We had a wonderful time at this year’s Stitches West in Santa Clara! As usual, we teamed up with Bobbin’s Nest Studio (whose wares are now accessible nationwide) to bring you the delicious yarns of Hazel Knits and patterns of LuLu Bliss.

It was a pleasure to meet so many of you face to face. We tweet, Facebook and email each other throughout the year. It’s so enjoyable to finally get to shake the hands of our fans.

If you stopped by our booth, you most likely got the sales pitch about our new Crafter’s Tool Butler from my mom. And watch out, cause she’ll sell you! No one can brag about someone like a mother can.

My mom was sporting Jordana Paige designs all weekend. During Stitches we stay with my sister, Elizabeth (that cute blonde gal that models for me). Friday morning Elizabeth was gone at work and I needed to accessorize my outfit. As all little sisters love to do, I raided Elizabeth’s jewellery box and selected a necklace to wear for the day. My mom also needed a necklace so I sent her to do the same. She came out wearing Julie, a necklace I designed for Knitty several years ago. Unknowingly she had selected a Jordana Paige design which just thrilled me. Although she may be biased to her daughter’s designs, in a blind test, she still selects Jordana Paige.

Sunday my mom wore Cadence, another pattern I designed for Knitty. This one she knit herself and got to debut it at Stitches. I think it looks fabulous on her!

Congratulations to our Stitches West winners! Jane M. won a handbag of her choice. She selected a pink Knitter’s Satchel. Allegra won a $50 gift card which she immediately spent on a bronze Bella. Wonderful choices ladies! Enjoy!