SMC January Meeting

I want to thank everyone who was able to come to our January meeting!! We had a great turnout and a really good time. Sandy did a wonderful job of demonstrating some of the techniques involved with using Tunisian Crochet. Many of the members present jumped right in and tried out this new technique.


We also discussed the recent changes in our meeting place situation. AC Moore has had to change the room rental fee for the classroom we use each month. After looking over other options I made the decision for us to continue to meet at AC Moore. If you are able to help with the additional cost (we went from paying $10 to $49.99) there will be a small box at the refreshment table. If you choose to put in a couple dollars that would be helpful but it is not a requirement by any means. I have decided that we are not going to venture into the realm of membership dues. I want anyone and everyone interested in crochet to feel free to come without the requirement of paying.


This month Catherine will be demonstrating a great way to recycle plastic grocery bags into crocheted rugs. If you would like to participate during the demonstration, Catherine has provided a short list of supplies you will need:
1. A sharp pair of scissors
2. Size Q Crochet hook
3. As many plastic bags as you would like to bring


I look forward to seeing everyone at this month's meeting which will be on February 22nd at 6pm so please mark your calendars!!

South Mountain Knitters Meeting Cancelled 1/18/11

Due to some unsafe road conditions, we're canceling our meeting for tonight (1/18). See you all in February!

Susan

South Mountain Knitters Meeting 12/21/10

We had a nice intimate meeting of the South Mountain Knitters on 12/21.  This is such a busy time of year, we totally understand everyone's commitments.  Kyrie showed us how she blocks her projects using a blocking board, wires and pins.  I know I learned a lot from her demo.  She volunteered to do it again for us at a future meeting when we have more folks attending. Our next meeting will be January 18, 2011 at 7PM.  Evelyn will give a demo of the magic loop method of knitting in the round.  Have a wonderful holiday season everyone and knit on!

SMC November Meeting

The South Mountain Crocheters had a wonderful meeting on the 30th!  Thank you to everyone who came out.  Here are some of the highlights if you missed it.

• Stephanie demonstrated and assisted some of the members with learning to crochet in the round. 
• We discussed the generous donation from Mr. Clarence Fogle of yarn in memory of his late wife.  The members who were present signed a thank you card and took home som of the yarn.  We also discussed using some of the yarn at our January meeting to make 6" charity squares.  If you would like to get a jump on making them I have plenty of yarn.  Email me and we can set a time to meet so you may get some free yarn.  Stephanie will be collecting the squares to send.
• The South Mountain Crocheters and Knitters will be meeting at 9:30 am at the parking lot of Joann's for a day trip to The Mannings in East Berlin PA.  If you are interested simply show up and car pooling will be arranged at that time.  We will visit the Mannings and stop for lunch on the way back.
• Our next meeting will be in January on the 25th.  We are hoping Catherine will be available to demonstrate the making of the rugs by recycling plastic grocery bags.  Once I have confirmaion on this I will notify everyone if they need to bring supplies.

I hope that everyone has a fantastic holiday season and wish everyone the best.  Enjoy crocheting your gifts and hope to see everyone in January.  Again, if you would like to make some 6" charity squares email me at smcrocheters@yahoo.com for details and if you would like to use the free yarn.

See you all soon!!!
Kristina

South Mountain Knitters November Meeting

A big thank you to everyone who braved the crazy weather to attend our guild meeting on Tuesday evening.  Here are the highlights:

Allison gave a lovely demonstration on how to tie scarves in creative ways.  She also had handouts for us to use at home practicing with our scarves.

Our field trip to The Mannings Handweaving School and Supply Center on December 4, 2010 is a go.  We will meet at 9:30 AM in the Joann’s parking lot closest to Famous Dave’s Barbeque.  We’ll carpool to The Mannings in East Berlin, PA.  After we have shopped, we’ll stop for lunch at The Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont, MD.  This will be a lot of fun.  Feel free to bring a friend. 

Our next meeting will be December 21, 2010 from 7-9 PM at the Roy Roger’s Restaurant, 301 Ballenger Center Drive. 

In December, Kyrie will give us a lesson on blocking.

In January, Evelyn will demonstrate the Magic Loop Technique.

Always feel free to bring some show and tell items.

Hope we see you all in December.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!