Our Christmas party was a huge success, dinner was wonderful, lots of giggles and some great Christmas Gifts.
Let's start our new year out right with a new location. We will be meeting at:
McAlister's Deli in Southlake.
100 N. Kimball Ave., Ste. 109
Southlake TX 76092
Our meeting will be January 10 at 6:30 p.m and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. We will be drawing names for the Master Knitter program that night.
On another happy note, a ton of door prizes are arriving at the Butler Household for our 2013 Knitapalooza. I am very excited and look forward to a great event this year.
Have a wonderfuly Holiday season!
Dixie
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Master Hand Knitter Scholarships
We have a great announcement today. I am extremely excited to be able to offer this to some special knitters in our group. Please read the announcement and consider if this is something you would like to pursue. The requirements will be saved in the files on our Yahoo Group and if you have any questions please feel free to email me. Thanks so much! Dixie
Announcing
Scholarship for Master Knitting Program through Knitting Guild Association
The Bluebonnet Handknitter’s Guild is going to award three (3) scholarships for the Masters Hand Knitter Program through The Knitting Guild Association. The three lucky winners will be chosen by a raffle in January and must be present to win.
Winners will receive:
· Level 1 of the Masters Hand Knitter Program in Hand Knitting through Knitting Guild Association
· Dues to The Knitting Guild Association for one year
Requirements:
· Must be a member in good standing of the Bluebonnet Guild of North Texas (A member in good standing has $25 annual dues for 2012-2013 paid by November, 2012)
· There is no time limit for completion, but recipient must be a member in good standing till completion of Level 1 of the course
· Member must be in attendance at the January meeting when the recipients are selected
Interested members need to submit their names by email to dbutler@vha.com by January 2, 2013. If more than three (3) people are interested in pursuing this endeavor, a raffle drawing will be held at the January 10, 2013.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Christmas/Holiday Party
Wow, I can’t believe we are in November and getting ready for our Christmas party. We had a GREAT meeting on Thursday night and have some exciting things coming in the New Year.
Our Christmas/Holiday Party had to be moved to a new venue. MiMi’s café was booked for the 13th of December, so we decided on Macaroni Grill. The best part of choosing the Macaroni Grill is that they have ½ price on their wine on Thursday evenings! YIPPEE!
Remember we have a Sneaky Santa game that evening and if you would like to be included bring a $10 minimum, knitting related gift, i.e., yarn, pattern book, tool, etc.
Also we are going to have an additional raffle. The special raffle is for anyone who brings a gift for LaDora Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. LaDora would like scarves, hats, slippers, lap robes, shawls, and mittens. There are patterns for some items on the Yahoo site under files. Of course, you can use a pattern of your choice for any of these items. Let's get those needles flying and watch for a GREAT prize in the raffle.
Watch your email because there will be more details to follow for this event and other exciting events to come.
Dixie
Our Christmas/Holiday Party had to be moved to a new venue. MiMi’s café was booked for the 13th of December, so we decided on Macaroni Grill. The best part of choosing the Macaroni Grill is that they have ½ price on their wine on Thursday evenings! YIPPEE!
Remember we have a Sneaky Santa game that evening and if you would like to be included bring a $10 minimum, knitting related gift, i.e., yarn, pattern book, tool, etc.
Also we are going to have an additional raffle. The special raffle is for anyone who brings a gift for LaDora Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. LaDora would like scarves, hats, slippers, lap robes, shawls, and mittens. There are patterns for some items on the Yahoo site under files. Of course, you can use a pattern of your choice for any of these items. Let's get those needles flying and watch for a GREAT prize in the raffle.
Watch your email because there will be more details to follow for this event and other exciting events to come.
Dixie
Monday, November 5, 2012
November Meeting
I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night., Cheryl Mason is going to do our program. She is going to go through the steps to get your certification as a Master Knitter.
I know as Christmas is just around the corner my needles are flying, as I am sure everyone else's are as well. Bring along some of your neat Christmas ideas for show and tell.
Also if you haven't done so, please update the poll that is on Yahoo Groups. It closes today and your input is important.
See everyone at
LaMadeleine Cafe
Highway 114
Grapevine, TX
6:30 p.m. for meet and greet
7:00 p.m. for the meeting and program and if you are unable to attend, Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I know as Christmas is just around the corner my needles are flying, as I am sure everyone else's are as well. Bring along some of your neat Christmas ideas for show and tell.
Also if you haven't done so, please update the poll that is on Yahoo Groups. It closes today and your input is important.
See everyone at
LaMadeleine Cafe
Highway 114
Grapevine, TX
6:30 p.m. for meet and greet
7:00 p.m. for the meeting and program and if you are unable to attend, Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
October Guild Meeting - The Year of Design continues
Good morning everyone! It is Sunday and I am looking forward to a good football game and some great knitting this afternoon.
Our year of design continues on Thursday, with an interactive program on how to design special Christmas gifts! Please bring your ideas for special gifts you have designed or made for Holiday giving or decorating. Don't forget to include the fabulous websites where you can find great ideas and patterns.
If you have never designed before, our meeting will include how to use gauge and stitch dictionaries to create your own fabulous designs.
We will be at:
LaMadeleine
Hwy. 114
Grapevine, TX
at 6:30 p.m. with our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. I look forwad to seeing everybody on Thursday with some great ideas.
We are going to have two raffle prizes that will help you get your designing started on the right foot. Dixie
Our year of design continues on Thursday, with an interactive program on how to design special Christmas gifts! Please bring your ideas for special gifts you have designed or made for Holiday giving or decorating. Don't forget to include the fabulous websites where you can find great ideas and patterns.
If you have never designed before, our meeting will include how to use gauge and stitch dictionaries to create your own fabulous designs.
We will be at:
LaMadeleine
Hwy. 114
Grapevine, TX
at 6:30 p.m. with our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. I look forwad to seeing everybody on Thursday with some great ideas.
We are going to have two raffle prizes that will help you get your designing started on the right foot. Dixie
Monday, August 27, 2012
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Let’s get this knitting year started off right!
The first meeting for Bluebonnet Handknitters’ Guild 2012-13 season will be on September 13, at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. We will meet at La Madeleine’s French Café on Hwy 114 in Grapevine, TX.
Patti Stapleton will give us the formula to design your own side-to-side shawl. Patti will teach the basics, walk you through the steps to get started, and you will leave with your own pattern and ability to create your own shawl. Please feel free to bring fingering weight yarn and appropriate needle size for the yarn, or another weight of yarn and appropriate needle size.
Your name will be entered into a special drawing for Ann Budd’s new book, Top Down Sweaters, if you pay your $25 annual dues and fill out a membership form. Membership cards will be given at the meeting.
This meeting will kick off our year of design and get us started on the right foot! There will be 3-raffle prizes at this meeting as well. so. . .
BE THERE OR, BE SQUARE!
See you on September 13!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday the 13th
Today is Friday the 13th, but what a wonderful day it has been. We had a great meeting last night, with a full house. There were 18 ladies in attendance and of the 18, seven were new guests who had attended the 2012 Knitapalooza.
A great big thanks goes out to Patti Stapleton for a fun, informative and educational program. We all learned to knit with silk hankies. The whole group jumped in with all 4s and tackled this technique with gusto.
Our next meeting is going to be on May 10 and it will be at Mimi's Cafe in Grapevine (right infront of Target). We'll meet at 6:30 with dinner at 7:00 p.m. It will be fun evening with a bunch of surprises, so I hope to see everyone there.
Dixie
A great big thanks goes out to Patti Stapleton for a fun, informative and educational program. We all learned to knit with silk hankies. The whole group jumped in with all 4s and tackled this technique with gusto.
Our next meeting is going to be on May 10 and it will be at Mimi's Cafe in Grapevine (right infront of Target). We'll meet at 6:30 with dinner at 7:00 p.m. It will be fun evening with a bunch of surprises, so I hope to see everyone there.
Dixie
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2012 KNITAPALOOZA
Our 2012 Knitapalooza is just around the corner, and the details are coming together nicely. My husband is not one to be impressed and he is astounded by the great results we have gotten from the vendors.
I have attached a Registration sheet for anyone who is interested in attending.
2012 Bluebonnet Guild Knitapalooza
Keller Lion’s Club
532 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $15 and includes a light lunch with vegetarian choices, tea, lemonade and water.
Half of the profits will go to LaDora Nursing Home and Rehab Center, Bedford, Texas Bring along your latest endeavor or the project you are most proud of for a special show and tell.
It’s a great chance to meet members of hand knitting guilds from the DFW area and talk with others that share a passion for knitting!
Fabulous door prizes have been submitted by knitting supply vendors across North America. There are a limited number of seats available.
Registration is due by March 15. Send your completed registration form and check for $15 to reserve your seat. We look forward to having a wonderful day of knitting and meeting new friends!
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Bluebonnet Guild Knitapalooza Registration Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City, State, Zipcode: _____________________________________________ Contact Phone Number: (____)______________________ Home, work or cell phone?(circle one) E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Contact me by: ___ mail __ e-mail Member of: ___ Arlington ____ Bluebonnet ___ Dallas ___ Granbury Other: __________ Registration is due by March 15, 2012.
Please send your registration form and check for $15 made out to Bluebonnet Knitting Guild of North Texas and send to: :
Cindy Hailey
2524 Potomoc Drive
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I have attached a Registration sheet for anyone who is interested in attending.
2012 Bluebonnet Guild Knitapalooza
Keller Lion’s Club
532 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $15 and includes a light lunch with vegetarian choices, tea, lemonade and water.
Half of the profits will go to LaDora Nursing Home and Rehab Center, Bedford, Texas Bring along your latest endeavor or the project you are most proud of for a special show and tell.
It’s a great chance to meet members of hand knitting guilds from the DFW area and talk with others that share a passion for knitting!
Fabulous door prizes have been submitted by knitting supply vendors across North America. There are a limited number of seats available.
Registration is due by March 15. Send your completed registration form and check for $15 to reserve your seat. We look forward to having a wonderful day of knitting and meeting new friends!
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Bluebonnet Guild Knitapalooza Registration Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City, State, Zipcode: _____________________________________________ Contact Phone Number: (____)______________________ Home, work or cell phone?(circle one) E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Contact me by: ___ mail __ e-mail Member of: ___ Arlington ____ Bluebonnet ___ Dallas ___ Granbury Other: __________ Registration is due by March 15, 2012.
Please send your registration form and check for $15 made out to Bluebonnet Knitting Guild of North Texas and send to: :
Cindy Hailey
2524 Potomoc Drive
Flower Mound, TX 75028
February 9, 2012 Meeting
Happy Valentine's Day! Our meeting will be on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
LaMadeleine, Grapevine, TX
7:00 p.m., in their back room
A demonstration of backward knitting and its uses will be given. Yarn and needles will be provided if you would like to try this technique. A review of where we stand in regards to the 2012 Knitapalooza.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting! Let's get ready for the Knitapalooza and some fabulous
Knitting time!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
LaMadeleine, Grapevine, TX
7:00 p.m., in their back room
A demonstration of backward knitting and its uses will be given. Yarn and needles will be provided if you would like to try this technique. A review of where we stand in regards to the 2012 Knitapalooza.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting! Let's get ready for the Knitapalooza and some fabulous
Knitting time!
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