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March 2018

March Madness Heck no.... this is way more fun than watching basketball. Guild members scored points sharpening their skills in crochet, showing off crocheted items, and sharing new (and old) projects.  Karen's extraordinary knitting takes center court with her lace and cable creations.  Her Estonian lace is intricate and beautiful.  Guess who is a new grandma?  Vangie took first place in the shower gift division for her menagerie of folk tale characters. She gives the new baby a book for each story she has brought to life.  Barb participated in this year's Olympic games by knitting appropriate socks. Why shouldn't knitting be an Olympic sport too? Show and Tell brings out the best in the game....   Lucky child to have a talented Mom like Julia Can you believe that Janeen knit this sweater 35 years ago? First, she doesn't look old enough; second, it might take many of us 35 years t

February 2018

February Meeting 2018 What a great turn out for a cold February night! Three new guests joined us for the evening   As always, Val arranged beautiful items for the raffle table. Don't forget to buy your tickets each month for a chance to win fabulous items. Better odds than the casino.  Tanya and Kim came up with a great idea for this year's Sneaky Sheep exchange. Participating members brought a skein of "special" yarn from their stash, and concealed it in a paper bag with info about the yarn and possible projects. Then Kim and Tanya distributed the bags. We have until May to finish the Sneaky Sheep item. Can't wait! A finished project from last year's retreat and a souvenir yarn from an ox. Impressive knitting skills, ladies..... Gorgeous gloves.... Colors, caps, and cowls..... oooooohhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhh camera shy Dorinda's Hitofude cardigan was created in one