2009 Crochet Awards VOTE!

2009 Crochet Awards!
(The Flamies)
Sponsored by The Crochet Liberation Front

Welcome crochet enthusiasts to the first annual crochet awards, also known as the Flamies. Why Flamies? The Crochet Liberation Front has had an “award” on our message board on Ravelry that we call the “Flaming Crochet Hook of Justice” and so if we’re sponsoring an award, Flamie seemed most appropriate.
We ask that you search your heart and mind (and the internet) to choose how you vote for each person/organization/item in each category. The nominations were held for one week via the Crochet Liberation Front HQ on Ravelry.com, but that’s only 3091 voices! We invite all of our brother and sister crochet enthusiasts to vote for the BEST of what was crochet in 2008.

We have included the Ravelry ID's where available to make searching designs easier for you the voter. If you do not have a Ravelry.com account, sign up for one!

1. 2009 Individual Life Time Achievement Award

The following people were nominated for their contributions to crochet design, publishing, and organizations.

(This question was missed in the initial draft of the voting)

2009 Individual Life Time Achievement Award The following people were nominated for their contributions to crochet design, publishing, and organizations. (This question was missed in the initial draft of the voting) Candi Jensen (RavelryID Candijensen)

Carol Ventura (Ravelry ID Tapestrycrochet)

Gwen Blakely Kinser (RavelryID Crochetkween)

Margaret Hubert (Ravelry ID MHDesigner1)

2. Best Crochet Magazine 2008

Best Crochet Magazine 2008 Crochet

Crochet Today

Crochet World

Interweave Crochet

3. Best Instructional/Technical Crochet Book 2008 Only books published in 2008 qualified for nominations.

Best Instructional/Technical Crochet Book 2008 Only books published in 2008 qualified for nominations. Beyond the Square, Edie Eckman

Blue Print Crochet, Robin Chachula

Creative Crochet Lace, Myra Wood

Harmony’s Guide: 101 Basic Stitches to Crochet, Erika Knight

4. Best Crochet Pattern Book 2008 Only books published in 2008 qualified for nominations.

Best Crochet Pattern Book 2008 Only books published in 2008 qualified for nominations. Crochet Liberation Front First Ever Book, edited Laurie Wheeler

Sensual Crochet: Luxurious Yarns, Alluring Designs, Amy Swenson

Blueprint Crochet: Modern Designs for the Visual Crocheter, Robin Chachula

Crochet that Fits: Shaped Fashion without increases or decreases, Mary Jane Hall

5. Best Crochet Instructor 2008

Best Crochet Instructor 2008 Darla Fantan

Dee Stanziano

Myra Wood

Robin Chachula

6. Best Crochet Blog 2008 (Five nominees due to a tie in the process)

Best Crochet Blog 2008 (Five nominees due to a tie in the process) Crochet by Faye http://www.crochetwithfaye.blogspot.com

Crocheting With Dee http://www.crochetingwithdee.com

Everyday Crochet http://www.doriseverydaycrochet.blogspot.com

Go Crochet http://www.gocrochet.blogspot.com

The Crochet Dude http://www.blog.thecrochetdude.com

7. Best Crochet Designer for Women’s Fashions 2008 (With six nominees due to ties) Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision.)

Best Crochet Designer for Women’s Fashions 2008 (With six nominees due to ties) Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision.) Doris Chan (RavelryID DorisJChan)

Julia Vacosin (Ravelry ID Jujustrickt)

Kristin Omdahl (RavleryID kristinomdahl)

Lily Chin (No Ravelry ID Available, but see her designs under patterns in the Ravelry Search)

Margaret Hubert ( RavelryID MHDesigner1)

Robin Chachula (RavelryID CrochetbyFaye)

8. 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)

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) Danielle Krasner (Ravelry ID Laracroft)

Ellen Gormley (RavelryID GoCrochet)

Kim Guzman (RavelryID CrochetKim)

Lisa Naskrent (RavelryID Crochetgarden)

9. 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)

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) Drew Emborsky (RavelryID thecrochetdude)

Kim Guzman (RavelryID Crochet Kim)

Peter Franzi (RavelryID Hookerbear)

Robin Chachula (RavelryID CrochetbyFaye)

10. 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)

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) Annastasia Cruz (Ravelry ID annastasia76)

Candi Jensen (Ravelry ID Candijensen)

Lisa Naskrent RavelryID Crochetgarden)

Mia Zamora Johnson (Ravelry ID Mia)

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

Best Designer for Thread Projects(Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision) Ferosa Harold (Ravelry ID Ferosah)

Kathryn White (Ravelry ID Katchcan)

Patricia Kristoffersen (No Ravelry ID available but her designs can be found in the pattern search on Ravelry)

Tatyana Miller (No Ravelry ID available but her designs can be found in the pattern search on Ravelry)

12. Best Free Form Designer

Best Free Form Designer Jenny Dowde (Ravelry ID JenOz)

Margaret Hubert (Ravelry ID MHDesigner1)

Prudence Mapstone ( Ravelry ID prudencem)

Myrawood (Ravelry ID myrawood)

13. Best New Designer (in any crochet related media)

Best New Designer (in any crochet related media) Julia Vaconsin (Ravelry ID Jujustrickt)

Marlaina Bird (Ravelry ID Yarnthing)

Tracie Barrett ( Ravelry ID traciecrochets)

Yavanna Coulter (RavelryID Datenshi)

14. Best Crochet Designer (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)

Best Crochet Designer (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) Bendy Carter (Ravelry ID bendy)

Ellen Gormley (Ravelry ID Gocrochet)

Karen Ratto Whooley (RavelryID krwknitwear)

Regina Rioux Gonzalez (RavelryID ladylinoleum)

15. Best Crochet Design for Adults (men's and women's fashion, plus accessories) (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision)

Best Crochet Design for Adults (men's and women's fashion, plus accessories) (Ravelry ID’s are included where known to allow you to search their designs to make an informed decision) Crocus Bud Crochet Shawl, by Sharlene Boyce

Dragon fly Shawl by Lisa Naskrent (Ravelry ID crochetgarden)

Northern Dreams Pull Over by Julia Vaconsin (Ravelry ID jujustrickt)

Veritas, Equitas by Danielle Krasner (Ravelry ID Laracroft)

16. Best Design Home Décor

Best Design Home Décor Jelly Fish by Gina Rioux Gonzalez (Ravelry ID Ladylinoleum)

Pieces of My Heart Pillow by Mellisa Mall (RavelryID Melissa)

Shades of Denim Afghan by Ken Jones (RavelryID crochetguy)

Sunburst Bowl by Carol Ventura (ravelry ID Tapestrycrochet)

17. Best Online Crochet Magazine

Best Online Crochet Magazine Crochet Insider http://www.crochetinsider.com

Crochet Uncut http://www.crochetuncut.com

18. Best Crochet Podcast

Best Crochet Podcast Getting Loopy http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mary-Beth-Temple/

Yarn Thing http://www.yarnthing.mypodcast.com

The Crochet Side by Brianna Mewborn ( http://podcast.thecrochetside.com/)

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

Best Crochet Hooks (handcrafted made by individuals and available for sale or by auction) Brains Barn http://www.brainsbarn.com

Gray Dog (available only on Ebay)

Ernst Glassworks http://www.glasspens.com/crochethooks.html

Jimbo’s Hooks http://www.jimbosfrontporch.blogspot.com

20. Best Crochet Hook by a corporation.

Best Crochet Hook by a corporation. Addi Brand Hooks

Boye

Clover

Susan Bates

21.
Most Crochet Friendly Yarn Company

Most Crochet Friendly Yarn Company Caron International

Lion Brand

Tahki Stacey Charles

Mission Falls

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1. 2009 Individual Life Time Achievement AwardThe following people were nominated for their contributions to crochet design, publishing, and organizations.(This question was missed in the initial draft of the voting)