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March 5, 2019 By admin 100 Comments

Salena Baca Returns to talk about her new Crochet Book

Guess who’s back!!! My dear friend Salena Baca is back on the Yarn Thing podcast. This time she is share about her brand new book and all of the other amazing things that she is working on. There is so much to catch up on and I hope you will join us for a great conversation about crochet, business, and her new crochet book.

Yarn Thing Podcast with Marly Bird and special guest Salena Baca
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About Salena Baca:

Salena Baca learned to crochet before grade school and has been wildly obsessed ever since!

After crocheting “in the closet” most of her life, Salena burst out after finding Ravelry in 2009. Learning that an entire world of crocheters were available to connect with was life-changing. It determined her next career move; crochet design and networking.

She began designing patterns that appealed to her style, and has formed platforms such as Salena Baca Crochet, the Design Wars Challenge, Happily Hooked Magazine, The Pattern Pack, and the American Crochet Association.

She’s published over 200 patterns, has very strong ties in the crochet and fiber arts community, and is the author of Crochet for Christmas and My Crochet Closet. Salena currently lives with her family in Oregon.

Listen to the Show:

Find Salena online in the following locations:

American Crochet Association Website
Salena’s Ravelry Page
Salena on Facebook
Salena on Pinterest
American Crochet Association’s YouTube Channel

Shop Salena’s books:

Crochet books by Salena Baca

Crochet for Christmas
My Crochet Closet
Crochet in a Day

Salena’s Past Episodes:

This is not Salena’s first time on the Yarn Thing Podcast. We are so happy that she could come back again. She was on the show for the first time to talk about her Craftsy class, Modern Crochet Afghans: Color & Texture and the last time she was on she talked to us about the ACA (American Crochet Association).

Purchase Salena’s Craftsy class here:

Modern Crochet Afghans Color & Texture Craftsy Class with Salena Baca

Giveaway:

WINNER: Congratulations to our winner Kathy J. We have sent you an email so be sure to check and see if you got one! Please reply with the requested information so that we can get your prize sent out to you!

Be sure to watch the full episode to learn how you can enter to win a prize from Salena. You must comment on this blog post and use the keyword.

FINE PRINT: While we LOVE your comments on Facebook, Twitter, IG, Ravelry and everywhere else we will only count the comments made on this blog post as entries. Please only one comment per person. We will email the winner directly so please make sure that you enter your email address correctly. You will have 48 hours from when the email is sent to claim your prize or we will pick a new winner.

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  1. Chantal Locke says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:32 am

    fast

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  2. Shari Kay Heinze says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:33 am

    fast and fun love Selena

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  3. Sharon Tomolonis Whims says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Hello Salena. Your FAST crochet book looks wonderful!

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  4. Becky says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Keyword: Fast!

    I am super excited for Salena’s new book. Her patterns are so beautiful and fun!

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  5. Megan Gosiak says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Fast crochet? In a day? My style!!

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  6. Patty says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Fast! I’d love to win the patterns!!! Great podcast as always.

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  7. Jeannetta Willis-McFarlin says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Love Salena FAST

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  8. Ruth Moffatt says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Really fast!

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  9. Vanessa Guida says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Fast ♡

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  10. Sandra E Pinkerton says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Love Fast projects

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  11. rita hajjar says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    fast project fun

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  12. Sheryl Klein says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Fast, fast, fast

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  13. Kellie Green says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    I find crocheting very relaxing. I love FAST projects like dishcloths

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  14. Gloria Avilez says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    FAST

    ! Dont know much about Selena so will be checking out all she does. Thank you.

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  15. Becky Linville says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Keyword is fast! I love Salena’s patterns! So fun and beautiful! I can’t wait for the Crochet in a Day book! I will be spending the summer with that book for sure!

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  16. Andrea Edmon says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:36 am

    I love to crochet but with 2 kids and a family full of ADHD(me included:) I need FAST 🙂 patterns so I can actually finish them

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  17. sharon says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Your Fast book looks like lots of fun!

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  18. Stacy M. Tucker says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:37 am

    I want to win…FAST

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  19. Ginger says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Fast. Salena’s patterns are always fast and fub

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  20. Michelle says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:38 am

    I would love to win this prize…FAST!

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  21. Kristie Cronic says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:39 am

    FAST CROCHET WHAT?!?!

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  22. Jennifer says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Fast

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  23. Barb turcotte says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:40 am

    I love FAST and quick project to give a break in between hours of working on a big project. Thanks for the chance and it was a fun lunch hour with you both today 😉

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  24. Amanda Woodbury says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:40 am

    The live podcast was great! Fast!!

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  25. Karen Barton says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:40 am

    FAST

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  26. Denise Kuhling says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:41 am

    Loved the show but it was too “fast”

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  27. Chantal says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:41 am

    Fast crochet designs are so much fun!

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  28. Colleen Callanan says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:42 am

    FAST! I LOVE WATCHING YOUR INTERVIEWS, I have found so many awesome designers.

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  29. Dee Thompson says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Knitting is usually my jam, but I’m learning crochet and it truly is much FASTer and also easier to fix mistakes. Still love knitting too though.

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  30. Tracie Fortner says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Fast is not what I am when it comes to crocheting lol

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  31. Beth Gleason says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Love fast, fun projects!

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  32. Janice Martinez says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Fast and easy are good in between projects!

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  33. Denise Kuhling says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Show was great but too fast

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  34. Suzie Gowers says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Fast sound awesome to me , Thank you so much for the chance to win as well

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  35. Diane Dicke says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:09 am

    I wasn’t “fast” enough to see the video live today.

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  36. SCHONEN WING says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:13 am

    FAST

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  37. Patricia Souder says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I really enjoyed hearing from both of you. fast!

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  38. Tina Abernathy says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:19 am

    Love the podcast just sad it was over so “fast”

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  39. Monique says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:20 am

    Fast Fun to watch

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  40. Chelle Witham says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Fast and furious crochet !!!!

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  41. Susan Leeks says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:22 am

    I really enjoyed today’s podcast! It went by too FAST!

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  42. Carri Benson says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:23 am

    Great podcast! I love Salena Baca! And I love fast and fun crochet!

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  43. Angela says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:23 am

    A book full of FAST crochet projects sounds amazing!

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  44. tallcoolglass63 says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Loved the podcast but it was over way to fast!! 😉

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  45. Marcia Thomas says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Love fast projects…. can’t wait to see your book.

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  46. Tammie says

    March 5, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Missed the live podcast, but I got to it as FAST as possible when I could. Love Marly and Salena both

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  47. jill R mccoy says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    I do not crochet fast. Butwould if I won your 5patterns..

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  48. rubydolling says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    I’m told I crochet pretty fast! Thanks, Salena.

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  49. Carol Evans says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    I wish I could crochet FAST.

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  50. Kathy Jenks says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Thanks for all both of you do. The podcast today went by very fast. New book looks great and if we order fast it is at a discount.

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  51. Meggan Lloyd says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    This podcast went by so fast! I can’t wait to try some fast projects from Salena.

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  52. Paula says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I just found this and love love love the Fast patterns. thank you for being my go to place for everything crochet…You are my friend that I listen to..Ty for being there…

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  53. Tina Arnold says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    My crochet is much faster then my knitting. I have been crocheting since 2010 but knitting since late 2018.

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  54. Karen GrandPre' says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    I’m not a very fast knitter or crocheter. But I can do both.

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  55. Bess says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    FAST I LOVED THE SHOW

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  56. L. Lee says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Fast….interesting pod cast….a new crochet book and designer or me to know about! Thanks!

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  57. Rosie says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    I have learned so much from Selena. FAST.

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  58. Libby says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    I am collecting projects for my retirement. Fast or slow – it matters not but I just cannot get to them all while working!!!!!!! And retirement is arriving FAST!

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  59. Penny says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Boy, that podcast went by Fast with Salena Baca! Enjoyed listening! 🙂

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  60. Buster Davis says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    FAST projects are the only way to go!!

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  61. Chris Lopez says

    March 5, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Another great podcast! Loved Marly’s comment about the fast and furious comments.

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  62. Laura McDonald says

    March 5, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    fast at work on a new project

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  63. sandra d wallace says

    March 5, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Fast crochet

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  64. Tera Liles says

    March 5, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    I just love fast projects I can complete in a day, especially with taking care of my 19 month old granddaughter!!

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  65. Agatha Timmons says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Fast! Great podcast today!

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  66. Robbin Strand says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    FAST projects are great for FAST times☺ Really enjoyed the show…

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  67. Lori Carroll says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    I would love to win this prize because I love to crochet because it’s FAST and fun!

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  68. islandlady76 says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    I usually don’t crochet because it hurts my wrist, but if it is FAST then maybe I will get back into crocheting

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  69. Carleen Roberts says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    Loved “meeting” Salena Baca on The Yarn Thing podcast today. I am making her Hygge Chic Throw pattern using Marly Bird’s Chic Sheep yarn in linen. With 17 skeins it’s not a fast pattern, but it is a lovely one. Looking forward to making some fast and fun crochet items Salena’s newest book.

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  70. DONNA M KENYON says

    March 5, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    My favorite parterns are worked up FAST!!!!

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  71. Cheryl Kettner says

    March 5, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    You pairup nicely!
    What a great interview.informative and so entertaining.
    I love fast patterns, I crochet and knit items for the homeless and those in need .Makes it all so worthwhile, being able to do what I love while helping those less fortunate and you both help me by offering your beautiful patterns to bring some happiness to to those lovely souls.
    Thank you,so much for sharing!!!

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  72. Emily McClure says

    March 5, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    Fast. Thanks for the awesome podcast ladies!

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  73. Jonnie Egleston says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:48 am

    FAST and successfully signed up for American crochet association. Woohoo new member

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  74. Cassandra Brown says

    March 6, 2019 at 1:52 am

    I love fast and fun projects.

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  75. hellenh says

    March 6, 2019 at 2:52 am

    I agree. I like projects that are worked up FAST!!!!

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  76. Ivete Pinto says

    March 6, 2019 at 4:02 am

    My favorite designs are the FAST ones!!! Life’s too short to crochet slow!

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  77. DEBRA THOMS says

    March 6, 2019 at 4:06 am

    As always, FAST and fun!

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  78. Linda Pearson says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Fast

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  79. RaeAnn Rees says

    March 6, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Fast!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on the new book. I have a couple of friends that were instant connections, we remain close even when we aren’t in constant touch. Love it!! Another great podcast.

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  80. Cheryl Clark says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    I love FAST projects.

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  81. Mary Lou Rowe says

    March 6, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Fast

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  82. Ida Williamson says

    March 6, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I need some fast projects. Thanks Selena and Marly!

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  83. Leslie Mansfield says

    March 6, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    “Fast” would love to win. Thanks ladies for do.

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  84. crochetbymelanie says

    March 7, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Great podcast but it sure went by fast! =)

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  85. Adriana Contreras says

    March 7, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Selena is such an inspiration and so fast

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  86. airametj says

    March 7, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    Fast

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  87. Serena Lee says

    March 8, 2019 at 5:07 am

    I can knit fairly fast, but now I’ve learned to crochet and I’m trying to crochet fast also! Your book sounds amazing!

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  88. Margaret Ford says

    March 8, 2019 at 9:46 am

    Fast is the byword for birthday presents for my sister! Your comment came at an opportune time! Thank you! [email protected]

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  89. Vickie Akers says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    I love fast and fun crochet projects and would love to win the patterns!

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  90. Kelly Taylor-Sorbara says

    March 8, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    I love FAST projects…….doesn’t everyone?

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  91. Deb Adams says

    March 8, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Fast

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  92. MaryAnn Sines says

    March 9, 2019 at 11:10 am

    I look forward to seeing Selena ‘s book Crochet in a Day – 42 FAST projects.

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  93. Amanda White says

    March 12, 2019 at 6:44 am

    Fast crochet projects are fun and satisfying thanks to Marly and Salena!

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  94. Stephanie says

    March 12, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    I love fast projects!

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  95. Colleen Caro says

    March 12, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Crochet is fast and fun=)

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  96. Leanne Chrispens says

    March 12, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    That podcast went by fast. I loved heating about Selena’s books. Thanks.

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  97. Shelina Bahr says

    March 19, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    Fast is fun!

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  98. Kelly Taylor-Sorbara says

    March 20, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Prize winning word is FAST

    Reply
  99. Kim B says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    I love crochet that is fast!

    Reply

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