Sally, the musical Black Sheep,
will be performing at Hagopian rug store in Birmingham on January 30.
The Nightnotes concert - by an oboe trio - will perform Beethoven, Bach,
Bozza and more. Refreshments are served at 8PM and the concert begins at 8:30.
Knitters get $5 off $20 tickets by calling 248-559-2095 ahead of time.
At the January meeting these scarves were turned in for SOS.
edited to add: Black Sheep are still needed to help in the "learn to knit"area at Knit Michigan on February 7.
The time slots are 9:30-11, 11-1, and 1-3 [with everyone out at 3].
Please let Judith know when you're available.
Sneaky Sheep Swap version 2 (s3.2)
Last night we debuted this year's secret pal swap. For those of you who couldn't make it, we'll be exchanging a gift made with one skein of yarn store quality yarn. Choose a skein that you'd love to have something made out of, and make something for another black sheep!
As we did last year, we'll be exchanging names anonymously using the www.elfster.com website. To sign up for the swap, just follow this link and complete the form! If you were part of the swap last year (or part of another swap that used the website) all of the questions you've been asked in the past (as well as your answers) will still appear in your profile. Feel free to use them or delete them as you see fit.
Don't be shy about asking questions--you may want to ask questions of people you may not be swapping with, just to stir things up a bit! That makes it even more fun! Or, ask random questions that you were just wondering. . .maybe you've been dying to know what shampoo that sneaky sheep next to you has been using. . .her hair is just so bouncy! :-)
Have fun. . .and remember, sign ups close on Jan 31, and the one skein projects will be exchanged at our April meeting. I can't wait to see how creative all of our members will be!
--Tanya
As we did last year, we'll be exchanging names anonymously using the www.elfster.com website. To sign up for the swap, just follow this link and complete the form! If you were part of the swap last year (or part of another swap that used the website) all of the questions you've been asked in the past (as well as your answers) will still appear in your profile. Feel free to use them or delete them as you see fit.
Don't be shy about asking questions--you may want to ask questions of people you may not be swapping with, just to stir things up a bit! That makes it even more fun! Or, ask random questions that you were just wondering. . .maybe you've been dying to know what shampoo that sneaky sheep next to you has been using. . .her hair is just so bouncy! :-)
Have fun. . .and remember, sign ups close on Jan 31, and the one skein projects will be exchanged at our April meeting. I can't wait to see how creative all of our members will be!
--Tanya
Don't forget! We meet this coming Tuesday, January 13,
from 6:30 to 9 pm at St. Columban Church.
Remember to sign-in and to buy raffle tickets when you
come in. There will also be a sheet to sign up for show-and-share. As many people will get to share as time allows.
Cast On/Bind Off is the program for the evening, honoring our out going president and welcoming the new one. You need to bring a small ball of light colored scrap yarn, needles and a crochet hook appropriate for the weight of yarn, and a chibi or yarn needle.
We'll be finding out the details about our second Sneaky Sheep Swap ~ known as S3.2.
The item to be swapped will be revealed and everyone wanting to participate will have the opportunity to sign up. Last year we had bagsful of fun as members collected tidbits of information from/about each other to help them decide what kind of bag to make
for their secret swap partner.
Linda F.
did you know......
tell us about your first project ~ what & when.
Joellen Smith: Oct., 2006 - A pillow, as of yet still incomplete. I didn't want to do the traditional scarf, because that is what everyone does first.
Phyllis Evans: Aa bulky cardigan - I was a freshman at U0fM and I found the yarn & pattern in a kit at a yarn shop on State St.
Sarah Turner: A baby sweater [for no one] in Homespun using the label pattern. I don't thinl I have totally finished the seams yet. Oh and it's an ugly brown color. What was I thinking?
what was your most difficult project?
Joellen: That damn skull hat!
Phyllis: My first socks. After a bunch of fits & starts with DPNs, Vogue Knitting published Cat Bordhi's Flow Motion Socks pattern.
Fell in love with the pattern, so was forced to learn toe-up cast on, twisted stitches & all the other goodies.
Sarah: The dinosaur sweater. I still haven't gotten the hang of intarsia...
what was/is your favorite project?
Joellen: My first & only pair of socks.
Phyllis: Pretty as a Peacock & Mystic Light shawls are my current favorite
finished things. I love lace & unusual construction.
Sarah: My red Mojo socks. I love them because the design is cool yet easy & I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color!
salty or sweet?
Joellen: Sweet, for sure.
Phyllis: A combination of both. I'm hooked on PayDay candy bars.
Sarah: Do I have to choose? I'm a big fan of Reese's Peanut Butter cups, & dark chocolate.
tell us something interesting about yourself.
Joellen: I ride a motorcycle. I have a brand spanking new Triumph
Bonneville. My husband is a reak for motorcycles & I refuse to be just
a rider on the back.
Phyllis: I do a limited amount of Mac tech support. I'm responsible for
initiating the Genius SIG at MacGroup-Detroit.
Sarah: I completed the Country Music Half Marathon in 2005. I hpe
to complete the Free Press Marathon... maybe in 2009.
aside from knitting, what are you passionate about?
Joellen: I am passionate about yoga.
Phyllis: I love to spin, although I only started last year. I'm a techno
junkie [2 computers & 6 iPods].
Sarah: Food allergy awareness. Since my son was diagnosed with multiplefood allergies a year ago, life has been a roller coaster.
tell us about your first project ~ what & when.
Joellen Smith: Oct., 2006 - A pillow, as of yet still incomplete. I didn't want to do the traditional scarf, because that is what everyone does first.
Phyllis Evans: Aa bulky cardigan - I was a freshman at U0fM and I found the yarn & pattern in a kit at a yarn shop on State St.
Sarah Turner: A baby sweater [for no one] in Homespun using the label pattern. I don't thinl I have totally finished the seams yet. Oh and it's an ugly brown color. What was I thinking?
what was your most difficult project?
Joellen: That damn skull hat!
Phyllis: My first socks. After a bunch of fits & starts with DPNs, Vogue Knitting published Cat Bordhi's Flow Motion Socks pattern.
Fell in love with the pattern, so was forced to learn toe-up cast on, twisted stitches & all the other goodies.
Sarah: The dinosaur sweater. I still haven't gotten the hang of intarsia...
what was/is your favorite project?
Joellen: My first & only pair of socks.
Phyllis: Pretty as a Peacock & Mystic Light shawls are my current favorite
finished things. I love lace & unusual construction.
Sarah: My red Mojo socks. I love them because the design is cool yet easy & I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color!
salty or sweet?
Joellen: Sweet, for sure.
Phyllis: A combination of both. I'm hooked on PayDay candy bars.
Sarah: Do I have to choose? I'm a big fan of Reese's Peanut Butter cups, & dark chocolate.
tell us something interesting about yourself.
Joellen: I ride a motorcycle. I have a brand spanking new Triumph
Bonneville. My husband is a reak for motorcycles & I refuse to be just
a rider on the back.
Phyllis: I do a limited amount of Mac tech support. I'm responsible for
initiating the Genius SIG at MacGroup-Detroit.
Sarah: I completed the Country Music Half Marathon in 2005. I hpe
to complete the Free Press Marathon... maybe in 2009.
aside from knitting, what are you passionate about?
Joellen: I am passionate about yoga.
Phyllis: I love to spin, although I only started last year. I'm a techno
junkie [2 computers & 6 iPods].
Sarah: Food allergy awareness. Since my son was diagnosed with multiplefood allergies a year ago, life has been a roller coaster.
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