Icon Workshop

There was a lovely turnout for the Icon Workshop at Diana’s beautiful home, and we had a very nice time. Several ladies finished their icons, which were well done, and brought them to show us. We also shared tips, materials, and ideas with each other on how to finish our dolls. There were also ladies there working on other projects such as the BSJ, and we were glad to see them.

Fran brought an apple pie, a bag of yarn, and cute curly red hair made from straw and starch for the icons. Nancy brought fresh lavender from her yard and a big bag of acrylic yarn to give away. Colleen brought roving and buttons to share. Diana made brownies and served lemonade and ice tea.

Several announcements were made for the Art Walk and icon showing, Fall class, Summer knit together, and a Yarn Shop Hop.

Art Walk and Icon Showing
We have been approved to be in the Art Walk on June 11 from 6-9 pm. Cabin Fever (quilt shop) has allowed us to show the icons in the classroom in the back of the store. Linda suggests we support Cabin Fever by visiting the store, buy something, and tell her thank you.

To get people's attention, the title of our display has been changed from “Knitted Icons” to “Knitted Celebrity Sculptures.” Diana would like a volunteer to make a nice sign that will be set up on the sidewalk; Diana will supply the poster board. The sign will say something like, “Placer School for Adults presents the Knotty Knitters’ Knitted Celebrity Sculptures.”

Please drop off your knitted icon at Diana’s before June 11 or show up with your icon by 5:15 pm that evening. Let Diana know if you would like to help keep an eye on the display and answer questions that evening; last year we took turns and had a lot of fun seeing visitors’ reactions and answering questions. Karen M. has volunteered to make the name cards for each icon; email Diana and Karen M. with the official title of your icon and the correct spelling of your first and last name. Also, each person is in charge of getting their own 7-1/2 inch doll stand; call Joanne’s or Beverly’s first before driving down there.

Fall Class
Linda has made a decision regarding the location for the Fall advanced class. She is signing up with the Auburn Recreation Department (ARD). The class will start some time mid September at the Canyon View classroom on Maidu. It is a beautiful room with air conditioning, heat, nice restrooms, and spacious parking. The session will be 12 weeks at a cost of $65 for Auburn residents and $70 for non-residents. We must have a minimum of 24 students, and Linda will not have classes for us again if there are not at least 24 students to make it a go. She is hoping to have three 12-week sessions a year. Registration will not be a problem like it was at Placer School for Adults (PSA); we will not have to worry about missing registration right on the first day. Classes at PSA would be $126 for 12 weeks. Linda L. will email us beforehand with information.

Summer Knit Together
Teri has invited the Knotty Knitters to knit together at her summer home in Kingvale. The date is Saturday, June 27, from 11 am to 4 pm. Linda suggests we drive up to Truckee first to visit a yarn shop and a bead shop since it is not too far from Kingvale. Teri would like us to bring a sack lunch; she will provide dessert and beverage. A carpool signup sheet was started at Diana’s. Irene will organize the carpool arrangement; drivers will receive $5 from each passenger. You can email Irene if you would like to carpool and whether you be like to be a driver or passenger. If you plan to go on your own, please let Teri or I know so we know how many to expect.

Yarn Shop Hop
The 2009 Yarn Shop Hop is taking place on June 3-7. It will cover shops from Truckee through Modesto. Auburn Needle Works has a flyer with details. This year there are 15 participating shops. The grand prize will be $750 of gift certificates. Don’t stress if you can’t make it to every destination because this year all the shops will be having their own SALES and DRAWINGS. Each shop will be offering a free pattern for a 12” square along with 1 skein of Cascade 220 for only $4.65 to create an Afghan with. A passport is available at the following participating yarn shops: Auburn Needleworks, Babetta’s Yarn and Gifts, Fibers, Filati, Knitique, Knit-Witz Yarn Boutique, Lake Tahoe Yarn Company, Lofty Lou’s, Meadow Farm Yarn Studio, Reynold’s Knittin’ Pretty Yarn Shop, Rumpilstilskin, Sierra Knitting Co., The Urban Sheep, The Knitting Room, and The Yarn Shoppe.

Linda’s Summer Classes
There is still room in some of Linda’s summer classes. Please call as soon as possible to reserve a space to learn how to make a gourd and pine needle basket (June 8 or 18), a basic round pine needle basket (June 22 or 25), and a farmer’s tool tote (July 7 or 9).

Happy knitting!