I visited a craft trade show and left early - CROCHET VLOG THINGY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
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Hey babes! I’m Toni, the designer and instructor behind TL Yarn Crafts. I've designed over 100+ chic and practical crochet patterns for modern makers. Find your next sweater, shawl, and blanket project in my shop at tlyarncrafts.com/.
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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 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 😂
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 :)
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!
I love that you went and braved your comfort boundaries but also gave yourself permission to go home a day early. So smart!
yes yes yes to toni’s vlog era !!!!!
She has arrived 😂
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’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!
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.
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.
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!
Thank you so much Toni , thank you for taking us on this experience with you ❤
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 :)
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?
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 would be so overwhelmed by all of the fantastic vendors! So many choices of yarns to choose from!
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.
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.
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 ❤❤❤
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. ❤
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.
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.
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!
I'd LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see both of the Tunisian crochet hook sets up close in a future video. Pleeeeese
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! ❤️
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!
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!
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.
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.
OMG!!! You're so adorable washing your face and brushing your teeth, cute little dance, too!!!! I LOVE ALL your videos. ;-D
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!!
Glad you had a good time. You are already my favorite yarn inspiration on TH-cam. Can't wait to see how you use the knowledge you gained here.
😂this is totally me when I'm cleaning my face at night!!! You're my hero Toni!!
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.
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
Love your video Toni & thank you for taking us along on your trip! 🧶🧶🧶
Ok around 23 mins, the new yarn . THOSE COLORS 😍😍😍
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....
The way you said dreary, gorgeous, and coffee all at the same time at the end 💜💜💜 girl you're speaking my language!
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!
What a treat to see this convention through your eyes. Thank you!❤
Your day 2 dress is perfect!
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.
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.
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!
This was delightful! Thank you for taking us along for the ride ❤
You go Girl! I'm so happy for you! You're such an encouragement to me. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors. Love all your videos!
Would love to see a video - even a quick one - about what you think of the hooks! And the bag when you get it.
Thanks for sharing your time in Chicago.
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.
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.
I highly recommend attending these large conventions because of the learning experience and huge growth that occurs. For yrs I took teachers to national conventions. They were floored at how much they learned. Let’s face it, we all get into a routine and make do with what we have in our environments. It stagnates us, but we don’t notice until something like this occurs. Conventions are a sensory, brain, and complete body overload, but so worth the experience.
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! ❤
Thanks for taking me on your adventure! The red tulip hook set awesome. Love mine. Just ordered larger books to extend set. Would love to see you demo clover set. Thanks Toni!
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..
It seems like you had a very successful trip. Congrats. I loved when you met your almost twin. Thanksgiving was amazing.
Outstanding video!!!!! Thank you so very much, thoroughly enjoyed it!
It looks like a great time and a place to network.
Thank you for sharing the trip & wonderful products out there!🥰☕️
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!)
Oh Gosh. Sounds glorious. Glad you had a good time and made it home safe.🙂
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 😍
That was a fantastic tour. I got tired just watching you but it was great. Thanks for the tour!
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!
23:19, 23:37, 24:08 The patterns I wanna take inspiration from... so pretty ❤ Thanks a ton Toni!!
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! 🧶🧶🧶
Really fun video👍
Glad you stepped out of your comfort zone. Looks like it paid off. Looking forward to find out more details of your craft journey,
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!
I love the global world. So thanks to you I now know there is a craft fair in Cologne every spring, a four hour train ride from where I am. I feel tempted…
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! 😉👍
Great video 👍 it’s time to go back and practice crocheting 🧶
What a fabulous trip. So many lovelies to see :)
Those Etimo reds are the bomb!!!
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. ❤
Thank you for this episode ! Very informative (again 🙂)!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I always enjoy your vlogs so much!
Loved seeing the event with you. I loved the options from Flax and Twine. Someday I’ll learn Tunisian with you. 🌼
That was such a fun vlog!! So glad you had an incredible time!! Thank you for the awesome video!! 💚
thanks for taking us along
TL, I just love you!!! I really am glad that I subscribed to your channel, I have learned a whole lot from you. Thank you for sharing, stay sweet.
Thanks for taking us on your trip Toni. I am a dog person. I will look into going to one of these events.
I love listening to you talk about just anything. . .I think your voice and flow is so full. It sure doesn't hurt you talk about yarn and crochet (and now puppies!). . . lovely.
I’m not crying 🥹♥️🧶😘 always the best time in your presence of greatness and loving every second of this vlog!!
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
Wow, Fun Fun Fun😍
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!!💚💚💚
Glad tou have so much fun!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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
Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
That looked like a great few days! I have FOMO (even though I’m only a recreational fiber crafter)
So fun. I wondered if you had mate, how sweet your space is & how he prbly gives you great support
We own a board game store and I have been to many a trade show. Good on you for getting out and stretching your social muscles. I know the feeling all too well. Much love to you.
Loved this!!! 😘😘😘
Thanks so much Toni, for taking us along! Your Day 2 dress is stunning btw😍😍😍
I have the red crochet hook set. They are so comfortable and my primary hooks.
This video is off the chain, loved it from start to finish, keep them coming