Archive for January, 2009

OPERATION HELMETLINER

Below is information on Operation Helmetliner.  If you feel moved to do something for the men and women serving our country, click on the links for more info and patterns.
All liners MUST be made from 100% wool as it is the safest for the soldiers. This might be a good project for knitting groups, people with relatives/friends overseas or for [...]

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First project

Joan Carruth shows off her first knitting project, a hat.  She is a crocheter who is venturing into the world of knitting.  Great job Joan!

     And now onto the next project …   

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A dogs life …

On a recent cold Tuesday afternoon, as the assembled knitters and spinners were chatting and working on projects, you could find Henry – the shop dog – curled up in the chair next to his Mom Linda and Mia (Henry’s girlfriend) sound asleep in a chair.  They take their work very seriously.

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The History of The Sugar River Spinners Group

 
In the late summer of 1986, a group of nine hand spinners decided to meet together once a month to share ideas and enjoy their craft. They named themselves The Sugar River Spinners. The members met at each others homes the first Monday of the month. They also did demonstrations at area craft fairs.
That was [...]

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