Black Sheep Knitting Guild

Kelley [aka the head sheep aka leader of the flock] has decided that we will celebrate World Wide Knit in Public day at Shain Park, Birmingham.  We'll start gathering at 1PM on Sunday, June 10, in the north-east section of the park.  In sheepish fashion we will follow the sun... or rather, try to stay out of it.  Hope to see ewe there.

Our last guild meeting is always a busy one...after a few opening announcements from Kelley and Charli, we cut into the Black Sheep cake—delicious! It's quickly becoming a favorite tradition!    Members showed off a few finished objects: a great charity blanket, a finished April KAL and a felted and embellished bag from the retreat were a few of the inspiring items shared.    The silent auction and the swap and sale took place as well...with many great items available! Our sheep are so talented!    Have a wonderful summer...keep up with the sheep Tuesday nights at Panera...and keep knitting (especially on those great charity blankets!).

Black Sheep :: May 4–6, 2012 :: Higgins Lake   Friday  About half of the attendees did the early start and sidetrip to Stonehedge Fiber Mill for a mill tour and shopping experience on the farm. Arrived back at the RAM Center in time for dinner, followed by a short game of Last Knitter Standing. Door Prize Gallery Friday evening we had an amazing display of gorgeous colors and fibers, and members had time to stroll around and enjoy their first glimpse of all the donated door prizes. Asked to cast ballots to vote for some favorites, retreat attendees took it quite seriously and skeins were handled, fiber content inspected and colorways were closely examined. Along with all the beautiful yarn, we were happy to have a few additional items, such as project bags, a book and a great yarn swift. See the list of  independent dyers and small businesses  at the right who donated — please support these wonderful folk who have been so generous to us! Notice...