year, when I should have. I found out why, last week... and that explained everything. I'm switching back to a medication that my body can process, and THIS should get me back to normal.
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