January 19th, regular meeting at the church, sit 'n knit, members sharing expertise with a new cast-ons [Twisted German CO]; still accepting 2019 dues [$25] checks preferred. Reminder that we will soon be making "The Building with Lace Shawl" by Michelle Hunter, as a knit-along, with Corky and Maria guiding us.
February 16th, this meeting coincides with the Gloucester Retreat, plan to bring a $5 donation for the animal shelter and a covered dish. Donations for door prizes will be gratefully accepted.
March 16th, Important discussion about reorganizing our group leadership!!! Please, please, please plan to attend!
Sit 'n knit at the church, Maria and Corky will guide us, over the coming meetings, through making Michelle Hunter's "Building with Lace Shawl." The entire book is the set of directions. due to copyright rules, please plan to buy your own copy, or buddy up with another member to share the book. Amazon has it at $25.99 new.
Next month, we'll have an updated listing of coming events. so than this page will be updated as well. Stay tuned for sneak previews of coming attractions! lol
April 20th, Postponed: Field trip to The Yarn Club in VA Beach. Bring your knit-along shawl-in-progress as expert help will be on hand.
May 18th, Yarn Crawl, which has been organized by The Yarn Club VA Beach, including:
The Yarn Club, 2448 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Baa,Baa Sheep, 754 W 22nd St, Norfolk, Virginia 23517
& one of these on the way, back as time allows:
Flying Needles, 5251 John Tyler Hwy #11, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Yarn Matters, 7437 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
We can carpool to these, covering them as our meeting Sat..
Local shops, on your own:
Dances with Wool, 1229 Sycamore Square, Midlothian, VA 23113
Center of the Yarniverse, 109 England St, Ashland, VA 23005
June 8: at Center of the Yarniverse tent & Ashland Coffee 'n Tea: National Knit-in-Public Day
June 15: Center of the Yarniverse hosts Martha's first trunk show!
June 22th, our annual picnic, location at Martha's home. Continue our knit-along project.
July 20th, Dyeing Workshop, offered by Martha and María del Carmen, tentatively at the church as an all day event.
August 17th - Making Pom Poms, see the page for a picture of the tool we will be using.
September 21st- This will be the first meeting with our new instructional time built-in. Field trip plans!
October 19th - Field trip to Heathville Craft Mall, Sit 'n Knit at the church for those not attending field trip.
November 16th - Table-top ornament making: Christmas Elf from socks. List of materials need will be emailed prior. Also, come prepared to
discuss our guild charities for 2020, and winding up 2019.
December 14th, [not our usual date] Our Annual Christmas Party, At Karen and Becky M's home. Get directions at the November meeting or
email Elaine B.