I have to apologize to everyone - it has been a nutty week and I had every intention of posting much sooner than now and it just never happened! Now that my desk is free of the pile of paperwork and bedtime is looming I am finally getting the Guild "stuff" in order and have, of course, three postings in mind for the blog. BUT... First and foremost! The Guild meeting last week!! We had a great turn out. It was a fun meeting. We all missed Lucille who has been tending to her sick grandmother in the hospital who, I am happy to report and much to Lucille's relief, is now out of the hospital and comfortable in her home!

The Guild meeting went well. Shelia Sweet shared her crocheted hats to the capital and we all marveled at how they looked like little berets! I have posted photos above so that everyone could see how different in shape and look they are! I photographed them with a regular knitted hat - They are precious! Our collection is ever growing and a huge kudos and thank you to all of the Guild members who have knitted and crocheted hats already! Meanwhile we shared a great project for Valentines Day. Scarves to be sent to Foster kids in college. We learned of the project at the NYC Knit out. Care packages are sent to Foster children in college and red scarves of every hue are needed for Valentines Day. It sounded like a great project and I know there are Guild Members that are interested in using their left over red yarns for the project. If you are interested connect to this link: www.orphan.org/red_scarf_project.html
The page will give the specifications of what they are looking for. Please know that we have a huge stack of information cards on the project listing details as well in the shop - please stop by and grab a couple and share with your friends! What a great way to help kids have a piece of "home" and recieve, quite possibly, the first handmade item they have ever owned! If you are interested in particiapting - please start your needles and hooks flying and know that we will have a collection basket in the shop to collect them and we will ship them out in January for the group!

I have listed the minutes below and hope they are informative. Please keep in mind there is a "Knit Happens" corner now at Lula's and all Guild Members are welcome to take a look if they need to catch up on the guild happenings. It is located in the back room and is updated very regularly. Meanwhile if there is anything you would like to see added - please let me know and I will do my best! Keep the hooks and needles flying!!


Knit Happens
Naugatuck Knitting and Crochet Guild Meeting
September 21, 2006


The following was discussed:

- A slip stitch demonstration will be given by Lucille next month.

- Some members of the guild attended the NYC Knit Out and had
a wonderful time. There are some photos of the trip
on Tammy's blog www.Deputyknittersblog.blogspot.com .

- The guild is looking for a membership person. Anyone
interested please let Tammy know.

- Patience is very much appreciated in bringing the guild
together. We are awaiting paperwork for the CGOA and
TKGA. We are short 3 members for the CGOA so if anyone
would like to join, please let Tammy know. The guild cannot be
registered until these individuals are registered.

- Name tags are made and membership cards are available for all
paid members.

- The Sheep and Wool festival in Rhineback , NY will be
October 21 and 22.

- Jenny's blog is available up for everyone to check out. The
address is Yarnista.blogspot.com.

- We all are continuing to make our hats for the Save The
Children Project.

- Discussed a possible Knit Crawl maybe in January or
February. More information to follow.

- Shirley Legen showed everyone the beautiful socks she made and
offered to have a class to teach if anyone is interested. Thank
you Shirley!

- We will have a Christmas party in December with a Secret Pal
sign up sheet for anyone who would like to. There is a $15 limit.
Next month meeting dates are October 7th at 3:00 p.m. and October 19th at 6:30 p.m.