Babies!

Our Val has created a quilting monster. Having taught Helen how to quilt a table runner she is now onto her first quilt. This is Helen and Val pinning it.

Alison had suggested using light up knitting needles to help with dark yarn. We were all fascinated by it so she brought in her own set to show us. You can get them online here.

Stephanie finished this lovely baby cardigan with matching hat, mitts and booties. The white and silver ribbon really sets it off. She is working on another set.

Isobel had a finish on Tuesday. She finished knitting up a cardigan for her partner. She said it had been a while since she had knitted him anything. He picked out the colour himself. It really does look cosy and Isobel is looking forward to pinching it.

How many times have I mentioned our speedy knitter Joyce and how many finishes have I actually been able to show? I could probably count those finishes on one hand as she usually has them sent away and onto something else before the following week. This time we were in luck She brought along some baby cardigans and jumpers that needed buttons sewn on. They were being sent away the next day so I too the chance to photograph them whilst I could. I love them all but my favourite is the waistcoat.


As you all now know Aileen and her husband are expecting their first baby. This means that we get to hold a baby shower. Having checked dates I can now let you know that it will take place on Tuesday 2nd August. Aileen is also this months MOTM so look out for her interview over the next few days.

We also have another baby shower. Annee who helps us out at the fort is also expecting and we are having a baby shower for her on the 7th June.

Congratulations Annee and Aileen.

A Finish After All!

I have a finish to show you after all. Caroline emailed me the finished photo of her doll during the week. She did have her with her on Tuesday but sadly I wasn't there and the doll is now off to her new home with baby Molly. She is lovely!

Congratulations!

I'm afraid there is no updates on everyone's projects this week. I didn't make it along last night. However, I did hear that some fantastic news was announced. Aileen and her husband are expecting their first baby in September! Congratulations Aileen!

Teaching!

Only one finish to show on Tuesday. Margaret knitted this sweet baby cardigan for a friend in work. I love the cables. She finished this on the night and went straight onto another baby cardigan.

Helen also finished another book cover using the same material as the first one. She made this one at the request of Stephanie and has more to make for Elaine. Unsurprisingly her book covers are proving popular.

There was a lot of teaching going on. All of which was done by Isobel. She taught Elaine and Linda how to crochet hats. In the photo above she is teaching Isabel to crochet little squares. Isabel is working on a blanket and trying to make each square different. I did try to get more photo's of all the lessons going on but Isobel caught me.

In regards to Isabel's crochet blanket she has a request. If you have any unwanted 4ply yarn (doesn't have to be huge amounts as the squares are only little) she will gladly take them off your hands.

Another big thanks to the Glasgow Fort team who gave us bags of boxes for our charity.

Scarf Addiction!

A little apt that I am posting this today since it is world book day. Like a lot of group members Helen is an avid reader. She has also very much taken to quilting. Whilst looking through a quilting book she saw how she could put both together. So she quilted herself a lovely book cover/bag. It's such a fantastic idea. Keeps the book safe and allows you to carry it about if you have no room in your bag. During the evening she was back to knitting socks for herself.

Sheena finished the scarf she was knitting using the can can yarn. In fact, like Roberta, she got two out of it. One for herself and one for her sister Aileen (who looks delighted with her present). Sheena is now working on another in the same colours for mothers day.

Isobel liked the style of the cancan and wondered if she could produce a similar effect with crochet and generic yarn. As you can see she produced this lovely scarf. She also crocheted the matching hat which she is using to teach Elaine how to crochet hats. She spent much of the evening teaching.

We also had more contributions for the shoebox appeal. Isobel bought in a bunch of goodies including a lovely little soft toy which will be loved by a little girl. If anyone would like to donate non hand made items they can do so. The only limit is on food. No chocolate and sell by dates must be well into 2012. Every box must have a toothbrush and toothpaste so anything like that would be more than welcome. I also knitted a couple of things. A scarf using free yarn I got from one of the magazines and a cowl.

What else were we working on? Alison was knitting a lovely purple jacket for Caroline. Caroline was working on her doll. Aileen was crocheting a through using striping yarn. June was doing some cross stitch. Stephanie was working on some baby clothes. Roberta was working on a crochet blanket. Joyce was working on a baby blanket. I know I have missed a few people out. Apologies, I should really write everything down.

Oh, and before I forget, a huge big thank you to Barratts shoes and the Glasgow Fort team for the shoe boxes. They will be a great start to Linda's shoebox appeal.