TNNA was June 23-25 in Columbus, Ohio.  This was my first TNNA with a full booth all to myself.  I prepared for this show for months... not sure if it's even obvious from the photos I took, but I made and designed all the elements to my booth very carefully.  I'll be sharing some pictures of my booth, but keep in mind I removed all color from the photos because I still haven't published or released the seven new patterns that debuted at TNNA and am not quite ready to share them just yet.

Here are some of the photos.

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Everything from the garments to the drapes (not that much thought was put into the drapes) was designed by yours truly.

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Here is a small photo of my side wall with my wreaths, rack and scarves hanging on a dowel that I decoupaged (but you can't tell from this photo)

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A close up of my sheet music wreaths- this was a lot of work.  This image is in actual color (there isn't much of it).  It took weeks to dye all the sheet music.  In the center of each wreath is a photo of one of my patterns.  It's hard to tell bu the one on the left is the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/greenleaf-ascot/">Greenleaf Ascot</a>.  Then I trimmed them with ruffle ribbon.  I actually had help in the hotel room from Heather Dixon (brilliant mind behind <a href="http://www.armyofknitters.com/blog/">Army of Knitters</a>) to roll and glue down all this sheet music.  Thanks Heather- you're such a good roller!

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Another thing I introduced was the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga's Vest</a> Knit-A-Long that we will be starting in August.  Make sure to "Like" me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a>, Follow my on <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> and Join my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans">Ravelry group</a> for all the information and updates on this KAL.  Also you can <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/contact/">email</a> me and ask to join my mailing list and you will get updates right in your inbox.

All in all it was a good show and had lots of fun.  My favorite part is always meeting all the shop owners and chatting it up.... like I always do.  And of course I love seeing all my friends from all over the world, I don't get to see them very often but I love them dearly!  Ladies, it's always a pleasure to be in your company.  I hope to see you all again soon- hopefully January TNNA.

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