Time to think about the Retreat

Save the date(s) and save a space......

The 2012 BSKG Retreat is May 4 - 6 and the approximate cost is $200. A $75 deposit will save a spot for YOU. You can pay the deposit at the Guild meeting on February 14.

January Meeting Notes

The January meeting was great! It was my last meeting as president. I handed over the reins to Kelley and Charli. I’ve enjoyed my year, it has been busy and I hope productive. Thanks to all those in the guild for helping me get through the year. And thanks for the flowers, it was unexpected, and they are beautiful!

Here are some links to the techniques that were demonstrated yesterday. I plan on using the Channel Island cast on for my next pair of top down socks.

Channel Island cast on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-0QOubXQ8

Yarn overs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_22bI4sF8c&feature=related

continental knitting yarn overs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbTkgE6McrE&feature=related

Three needle bind off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpJUrCX52DU

Everyone should have received an invitation from Elfster to participate in the Sneaky Sheep v. 5 gift exchange. Please reply by January 30, as that is the date when the exchange closes and the names are drawn. If for some reason you did not get the link, let us know.

We also mentioned the Sandhill Crane Wine and Wool Festival on January 28. Here is some additional information:
http://www.sandhillcranevineyards.com/pages/events.html
"Winter Wine & Wool Festival
Saturday, January 28, 11-6
Our summer Wine & Wool Festival was such a success that we're planning an indoor one this winter. Just when the world looks completely bleak outdoors and everyone has a little cabin fever, the winery will be filled with colorful yarn, fiber, knitted items, and knitting supplies.
Mark your 2012 calendar now for this fun event. Free admission."

Don’t forget Knit Michigan, Saturday February 4.
http://knitmichigan.org/?page_id=4

Rita

the December meeting's over

and we learned a lot. Beth Smith talked about Dorset, Border Cheviot, Icelandic, Black Welsh, Cormo and Jacob sheep and many more. Spinning -and washing - different types of fleece gives you yarn with different properties. Some yarns are better for one project than another might be.

Sue Chase and Suzanne Jones provided items for the monthly raffle. The lucky winners: Namast bag - Kelley Anderson, handspun and a book - Sarah Turner, spring-colors knitting bag - Sharon Zmick, Aussie wool & a pattern - Mary Herr, 10 skeins of Brown Sheep - Chris Hammel, camel merino & a pattern - Eileen Glogower, "Great Knitted Gifts" - Judith Davis, "Personality Plus" - Sue Sullivan, and a sheep plaque - Stacey Totzke.

We were treated to a Trunk Show by Laurie Goodman. Among her beautiful items were many things made for her niece... the lucky little girl!

And Laurie has found out she has a grandson on the way. He already has a sweater, 2 pair of booties, a colorful blanket and more waiting for him.

December meeting

The BSKG meeting is next Tuesday, December 13 at 7PM. Sign in and raffle ticket sales begin at 6:30.

Beth Smith from the Spinning Loft will talk to us about sheep breeds and wool, our Member Trunk Show will feature Laurie Goodman, and preparations will begin for Knit Michigan.

It's possible that t-shirts will be ready, so have cash or checks available.

Charli Osborne - new V.P.

It was a night of fun with elections - Charli is the 2012 V.P. - raffles, show and share, and the brown bag gift exchange!

Stacey Totzke and Harriet Atlas generously donated to this month's raffle. The lucky winners were: Kelley Kencil - 1570 yards of cotton with a pattern, Joanne Ruzza - Louet spinning fiber, Belinda Barron - silk ruana, Joan Duncan - yarn, needles and a needle case, Tanya Thomann - Araucania yarn, Barbara Burt - a sock book and DVD, and Kate Pultz - 12 skeins of Gedifra cotton.

a busy November

We meet next Tuesday, November 8, at 7pm at St. Columban. Sign in and raffle ticket sales begin at 6:30.

November is our Mystery Gift Trade.....bring a brown bag with a knitting/sheep related item to trade and you can take part. Remember, the item should be no more than $10. A fun time is had by all as you choose your bag at random.... and sometimes it is stolen by someone else!

Also on the agenda is the election for 2012 Vice President. The 2011 - 2012 Swag will be announced and orders will be taken. And please don't forget about the FREE Table. Bring unfinished projects and craft-related items you don't want but someone else might like.

Linda F




Here's info about the Shop Hop from Harriet.. Car- pooling [is that a word?] will be discussed.


Shop Hop - Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 12 & 13, 2011

Can you think of a better way to spend a weekend in November?

* Pick up your FREE KNITTING PASSPORT at the first store you visit.
* Specials vary by shop.
* For a minimum $15 (pre-tax) purchase at each store, each hopper will receive a gift (different at each store) and get their passport stamped.
* Turn in your completed passport showing at least six shops where qualifying purchases were made to be eligible to win one of seven gift certificates PLUS: One lucky participant will win a set of Addi Click Lace needles, donated by Skacel. Winners will be notified by Dec.1.
* Enjoy treats and refreshments at each stop, selections vary by shop and time of day.


Participating Stores:



My Craft Room

6020 Rochester Rd Troy 248-879-3360



Basketful of Yarn

5 South Main Clarkston 248-620-2491



Have You Any Wool?

2455 Robina Berkley 248-541-9665



Heritage Spinning & Weaving

47 E. Flint Lake Orion 248-693-3690



Knitting on the Fringe

33340 W. 14 Mile W. Bloomfield 248-851-7875



Knitting Room

261 E. Merrill Birmingham 248-540-3623



Skeins on Main

428 S. Main Rochester 248-656-9300

Good response!

It was a busy meeting on Tuesday! Donna's Trunk Show included many beautiful items, Tanya's demonstration of finishing techniques was very informative, and a lot of members signed up for the field trip on 10/22.

The "free table" seems to be a big success - so keep those items coming!

Once again BSKGers showed their generosity and came through with a lot of charity items.

Thanks to Kate Pultz, the Guild and Claudia Huffmaster for this months raffle items. The lucky winners were: Michelle Dagenais - sock yarn, Ellen Rancillio - the book Knit Stitch, Laurie Goodman - the book Purl Stitch, Sue Waid - the blacksheep bowl(made by Jeni the potter), Vangie Agemy - a hat and scarf kit, Judith Davis - gift bag, tags and CD, Rita Perrone - Interweave holiday magazine and gift tags, Joanne Ruzza - a childs sweater kit, Heatherrrrrrrrrrr Perrone - 10 skeins of DK yarn, and Linda Mayotte - 8 skeins of Debbie Bliss silk.