Hi All!
WWKIP Day is almost upon us. This year, it’ll run for two weekends—Sat & Sun, June 13 & 14 and Sat & Sun, June 20 & 21.
If you’re interested in participating, be sure to check with your LYS (local yarn shop). There are plans brewing at 2 Sisters Knit Nook (Newnan), Sugarfoot Yarns (Peachtree City) and Ewe Knit (Carrollton).
Ashley at 2 Sisters reports that Redneck Gourmet in Newnan has graciously agreed to host a table for 6 for WWKIP—all 4 days! In addition, 2 Sisters will have tables set up outside the shop with refreshments and goodies inside.
Cheryl at Sugarfoot says that Beef O’Brady’s is open to sharing their benches by the shop with knitters—but she’s working up more ideas, so check in with her to see what she’s cooking up.
Lin at Ewe Knit will host a WWKIP day event at the shop on Sat, June 13, 10:30am-12noon.
By the way, if you haven’t visited these shops, head over as soon as you can! They’re just awesome—cushy yarns, breathtaking selections of needles and notions, full rosters of classes and meet-ups, and all the help you can stand from friendly, knowledgeable knitters and crocheters! If you need more info, check out the links to the shops, as well as events, fairs, etc.
If you want to organize your own WWKIP day event (over-achievers that some of us are), visit their website (see the link) for details, flyers, press kits, etc.
A Small Revelation
I’ve always been frustrated by too few hours in the day—and I know I’m not alone in that. My growing fiber stash and piles of unread books are just iceberg tips of all I’ve not gotten around to yet.
I don’t know why this hadn’t occurred to me until now, but after listening to David Reidy (Sticks & Strings podcast guy) and his recommendation of the audio books at Audible, I signed up for a free audio book and trial membership. (It’s a special offer through Sticks & Strings. Click on the Sticks & String link, and there’s a link to Audible for the free offer.) Now I can knit AND “read” at the same time—with less stress on my overworked eyes!
Notes on Friends
Please keep our friends in your thoughts and prayers:
Agnes, one of our Crochet Guild members, is resting at home with her family. She’s recently been diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer. Julie recently visited her and delivered our card and prayer shawl. Agnes was very touched and extends her thanks to all.
Gay Lynn, who frequents as many of our groups as possible, will be going into the hospital this coming Tuesday for knee replacement surgery. She’s been told that the recuperation will be slow, but the payoff is well worth it and she should be back to buzzing around soon—sooner with our prayers.
Barb Weckel comes to both the Newnan and Peachtree City knitting groups. She will be going into the hospital in early June for a heart procedure. Again, please keep her in your thoughts so the operation has her back on her feet quickly.
Heritage Knit/Needleworkers Club
June 9 & 23 are the dates for the Heritage Knitting Club—we’re now expanding to become the Heritage Needleworkers Club. People who enjoy any needlework are welcome, and we’re finally getting around to changing our name to reflect that!
Visit us at Heritage of Peachtree (across from the World Gym on Hwy 54), two Tuesday afternoons a month, 3:30-4:30pm. We have a great time sharing our love of the yarn arts with the seniors.
It’s Not Too Early
…to start on your county fair projects.
Coweta Co: Oct 8-17
Fayette Co: (I’ll post info once I can get it! No luck so far.)
Georgia National Fair: Oct 8-18
North Georgia: Sept 24-Oct 4
…to plan for SAFF, Oct 23-25. Check their website for classes and accommodations.
…to save money and vacation days for Stitches South 2010, April 22-25.
Any more to add? Let me know
Fun Stuff
From Sandy Fields: Thought you folks would enjoy the photos from this exhibit, entitled “Fiber of Life.” http://www.puckergallery.com/Catalogue.Wolinsky.pdf
Not quite Mister Foster, but fun knitting with sock monkey theme:
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South Side ATL 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
Espresso Lane in Newnan, 6-8pm
Two Sisters Knitting Nook in Newnan, 6-8pm
Hastings Books & Music in Newnan, 7-9pm
Tuesdays Books A Million in Peachtree City, 7-9pm
3rd Tuesday Creative Crochet Guild, Towne Club in Peachtree City, 7-9pm
Thursdays Sugarfoot Yarns in Peachtree City, 6-8pm
Ewe Knit in Carrollton, 6:30pm
2nd Sunday Southside Spinners at Towne Club in Peachtree City, 1-5pm
(knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, etc welcome)
Please help me keep this current with additional open meets and updated info.
Calendar
June
4 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta
9 – Knitting & Needlework Club, 3:30-4:30pm, Heritage at Peachtree, Peachtree City
13 & 14 – World Wide Knit In Public Day (or Crochet, or Spin, etc.)
14 – Southside Spinners, 1-5pm, Towne Club, PTC
16 – Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild, 10am, North DeKalb Cultural Center, Dunwoody
16 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
20 – Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild, 10am, North DeKalb Cultural Center, Dunwoody
20 & 21 – World Wide Knit In Public Day (or Crochet, or Spin, etc.)
23 – Knitting & Needlework Club, 3:30-4:30pm, Heritage at Peachtree, Peachtree City
27 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild, 1-5pm, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur
July
2 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta
12 – Southside Spinners, 1-5pm, Towne Club, PTC
21 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
25 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild, 1-5pm, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur
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
August
6 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta
9 – Southside Spinners, 1-5pm, Towne Club, PTC
18 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
22 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild, 1-5pm, North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur
September
3 – Atlanta Knitting Guild, 6:30 social hour, 7:30 meeting, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta
13 – Southside Spinners, 1-5pm, Towne Club, PTC
15 – Creative Crochet Guild, 7-9pm, Towne Club, PTC
18-20 – Peachtree Handspinners Guild Fall Retreat, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Monticello
