Kerri, Sue, Mary, Tom, Jerry

Shari

 We had an  enjoyable meeting yesterday.  Spinning and knitting of beautiful fibers, food, conversation and laughs!

We all loved the socks Pat is making

Don’t forget our monthly meeting is today, November 1st, at 1:00 pm, at the Methodist church on the green in Newport, NH.  We meet the first Sunday of each month, with the exception of August and October. 

On Wednesday we had a group of needle arts folks from the Danvers, MA area come to visit as part of their field trip.  They had been to ABC Stitchery in Grantham, then visited us, followed by lunch at Newport’s Salt Hill Pub (we love Salt Hill!), a stop at the Dorr Mill store and then returning to Massachusetts. 

The group consisted of people who knit, needle felt, cross stitch, crewel, sew and probably a few other things.  The needle felting was new to many of them and they were purchasing fiber for projects.  Shari sold quite of bit of her mohair.  Betty made cookies for our visitors to enjoy.  Tom took the pictures that you see.  They stayed for an hour and it was fun to have them.

We would love to have your group or organization visit.  Call to arrange a date – we look forward to meeting you!

The link below if offered thru the American Red Cross to send holiday cards to our service members, their families and our veterans.  There are specific guidelines to follow so please read carefully. 

This an ideal way for  knitting groups, spinning groups, etc. to do a bit of giving back to thank those who do so much for us. 

Holiday Mail for Heroes

We had below normal weather and then quite warm weather and now it’s about normal temps for fall.  We are getting the building ready for winter by having insulation blown in.  The building is full of memories for the town and for my family.  But, it is drafty and we are looking forward to a warmer winter inside.  

Insulation being blown into first floor

Plugged holes after insulating is done

It’s only mid October and the temps are below normal.  It really feels like snow out there today.  Hopefully, just a cold spell and we’ll be back in the 50’s next week.  Way too many leaves to rake and “get ready for winter” chores to be accomplished before snow sticks to the ground. 

The fall colors are fading but they were nice.  Wool tour was a good time – three long days but fun.  Not many people on Saturday, a few more on Sunday and Monday. 

Monday night knitting is going strong – are we going to need more chairs?  If you haven’t joined us before, come over on a Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.   You can learn to knit, get help with a project,  discuss knitting techniques you’d like to try, or work on your current project.  There is a $3 fee.  It’s a great way to make friends in the knitting community and stay connected with those you already know.

We were sad to say goodbye to our new friend Sharon as she and her husband headed back to Texas.  We won’t see her until next summer but will be staying in touch thru email.  After trying many wheels, Sharon decided to go with a Majacraft Pioneer.  She sat down in front of it and was spinning like a pro.  The decision was made – she and the Pioneer were in sync.  She loaded up on fiber to spin and lots of yarn – she said it’s hard to find in Texas.  She’d made many pairs of socks this summer and at least one sweater.

A beautiful rose that was spared by the frost

Mt Ascutney, VT - taken from Claremont, NH

A foggy October morning

Loose Ends Handweaving, upstairs at Hodgepodge, will be opening for business on OCTOBER 22nd!!

Interested in weaving? – schedule lessons.  Need weaving supplies? – you can get them.  Need a gift? – purchase a gift certificate or a beautiful handwoven item. 

Walk-in and Weave - loom is warped and ready for you to weave; take home a scarf, pillow top, or table runner that day!  Call ahead for loom availability.

OPEN STUDIO :  Thur 12-7, Fri & Sat 10-4    (Mon – Wed by chance)

59 Belnap Avenue, Newport, NH  – upstairs at HodgePodge Yarns and Fibers

(603) 387-9552

Deb is busy setting up her space, unpacking deliveries, pricing products, and warping looms.  She is looking forward to an end of October opening - we’ll let you know when the grand opening is!!