InterKnit

January 2008

Newsletter

 

 

 

The following is what InterKnit has donated to Family Shelter Service of DuPage County--

 

3 adult sweaters, 2 baby sweaters, 1 baby outfit,1 pr. socks, 1 pr. mittens, 2 shawls, 2 teddy bears with sweaters, 12 soap bags, 9 baby blankets, 9 scarves, misc. toiletries, cash donation and 32 hats!!  They were very appreciative and amazed!

 

Getting It Together for January 12th 10 AM in Room 1000-Berg Instructional Center!

Demo on "seam / joining methods" presented by:

Linda Bushy - Kitchener by hand and Russian join

Rose Antonelli - Mattress stitch

Pat Hendrix - Kitchener on machine and flat seam

Rebecca Stewart - Braided join

Cheryl O'Connell - "loop to knot"

 

Mark you Calendars! Reminders in the newsletter, but please check room numbers!

  • FEB. Knit Leader/Radar duo demo from Carol Scott and Frieda Armbrecht. In Building K Room 107 on the south side of the building.
  • MARCH, Double Jacquard  by Rose Antonelli In Building K Room 161 (Oct. 2007 seminar room)
  • APRIL Tuck Stitch In Building K Room 161

 

The Web: can be a very messy place! Some of you may have noticed that our web site was off line recently. Our studious webmaster (after ‘jumping through hoops’ and over some technical hurdles) has us back on line. www.interknitmk.org now has a Gallery page still awaiting contributions! Our webmaster is also looking for “Hints & Tips  for posting. Please contributions as Word File to our webmaster at: info@interknitmk.org

 

Ann Brown of www.poshfrocks.com will teach at the Knittin' To It MK Club on May 3 and 4, 2008.  The workshop will be at the Burr Ridge Community CenterFlyers with details and registration forms will be available at InterKnit's January meeting.

 

New Year, New Ideas
Fringe, A knitting Salon 4024 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora, IL 60504  630-820-9276
www.critique-fringeknitting.com is under new management.
 
A Stitchin Good Time 1061 Station Dr. Oswego, IL 60543  630-554-1111 http://www.astitchingoodtime.com/contactus.htm is the new kid on the block with a Machine Knitting Basics and Beyond The Basics classes available!
 
Attention Punch Card Fans! Natalie L from the WMKG posted the following link to a UK site that’s a small treasure. I found the Knitmaster selection similar but with extras to my Studio starter cards. http://www.needlesofsteel.org.uk/
 
And Yes, C. Scott says the Studio 155 Bulky punchcard machine is still for sale! CSKnits@aol.com