Field Trip Friday: CHA Mega Show 2014

A couple weeks ago, Sis and I got to go to CHA Mega Show 2014, in Anaheim Ca.

I gotta say, It was a TON of fun! All craft genres were represented: beading, jewelry making, paper, printing (both 2-d and 3-d), stamping, needleworks, yarn crafts. Basically, you name it, they had a booth for it.

There was a lot of emphasis on mixed media: companies really trying to appeal to alternative or unconventional uses to their products. There were a lot of Make and Takes. Fantastic opportunity for all in the crafting world to see what is new and emerging.

It was a whirlwind; but here are some highlights.

1. The Lion Brand booth recreated the 7 Wonders of the World, with yarn!

The 7 Wonders of the Yarn World

Great Wall of China

done in crochet granny squares and hexagons

 

Easter Island
love the knitted cable sweaters

 

 

Stonehenge

check out the texture and color detail for the moss

 

  

Taj Mahal

 lots of texture and embellishments

 

 

Mayan Ruins

colorful stripes and chevron

 

 

Leaning Tower of Pisa

great detail in the open lace work 

 

 

Sphinx

check out the detailed hieroglyphics covering the stand

2. Arm Knitting Demo and Knit-Along with Vicki Howell

I've seen this done before but was hooked once I tried it myself

 

 

3. Pretty Displays with lots of Yarn, Paper and Lace
Squeal!!!

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xoxo halloJAK