Half of the festive potluck above.There was a lot of great ideas for the trim challenge below.
The winners are Teri, Julie, and Barbara. (I'm not sure why Santa is sideways below).
Barbara's beautiful projects above.Thanks to Louise for taking the following pictures of all our projects.
The Christmas party was festive and fun. There was a lot of good food, wonderful gifts for the exchange, and tough competition on the challenge. It was so nice to be together; I think everyone had an enjoyable time. There is no homework to do during the holidays.
Linda passed around a catalog from Halcyon yarns for our perusal. She said there are some interesting projects in it, and we might want to be on their mailing list.
The backgammon and dice cup patterns were reviewed emphasizing the short row “wrap” so there are no holes on the game board. Liz sent an email today on how to work the short rows; here is the link, http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=143. We will start on this project on January 10, and we are not to begin before then please. The pattern calls for five different colors of yarn; Linda used only three colors of Cascade 220. One of the colors will take almost the whole skein of yarn with about 1 yard to spare; the dice cup and points will not take a skein of yarn. Noelle pointed out that the discs can be made from one I-cord cut into pieces. For those of us who do not know how to play the game, Linda and Teri will teach us on January 10 – no gambling will be involved. :)
Round #2 Trim Challenge
I can’t remember when this second challenge will take place; it is either the 10th or 17th.
Extension
See you at the extension on January 10. By the way, it may be extended to 3 weeks instead of only 2 (January 10, 17, and 24). It is open to new students as well. Remember to bring yarn to start the backgammon set.
I forgot to mention a very happy birthday to all December knitters. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s season.
Linda L.’s Holiday Wassail Recipe sent by email today.
1 Gal. Apple Cider/Juice or 3 cans frozen concentrate
1 Can Orange Juice (frozen concentrate)
1 Can Lemonade (frozen concentrate) or Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cup Brown Sugar
3 Cinnamon Sticks
Water
Combine in a spice bag or a large tea ball: 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves
1 Tablespoon Whole Allspice
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Mix all together in big pot and hang spice bag over side. Add lots of Water to taste. Heat to a simmer for 10 minutes or more. Longer it simmers the better it gets! Serve hot.
Linda passed around a catalog from Halcyon yarns for our perusal. She said there are some interesting projects in it, and we might want to be on their mailing list.
The backgammon and dice cup patterns were reviewed emphasizing the short row “wrap” so there are no holes on the game board. Liz sent an email today on how to work the short rows; here is the link, http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=143. We will start on this project on January 10, and we are not to begin before then please. The pattern calls for five different colors of yarn; Linda used only three colors of Cascade 220. One of the colors will take almost the whole skein of yarn with about 1 yard to spare; the dice cup and points will not take a skein of yarn. Noelle pointed out that the discs can be made from one I-cord cut into pieces. For those of us who do not know how to play the game, Linda and Teri will teach us on January 10 – no gambling will be involved. :)
Round #2 Trim Challenge
I can’t remember when this second challenge will take place; it is either the 10th or 17th.
Extension
See you at the extension on January 10. By the way, it may be extended to 3 weeks instead of only 2 (January 10, 17, and 24). It is open to new students as well. Remember to bring yarn to start the backgammon set.
I forgot to mention a very happy birthday to all December knitters. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s season.
Linda L.’s Holiday Wassail Recipe sent by email today.
1 Gal. Apple Cider/Juice or 3 cans frozen concentrate
1 Can Orange Juice (frozen concentrate)
1 Can Lemonade (frozen concentrate) or Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cup Brown Sugar
3 Cinnamon Sticks
Water
Combine in a spice bag or a large tea ball: 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves
1 Tablespoon Whole Allspice
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Mix all together in big pot and hang spice bag over side. Add lots of Water to taste. Heat to a simmer for 10 minutes or more. Longer it simmers the better it gets! Serve hot.
1 comment:
Irene,
Great job with capturing the notes and all. Thanks for including Linda's recipe and the link that I sent as well. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Years. Liz
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