Another fun filled Knitting Weekend happened last month! We all have a trip to Shetland Isles on our bucket lists! Ellen Masons sweater and dress project display was an inspiration to many and the classes were full of students learning and trying new things. Thanks to all who baked, worked and patronized the guilds bake sale. The sale earned $192.00 for guild expenses and programming. Leftovers were enjoyed by the Pawtucket firefighters! Ruth Sunn thanked everyone for coming to Knitting Weekend for is looking for feedback and suggestions for next year. What else would you like to see at the Marketplace? Is there a skill or designer youd enjoy taking a class with? You can let her know at Rsunn@slatermill.org
By Laws By Laws for the organization were amended an approved by the membership in attendance. Thank you to the by-laws committee for your time and effort on this project.
Elections will be held at the February meeting. Positions on the board are President, Secretary and Treasurer. Ann Faith is stepping down from Treasurer and we thank Ann for keeping our finances organized. New board members elected at the February 26th meeting will begin serving their term in September. Forward nominations to Karen Holmes at karenholmes@me.com.
Save the Date: Knitting Retreat in Wareham We have reserved the weekend of June 27-29th for our relaxing knitting retreat at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Wareham MA. Details and registration will be held at the March meeting. For several years now, we have gathered at this peaceful place on Buzzards Bay. to chat, laugh, snack, knit and enjoy the lovely grounds of the retreat center. Winter Charity Challenge Our challenge for this season is knitting chemo caps for kids preschoolers through teens. There are some great free patterns available. Yarn should be washable and very soft. Halos of Hope has a webpage with helpful suggestions. Many free patterns are found online! Ravellenic Games Team Hook and Needle Guild is participating in Ravellenic Games 2014. Find details about this fun Newsleter of the Hook and Needle Guild In the Loop
2014 MEMBERSHIP DUES Annual membership dues of $20 ($10 after January 1st) can be paid by cash or check (payable to The Hook and Needle Guild) by check either paid at a meeting or mailed to: Ann Faith, 17 Keene Street, Providence, RI 02906. Contact Information President: Becky Ebeling ebelingorama@gmail.com or rebeling Treasurer: Ann Faith anntfaith@aol.com or annfaith Secretary :Jen Simoneau jensimoneau@verizon.net or jensknits Librarian: Nancy Tella ntella1@verizon.net or scraphappy The Hook and Needle Guild usually meets the last Wednesday of the month from September to June at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 0280. Email the Guild at hookandneedleguild@gmail.com Upcoming Fiber Events NETA Spa 2014, Freeport, ME Feb 1-3 Wayland Farmers Market, Russell Garden Center Feb22 Great Rhody Yarn Crawl 2014 April 11,12,13 event in the new thread in the Slater Mill Community Guild forum. The team is specializing in chemo hats in the Hat Halfpipe, but any project is welcome! The Ravellenic Games is a semi-annual event that coincides with Olympics. Knitters and crocheters challenge themselves to complete a project or projects caston between the opening and closing ceremonies. Thanks for coordinating, team captain Nancy Tella, aka scraphappy. The Road to Chincero by Karen Holmes At the January meeting, we thoroughly enjoyed Karen Holmes presentation on her trip to Peru last year. What an amazing adventure to visit Machu Pichu and doubly fun to learn about the spinning, dying and handcraft traditions from the area. Thanks, Karen! Welcome New Members! Carole-Lynn DeGroat, Providence Mary E. Nieders, Seekonk Georgina Hepburn, Lincoln Alicia Landi, Narragansett Its great to see new faces at our meetings!
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