Spring Break Dye Party

This and That Craft Group had their annual dye party. We had a full house with lots of treats, fiber, yarn, and silk scarves - all the makings of a grand event.

Laura is creating a masterpiece on Knitpicks laceweight Bare. It turned out so, so pretty.

This is Susan's yarn right before it went for the sauna bath in the steamer. Doesn't it look like a tropical sunrise?

Everyone promised Carol June to bring their dyed stuff to next weeks meeting (6PM, Southside Electric) for show and tell. Hopefully we will get more pictures to share!

It's Party Time

As of 4:05 am EDT I became a great grandmother for the first time. Kora Rose made her appearance weighing 8 lb 3 oz and according to her grandmother beautiful. As soon as Mom is feeling better I will probably be getting some pictures. The baby had turned out of position and wouldn't go back in so they had to do a C-section. Mom and baby are doing fine. Grandma and Grandpa however are worn out from being up all night. Greatgrandma is fine she slept all night because there was no phone call just an email to greet her this morning. I'll post pictures as soon as I have some. Off to celebrate by going to see the Lorax.

March Meeting

Thought maybe I should give everyone a heads up about the last meeting. We had a nice group at Lois's house and missed all those who couldn't attend for one reason or another. At the meeting we discussed how large the group can be at times and Gail and I thought that maybe we could meet at the Electric Company in Declo. We brought up the idea to the group and everyone agreed that we could give it a try. It is fairly centrally located and has room for all of us. The nice part is we won't have to come up with money to rent it. So I am hoping to see everyone there the 1st of March. Looking forward to seeing what you are working on. Here's a look at what I have been working on. Maybe I'll let you pet it.

January Meeting

Thought I'd better check and make sure we are meeting on Thursday at Laura's house like the list says? Dena this picture is for you so you can see what a one of the strip quilts looks like. I will bring them to the meeting this time so I hope you will be there. You'll have to wait to see the others. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Winter 2011-12 Schedule

Here is the schedule for the next couple of months meetings:

December 1 - Margie

January 5 - Laura

February 2 - Lois

March 1 - Julie

March 27 afternoon - Lyn

April 5 - Carol

Except for the dye day in March, meetings generally go from 6-9PM. Bring stuff for show and tell. See you there!!!

Meeting at Susan's Home

This month I managed to remember to take my camera so I could post pictures for those of you who couldn't attend the meeting. When I arrived this is the group already there. We had a good turn out and the lady on the couch across from Dena is her mother. I know they told me her name, but I can't come up with it at this time. Later in the evening we had a lesson for Gail on how to use the spinning wheel. She was getting the hang of it so the next thing you know she'll have her own wheel. After the meeting Carol June followed me to my house where she picked up some Cheddar material to do the Cheddar Challenge on Quiltville.com and visited with Mr. Owen who says he's interested in learning to spin so one of these days maybe Carol June will have another student. It was a fun evening and we hope the ladies from Oakley will be able to attend next month. As the evening was breaking up we decided to do a Christmas Gife Exchange. The gift is to be $10 or less, hand made by someone and wrapped. If I've forgotten anything let me know. We'll do some kind of game to exchange them. More details to follow. See you next month.

Signs of Fall in the air.

Today out of nowhere the wind started to blow really hard and with harvest in full swing it was heavy with dust as well as all kinds of objects blowing through the air. It lasted about an hour and then we are back to blue skies, a gentle breeze and sunshine.

According to the weather man we are supposed to have temps in the 60's and high 50's the end of the week after high 80's. No gradual changes here.

On the quilting front I have been making bow tie block for Bonnie Hunter's Cheddar challenge. They are addicting and the first time I have made bow tie blocks.

Well, as luck would have it I have to run and pick up DH he is dropping his Jeep off to get the brakes done on it. Talk to you all later.