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February 2016







And these are a few of our favorite things....

The Black Sheep Knitting Guild had a busy February meeting, but the highlight had to be the members who presented a few of their favorite knit items highlighting vibrant colors and unusual pieces. 

We got down to business when Suzanne S. shared an extensive list of Event and Field Trip suggestions. If you did not get her handout, more are available or look at our site. One late incoming item is a Fiber Day that the Wool Gatherers is sponsoring on April 3rd from 12:15 to 4:30 at the Plymouth Library. It's free. 

Harriet spoke about Stitch and Pitch and a new date of April 23rd. Suzanne K. gave information about the new approach to Knit Michigan; individual knit shops are accepting items for donation. 

Many picked up their Retreat Registration forms. Please fill them out soon and send the $75 deposit to Harriet if you have not already done so. The FINAL PAYMENT is due at the April meeting. And, of course, raffle tickets are on sale to win your weekend up north just sittin' and knittin'. Heaven.

We have a bit of a shift in the agendas for March and April. Carla Kohoyda-Inglis and Tanya were schedule to speak in March, but due to a conflict, their presentation will now be in April. They will also sell their own unique yarns for purchase. Judith has kindly offered to move up the introduction of the charity knitting project so that we might work on it that night. Bring size 4 straight needles to get started right away. 

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