Just a note about the upcoming Shop Hop on Saturday November 10th. The shop will have special hours that day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Deanna Harker will be here demonstrating ArtFelt so if you’re curious and want to give it a try, plan to stop in. If you don’t really know what it is, look at the posts and pictures below. We’ll also have special sales, munchies and a gift with purchase for all participants.
Here are just a few of the examples of what people were doing with ArtFelt last night. ArtFelt fabric is supple and has a nice drape so you really can use it for garments such as a wrap, bolero, scarf, etc. Making use of negative space will result in a lacy effect. The possibilities are truly endless.
Lyn, Joan, Jeri and Pam busy creating their masterpieces!
Mothers and daughters creating together. What a great way to spend an evening!
We had a blast last night at the ArtFelt workshop. Beth Krause led us through the process of creating this supple felted “fabric”. Deanna Harker, Skacel rep, was on hand to lend her expertise as well.
Here’s the official S&P t-shirt in Tiger colors. Before I got to the ballpark I thought “Gee, great idea to have all the knitters in orange. We’ll be recognizable.” I don’t get out much. There was a lot of orange at the ballpark!
That’s Erica’s foot. She knit those cute baseball socks. Click the link ( http://www.interweave.com/signup/knit/baseball.asp) if you’d like the pattern. There’s also a baseball cap pattern to knit too!
A good time was had by all last Sunday as the Detroit Tigers took on the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. The Tigers lost so maybe they weren’t having such a good time but all the knitting fans were!
Stitch N’ Pitch is sponsored by TNNA as you may be able to see on the bag I’m holding. I’m with my Kalamazoo friends Erica and her mom, Candy.
Kathy and John are enjoying the afternoon at the ballpark. You may see Kathy’s friendly face here on Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays. John owns Continental Bike Shop (www.continentalbikeshop.com) in Hazel Park. It’s the best bike shop around!
Barb is knitting away on her latest project. In addition to being a wonderful knitter, Barb quilts too! She makes the prettiest knitting bags.
We couldn’t have a State Fair post without any animals now could we?
Beth continued to collect ribbons winning third place for her sassy purple bag. It’s an updated version of the “loopy bag” using new yarn and adding an additional row of loops. Leave it to Beth to get a little fancier!
Jody Florkowski won a third place ribbon for his adorable felted dog. Jody also received an Honorable Mention for his woven towels. In addition to being multi-lingual, an educator, a computer whiz and an actor/director Jody is quite the knitter. Maybe next year we won’t have to twist your arm to enter the competition!
Erika received two third place ribbons for her shawl and for her mittens. I haven’t seen the shawl in person but I know that it was knit using Jamieson’s wool. I have seen the fair isle mittens and they’re fabulous! So creative!
Congratulations Beth, Jody and Erika!
Beth won a second place ribbon for her handsome fair isle hat knit in Malabrigo lace weight yarn. She saw a pattern for this hat and in true Beth fashion took one look at it and practically changed the whole thing. Patterns are inspiration for Beth and not meant to be followed exactly. She truly lets her creativity soar.
Pam Hildebrand won second place for her charming Christmas stocking. You should’ve seen the face Pam made when I suggested that she enter her stocking in the competition. It was priceless! In the end I think Pam is happy that she entered.
I won second place for my ruana. Watch the workshop page in the coming weeks to see when the ruana workshop will be offered. It was fun to knit and it’s very warm!
Congratulations Beth, Pam and Me too!
