Monthly Library Meeting Reviews, 2003

by 2003 President Sherry D

December:

We had a wonderful Xmas party with lots of goodies and food. A special thanks to Nikki for heading up the committee and putting it altogether. Karen H. made a special run to ensure great goody bags - so thanks to her also.

We had election of officers and committee assignments will be in January.

UPDATE on the DALE COLORWORK WORKSHOP

We are all set for our first workshop of the year.
January 17th, 2004
Dale of Norway - Therese Chynoweth
Morning session 10:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon session 2:30-5:30
LOCATION: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 27 Three Oaks Road, Cary (The same place Dawn held her felted slipper socks class)

Sign up for morning or afternoon. Cost is $10 for members, $25 for non members.

We will be making a headband in the round: Here is the homework and supply list:

Supplies:

Size 3 or 4 16" circular needle

Size 2 16" circular needle (optional) You may work the facing in the smaller needle and then change to a larger needle. This is done in many Dale of Norway Patterns. It is noted on the instructions when to switch.

4 colors yarn of the same weight (sport weight is preferred)

Cast on 120 stitches in one of the colors. Knit in the round for 1 1/2 inches - stockinette stitch. (That's knit every round.) Purl one (1) round (after this round switch to larger needle if using smaller one for facing). Knit 2 rounds.

Leave on needles and bring to class.

I've taken a class from Terese and she's a great instructor. In her classes you learn by doing - all hands on. Don't be afraid to try - if you need help getting started or need advice please call or ask at the meeting on Tuesday.

We have 5 openings for the a.m. and 14 for the p.m. First come, first serve. I will open to the Barrington Guild next week if we don't fill.

The meeting next Tuesday will be selection of committee chairs, and Beaded Knitting (Kathleen). For beginners it will be Knitting in the Round (great time to learn for the workshop).

As always come at 6:30 for questions and the meeting will start at 7.

Happy Knitting
Sherry

November:

Welcome to new members Bonnie and Linda, both from Cary.

Membership: We now have 60 paid members for the year 2003. We will continue the Cultured Purls Bags through the end of December. If you did not get one when you signed up, please contact Dawn A. The bags will be discontinued for 2003, because we can't find them anymore.

Website: There are some descriptions missing on some of the pictures due to the crash last month. Dawn is working on getting that all straightened out.

Treasurer: Balance of check book $440.58

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Is the regular scheduled meeting time at the Cary Library. If you last name begins with A -L please bring and dessert. If your name begins with M-Z please bring an appetizer. The guild will provide napkins, plates and drinks. If you have any Christmas type things you have knit in the past please bring them for a display. There will be some prizes - we are working on gift bags but not sure if we will get enough donations. If there are not enough for everyone we will raffle gift bags.

Be sure to bring your knitting and completed items to show.

Elections will be held during the XMAS party. Please consider being an officer. We will elect President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Committee chairs will be assigned in January. We will also decide what the planned training is for each month. Come with your ideas.

January: Knitting with Beads - Kathleen
Knitting in the Round (beginner) Any volunteers?

January 17 - Norwegian Color Work $10.00 for guild members. We are in need of a location, please contact me if you can offer a conference room and or church. We need space for 15-20 people.

March 6 - Steeking and Construction for Norwegian Sweaters. Again we are looking for space to hold this.

Yarn Crawl: Was successful had 8 people go and much yarn oogled and purchased. We are looking to go to Mosaic in January for their Annual sock knitters event.

Newsletter - submissions in - newsletter will be out this week.

Sunshine: Vashti Davis brought in her new son - and what a cutie!! She even had a cute knitted poncho for him to wear. Congrats Vashti!!

We had a wonderful fashion show and saw so many beautiful things. Our members are so creative.

Hope you have a good holiday and are enjoying your knitting. Hope to see you all at the party in December.

Sherry
 

October:

We had a great meeting.

Treasurer - Sherry D has added a new form for reimbursement of expenses. There is room to note the amount and what the money was spent on. There is also a section for approval of payment by the President or Vice President. This should give us a better idea of where the money is being spent and easier to determine what are expenses are for the following year. You can pick up a form at the meeting.

Membership - Welcome to new members Patti K from Gilberts, Lynn Z from Lake in the Hills, and Karen K from Woodstock.

Webmaster - Any photo's for the website contact Dawn A. We are looking for any that were taken at the Knit Out.

Charity - Keep working on hats/bands, mittens and scarves for PADS, the last day to donate for this year will be at the Barnes and Noble meeting this month. We would like to make a donation before month's end. Kids hat/mittens/scarves can also be donated -they will be donated to St. Peter and Paul for kids that need them.

Sunshine - still looking for 10 more baby squares; 4"X4", weave in your ends, please.

Newsletter - hope to have a newsletter out before the month's end.

Knit Out - Congratulations to Lucretia for putting together a great day at HealthBridge in Crystal Lake. We had several new people visit.

Outings - Yarn Crawl this Saturday, Oct. 18. Will meet at the Meijers Parking lot in Algonquin on Saturday at 8:15 AM, so we can be on the road by 8:30 a.m. We will visit Elmhurst - Have you Any Wool, Wheaton-Never Enough Knitting, Naperville - Cool Knits and Ehrina Yarn Boutique, Geneva - Village Yarn Shop, and St. Charles- Wool & Co., and Fine Line. Everyone is welcome.

Public Relations - Sharon L will be in Florida for the winter - will need someone to cover this committee for her.

Christmas Party. Will be held on the regular meeting day, Second Tuesday of December, at the Library. We are asking members to bring a dish (appetizer or dessert). The guild will provide plates, napkins and refreshments/cups. More information to follow on this.

The plan for the next few months:
November - Annual Fashion Show - bring or wear your knitted objects to show us.
December - Holiday Party and ELECTIONS. Please consider being an officer!!
January - is typically organizational - making plans for the year and assigning committees
(this could change depending on the administration).

INKnitters Project has been submitted!! Dawn A has done a tremendous job pulling this all together. Many felted slipper socks were made and pictures taken. It's now in the hands of INKnitters and hopefully we will be in their winter magazine.

WORKSHOP - Therese Chanoweth from Dale of Norway will be here for Saturday workshops.
Color Knitting on January 17th, 2004.
Steeking and Norwegian Construction on March 6, 2004.

There will be two workshops held on each date, with 20-25 people being able to attend each of the sessions. So we should be able to have 50 people take each workshop. The cost for each workshop will be $10.00

We are looking for a location - if you have ideas or can offer space please let Sherry D know.

Stephanie A brought to our attention that we are invited to The Woodstock Weavers Guild who, along with Hollow Tree Spinners, is hosting their 6th Annual Fiber/Textile Show and Sale at the Old Courthouse Arts Center on the historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL. Show entries are welcome from all weavers and spinners. Prizes and awards will be given in five categories, and Best of Show at the discretion of the judge and show committee. You are invited to view the exhibits and see the beauty of hand weaving and hand spun yarn. The show is free. The Show is open Thursday through Saturdays from 11-5 and Sundays from 1-5pm (Thursday, Oct2nd - Sunday October 26, 2003.) 

We showed a few finished projects, and had Erica Lee do a workshop on the Seaman Scarf.

Hope you are enjoying your knitting and remember to post questions to the list.
Keep Knitting.

Sherry
 

September:

Welcome to new members Ellen and Gail.

If you are a new members and haven't gotten a tote bag yet - please contact Dawn A. We are having a difficult time locating the bags and this program will be discontinued at the end of 2003.

Charity - We are still working on head bands, scarves and mittens for a PADS donation in October. Hope you are all working on something to submit. You can also continue to make preemie hats and IV covers. Bonnie D got a card for INKnitters on a book of knitting patterns for charity. She will order 100 for the group. (Note: booklet is also available for download: 2003 Charity Booklet -Dawn A)

Outings - Karen H announced that our next Yarn Crawl is October 18th - locations still to be determined. Post suggestions to the list. It's a great way to get to know some of the members better and learn about lots of different yarns.

Newsletter - Bonnie D is accepting last minute (emailed) submissions for the newsletter.

Sunshine - Please continue to do squares for the baby blanket. 4" square, baby colors - no pink!!

Knit Out - Lucretia. Our Knit Out is September 27 at Healthbridge Fitness in Crystal Lake, 12-5 p.m., set up at 11:30 a.m., clean up 5-5:30. Contact Lucretia to volunteer. We need people to help teach new knitters and bring any yarn and/or needles to give away. Wear something you've knit and bring your knitting of course!!! Possible raffles.

Christmas Party - in planning.

Next month training: Erica Lee -Scarves (see website for homework)

November - Annual Fashion show - wear or bring something to show

December - Christmas Party and Elections

Stitches Midwest - Was great fun - working the TKGA Booth worked out very well. Sherry read a thank you from Debby Johnston.

Hot Pockets Felted Slippers Project/INKnitters Knit 'N Share - Dawn took pictures of everyone who brought and completed their felted pocket socks. There were many varied colors and fringes.  The project was a great success. Dawn will be submitting it to INKnitters for their fall/winter issue.

We voted to schedule Theresa Chaneoweth of Dale of Norway for a workshop after the first of the year. She teaches Norwegian color knitting and construction techniques (the steeking and cutting). We will try to schedule the workshop in January (two of color work on a Saturday). The workshops are 3 hours each and we can have 20-25 people in each one. We will schedule a follow-up workshop on steeking/cutting for 6-8 weeks later.
This should enable all of our members to attend if they wish, or up to 50 people. Sherry will work on a place to hold the workshop. A minimal fee of $10.00 for both workshops will be charged and at this time it will be for members of the guild only. May open to others if we have space.

Sherry showed the completed projects from the table we had lovely socks, sweaters ect., come and show your projects in November at the Fashion Show.

We broke into three groups:
1. For knitting and chatting
2. Fixing mistakes by Dawn. Thanks Dawn.
3. Cables by Sherry.

We have a busy fall scheduled. Come and join us when you can.

Sherry D
 

August:

We had a very fun and busy evening. Please welcome new members:
Lorraine K, Maggie K and Mary M.

Charity: We are working on headbands, scarves and mittens to donate to PADS (homeless shelter) in October. Please use acrylic in neutral colors. We looked at several beautiful scarves that have already been made. Picture can be seen here: Guild Photos, under Charity Knitting.

Outings: Another Yarn Crawl is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th. We like to go to several yarn shops in a particular area. Please post to the list your suggestions as to where you would like to go. We will vote on the location at the September meeting.

Newsletter - Please submit your articles or information to Bonnie for a Sept 1 newsletter.

Sunshine - still working on baby squares. 4 inches square - worsted weight yarn in boy colors!! sshhhh.

State Fair - Several of our members submitted their work to the Wisconsin State Fair. They include: Bonnie D, Baryl S, Karen H, Sherry S,  and Sherry D. Bonnie was awarded 4th place in the sock category, Baryl was awarded 4th place in the aran afghan category, Karen was awarded 4th place in the shawl category and Sherry Devoe was awarded 1st place in sock category, 1st place in felted category and 4th place in scarves. Congratulations to all of you that submitted to the fair. Pictures on the web site coming soon.

Knit Out - Lucretia has been busy and has found a place to hold our fall Knit Out. It will be Saturday, September 27th at HealthBridge in Crystal Lake from 12-5. We will be knitting, helping anyone who wants to learn to knit, and hopefully getting some of the local yarn shops to show the new yarns and needles. Thanks Lucretia.

Christmas Party - Will be held at our regular location the Library in Cary on the regular meeting day, the second Tuesday of December. We checked and we can have food and refreshments. The committee will update us on their plans.

Stitches Midwest is coming up August 21-24 in St. Charles, IL at Pheasant Run. Many of our members are attending. We will be helping work the TKGA (The Knitting Guild of America) booth on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members signed up for the times they could help. We still could use a few more people, if you are interested please email Sherry D or post to the list.

Felted pocket slippers- Many members showed their felted slippers. Great colors and fun. Dawn A showed us hers with eyelash accents. Really cute. If you need a pattern or would like more information on this project that will be featured in a future addition of INKnitters Magazine, please contact Dawn A.

Surveys - Please fill out a survey on Erica Lee's edgings and give to Sherry Devoe.

We had instruction on Entrelac Knitting. Most of the group started working an entrelac square. Instructions and good information can be found on the website About.com . If you have further questions or missed the meeting we can work on it at the Barnes and Noble meeting at the end of the month.

Hope you are well and having fun knitting. Email suggestions and comments or questions to the list, we like to hear from you.

Sherry D