2010 Crochet Awards: Nominees

If you didn’t already know, the CLF is a one woman operation with some awesome volunteers, some things however fall completely in the pair of hands that are typing this blog post. One of those is this blog, and information. So, I shoulda and didn’t make this list up ahead of time other than  on the survey for voting. So, for posterity, here is the list of Flamie Nominees for 2010.

For the 2011 Crochet Awards we will be having a nominating committee, stay tuned for more information.

1. 2009 Individual Life Time Achievement Award

Joan Davis Jean Leinhauser Rita Weiss Pauline Turner http://www.crochet.co.uk/ Candi Jensen (RavelryID Candijensen) Carol Ventura (Ravelry ID Tapestrycrochet) Gwen Blakely Kinser (RavelryID Crochetkween) James Walters & Silvia Cosh (http://www.crochet.nu/scjwc/work/)

2. Best Crochet Magazine 2009

Inside Crochet (UK) Crochet Crochet Today Crochet World Interweave Crochet

3. Best Instructional/Technical Crochet Book 2009 Only books published in 2009 qualified for nominations.

Learn to Do Tunisian by Kim Guzman Crochet Tips & Tricks…shortcuts and techniques every crocheter should know by Lily Chin Crochet in Color by Kathy Merrick

4. Best Crochet Pattern Book 2009 Only books published in 2009 qualified for nominations.

Tasty Crochet: A Pantry Full of Patterns for 33 Tasty Treats by Rose Langlitz Vickie Howell’s Pop Goes Crochet!: 36 Projects Inspired by Icons of Popular Culture by Vickie Howell Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims by Linda Permann The Crochet Closet, by Lisa Gentry Crochet In Color by Kathy Merrick Crocheted Gifts: Irresistable Gifts to Make and Give by Kim Werker Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting by Sharon Hernes Silverman

5. Best Crochet Book 2009(Anecdotes,Humor, Stories, Anthologies, & Fiction)

Hooked for Life, Confessions of a Crochet Zealot by Mary Beth Temple By Hook or By Crook by Betty Hechtman

6. Best Crochet Video by an amateur 2009

Christine Blair for Starting DC Chain video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-eQdMYktys Thata Pang for I-cord Tutorial http://www.dinamic-crochet.co.cc/2009/08/how-to-make-i-cord.html

7. Best Crochet Instructor 2009

Karen Whooley Jennifer Hansen Deb Burger Darla Fantan Dee Stanziano Myra Wood Robin Chachula

8. Best Crochet Blog 2009

Tapestry Crochet by Carol Ventura http://www.tapestrycrochet.com/blog/ Monster Crochet: http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/ Everyday Crochet http://www.doriseverydaycrochet.blogspot.com Go Crochet http://www.gocrochet.blogspot.com The Crochet Dude http://blog.thecrochetdude.com

9. Best Crochet Designer for Women’s Fashions 2009 (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision.)

Kim Guzman (Rav. ID crochetkim) Lisa Gentry (Rav. ID lisagentry) Julia Vacosin (Ravelry ID Jujustrickt) Angela Best (Rav. ID lavonne3ca ) Margaret Wilson (Rav. ID mwillsondesigns ) Tammy Hildebrand (Rav. ID Tammystreasures ) Robyn Chachula (RavelryID CrochetbyFaye)

10. Best Crochet Designer (Accessories: Hats, Scarves, Jewelry, Socks etc) 2008 (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision)

Jennifer Bensen (Rav. ID Queenmamajen) EclatDuSoleil (Rav. ID EclatDuSoleil) Danielle Krasner (Ravelry ID Laracroft) Kristin Omdahl (Rav. ID. KristinOmdahl) Drew Emborsky (Rav. ID Thecrochetdude) Linda Permann (Rav.ID Lindamade)

11. Best Crochet Designer (men’s wear) (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision)

Carol Wolf (Rav. ID. Roli) Drew Emborsky (RavelryID thecrochetdude) Lisa van Klaveren (Rav. ID. Hollanddesigns) Tracie St. John (Rav. ID. Yarnarrific)

12. Best Crochet Designer (for children, children’s wear, accessories, toys) (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision)

June Gilbank (Rav. ID. Planetjune) Kim Guzman (Rav. ID. crochetkim) Alla Koval (Ravelry ID MyLCG) Sandy Powers RavelryID (capecodcrochet) Dee Stanziano (Rav. ID Crochetwithdee)

13. Best Designer for Thread Projects 2009

Ferosa Harold (Ravelry ID Ferosah) Kathryn White (Ravelry ID Katchcan) Patricia Kristoffersen (Rav. ID. TrishKCrochet) Edith Molina (Rav. ID. Ludysbears)

14. Best Free Form Designer 2009

Karen Barnaby (Rav. ID. Kaybee) Miroslava (Rav. ID Miroslava) Amal (Rav. ID artknitsbyamal) Renate Kirkpaatrick (Rav. ID. rensfibreart) Ellene Warren (Ravelry ID yarnartist) Margaret Hubert (Ravelry ID MHDesigner1) Prudence Mapstone ( Ravelry ID prudencem) Myrawood (Ravelry ID myrawood)

15. Best New Designer 2009 (in any crochet related media)

Karen Drouin (Rav. ID. Karend325) Kimberly McAlindin (Rav. ID. Fiberlover) Melissa Horozewski (Rav. ID stitchscene) Chelsey Norquay (Rav. ID. crochetcollection) Dawn Tousaint Ravelry ID dawntoussaint) Vicky Lewis (RavelryID nuffer))

16. Best Crochet Designer 2009(Home Decor: afghans, pillows, rugs, etc.) ) (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision)

Treva McCain Marty Miller (Ravelry ID Martyagm) Karen Ratto Whooley (RavelryID krwknitwear) Regina Rioux Gonzalez (RavelryID ladylinoleum)

17. Best Crochet Design for Adults 2009(men’s and women’s fashion, plus accessories) 

Pretty Pleats Skirt by Annie Modesitt Luna Sweater by Kim Guzman Wings of the Valkyrie by Jennifer Bensen Aspen Mesh Dress by Kristen TenDyke Tokyo Jacket by Vashti Braha Trinity Lace Shrug , by Annie Modesitt Shawlette in Chains by Kristin Omdahl Samira Sweater by Julia Vaconsin Avalon Top by Doris Chan

18. Best Design Home Décor 2009

Sweetheart Ripple Afghan by Kim Guzman Solas Caomgh by Jodi Euchner Moorish Mosaic Afghan by Lisa Naskrent Knotty Pillows by Alison Grenier Triangles Tuffet by Kathy Merrick

19. Best Online Crochet Magazine 2009

Crochet Insider http://www.crochetinsider.com Crochet Uncut http://www.crochetuncut.com

20. Best Crochet Podcast 2009

Getting Loopy http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mary-Beth-Temple/ Yarn Thing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/YarnThing The Crochet Side by Brianna Mewborn ( http://podcast.thecrochetside.com/)

21. Best Crochet Hooks 2009 (handcrafted made by individuals and available for sale or by auction)

Turn of the Century http://www.turn-of-the-century.com/tchome.htm Brains Barn http://www.brainsbarn.com Jenkins Woodworking http://jenkinswoodworking.com/ Ernst Glassworks http://www.glasspens.com/crochethooks.html Jimbo’s Hooks http://www.jimbosfrontporch.blogspot.com

22. Best Crochet Hook by a corporation. 2009

Latern Moon Laurell Hill ChiaoGoo Etimo Addi Brand Hooks Boye Clover Susan Bates

23. Most Crochet Friendly Yarn Company 2009

Tahki Stacey Charles Caron International Lion Brand Jelly Yarn (http://www.jellyyarns.com) Coats & Clark (Redheart)