Mary presented the Book of the Month that featured the work of Jean Frost. Mary showed actual garments that were featured in her books. The garments were meticulously made and some had silk linings. She also presented many swatches that Jean made. The books presented were Jean Frost Jackets: Fabric, Fit, and Finish for Today’s…
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Block of the Month – September, 2018
The block of the month for September is Seed Purl Grid, designed by Ellie Hahn. For the pattern click here.
Designer of the Month – August, 2018
The Designer of the Month is Sandra Wollin. She featured some of her Illusion Knitting patterns. The patterns can be found on her Ravelry store at https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sandra-wollin.
August meeting – 2018
The trip to Alamitos Bay Yarn Company is scheduled for August 22nd. See the calendar for details. The community projects were discussed. See the Community web page for details on these projects. Sandi Wollin presented her illusion knitting as Designer of the month. Projects from Guild members: Four mini classes were held: Knit a teddy…
Day trip to Idyllwild
Karla Leopold shared with the group how she has used her knitting in art therapy and is helping children in the flooded areas of Louisiana. She is looking for 6 inch knitted squares for baby blankets in flooded Baton Rouge by September 15, 2018. See www.takecarebr.org or contact karla@karlaleopold.com: http://www.karlaleopold.com for more information. Julie Roy…
Block of the Month – July, 2018
The block of the month for July is Oblong Texture, designed by Ellie Hahn. For the pattern click here.
July meeting – 2018
The following trips are scheduled (see the calendar for more details): Idyllwild trip – July 16th Alamitos Bay Yarn Company – August 22nd Community projects Janet Wlodarczak showed the knitted squares that the students of Mt. San Jacinto High School completed. Janet and other Knitting Guild members teach knitting skills to the students on Tuesdays…
Block of the Month – August, 2018
The block of the month for August is Horizontal Two-One Ribs, designed by Ellie Hahn. For the pattern click here..
Cost of a knitting pattern?
Here is an interesting article to ponder on as posted by DanDoh Designs. See Cost of a knitting pattern at https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?u=99abbae96e83d083f3626f175&id=65de7b977c
June Meeting – 2018
A Board meeting is scheduled in October to review the budget and future plans. Suggestions can be provided for discussion at this meeting. The new website is up and running after we regained access to the knittingguildofthedesert.com domain. See the upcoming events or calendar for future events. Feedback can be provided for improvements or enhancements…
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