Sand & Sea Knitting Guild KNITTING NEWS May 2013 www.sandnseaguild.org Contact us: [email protected] Vol. 24, No.5 Jill B. Demonstrated Cabling Sans Cable Needle President Gayle D. convened the meeting at of cabling without using a cable needle. 11 am and introductions were made. Refreshments were followed by the raffle, and then Show and Tell. Librarian Karen F. reminded members to return library books. In theory, they are on Meeting adjourned at 1:15. loan for only one month. She will be mailing reminders to those who have overdue books. Show and Tell The treasurer’s report is that we are solvent. Cessie B. showed us a Mary Maxim entrelac baby blanket. Carol W. Thanks for today’s refreshments to Angelia modeled a mitered-square shawl. R., Marilyn K., Patty C. and Gloria B. Gayle D. modeled a mitered-squares short-sleeved top. Karen F.er showed Membership Chair Shari E. reported that we have 60-65 members. Dues are now $15 for us a wingspan scarf. Nan O. had a the remainder of the year. crochet vest knitted with Koigu yarn. Eileen D. had what she called If members have questions regarding next Hitchhiker by Martina Borhm. Jill B. month’s workshop with Lily Chin, they modeled a cardigan called "Grown-up should check with Cynthia W. or Ilene E.. Girl" by Joji Locatelli. Angelia R. had Cynthia has a list of enrolled students. Please on a poncho made out of Brown check with her and pick up homework Sheep cotton fleece. assignments. She will also email information to those who are enrolled. Ilene E. asked that members check their information on the new roster and inform her of any errors. Jillian B. presented a program on her method th th th 10 , 11 & 12 May Workshop 2 – Pamela G. 13 - Olga J. w/ LILY CHIN 14 – Kiyoko T. Our three classes with Lily Chin are 28 – Carolyn C. scheduled for May 10, 11 & 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Woodland Hills. If you 29 – Gloria J. haven't yet signed up and are still interested, please contact Cynthia W. There are still several openings available. The classes are: Friday, May Yarn Bombing Los Angeles Clear your events calendar and make room 10th, "Tips & Tricks" and "Join As You Go Knitting"; Saturday, May 11th, for the knit graffiti collective event of the "Beadaring, Beadelighted, Beadazzled, year! Yarn Bombing Los Angeles (YBLA) has Bead Knitting!"; and Sunday May 12th, expanded to include over 500 collaborators "Sleeves of Care." The fee is $75.00 per in a grass roots effort to crochet CAFAM day for members of Sand & Sea Granny Squared, a temporary public art Knitting Guild. Hope to see you there. installation on the façade of Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) at 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. CAFAM will hold a Refreshments VIP and public reception on May 25th, 6-9pm, No refreshments will be provided this with a $10 cover charge. However, the installation will be on display to the general month. If you are attending the workshops, public 24 hours a day while it remains on please bring your lunch and snacks or plan view May 25th-July 1st, 2013. For more on buying your lunch at the hotel or information please visit restaurants adjacent to the hotel. ww.yarnbombinglosangeles.com. Additional materials available upon request. Please feel free to reach us at [email protected] or 310-560-5004. Upcoming Events July 17-21, 2013, TKGA Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, contact http://www.KnitandCrochetShow.com . August 8-11, 2013, Stitches Midwest, Schaumberg, IL contact www.knittinguniverse.com or 800/237-7099. October 2-6, 2013, TKGA Conference, Concord, North Carolina, contact http://www.KnitandCrochetShow.com . November 7-10, 2013, Stitches East, Hartford, CT, contact www.knittinguniverse.com or 800/237-7099. If anyone knows of any classes, knitting getaways or other events of interest to members, please contact Ila Tanchuk at [email protected] or 818-784-4039. THE SAND & SEA KNITTING GUILD, P.O. Box BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Sand & Sea Knitting 78322, Los Angeles, 90016 is a non-profit organization Guild Board of Directors is composed of the President, and a chapter of the Knitting Guild Association. Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. National headquarters are located at 1100-H Co-Presidents Cessie B. Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43702, (800)274- Gayle D. 6034. Web Site http://www.tkga.com. Vice-President Brenda C. The purpose of The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild is Co-Secretaries Joyce H. essentially the same as that of the national organization, Lori Y. The Knitting Guild Association, which is to provide Treasurer Lillian C. education and communication to advance the quality of Past Presidents Sara R. workmanship and creativity in knitting endeavors. Carol W. DUES: The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild membership dues are $30.00 per year, payable October 1 for the Committee Chairpersons fiscal year October 1 to September 30. Co-Finance Ilene E. MEETINGS: A general meeting is held on the second Sylvia K. Saturday of each month at the St. Andrews Lutheran Hospitality Gayle D. Church, 11555 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA from Library Karen F. 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. A "Skill & Technique Session" Membership Shari E. comes before the general meeting from 10:15 to 11:00 Newsletter Ila T. a.m. Co-Philanthropy Melissa R. ACTIVITIES: In addition to the regular monthly Social Dolores B. meetings, The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild conducts TKGA Liaison Kiyoko T. knitting workshops for its members. Our local Web Mistress Jane T. philanthropic project is the Daybreak Center, Santa Roster & Monica, CA to which we donate knitted hats and Calendar Ilene E. scarves, Stitches From the Hearts, to which we donate Workshop Committee: knitted items for newborn infants and Odeyssey Cynthia W. Hospice, to which we donate knitted booties, arm and Angelia R. leg warmers and lap robes. Ilene E. NEWSLETTER: The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild Newsletter is published monthly to the membership. All rights are reserved..