KNITTING NEWS Cessie B. Wows Us with Her Collection of Sweaters

Sand & Sea Knitting Guild
KNITTING NEWS
February 2013
www.sandnseaguild.org
Contact us: sandnseaknit@gmail.com
Vol. 24, No.2
Cessie B. Wows Us with
Her Collection of Sweaters
Co-President Carol W. convened the meeting at
11:05. Members introduced themselves. Cynthia W.
announced that Olga J. has a pattern on the KnitPicks
website, “Golden Fichu.”
Co-President Sara R. conducted the election for 2013
officers. The following slate was approved:
Co-Presidents:
Gayle D.
Cessie B.
Vice President:
Brenda Cl
Co-Secretaries:
Lori Y.
Joyce H.
Treasurer:
Lillian C.
Ilene E. announced that today’s fundraiser would be a
silent auction (instead of the traditional raffle). The
auctioned item was a selection of yarns from a Kaffe
Fassett kit.
Brenda C. asked if anyone is interested in helping
with the job of Vice President to contact her.
After refreshments, Melissa R. reminded members to
bring their charity knitting. Last month she
distributed baby items and knitted items to a
homeless charity.
New Co-President Gayle D. announced a board
meeting next month at 10 am before the regular
meeting. She also requested that officers and
committee chairs attend.
The program for the day was a presentation by Cessie
B. of many sweaters from her 25+ years of knitting.
Her collection is a true inspiration for any knitter.
Members were invited to examine and try them on.
Photos were taken to be posted on the website. Cessie
very generously gave a couple of her sweaters to
members who looked wonderful in them.
The silent auction was held, followed by show and tell.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00.
Gayle asked for announcements. Pia R. said she had
attended a workshop conducted by Sally Melville and
suggested her as a teacher for future guild workshops.
Cynthia W. announced that our next workshops will
be May 10-12 with teacher Lily Chin. She circulated
handouts regarding choices of topics. She is hoping
to hold it at the Hilton in Woodland Hills where we
have had previous workshops. She will take
reservations and checks for these classes next month.
Cost is $75 per day. In addition, Sally Melville is
already scheduled for our November workshops.
Thank you for refreshments to Brenda C., Sara R.,
Kiyoko T., and Molly D.
Spring Workshop
Details regarding the May workshop to be
taught by Lily Chin has been e-mailed to
members. Members not on the internet
will receive a copy of the e-mail with this
month’s newsletter.
Show and Tell
Brenda C. showed her own design made
from Knit Pick gloss. Angelia R. showed her
own design of a hat and neck warmer made
from Koigu. Sara R. shared a sweater made
with Classic Elite cotton from a pattern in a
Vogue 1990 magazine. Carol W. modeled
another Cheryl Oberle kimono. Cessie B.
shared a Knit Picks sweater made of pinkcolored wool. Nan O. showed a Moebius
scarf knitted with her own hand-spun merino.
Olga J. modeled a crocheted jacket she
called "A la Chanel." Cynthia W. modeled a
vest made from a Cheryl Oberle kit. Lori Y.
modeled a Nicki Epstein cable pullover
knitted in pink and gray-colored yarn.
Refreshments
Ginny F., Marsha P., Lois R. and Melissa R.
will bring refreshments to the February
meeting.
February Raffle
In place of our regular monthly raffle we held a
very successful silent auction of a design-ityourself yarn kit that included a little over 4 lbs
of different yarns in blacks, greys and whites.
The guild raised $50 and our lucky winner was
Carole H. Congratulations!!!! We expect to see
something wonderful in the near future.
We are going to try this again. Joyce H. has
been very generous. She is donating a pair of
Addi Lace Clicks to our cause. Ladies, bring
your checkbooks! Bidding will start at $25 and
can be increased in $5 increments. This set of
interchangeable needles retail for $170.00.
If you think you have something of value you
would like to donate for future auctions please
feel free to discuss these items with either Ilene
E. or Sylvia K. Ilene and Sylvia will make the
determination as to whether these future items
are appropriate for an auction or a raffle prize.
9th
Meeting
PROGRAM: BLOCKING YOUR
KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: Kiyoko T.
HOMEWORK: None
SUPPLIES FOR CLASS: Optional - paper
and pen for taking notes.
February
6 - Angelia R.
9 – Margot F.
19 - Nan O.
22 – Suellen H.
27 – Ida L.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 21-24, 2013, Stitches West, Santa Clare, CA, contact
www.knittinguniverse.com or 800/237-7099.
April 11-14, 2013, LA COUNTY YARN CRAWL, further information will be
announced at Guild meeting, in Guild web site and newsletter.
April 11-14, 2013, Stitches South, Atlanta, GA, contact www.knittinguniverse.com
or 800/237-7099.
August 8-11, 2013, Stitches Midwest, Schaumberg, IL contact
www.knittinguniverse.com or 800/237-7099.
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
ilatan@earthlink.net or 818-784-4039.
THE SAND & SEA KNITTING GUILD, P.O. Box
78322, Los Angeles, 90016 is a non-profit organization
and a chapter of the Knitting Guild Association.
National headquarters are located at 1100-H
Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43702, (800)2746034. Web Site http://www.tkga.com.
The purpose of The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild is
essentially the same as that of the national organization,
The Knitting Guild Association, which is to provide
education and communication to advance the quality of
workmanship and creativity in knitting endeavors.
DUES: The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild membership
dues are $30.00 per year, payable October 1 for the
fiscal year October 1 to September 30.
MEETINGS: A general meeting is held on the second
Saturday of each month at the St. Andrews Lutheran
Church, 11555 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA from
11:00 am to 1:30 pm. A "Skill & Technique Session"
comes before the general meeting from 10:15 to 11:00
a.m.
ACTIVITIES: In addition to the regular monthly
meetings, The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild conducts
knitting workshops for its members. Our local
philanthropic project is the Daybreak Center, Santa
Monica, CA to which we donate knitted hats and
scarves, Stitches From the Hearts, to which we donate
knitted items for newborn infants and Odeyssey
Hospice, to which we donate knitted booties, arm and
leg warmers and lap robes.
NEWSLETTER: The Sand & Sea Knitting Guild
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Sand & Sea Knitting
Guild Board of Directors is composed of the President,
Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Co-Presidents Cessie B.
Gayle D.
Vice-President Brenda C.
Co-Secretaries Joyce H.
Lori Y.
Treasurer
Lillian C.
Past Presidents Sara R
Carol W.
Committee Chairpersons
Co-Finance Ilene E.
Sylvia K.
Hospitality
Gayle D.
Library
Karen F.
Membership Shari E.
Newsletter
Ila T.
Co-Philanthropy Melissa R.
Social
Dolores B.
TKGA Liaison Kiyoko T.
Web Mistress Jane T.
Workshop Committee:
Cynthia W.
Angelia R.