Autumn Days.

 Kat completed this smokers jacket for her lovely Dad! She used two strands of DK to create a chunky yarn. Kat has no idea how the yarn came into her possession! It was in her stash and had been there for some time. The label said, "Made in Bulgaria!"

 Isabel has been on "Granny Duty" and has been unable to attend the group more often. Not that she is complaining! Isabel is loving every minute she spends with her grandchildren. She had fun making a Twiddlemuff and crocheted a square for Lisa's charity for Sick Kids.

Stephanie made four Beatson bags this week and then adopted some fabric donated by Fran. A big thanks to Fran for bringing in  that lovely fabric. It will be put to good use.

I finally got to the end of this little jacket and hat which will reside in my "box" until it is needed. I've used this pattern several times because it is so practical and easy to do. This time I used some W.I. yarn that had been sitting in my stash.

Roberta knitted her husband a second jumper to keep him cozy during the winter. Lucky man!

I love the look of a ripple blanket and Jill makes it look so easy to do. This one is for a friend's baby.

Linda loves to use up her odds and ends of yarn that have been left over from other projects. This lap blnket is stunning!

Kathleen was just finishing off this pram blanket which caused a big of a stir! She then gave a master class to a wee crowd of crochet enthusiasts on how to do the bpbble stitch using two strands of DK to create chunky. It Looked fab!

Tuesday 29th September we are in M & S Cafe.

Tuesday 6th October is the RED Challenge in the Management Suite.

Fran and Elaine  gave a report of their visit to the Motherwell W.I. They loved it! It is on the third Wednesday of each month.

I end on a sad note this week. Karen's wee Granny ( Margaret's Mum) passed away on Friday morning. She was a lovely lady and a life long crafter. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Boho Chic!

Gillian has an eye for fashion. She has been working on this poncho from "Boho Chic" for a couple of weeks, it has been worked in Rowan Brushed Fleece which knits up very quickly.Jillian is certainly ready for winter!

Jemma has settled into the halls of residence at Uni and has been seen around Edinburgh sporting this amazing coat sewn by her mum, Jillian. It is a real confidence booster when other people ask, "Where did you buy your coat?" Clever mum!

Twiddle muffs are in great demand by nurses and families of dementia sufferers. This is a selection of muffs made by Ally,Karin (Work mate of Ally), Izzi, Roberta, and Janice. I still think we should each make one for ourselves, decorated with odds and ends that are meaningful to the individual and kept in a Memory Box. I think it was Isabel who talked about a memory book that listed how you liked your tea, favourite food, favourite movie etc. Just saying! None of us are getting any younger!

Stephanie made two bags for the Beatson with fabric donated by the Village Patchers Quilting group.

This is the first bag donated by one of the ladies at the Village Patchers.

 I completed two bags for the Beatson. Izzi copied our group logo onto sticky labels so that the patients knew who had been thinking of them.

Roberta crocheted squares for Lisa's charity to be made into blankets for Yorkhill.

Fiona has been testing a pattern designed by Phyllis. Oh dear! The C word is getting closer!

Fiona also worked on a slouchy beret for herself but it turned out smaller than expected. Lady Isabella was delighted with the hat. It looks great Fiona!

Norma posted this on Facebook and I thought you might  like a second look.

Saturday 26th is last Saturday of the month for those who meet in Hobbycraft.

Quilt Show in Ingleston is 25th, 26th and Sunday 27th of September.

6th October is the Red Challenge.

Yarndale is soon!

Happy Crafting!

Congratulations, Happy Hookers!

It is with great pride that I announce that the S & B fund raising group, The Happy Hookers, have reached the total of £2060 for the Beatson! This is more than double the target that they had hoped to achieve. A big well done to all concerned. it is a fitting tribute to Margaret and Yvonne's husband.

I sewed a couple of injection driver bags for the Beatson this week.

Elaine crocheted some squares for Lisa's charity make of blankets and woolly hats for the Sick Kids at Yorkhill (now based at the new Southern General) undergoing treatment for cancer etc.

Donna had some of this yarn left over from another project and crocheted two mini cowls as the weather was limping into autumn. I love these colours!

Morag has been busy knitting for her new great grandson. She has been trying to use up some of her stash with these three makes. This wee boy will be well turned out!

Kat has completed a second star blanket. in this one she has reversed the order of the colours. It is stunning!

Lyn has been working on this beautiful blanket using King Cole Melody DK. The colours are amazing!

Janice has knitted another Twiddle Muff. We took some along to the quilting group and kicked up a storm of interest. Everyone who handles one is taken by tactile nature of the muff. Maybe we should do one for ourselves and set aside for later. Just saying.

Stephanie prefers to knit than sew. This week she completed a little hooded jacket and hat for her box. This looks so cozy.

Elaine has asked that all deposits for Gartmore 2016 should be paid soon.

The charity makes that we are supporting just now are;-

Injection driver bags for the Beatson.
Knitted or crocheted Twiddle Muffs for dementia sufferers.
Yorkhill has asked for little cardigans, bigger sized hats for older children undergoing treatment and woolly blankets for these children because they feel the cold as a result of their treatment.
Now is the time to begin gathering up for The Shoe Box Charity. We support this each year and Linda will remind  us of what can be included shortly.

We have a large group with very different talents. Just do what you can. It will be appreciated.

Happy crafting!

Charity Makes.

Janice has had a busy time this week making Beatson Bags and a Twiddle muff. All makes will be appreciated. If anyone has some fabric that would do boys or men, please bring it along.

When Janice and Stephanie and I were at the Village Patchers quilting group we asked for some fabric and were then inundated with requests for the bag pattern. The ladies at the Village Patchers will do us proud.  Everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer.  

 Morag has two more makes this week. After a long rest from knitting she is really getting back into the swing of it. The little hooded jacket she adapted from a pattern and was just using up bits of yarn that she had at home. The jacket is for her new great-grandson. The jumper is for her other great-grandson. Beautiful work, Morag.

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I completed a table mat for my kitchen table.The hexagons were paper pieced and machine quilted.

Magda started the jumper on the left for her husband three years ago! Other projects just got in the way. I'm sure he will appreciate this fab jumper this winter. The jumper with the stripes is for Zuzanna. Magda is confident that Zuzanna will grow into it in time. Baggy is in this year.

Izzi needed a light-weight bag to take to the crafting group, and she made this! It was well admired! We love it, Izzi.

Jillian bought this yarn and needed a project to show it off. The little bolero is ideal and will live in her box until it is needed.

June had great fun making this Twiddle Muff and Stephanie kindly sewed it up and decorated it for her. Teamwork!

Roberta completed the little blanket for her bottom drawer. She also had some yarn that she didn't know what to do with. Eventually, she knitted this amazing cardigan. Roberta's third finish was the circular shawl which she made for someone at the charity shop she volunteers in. It has still to be blocked but it looks amazing.

A wee reminder that the RED Challenge is 6th October. Lots of prizes to be won.

Izzi will collect the Twiddle Muffs and Beatson Bags as Allison is away.

Isabel has CD's for sale in aid of the Beatson. Sadly, her sister died of cancer three years ago and her sister's husband has recorded an album to raise funds for the Beatson. These could make great Christmas presents!

Lisa has passed on a request from Yorkill for baby cardigans and hats for older children undergoing treatment for cancer. These children feel the cold terribly and also need blankets. So....if you have any spare time.....please help.

I am sure Linda will soon be reminding us about the Shoe Box Charity which we support each year.

I know that some of our members fell that they are drowning in requests for makes. I believe that we should just stick to the above named charities until January 2016 and then reassess the situation.

Happy Crafting!