Hearth & Home Wk 12

The Christmas party was wonderful. It was commented that the potluck was one of the best.

Linda L. and Sandy make wassail while Linda P's husband waits patiently.

It was also the last class for the year. The new session starts on Jan. 5, same time and place. An item to look for between now and then is a jumbo bag of pot holder loops from Beverly's. The bag is about $7 each, and you will need 2 bags. These loops will be connected to knit a rug. If you would like to see the company's website, it is www.pepperell.com.

Reminder sign ups for Stitches West are being taken. The cost is $45. No refunds after Feb. 1. The bus is already 1/3 full.

Operation Christmas Gifts for Jake was a success. He kept saying, "Wow, this is too much." Here he wears a knitted football hat by Irene. Pattern was available in class.

Jake models a hat and gloves made by Karen M.

Which one to choose? All of them were great.

Linda reads from the new game, Last Knitter Standing

Team 5 concentrates on a challenge.

We were invited by the dance instructor to join his class in a Greek dance.

Diane made this darling doll to teach her class.

Rosemary's wire basket and beret below.

Sue knitted this sweater that was finished by a yarn shop in Washington.

Sue also made these hats and scarves for her son and his girlfriend.

Louise made these cute hats for gifts.

Claudia dyed this beautiful yarn.

Gloria is finishing up these wire bracelets.

Teri and Irene came ready to trade ATCs. Teri designed 3 outstanding series of Whoville Owls and Irene made a beaded snowy Christmas tree scene. Regretfully, photos were forgotten in the excitement. Here is one that Teri made; sorry it is blurry.

Have a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you on Jan. 5.

Hearth & Home Wk 11

Happy Birthday December knitters!

If you missed this week, one of our super talented knitter had a huge announcement. We were so excited and delighted that I forgot to write down the details, so here goes from memory. This person entered a contest in Green Craft magazine this summer taking old scarves and recycling them into other items. She entered a belt, a bag, and other things I wish I remembered. After much anticipation, she finally heard from them this week and found out that she won! Not only that, they were so impressed that the magazine wants to feature her work in an article in the Feb. issue! Warmest congratulations to Teri!

Christmas Bash Next Week
What to bring? Potluck item, gift exchange item ($10 value, knit related), Jake's gift, ATC card(s) if participating, for Last Knitter Standing game bring sz 8 needles and ww yarn (have 10 sts casted on and 2 rows knitted -- all garter sts), and any show n tell if you like.

Operation Contact Cheryl
Remember Cheryl, the lovely knitter who made several felted bags? Linda requested for several of us to email her to invite her to our party.

Presidents
Linda is almost done. She offered to help us with the shoes, and she brought a wonderful book to help embroider the presidents' faces. Louise brought more yarn. Trivia question: Which president remained a bachelor?

Stitches West
The bus is already 1/3 full. Linda is taking sign ups. Checks will be cashed on Feb 1 with no refunds after that.

New Session
Next week is our last session for 2011. The new session begins Jan. 5. Linda gave us the handout for the first project with high hopes that we will return. The first project is a felted roll-up pouch for knit notions and a yarn caddy with four separate dividers. You will need 4 skeins of Cascade 220 or Lamb's Pride.

Fundraiser at Meadow Farms Yarn Shop
Sue announced that there will be a fundraiser at Meadow Farms in Nevada City on Dec. 10 to help with expenses from the tragic car accident overseas. They are accepting donations of knitted/crocheted items and baking goods before then and/or would like people to come to buy.

Pattern for Llama or Alpaca Toy Doll
Diane's granddaughter wants to know if anyone knows of a knit pattern for a llama or alpaca toy doll.

For show n tell,  I didn't take pictures of everything; there were so many.

Mother/Daughter beaded wire bracelets (Carol and Jennifer). Carol made the scarf too.

Candi was busy making baby gifts, a dishcloth, and a beret.

Rosemary knitted two matching baby sweaters and finished the cross stitch pillow!

Very festive, Sandy's dishcloth

Sandy also knitted a wire basket and another pretty dishcloth.

Judith finished this beautiful dishcloth. She is making a smaller one to match in a 1/2 linen stitch.
You can see a little of it to the right.

Linda B. made several dishcloths with a lady bug and frog designs.

Karen made two beaded wire napkin rings and finished Jake's gift below.

Happy knitting!