A quiet meeting this month. Eighteen members took advantage of the chance to do an all day stranded colour work workshop with the fabulous Liz Gemmell. David brought Henry who won second prize in the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Merrin brought her entry from a previous Show, a first prize winner. Both were duly admired but the biggest accolades were for Liz's beautiful floor rug, knitted in 12ply on 4.00mm needles - absolutely gorgeous.
Members are reminded to ensure that their membership is up-to-date. A $10 re-joining fee will now be charged on top of yearly membership. Non-members are not eligible to vote at meetings nor are they covered by insurance should anything happen to them during a meeting.
A Basic Skills Workshop is to be held at the Epping Creative Centre on Saturday 21st June.
The "Back to Back" Challenge will be held this year at The Turpentine Tree on Sunday 1 June.
Spotlight Penrith will open in its new location on the June long weekend - keep your eyes open for sales.
The scarf exchange is to happen at the July meeting as is the one-skein challenge. Members and guests are invited to knit anything they want from only one skein of yarn of any size. Knitting will be displayed and the winner decided by popular vote.
The raffle this month, with a prize of a $25 voucher from The Wool Inn [Penrith] was won by Mira.
Finally, congratulations to Susan who announced her engagement recently.
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Saturday, 26 April 2008
April meeting
A large number of people were in attendance at this meeting.
A coordinator has been appointed to take over the newsletter for the Knitters' Guild of NSW.
The exhibition that was to be held at Dence Park has been cancelled. No word yet on what is expected for the exhibition to be held at Darling Harbour in June.
The Scarf Exchange details were handed out; finished scarves are to be ready for the July meeting.
A list of charities supported by our members was made and will be forwarded to the state executive. This included the Salvation Army, CANTEEN, Operation Christmas Child, Australian Inland Mission and Wrap with Love.
Payment of $25 was taken from those who wish to participate in the workshop with Liz Gemmell next month. The workshop will commence at 10am. Morning tea will be provided; bring your own lunch.
The second of our workshops on entrelac was held; this time involving the use of triangles as a foundation, knitting on the bias and using stocking stitch. Thanks again to our wonderful tutor, Raelene, for making what looks so difficult easy to understand. An informal discussion was held regarding the need for a workshop on casting on/off techniques. We wish Raelene all the best as she travels north for the next few months - have a great trip.
A large range of knitted and some crocheted items were displayed during Show-n-Tell.
The raffle this month was won by Lesley.
A coordinator has been appointed to take over the newsletter for the Knitters' Guild of NSW.
The exhibition that was to be held at Dence Park has been cancelled. No word yet on what is expected for the exhibition to be held at Darling Harbour in June.
The Scarf Exchange details were handed out; finished scarves are to be ready for the July meeting.
A list of charities supported by our members was made and will be forwarded to the state executive. This included the Salvation Army, CANTEEN, Operation Christmas Child, Australian Inland Mission and Wrap with Love.
Payment of $25 was taken from those who wish to participate in the workshop with Liz Gemmell next month. The workshop will commence at 10am. Morning tea will be provided; bring your own lunch.
The second of our workshops on entrelac was held; this time involving the use of triangles as a foundation, knitting on the bias and using stocking stitch. Thanks again to our wonderful tutor, Raelene, for making what looks so difficult easy to understand. An informal discussion was held regarding the need for a workshop on casting on/off techniques. We wish Raelene all the best as she travels north for the next few months - have a great trip.
A large range of knitted and some crocheted items were displayed during Show-n-Tell.
The raffle this month was won by Lesley.
Monday, 17 September 2007
September meeting and lace workshop
It was a long but fruitful day for those who attended Raelene's workshop on lace. Is that knitted lace or lace knitting? Is there a difference? Yes, but you had to be at the workshop to find out! We learnt a provisional cast on and a crocheted cast on. We then knitted several repeats of Feather and Fan before beginning the knitted-on border - a six row pattern that kept increasing and decreasing in stitch numbers - concentration was definitely required! A sample was blocked - it's amazing how big that handful of knitting becomes! And the best thing about traditional lace (apart from it's beauty) - little or no sewing!
The long-awaited scarf exchange took place - some beautiful, interesting and colourful scarves were swapped and admired.
Diane Schebli won the raffle: a $25 gift voucher from the Wool Inn - thanks Anita.
David's work in progress - Alice Starmore's fair isle pattern: Henry VIII - was much admired! Has he really only been knitting again for just over a year?
There has been a change to the calendar: the November meeting will have a workshop on grafting - both stocking stitch and garter stitch; thanks, Raelene, we are all looking forward to it so that we can join our lace pieces together! Members wishing to attend the workshop are asked to bring two small pieces of garter stitch and two small pieces of stocking stitch on the needles; please do not cast off! You will also need a wool needle and a length of the yarn that was used to knit the samples.
The October meeting will feature a talk on dry felting by Jenny Dunn and a display from Virginia Farm Woolworks.
The long-awaited scarf exchange took place - some beautiful, interesting and colourful scarves were swapped and admired.
Diane Schebli won the raffle: a $25 gift voucher from the Wool Inn - thanks Anita.
David's work in progress - Alice Starmore's fair isle pattern: Henry VIII - was much admired! Has he really only been knitting again for just over a year?
There has been a change to the calendar: the November meeting will have a workshop on grafting - both stocking stitch and garter stitch; thanks, Raelene, we are all looking forward to it so that we can join our lace pieces together! Members wishing to attend the workshop are asked to bring two small pieces of garter stitch and two small pieces of stocking stitch on the needles; please do not cast off! You will also need a wool needle and a length of the yarn that was used to knit the samples.
The October meeting will feature a talk on dry felting by Jenny Dunn and a display from Virginia Farm Woolworks.
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