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Back from TNNA!

I don't have much progress to report on my WIPs this week for two reasons:
1. I have been away at the TNNA trade show and just arrived home yesterday afternoon!
2. Of the two projects I worked on the most while I was in Columbus, I can only posts WIP photos of one!

Therefore, today's post will be short and sweet. I'll be sharing more about my TNNA trip later this week as I get caught up with work stuffs and whatnot; I saw some really cool stuff that I am excited to spread the word about! As always, a nice assortment of goodies found their way home with me (my luggage was pretty much at capacity!):
I'll be posting reviews, projects, etc. about all of my fun new fiber toys in the weeks to come! 

Meanwhile, I finally finished the first Scalloped Rib Sock on the Megabus back home to Chicago - and I promptly started sock #2! I'm pretty excited to have made so much progress on these socks - that means I am getting even closer to re-releasing this pattern! I am planning on adding a chart, clarifying some of the instructions, and even providing instructions for a second size option. Anyone who has already purchased the Scalloped Rib sock pattern will automatically receive the updated pattern PDF, of course - and for those of you who are interested in buying the updated version, I'll definitely keep you posted right here on my blog!

Thanks for stopping by this week. For more WIP Wednesday inspiration, visit the Tami's Amis Blog!
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  1. StephanieJune 26, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Pretty sock!
    Am envious of your trip to TNNA. Hope I can make it to one someday! :)

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    1. Handmade by StefanieJune 26, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Thanks! It is a totally awesome, overwhelming experience! I'll definitely share some more later this week so you know what you'll be getting yourself into! :-)

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    You got a zoom loom! Jealous - can't wait to hear about it! So many pretties!

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    1. Handmade by StefanieJune 26, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Yeah, I was pretty psyched about the Zoom Loom. I can't wait to bust it out this weekend! I think I'm going to start with using my leftover sock yarn and random mini-skeins that have been hanging around my craft room!

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