The meeting of the Bluebonnet Guild on Thursday night was a huge success!
The Bluebonnet's afghan is completely finished and looks absolutely GREAT! Karen Scarberry showed it and there were many oohs and ahhs. We have some spectacular knitters in the guild, as the pictures of the squares in the preceeding blog points out. Each and every person who completed a square of the afghan should give themselves a pat on the back. The creme-de-la-creme was the braided edge completed by Mary Anderson. This is truly a work of art. There was a discussion in regards to the raffle and where the proceeds should go. As we firm up the details, information will be posted.
There was a good group in attendance, and the group that was there was very interactive. I came away with more really good tips than I have in a long time. Karen Scarberry showed us how to put in a zipper in a sweater to make it look like it came off the Paris runway! Toni Tharpe had just completed a great sweater with a zipper and she also gave us some great tips.
The tips that came from the gang were a Simple La-La Shawl from Ravelry. Patti was knitting it and it would make a wonderful Christmas gift for that special person. Mary Anderson was knitting washcloths with cotton and tulle. What a great idea for a scrub cloth for that person on your list that is difficult to buy for. Websites were shared from Ravelry, GarnStudios, AnniesWoolens, and on and on!
The evening was just very special in many ways, but the sharing is the best part of this guild.
We missed the other members who weren't there, but we look forward to seeing you in December. Please mark your calendars to attend the Christmas party at MiMi's Cafe in Grapevine. Details will follow.
I hope I didn't get anyone's name incorrect.
Goodnight and happy knitting!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
KnitFlix, this Thursday, June 25, 2009
This Thursday is our KnitFlix night. Come and knit and eat with us!
Location
Colleyville Cinema Grille
5655 Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville, TX 76034
Choices of the following:
The Proposal, PG-13 @ 7:45PM
With Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences
Or for those who don’t want to be out as late:
Up, PG @ 6:50PM
With Jordan Nagai, Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Location
Colleyville Cinema Grille
5655 Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville, TX 76034
Choices of the following:
The Proposal, PG-13 @ 7:45PM
With Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences
Or for those who don’t want to be out as late:
Up, PG @ 6:50PM
With Jordan Nagai, Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Monday, June 1, 2009
More Squares!
Lise Wilson's Square:
Elizabeth Herman's Square:
Patti Stapleton's Square:
Patty Square:
Lisa Anderson's Square:
Cheryl Mason's Square:
Mary Anderson's Square:
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May 14th - Guild Meeting - Double Knitting
Jen of Pie Knits is coming back and teaching us the wonders of double knitting. Double knitting can be a lot more than simply making an item double thick! In this program you’ll see examples of the many different versions of double knit from single strand, to double strand, tube within a tube, colorwork, single thickness to double and back, circular knit worked flat, brocade, and trapunto (stuffed) double knitting. Then learn how these techniques can be applied in a variety of ways to things like hems, button bands, bag bases and more!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
April 9th - Guild Meeting - Illusion Knitting
Ever wondered how those illusion patterns are made? Shelly Hattan, who's candy cane illusion dishcloth was featured as a Monthly Dishcloth last November, will be showing us how to chart and create your own design!
We will also talk about the Nash Farms Outreach this month.
Finally, April has been designated as the last chance to commit to doing a GAP square. Please be honest with yourself. If you do not have the time to finish a square, please bring your yarn and pattern so we can see if someone else will volunteer to finish it up. All squares should be done by the next May meeting.
We will also talk about the Nash Farms Outreach this month.
Finally, April has been designated as the last chance to commit to doing a GAP square. Please be honest with yourself. If you do not have the time to finish a square, please bring your yarn and pattern so we can see if someone else will volunteer to finish it up. All squares should be done by the next May meeting.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
More Squares!
We are now up to 10 completed squares!
Cheryl Mason's second square
Karen Scarberry's square
Edie Bulioge's first square:
Edie's second square:
Terri Buckerfield's square:
Barbara Edward's square:
Mary Anderson's is done - photo to be posted later.
Cheryl Mason's second square
Karen Scarberry's square
Edie Bulioge's first square:
Edie's second square:
Terri Buckerfield's square:
Barbara Edward's square:
Mary Anderson's is done - photo to be posted later.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Just a reminder. . .
March 12th - Guild Meeting - Master Knitting Program
Cheryl Mason, a Guild member, is a Master Knitter. She's going to share with us what she had to do to earn this great achievement from The Knitting Guild Association.
We also have 3 squares done out of 20 for the GAP - Hope to see some of those squares tonight!
Cheryl Mason, a Guild member, is a Master Knitter. She's going to share with us what she had to do to earn this great achievement from The Knitting Guild Association.
We also have 3 squares done out of 20 for the GAP - Hope to see some of those squares tonight!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Another GAP Square
This is square number one - also finished by Cheryl Mason. It's written by Judy Sumner.
This makes completed square 3 of 20. We're 15% complete. The goal for April is to be at least 35% complete - to be on target, we need at least four more squares done by the March meeting.
This makes completed square 3 of 20. We're 15% complete. The goal for April is to be at least 35% complete - to be on target, we need at least four more squares done by the March meeting.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Upcoming March Events
We have a busy March!
March 6th & 7th - Guild Outreach - Argyle Bluegrass Festival
This will be the third year the guild has a booth at the Bluegrass Festival. We bring examples of the items we've knitted and teach people how to knit. LOTS of fun!
March 12th - Guild Meeting - Master Knitting Program
Cheryl Mason, a Guild member, is a Master Knitter. She's going to share with us what she had to do to earn this great achievement from The Knitting Guild Association.
March 6th & 7th - Guild Outreach - Argyle Bluegrass Festival
This will be the third year the guild has a booth at the Bluegrass Festival. We bring examples of the items we've knitted and teach people how to knit. LOTS of fun!
March 12th - Guild Meeting - Master Knitting Program
Cheryl Mason, a Guild member, is a Master Knitter. She's going to share with us what she had to do to earn this great achievement from The Knitting Guild Association.
GAP Squares!
We have all 20 squares spoken for (yay!). We officially have two squares done:
Cheryl Mason knitted the Julie Levy Square:
Shelly Hattan knitted the Ada Fenick Square:
So, we are 1/10 of the way done. We need 7 or 8 done by the March meeting to stay on schedule.
Cheryl Mason knitted the Julie Levy Square:
Shelly Hattan knitted the Ada Fenick Square:
So, we are 1/10 of the way done. We need 7 or 8 done by the March meeting to stay on schedule.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
February 12th - Guild Meeting
Drop Spindle Demo
Christine O’Hara, owner of Spinning Straw into Gold, will show us how to use a drop spindle. Come on out and learn how to spin your own yarn!
Where: Joann's scrap book room,
1250 William D Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051-4030
When: Feb. 12th from 7 pm to 8:30-ish.
We also will need all 20 squares spoken for this month for the GAP
Christine O’Hara, owner of Spinning Straw into Gold, will show us how to use a drop spindle. Come on out and learn how to spin your own yarn!
Where: Joann's scrap book room,
1250 William D Tate Ave
When: Feb. 12th from 7 pm to 8:30-ish.
We also will need all 20 squares spoken for this month for the GAP
Friday, January 9, 2009
GAP Update
This is an update showing who has an assigned square. I don't have the list of what each person's square is supposed to be. I'll update it later.
February Meeting: All 20 squares have been spoken for.
March Meeting: Have at least 1/3 to 1/2 the squares done (7 or 10 squares done)
April Meeting: Status - if you haven't started by now, then you need to assess and decide if you need to pass on your square to someone who can finish up your square)
May Meeting: Have all 20 squares done - joining party will be scheduled and edging to be decided later.
Basically, August 15th is the drop dead date as this is when we'll be submitting it to the State Fair.
- Mary Anderson: Marian Tabler square. (Started)
- Karen Scarbery: Ginette Belanger square.
- Terri Buckerfield: Dana Hunt square. (Started)
- Patty Medley: Carol Adams square. (Test knitting one first)
- Dixie Butler: Georgia Vincent square
- Cindy Hailey: Ann Strong square.
- Joan Kirk: Ann McCauley square.
- Lisa Anderson: Barbara McIntire square.
- Shelly Hattan: Ada Fenick square.(Knitted, not blocked)
- Toni Tharp: Susan Rainey square.
- Elizabeth Herman: Janet Martin square.
- Cheryl Mason: (Knitted)
- Patti Stapleton:
- Edee Buglione: (Knitted, may need to re-knit due to gage)
- Lise Wilson:
February Meeting: All 20 squares have been spoken for.
March Meeting: Have at least 1/3 to 1/2 the squares done (7 or 10 squares done)
April Meeting: Status - if you haven't started by now, then you need to assess and decide if you need to pass on your square to someone who can finish up your square)
May Meeting: Have all 20 squares done - joining party will be scheduled and edging to be decided later.
Basically, August 15th is the drop dead date as this is when we'll be submitting it to the State Fair.
January 2009 Newsletter
The January Newsletter is published and can be found here. You must subscribe to the Yahoo! group and be able to read Adobe Acrobat files to be able to have access to the file.
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