Hello Everyone, I can't believe we are only three weeks away from Thanksgiving. It doesn't seem possible this is our 3rd meeting of the 2013-2014 year. Our programs this year have exceeded expectations and I can't wait for the one on the 14th.
Edee B is going to show us how to do the Cat Bordhi, Moebius Scarf. If you would like to make a Moebius for that special someone in your life, be sure to bring worsted weight yarn, size 7 or 8 circular needle, at least 40 inches long. (It won't work with a shorter length needle.)
If you would like to prepare for the program please check out the Cat Bordhi Moebius cast-on shown on YouTube.com.
Thank you Kerry, Cissy and Jacki, for putting on programs that have been fun and very educational. I look forward to Edee's program too.
Don't forget to plan to attend our Christmas party and meeting in December, details to follow. We will go to a different restaurant for dinner and have a $10 minimum crazy gift exchange. I hope you plan to join us.
Our November meeting is going to be at McAlister's, Kimball Avenue, Southlake, TX.
Hope to see everyone there!
Dixie
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
New 2013-14 Knitting Year
Let the new season of knitting begin! Our first meeting of the year is going to be on Thursday night, September 12, at McAlister's Deli, on Kimball Avenue, Southlake. Kerry Buescher has gone above and beyond to plan exciting and useful meetings this year.
For the first half of the year, looking foward to Christmas, we are going to be looking into the area of gift giving ideas. We are starting September with learning how to make a useful scrubbie. Cissy Dawson is doing the demonstration and has asked us all to bring a K-crochet hook. More surprises will be unveiled as the year begins.
Come to the meeting with your annual $25 dues and your name will be put in a special raffle (a great gift). Of course, you must be present to win this special prize. Our regular raffle will also be held with another outstanding gift.
See everyone in September.
For the first half of the year, looking foward to Christmas, we are going to be looking into the area of gift giving ideas. We are starting September with learning how to make a useful scrubbie. Cissy Dawson is doing the demonstration and has asked us all to bring a K-crochet hook. More surprises will be unveiled as the year begins.
Come to the meeting with your annual $25 dues and your name will be put in a special raffle (a great gift). Of course, you must be present to win this special prize. Our regular raffle will also be held with another outstanding gift.
See everyone in September.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
May Knitting Workshop
I am so excited, less than a week away from the Bluebonnet Guild's very first workshop. I am enclosing all the details, but if anyone would like more information please email me at knittwins@yahoo.com. Unfortunately, we are at full capacity and I am extremely happy about that. We should have a GREAT day and a ton of fun. Alissa Barton will be teaching the class on how to "Knit/Duplicate your Favorite Sweater".
Here are the details for members who will be attending:
It is at the Quilter's Dream, 6409 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX. The time is 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Please bring the sweater you would like to copy with you. Do not wear it, because we will be measuring it and studying it.
Make a 6x6 swatch, in the yarn and weight you want to use. The design you want to make should be knitted in your switch to get an accurate measurement.
Bring your lunch, knitting needles, yarn, sweater to be copied, measuring tape and a smile. You can bring your own drinks or Quilter's Dream has drinks available for a small fee. The Bluebonnet Guild will provide dessert.
This should be a wonderful learning experience, and I look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.
Dixie
Here are the details for members who will be attending:
It is at the Quilter's Dream, 6409 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX. The time is 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Please bring the sweater you would like to copy with you. Do not wear it, because we will be measuring it and studying it.
Make a 6x6 swatch, in the yarn and weight you want to use. The design you want to make should be knitted in your switch to get an accurate measurement.
Bring your lunch, knitting needles, yarn, sweater to be copied, measuring tape and a smile. You can bring your own drinks or Quilter's Dream has drinks available for a small fee. The Bluebonnet Guild will provide dessert.
This should be a wonderful learning experience, and I look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.
Dixie
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
May 2013 Meeting
We had a terrific meeting in April and I am really looking forward to our events in May. May 9th we are going to have our last official meeting of the year. It is going to be at MiMi's Cafe on Hwy 114. It is right in front of the Grapevine Target.
It was voted on and decided that we will do a Yarn Ball Exchange. This is completely voluntary, so if you would rather just exchange a ball of yarn, that works too. If you don't want to participate that is perfectly fine, we just want your company and a pleasant visit.
Rules on Yarn Ball Exchange: $10 skein of yarn in DK or worsted weight and gadgets to be included to total $20 for the entire ball. If you do not want to make a Yarn Ball and just do a yarn exchange bring a $10 skein of DK or worsted weight yarn to exchange with co-members.
See everyone at Mimi's.
Dixie
It was voted on and decided that we will do a Yarn Ball Exchange. This is completely voluntary, so if you would rather just exchange a ball of yarn, that works too. If you don't want to participate that is perfectly fine, we just want your company and a pleasant visit.
Rules on Yarn Ball Exchange: $10 skein of yarn in DK or worsted weight and gadgets to be included to total $20 for the entire ball. If you do not want to make a Yarn Ball and just do a yarn exchange bring a $10 skein of DK or worsted weight yarn to exchange with co-members.
See everyone at Mimi's.
Dixie
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Month of March is upon us!
It is exciting times for Bluebonnet Knitting Guild, March is here!
Number 1 on the agenda, our next meeting is Thursday, March 14 at McAlister's Deli, Kimball Avenue, Southlake. Alissa Barton, better known as the Knitting Fairy, is going to do a program on how to design and make hats from the top down in a variety of sizes.
Number 2 on the agenda, we are now approximately 2 weeks away from our 2013 Knitapalooza. Remember that reservations need to be submitted by March 15. We have a fun day planned and have some great prizes for everyone! Hope to see everyone on the 23rd.
Number 3 on the agenda and this is the final thing, our workshop is on Saturday, May 11 at Quilter's Dream, Hwy 26, Colleyville, TX. It will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plan to bring a sack lunch and the guild will supply desserts, tea and water. Alissa Barton is going to do a program on how to design and knit that favorite sweater in your closet. She will have details on the 14th. You will need to register to attend, because unfortunately we can only have twenty people. We are starting with active members and then reaching out to community from there. I will do a poll in April on our Yahoo Groups to determine the number of interested members. The cost will be $10.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.
Happy Knitting
Dixie
Number 1 on the agenda, our next meeting is Thursday, March 14 at McAlister's Deli, Kimball Avenue, Southlake. Alissa Barton, better known as the Knitting Fairy, is going to do a program on how to design and make hats from the top down in a variety of sizes.
Number 2 on the agenda, we are now approximately 2 weeks away from our 2013 Knitapalooza. Remember that reservations need to be submitted by March 15. We have a fun day planned and have some great prizes for everyone! Hope to see everyone on the 23rd.
Number 3 on the agenda and this is the final thing, our workshop is on Saturday, May 11 at Quilter's Dream, Hwy 26, Colleyville, TX. It will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plan to bring a sack lunch and the guild will supply desserts, tea and water. Alissa Barton is going to do a program on how to design and knit that favorite sweater in your closet. She will have details on the 14th. You will need to register to attend, because unfortunately we can only have twenty people. We are starting with active members and then reaching out to community from there. I will do a poll in April on our Yahoo Groups to determine the number of interested members. The cost will be $10.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.
Happy Knitting
Dixie
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
January / February Meetings
WOW, what a GREAT meeting we had in January. We had a very good turn out, 24 members, a great program, by Melanie Gibbons, and some light. Melanie did a very interesting program on designing socks and my needles and I are waiting for some good yarn to get started.
We announced the winners of the Master Knitter Scholarship: Sherry Smith, Patti Stapleton and Edee B.
We are going to have our February meeting on the 14th. I realize this is Valentine's Day and some members will be attending a retreat, so we are going to have a laid back fun knitting night. We are not going to have a program so bring your favorite project and we'll spend time knitting and getting to know each other better.
Make sure you register for the 2013 Knitapalooza and plan for a fun day!
See everyone on the 14th of February at McAlister's Deli, Kimball Road, Southlake.
Dixie
We announced the winners of the Master Knitter Scholarship: Sherry Smith, Patti Stapleton and Edee B.
We are going to have our February meeting on the 14th. I realize this is Valentine's Day and some members will be attending a retreat, so we are going to have a laid back fun knitting night. We are not going to have a program so bring your favorite project and we'll spend time knitting and getting to know each other better.
Make sure you register for the 2013 Knitapalooza and plan for a fun day!
See everyone on the 14th of February at McAlister's Deli, Kimball Road, Southlake.
Dixie
Friday, December 21, 2012
Happy Holidays and New Location
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
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
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