Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve gotten such wonderful notes, calls, cards, gifts and prayers to welcome my dear grandson Jace into the world. Everyone’s good thoughts helped the labor and delivery go very smoothly—I’m thrilled to report that Teresa’s health has bounced back and Jace is absolutely perfect!
Click on www.lexmed.com/babies/4_20_34.htm for a photo of Jace, just about one day old, taken by a professional photographer at the hospital—and yes, that’s Sheldon the Turtle that I knit for him (pattern on Knitty.com).
For those of you who went to Stitches: How Much Fun Was That? And good news for those of you who couldn’t make it this year—they’ll be back in 2010. Start saving your mad money now for 4 days of fiber bliss.
The market was a real treat. I found roving: alpaca/silk hand painted called “Stormy Sea,” alpaca/bamboo chocolate brown—and a cool drop spindle that all the chemists were flocking to, because it resembled a molecular construction. I also bought yarn for knitting, crochet and weaving, including a cashmere/silk blend in lavender for a lace scarf, and rayon multicolor perfect for a rainbow-hued shawl.
There were handmade leather handles and liners for knitted bags and purses, books, needles, hooks, spinning wheels, unusual and discount yarns, book signings, FREE gifts—and a grand prize drawing! Yes, I won $250—third place. First place came away with $750—and that was CASH, folks.
Oh, and the classes! I took (and LOVED) Cable Variations with Melissa Leapman (and learned from her why a designer’s life is no more of a fairy tale existence than that of a writer) and Fiendishly Difficult Stitches with Merike Saarniit (of Estonian lace fame). Both teachers were fun, informative and very friendly. In addition to the 3- and 6-hour workshops, they offer one-hour classes and demonstrations throughout the day, but I was too busy shopping!
A Note from Robin
For those of you who haven’t heard, our knitting friend, Robin, has moved to California. Here’s an April 14 note from her:
We just moved last week. Things were so hectic the last month in Georgia and I had been meaning to come each Tuesday, but the time slipped away with all the last minute things to do.
The move was a sudden decision. Our house was sold and we were looking for a new place closer to Atlanta. At the end of February, Jack and I came to California for a funeral. While we were out here, we discovered a pet shop for sale in the lovely little beach town of Carpinteria. It is 10 miles south of Santa Barbara. Having family in Southern California was an added bonus.
Please say hello to everyone on Tuesday. I really appreciate the friendship from the group. When we visit our son in Smyrna, I’ll stop by.
Take care, Robin Niederpruem
Heritage Knit Club
We knit with the Heritage seniors on select Tuesdays of the month. In May, we’ll be there on the 12th and 26th, 3:30-4:30pm.
Crochet Teacher Needed
One of our local shops is looking for a friendly, patient soul who’s up for teaching crochet. There seems to be a lot of requests for crochet lessons. Please email me for details at ktvogeltanz at earthlink dot net.
Fun Stuff
From Janet: Miniature knitting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT5MFdAB7fI
Weekly Evening Open Knit/Crochet Meets
Lotsa spots to meet up with fiber friends; times are approximate and drop-ins are very welcome!
Mondays—Barnes & Noble in Fayetteville, 7-9pm
Mondays—Espresso Lane in Newnan, 6-8pm
Mondays—Two Sisters Knitting Nook in Newnan, 6-8pm
Tuesdays—Books A Million in Peachtree City, 7-9pm
Thursdays—Sugarfoot Yarns in Peachtree City, 6-8pm
Calendar
May
7 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, www.atlantaknittingguild.org
12 – Heritage Knitters, 3:30-4:30pm, Heritage at Peachtree, Fayetteville, 770-631-2370
16 – Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild, 10am, North DeKalb Cultural Center, Dunwoody, www.chgweb.com
16-17 – Old Courthouse Show, Fayetteville
17 – Southside Spinners, 1-5pm, Towne Club, PTC
NOTE: Our normal date, May 10, falls on Mothers Day, so we’ve moved back a week.
19 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
26 – Heritage Knitters, 3:30-4:30pm, Heritage at Peachtree, Fayetteville, 770-631-2370
30 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild, 1-5pm, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, www.peachtreehandspinnersguild.org
June
4 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, www.atlantaknittingguild.org
16 – Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild, 10am, North DeKalb Cultural Center, Dunwoody, www.chgweb.com
16 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
27 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild, 1-5pm, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, www.peachtreehandspinnersguild.org
July
July 31-Aug 2 – Crochet Retreat with The Chain Gang, Ellijay, Carrie at kudzu03 at yahoo dot com or Lisa at ladyp34 at gmail dot com or call 678-644-5769
For an extensive list of upcoming fiber events, etc: www.spinweave.org/news/festivals.html
