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| HHCC Founders: Clockwise: Kay, Hilda, Ruth & Dee. |
10-10-10, as in October 10, 2010, was a very special date indeed: it was the celebration of the HHCC's Ninth Anniversary!
In 2001 five ladies, who loved to crochet, decided they wanted to start a crochet club in the Danbury area; Dee was asked to "...look into it." Dee found the CGOA, became a member and learned about how to start a Chapter. Shortly thereafter Ruth Arbitelle (deceased), Hilda Nichols, Kay Perna, Dee Stanziano and Ruth Young made it official: The Happily Hooked on Crocheting Club, Connecticut Chapter of the Crochet Guild of America, was started! ... and the fun hasn't stopped!
Members gathered Sunday at the Courtyard by Marriot in Danbury to celebrate, bringing many different delicious entrees and desserts such as Casey's Cucumber Salad:
1 package of Persian Cucumbers (6-8 in a package)
2 large seedless Cucumbers
1 large sweet onion
Himalayan Pink Salt, ground
Fresh Black Peppercorns, ground
Rice Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Peal and thinly slice cucumbers and onion. Place in large bowl. Add pink salt, peppercorn, rice vinegar and olive oil to taste.
Allow to marinate for at least 1 - 3 hours; stirring gently on occasion. Enjoy!
Crista Grasso and Jeremy Pollack received a warm welcome as the HHCC's Special Guests
Crista kicked off the Anniversary meeting by teaching members how to create unique jewelry stitch markers for crochet and knit projects, as well as beautiful beaded pins, great for wearing with shawls and wraps! Crista also had on display a large variety of beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces from her Collection.
Jeremy did a fantastic presentation on "Product Photography," discussing how photography is really the art of collecting light. He provided a live demonstration of how a light effects a photograph and provided tips on how to get richer looking texture for crochet (& knit) pieces. Afterwards the members were invited to try the techniques.
HHCC's President, Grace, said, "I think everyone had a fantastic time; I know I did! Jeremy and Crista did great job, and I got Jeremy to autograph my book!" Grace also purchased one of Jeremy's prints of a sunflower as a birthday for her daughter. "Oh! She absolutely loved it!" Grace exclaimed when asked.
Anna said, "I had a great time and the guest speakers were great. I love my pin and my earrings. They are beautiful. I look forward to many more meetings with such a great group."
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| Crista listens to members color choices. |
Crista kicked off the Anniversary meeting by teaching members how to create unique jewelry stitch markers for crochet and knit projects, as well as beautiful beaded pins, great for wearing with shawls and wraps! Crista also had on display a large variety of beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces from her Collection.
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| Jeremy autographing his book for Candy |
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| Crista helps a member w/wire bending while Andrea and Anna work. |
HHCC's President, Grace, said, "I think everyone had a fantastic time; I know I did! Jeremy and Crista did great job, and I got Jeremy to autograph my book!" Grace also purchased one of Jeremy's prints of a sunflower as a birthday for her daughter. "Oh! She absolutely loved it!" Grace exclaimed when asked.
Anna said, "I had a great time and the guest speakers were great. I love my pin and my earrings. They are beautiful. I look forward to many more meetings with such a great group."
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| HHCCers celebrating Ninth Anniversary as CGOA Chapter. |
Irene Tweeted: "Jeremy & Crista did great presentations for The HHCC 2day! You guys rock!"
Along with the Guest Speakers and yummy food, there was also cake and a drawing for prizes.
Along with the Guest Speakers and yummy food, there was also cake and a drawing for prizes.
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