Hi. Hope you had a wonderful week. A couple from Southern California spent Christmas with us for several days. The wife and I knitted for hours and enjoyed it tremendously. Last Christmas, she got back into knitting and made 31 hats and 15 scarves that she donated to a women's shelter. What an inspiration.
Have a Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Intarsia & Lace, Ext. 2
This was our last class for the Fall session. We had a nice party, good food, and great items on sale. We ended early due to the unpredictable snowy weather. I hope to see you again in the Spring session.
Spring Knit Class
Knitting cardigans is the theme for the advanced class in the spring. Linda has two options in mind: one cardigan is a surprise jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman using scarp yarn in two sizes (baby and ladies), and the other cardigan is knitted from top down, easy with no sewing involved. Class catalogs will be mailed on Jan 6 and registration will begin on Jan 20.
Announcements
Linda received a card from Ruth, a former student, who has been keeping up on our sessions by reading the blog every week. Ruth plans to attend the upcoming Monday morning class. Welcome back, Ruth!
Louise broke her leg on vacation and will have surgery within a few days. Hope all goes well; we missed you.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fabulous new year. Happy Holidays!
Spring Knit Class
Knitting cardigans is the theme for the advanced class in the spring. Linda has two options in mind: one cardigan is a surprise jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman using scarp yarn in two sizes (baby and ladies), and the other cardigan is knitted from top down, easy with no sewing involved. Class catalogs will be mailed on Jan 6 and registration will begin on Jan 20.
Announcements
Linda received a card from Ruth, a former student, who has been keeping up on our sessions by reading the blog every week. Ruth plans to attend the upcoming Monday morning class. Welcome back, Ruth!
Louise broke her leg on vacation and will have surgery within a few days. Hope all goes well; we missed you.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fabulous new year. Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Intarsia & Lace, Ext. 1
The craft yard sale was a huge success. Teri and Linda L. brought so much stuff, and all were free for the taking. Four other ladies had nice craft items, knit books, and yarn for sale as well. Great idea, Linda L.
Linda, our instructor, brought two books to share. One was unique knit hats from around the world and the other was an art book of paintings that portrays someone knitting.
Note Cards and Calendar
Another success was the bra note cards and calendars. All but one calendar and six note cards (three sets of each) are available for purchase. Teri’s husband donated a calendar for the Knights of Columbus auction and $58 was raised to help buy a wheelchair for a disabled person. Way to go! Contact Linda or Louise to purchase the last available sets.
Next Thursday, Last Class, Dec. 18
Christmas Party: Potluck, Gift Exchange (Optional), and Cottage Industry Sale (Optional)
I hope no one misses it because we had so much good food and fun last year, especially the white elephant gift exchange. If you are participating in the gift exchange, the item should be knitting related valued at $10 or less or handmade and wrapped. Our class is very talented in so many areas, and Linda likes to support our class vendors; the cottage industry sale is an opportunity for anyone in class to bring handcrafted items to sell. The items make nice gifts.
Spring Knit Class
Knitting cardigans is the theme for the advanced class in the spring. Linda has two options in mind: one cardigan is a surprise jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman using scrap yarn in two sizes (baby and ladies), and the other cardigan is knitted from top down, easy with no sewing involved. Class catalogs will be mailed on Jan 6 and registration will begin on Jan 20.
Schedule
Dec 18, Last Class, Christmas Party, Cottage Industry Sale
Jan 6, New Placer School for Adult catalog mailed out
Jan 20, Class registration for Spring classes
Don't get stressed during the holiday preparations; take time to knit.
Sorry some photos turned out blurry.
Linda, our instructor, brought two books to share. One was unique knit hats from around the world and the other was an art book of paintings that portrays someone knitting.
Note Cards and Calendar
Another success was the bra note cards and calendars. All but one calendar and six note cards (three sets of each) are available for purchase. Teri’s husband donated a calendar for the Knights of Columbus auction and $58 was raised to help buy a wheelchair for a disabled person. Way to go! Contact Linda or Louise to purchase the last available sets.
Next Thursday, Last Class, Dec. 18
Christmas Party: Potluck, Gift Exchange (Optional), and Cottage Industry Sale (Optional)
I hope no one misses it because we had so much good food and fun last year, especially the white elephant gift exchange. If you are participating in the gift exchange, the item should be knitting related valued at $10 or less or handmade and wrapped. Our class is very talented in so many areas, and Linda likes to support our class vendors; the cottage industry sale is an opportunity for anyone in class to bring handcrafted items to sell. The items make nice gifts.
Spring Knit Class
Knitting cardigans is the theme for the advanced class in the spring. Linda has two options in mind: one cardigan is a surprise jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman using scrap yarn in two sizes (baby and ladies), and the other cardigan is knitted from top down, easy with no sewing involved. Class catalogs will be mailed on Jan 6 and registration will begin on Jan 20.
Schedule
Dec 18, Last Class, Christmas Party, Cottage Industry Sale
Jan 6, New Placer School for Adult catalog mailed out
Jan 20, Class registration for Spring classes
Don't get stressed during the holiday preparations; take time to knit.
Sorry some photos turned out blurry.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Intarsia & Lace, Week 12
Cathy, Karen, and Bea finished their oh-so-cute intarsia projects over the break. The patterns are delightful for cat lovers. By the way, a paw print intarsia chart can be found at http://vickidesigns.homestead.com/Paw.html
We came to class eager to start on our decoupage gift boxes, and it was fun to watch everyone. Here are a few tips Linda gave us before we started:
Cut the labels in several sections to use in different places; you can use the back side as well if it has a pattern on it.
Cover the boxes with the ugly parts of the labels first; save the labels you like the most for last so they won’t be covered up.
Put decoupage paste on the back side of the label first, place it on the box, and then put paste on top.
There will be puckers as it is drying.
Plan your corners, how you want to approach it before adding paste. For example, do you want to fold the label around the corner or angle the label around it.
When decoupaging a round box, you will need to pleat it.
Labels from embroidery floss are good for the edges since they are small.
You can use either matte or glossy finish; Linda used matte on her samples.
We also watched another section of Lucy Neatby’s video. She showed us how to cut out (yes, cut out) an intarsia diamond from a knitted piece to change the color of it. It’s amazing.
Note Cards and Calendar
The knitted bra note cards and calendars are in! Louise and her daughter did a fantastic job on them. Everyone was pleased with the high quality. Linda shipped the knitted bras and some note cards to St Louis for a knit shop’s grand opening this weekend, and Teri’s husband took a calendar to be auctioned off last night; she will let us know how it did. Extras can still be purchased. And, we all thank Louise for doing an outstanding job!
Next Class
Our next class is one of the extensions given to us free of charge. It would be great to have everyone attend. We will continue decoupaging gift boxes, knit, and have our yard sale. If you have craft items or books you would like to sell, exchange, or give away, bring them next week to class. Put your name clearly on the items you want to sale, and please take home any item not sold, traded, or taken.
Linda L’s house was featured on Good Day Sacramento this week. A slide show of her living/dining room makeover can be seen at href="http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?id=354539&traffic=0
Craft Fairs, Dec 6
Two craft fairs are happening this weekend: Placer High School Craft Fair and First Congregational Church in Auburn Craft Fair (1-4 p.m.). Contact Julie for information and/or directions on both events just in case I have the date and time wrong.
Charity Knitting Tea, Dec 9
Pam is hosting their Second Annual Red Rose Society Christmas Tea on Tuesday, Dec 9 at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in charity knitting or crocheting for our local community, come and join the fun. For more information or to RSVP, call Pam at 889-9062.
Class Christmas Party
Last year’s party was so much fun with good food and fun gift exchanges. Sign up for the Christmas Party potluck if you haven’t already. The categories are Cheese/Meat/Eggs, Fruit/Vegetables, and Baking Goods. For the White Elephant gift exchange, the item should be knitting related valued at $10 or less, or it could be something you make or buy. Please bring it wrapped.
Schedule
Dec 6, Placer High School Craft Fair and 1st Congregational Church Craft Fair
Dec 9, 2d Annual Red Rose Society Christmas Tea
Dec 11, Free Extension 1, Knit or Continue Decoupage Boxes, Yard Sale
Dec 18, Free Extension 2, Christmas Party, Cottage Industry Sale
Happy knitting or decoupaging!
We came to class eager to start on our decoupage gift boxes, and it was fun to watch everyone. Here are a few tips Linda gave us before we started:
Cut the labels in several sections to use in different places; you can use the back side as well if it has a pattern on it.
Cover the boxes with the ugly parts of the labels first; save the labels you like the most for last so they won’t be covered up.
Put decoupage paste on the back side of the label first, place it on the box, and then put paste on top.
There will be puckers as it is drying.
Plan your corners, how you want to approach it before adding paste. For example, do you want to fold the label around the corner or angle the label around it.
When decoupaging a round box, you will need to pleat it.
Labels from embroidery floss are good for the edges since they are small.
You can use either matte or glossy finish; Linda used matte on her samples.
We also watched another section of Lucy Neatby’s video. She showed us how to cut out (yes, cut out) an intarsia diamond from a knitted piece to change the color of it. It’s amazing.
Note Cards and Calendar
The knitted bra note cards and calendars are in! Louise and her daughter did a fantastic job on them. Everyone was pleased with the high quality. Linda shipped the knitted bras and some note cards to St Louis for a knit shop’s grand opening this weekend, and Teri’s husband took a calendar to be auctioned off last night; she will let us know how it did. Extras can still be purchased. And, we all thank Louise for doing an outstanding job!
Next Class
Our next class is one of the extensions given to us free of charge. It would be great to have everyone attend. We will continue decoupaging gift boxes, knit, and have our yard sale. If you have craft items or books you would like to sell, exchange, or give away, bring them next week to class. Put your name clearly on the items you want to sale, and please take home any item not sold, traded, or taken.
Linda L’s house was featured on Good Day Sacramento this week. A slide show of her living/dining room makeover can be seen at href="http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?id=354539&traffic=0
Craft Fairs, Dec 6
Two craft fairs are happening this weekend: Placer High School Craft Fair and First Congregational Church in Auburn Craft Fair (1-4 p.m.). Contact Julie for information and/or directions on both events just in case I have the date and time wrong.
Charity Knitting Tea, Dec 9
Pam is hosting their Second Annual Red Rose Society Christmas Tea on Tuesday, Dec 9 at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in charity knitting or crocheting for our local community, come and join the fun. For more information or to RSVP, call Pam at 889-9062.
Class Christmas Party
Last year’s party was so much fun with good food and fun gift exchanges. Sign up for the Christmas Party potluck if you haven’t already. The categories are Cheese/Meat/Eggs, Fruit/Vegetables, and Baking Goods. For the White Elephant gift exchange, the item should be knitting related valued at $10 or less, or it could be something you make or buy. Please bring it wrapped.
Schedule
Dec 6, Placer High School Craft Fair and 1st Congregational Church Craft Fair
Dec 9, 2d Annual Red Rose Society Christmas Tea
Dec 11, Free Extension 1, Knit or Continue Decoupage Boxes, Yard Sale
Dec 18, Free Extension 2, Christmas Party, Cottage Industry Sale
Happy knitting or decoupaging!
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