Michiana Machine Knitters Newsletter

January General Meeting on
Thursday January 16, 2003
7:00 p.m. Indiana Time

at the home of Linda Carney in LaGrange, Indiana

Please RSVP by calling (260) 463-3519 or send e-mail to glcarney@kuntrynet.com

We will car pool from the Mishawaka Toll Road exit at
6 p.m. Please let Pam know if you want to ride or follow so we don't leave without you.  (574) 277-6513 or Pam

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Welcome to our Knitting Group

Judy Rupple

Shelly Kolski
 

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We met at the home of Shirley Reznik in November for our General Meeting.  The following are pictures of the show & tell items brought by members.  Click on the picture to view a larger detailed picture.

Robin Linton designed a "Buzz Lightyear" sweater for her Number 1 Grandson.  If you are interested in the design for your own "Toy Story" fan - let Robin know.

Pam used up cone ends from Charity Yarn to make a very colorful poncho that was donated to "The Center for The Homeless".  Two other unfinished project were completed, the wool felted hat, and the Red Heart Sport Weight "Polo" hand manipulated lace cardigan.  The yarn created a very interesting pattern.

Shirley was busy making sweaters to send to her grandchildren for Christmas.  Some are finished and other are underway - but should be complete before they need to be shipped.

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Open Knitting Change

Fred is scheduled for surgery on Thursday January 9th and Friday January 10th.  He will be in pain per the doctor when he comes home on the 9th.  So - No Open Knitting on January 9th.  As always, there is open knitting by appointment - just give me a call to make sure that I am going to be home.  (574) 277-6513

Charity Donation December 2002

We were able to donate 27 hats and one poncho to "The Center For The Homeless" in South Bend, Indiana.  Thank you Shirley Reznik for the supply of yarn that made this donation possible.  Also, thanks to all that took the time to knit a hat or two with the yarn provided.

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Charity Knit - In 2003

Scheduled for

Saturday February 22, 2003

From 8:30 a.m. to ????

at the home of Pam Schulz

We will trade in our normal "general meeting" for a Saturday of knitting.  Coffee and breakfast munchies along with Sloppy Joes will be provided by Pam.  Please bring a dish to share, stay and knit, sew, and share the fun.  You can bring your own yarn and machine - or use the yarns and machines available.  There are many needy organizations in our area.  Hannah's House is one that has been mentioned in the past.  Come and knit hats, mittens, scarves, blankets or baby sweaters - what ever you want to knit and donate to charity.

Don't forget to bring your "Show & Tell" to share with everyone.

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21st Annual Great Lakes Area Machine Knitters Seminar
in  Grand Rapids, Michigan
 April 11 & 12 (Friday & Saturday)

Pam will be collecting the registration forms at the January General Meeting.  If you are unable to attend the January meeting, and want your registration to go in with the groups, please send it to Pam as soon as possible.

Group Fashion Show Sweater for 2003 - ND sweater designed by Robin Linton.  If you need the design - contact Pam or Robin.

Don't forget to dress your "Teddy Bear" - if you remember where you put him.

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The Knitting Guild of America

Will be hosting their National Convention March 14-18, 2003 in Burbank, California.  For more information you can contact them at:
TKGA@TKGA.com
(740) 452-4541
(740) 452-2552 fax

Kramer's Sewing Center of Montgomery
presents
The Cincinnati Spring Fever Sewing/Embroidery Retreat March 20-22, 2003

Walter Floriani and "Ann The Gran" along with others instructors will be teaching

For more information call (513)891-5005 or (888) 673-9822

May you all have a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Happy Knitting!