Off The Hook AWE!Some Crochet Blog

Audio Moblog----HOOK YEAH!!!!

A bird's Eye View of Model Pierre Ripping IT!

Model:  PIERRE

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Loops Awe-A-Thon

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"DOES IT COME IN PINK AND A SIZE 2??I LOVE IT!GREAT WORK.."~Neshia

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"CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"~Ideity

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"Now that's a fierce shade of blue. Great work Gina! And she has my name. Cool model. NIce skin.~Ideity, Renee

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"Love it !!!"~Liz & Bri

Your blog is very uplifting !! It's just what I needed today.

Liz

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"boy was she working that!!!"~Ideity

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"I love your latest work. I too am gearing up to sell some bikinis and some old patterns. I have a few vintage dress patterns to crochet. Check out my ebay listings.
My ID is the same as my url here

kitty19672007"

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"Work it!!!!"~Ideity

Hook(h)er MOI LOOPS will be representing "dem threadz" this Sunday, May 18th....

I picked about 14 -17 models last night for this event, y'all continue to send up dem loops for me--got alot going on. 

Got a tv taping for a fashion show on June 7th...

June 6th doing a fashion showcase, WHEW!!!!!

There's a HOOK(h)er Inside of Me & I Feed It Voraciously w/Hook & Yarn--burp.....(fiberlicious)

Don't blink, you'll miss it!

AWE!Some Crochet--"wow", "oooh" 

It's amazing what she can do!

Models, models strike a pose

Her mind will never close.

by Jasmine B., age 11

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I am sooo proud of my daughter, Jasmine--she was commissioned to do another poem for a hip hop designer.  She read a poem to him yesterday and he wanted more!!!!  Girlfriend's getting paid--hey, loan me some yarn, wink....slang for money, teehee.

"all you're gonna do is spend it on yarn"

so true, yarn ("money"--I Hook for Loops) for yarn

Can't Keep A Good Stitch Down!

Model: MEL

Designer:  AWE!D STITCH GinaRenay

"ALL EYES ON ME" fashion & hair show

AWE!Some CROCHET in 2008 Calendar

Model:  MARIA

MUA/Hair Stylist:  Maria

Knitwear Designer:  Gina "AWE!D GRYL" Renay

Da VISIONary HOOK(h)er: 20/20 Loops!

My HOOK is like Woah!

Eye Candy Loops

Model:  Lloyd

Photo: Francis Gasparo

Crochet Obsession, NOW Generation Loops

Tons of fashion shows every year

Listen up, cup your ear.

I'll tell you a grand story today,

A story about Awe!some Crochet.

Founded by my mom, the best in her field.

All amateurs slow down, yield

She makes hats, purses, ponchos, and shawls

All of which should belong in malls.

She can make anything, even for you

Now the story is over, so I bid you adieu.

Jasmine B, age 11

JASMINE~~~Illustrator, poet, model, gifted student, writer, daughter of AWE!

art has no boundaries....hook beyond

(Poem by my daughter)

My mom's work is worth applause

Being herself is her main cause.

"Unique", "awesome", use any word

'Cause when she's herself, she can be heard.

Jasmine, age 11   

"u're  worth a smile and a sigh and a smile and... like i always say: true art can't be paid with money but with respect and admiration. and adoration... sure!!!should i tell u more???"
:) ~~Fragile Dreams

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"now this is nye=ce! proud of ya girl"~Renee

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Luv the clothing, keep doin ya thang!!"~~V Labelle

Sweet Auburn Festival

Sooooo many people at the Sweet Auburn Fest on this past Saturday....

I am soooo lad I am tall, about 6 feet so I could survey the swarms of people.  It looked like a mile long of spectators, vendors.  We were there about 1 1/2 hours--one of those spur-of-the moments thAngs.  We headed on over there after rehearsal for the May 18th Rock the Runway event--send up dem loops for me!

And then after that, headed over to Club D'Jangos for a model mixer--stayed til about 2ish am....

peace of da stitch, I'm out.  off to work....

Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!

My kids were so sweet, er literally--made me cupcakes!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!

"Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same -- and most mothers kiss and scold together."
~ Pearl S. Buck

"The Most Important Thing About My Mom" by JASMINE

The important thing about my mom is that she loves me.  She is a designer.  She is as tall as an oak tree.  She is artistic and awesome.  But the most important thing about my mom is that she loves me.

The  important thing about my mom is that she loves me.  She is a woman Einstein.  She buys me candy.    But the most important thing about my mom is that she loves me.

The important thing about my mom is that she loves me.  She is special in her own way.  She is funny.  She is a "Myspace" fanatic.   But the most important thing about my mom is that she loves me.

The  important thing about my mom is that she loves me.  She loves to travel.  She has been to London.  She takes care of me when I'm not well.    But the most important thing about my mom is that she loves me.

The important thing about my mom is that she loves me.  She is pretty,  especially when she puts on makeup.  She likes the color gold.    But the most important thing about my mom is that she loves me.

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GinaRenay of AWE!Some CROCHET is on YouTube!!!!

leave a comment at the below link ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cszSUNyD2Bc

To Thy Own Style Be True

The pressure's on, but guess who ain't gonna crack, haha, pardon me, I had to  laugh at that. How can you falter, when  you're the rock of Gibraltar. I had to get off the boat, so I could walk on water. This ain't no tall order. This is nothing to me. Difficult takes a day, Impossible takes a week. I do this in my sleep,..... I'm not a business man, I'm a Business, Man.................JAY-Z

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Video:  I'm Such a Silly-Dilly Loop

"I Go Into Da Hole To Come Out Whole"

This is one of those fun, spontaneous vids I asked some-1 to shoot for me w/o editing.  I have a whole lot of energy & spunk and really just wanted to see what others see.  I love my smile, laughter, joy and flowing out of myself so I can keep the shyness at bay--of course, NO ONE believes that I can be quiet & shy but I have those moments.  I like being around sweet, endearing & passionate folks--sparks my own creative vibes and onlookers get a glimpse of unabashed,  innocent humor and kookiness, which we all neeeeeed at times. 

p.s.  My children make fun of my laugh.  They say they can hear me down the block.  Will I change it?  Hook no!  It's crazy and I must admit I got the kookiness -- once I get going -- of a 20 year old, maybe even younger, wink.

And, yeah, I can and do put Da Hook down and at rest.

Da Hook ProFRESHional: "Diva Loops"

Your creations are gorgeous.."~God's Answer

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Luv ur stuff!"~M.B.

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Time to blossom

"The voice of our original self is often muffled, overwhelmed, even strangled, by the voices of other people’s expectations."

-- Julie Cameron

....and express our deep authentic nature.

"For all those years you’ve protected the seed. It’s time to become the beautiful flower."

-- Stephen C. Paul

Check out my FIRST VOICE Post--now, you can put a Voice To Da Sassy Loop(H)er

wooohoooo, go get 'em Hook(H)er!

Today, I did quite a bit of business calls--setting up Da Hook:  I really hope They're appreciative!!!!, my imaGINAry chillen, Hookie & Yarnie.

I got my Hook and Their 2-step--it's on!!!!

I got a new myspace friend--actually she has modeled for me for 2 shows in the past as well as my most recent one on Saturday.  Her name is Tuwanna and my, my is she a ball of energy!!! That's a pic of her in one of my designs.

What prompted this entry was the different way she wore this particular design in the video below first of a model named Dakota I videotaped backstage at The Sean Maxwell Production  event on 4/26....

Model: TUWANNA

DAKOTA! in Video

 

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Now, this video is of Tuwanna in the skirt version--go girl!! I told you she's a ball of fire!

TUWANNA!

These Hook(H)er Compliments LOOPily Engage Me

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"This is just truly Gorgeous, Simply breath-taking, You are in a league all your own!!! Need I say more!!"~Elanda
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"This is just Hott Gina!!!!"~Elanda
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"I love those crochet pants!!! Very unique!!"~Elanda
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"Stunning Lady!!!"~Elanda
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"You look Beautiful Gina!!!"~Elanda

"Wow Gina,
What a GORGEOUS profile picture!!!This woman is BADD yall!!!!!"~Elanda

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Your designs

Your designs:

Do you crochet ALL of your featured designs on your myspace page or do you have a team? If you make your own designs youself, what do you do if you get over whelmed with orders? How do you handle the pressure and demand?

Thanks  for you input~Gifted Hands

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GinaRenay Loves Her Hooked Life (VIDEO)

House of HOOK--I'm usually home, wink: I do take creative time-outs in my inner room.

wow, it will most definitely be an INTERESTING day...--whew.  Well, I wk until 5:30 and have an important face-to-face meeting w/the ceo of a modeling agency who is on the verge of doing gr8 things!!!  My male model, Matthew, told her some good things about me--ahhhhh...

Here's to Genuine Loops!

The Man in the Arena..............

It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.......Theodore Roosevelt, 1910 ********************************************************** ********************************************************** Impossible..................

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in a world they have been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact; It is an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration; It is a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.".....Richard Bullock *********************************************************** ***********************************************************

HOOK Yeah!

“The right woman in the right dress can change the  environment of a room.”
                                      - David Meister

                                     

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"So Fresh" this past Sat...a few of the models I caught "strutting dem threadz"!

Dem Are LOOPtacular Stitches!

Model:  Carolyn

I was very excited to receive pics from the tv taping I did back in  April--the program is still being edited...probably be placed on youtube, oh hook yeah!

I like how my life in loops is unfolding!

HOOK CHRONICLES...INSPIRE ME LOOPS

"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open...Martha Graham

4/26 Pre-Show Church Scene "A Diversity of Talents" Fashion Show
Models:  Beautifull, Sharesse, Daniel, Chinyere

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I truly wish you the best and I know that you will be fine.. this journey of urs will continue to enlighten and inform if not so I would be the first to say, but because ur destiny has so many ppls at stake the seeds of ur success must blossom in order for ppl like me to be informed about the culture of many that I did not know until you came into my life with a purpose to make sense of heritage and respect of blackness, I know now that our black culture are one to be respected and proud of,we are kings and queens that the schools never taught but thru ppl like you I see it displayed thank you KWEEN GINA for that,you are special if no one ever tells you..keep making them clothes that make me say there is no match for the style you bring to the black cultures of the world for you are truly the kween baby.. king b

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Hi, My name is Kaye.  I just watned to let you know how much you and your crochet items have been like inspiration to me. I recently started Kaye's Kreations.  Which is my etsy online store for the my crochet designs. I have been croceting and designing since I was a little and when I look at your page and see all the fashion shows that you have been in it just makes me so happy to know that it is possible with Crochet. I have recently started becoming slightly more daring withy my designs. I designed two halter tops. It was a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to doing more. Anyway, I think I might be rambling. I just wanted to say thanks for showing me that crocheting can take you places, you're my proof. (lol) Kaye

Passion for HOOKing YOUniquely

"Without passion man/woman is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark." ~ Henri Frederic Amiel

Whew, what a day & evening yesterday!!  First off, my designs were in an urban/gospel play for the 6pm show.  The 1pm show was cancelled.  I met all the models rt before the show so had to, as I put it, "FLOW", i.e. go w/the flow.  I had a nice response but it was so very hectic.  Well, I definitely learned some new things from that particular event--it's all about growth.  I did get myself interviewed for some tv program--hmm, by whom, I do not know.  Since I didn't get a chance to be formally introduced as the designer for my wares -- but I believe people could figure out who I was by my own crochet clothing I was wearing nor had my information printed in their program -- I figure I'd go up to the camera person and let them know who I was.  Gotta be bold at times.  What, all they could say is "yes" or "no".

Afterwards heading over to the networking & after party event at D'Jangos and stayed til closing.  Got home 5am...whew, rec'd wonderful compliments on my outfit.  I just do me...

Great networking contacts--wow, I can't wait to see how this will materialize:

1.  Victoria, CEO of Tears for Hope Foundation, sent me an email to attend that evening's event and left her phone no.  Well, I called and we spoke for 30+ mins. 
www.tearsforhope.com
2.  Aida, Urban Network Fridays, I ran into at the event.  She's interested in my fashions.  Actually I met her Friday night at my designer friend's fashion event in which I was modeling her bags.  So, it was a pleasure running into her again last night.
3.  Calvin, Exclusive Photography, shot a couple of pics of me.

Today I received a couple of calls for some upcoming events--fashion show May 18th ("Rock the Runway"--was selected) from film producer/director Kevin T.   2.  Ivanna, ceo/modeling agency   3.  invite for an event in August in Birmingham

NETWORKING & AFTERPARTY but first designs in a play...all day busy!

A-MAZE Meeeee Loops...

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"I just wanted to know do you have a machine or is this all by hand? You are so talented I love your creations:) This one is so beautiful do you have an ebay store?"~Abby

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Optic Lounge Studio's....'s Comment:

"Love your page lets work on a project or 2.I am diggin it.Thank you so much for the add.Thought you might like the new pictures I did at Bridal Fashion Week NYC 2008.

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OPTIC LOUNGE STUDIOS

Photographer Jason Scott sent me this link, check HOOK 1, 2

from www.revengefashionmagazine.com

PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!!  Jason Scott

www.myspace.com/jasonriffephotography

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Runway: The Sean Maxwell Project

Summer came early in Hotlanta (Atlanta, GA) this year and Jason Riffe from Team Revenge was there to capture it. And the heat goes on!

The Sean Maxwell Project presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show supporting the fight against breast cancer. This event was held on Saturday April 26, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.