Isabella met Isabella!

I'm sure you can imagine the excitement as Lisa appeared on Tuesday night with the latest addition to her lovely family. We all managed to get a wee hold, although some people held onto the baby for some considerable time. Would you believe that our dear Isabel is actually called Isabella! Immediately Isabel was convinced that Lisa had named her little daughter after her. Sorry Isabel, it was just a coincidence. You can see our two Isabellas looking radiant. Lisa does make exceedingly cute babies.

Stephanie knitted this adorable little hoodie in yarn that she had bought on the internet. If you zoom in you will notice that that the yarn was made with sequins. The buttons were also an internet buy. Needless to say, this is for Stephanie's special box!

Janice has been busy making bunnies and bibs for friends. I never grow tired of looking at these.

 I had a finish this week. This is my Somerset Patchwork cushion. It was the most recent project at The Village Patchers quilting group. I like my blue and white.

Ok. Make a guess....who likes RED? Margaret of course. This cosy red Aran hat means that Margaret will be beautifully coordinated for those cold winter days.

Magda created a unique leaving gift for the Headteacher of her kids school. The book cover has been made using the school tie and reflects the ethos of the school.

This Road Trip scarf was made by Magda with yarn that she won a number of years ago while we meet in Starbucks. Magda hung onto the yarn until the right project came along. The yarn is mohair and if you look closely you will see that beads have been incorporated into the design along the edge. Imagine being able to remember what yarn is in your stash! Impressive.

Sharon has style! This pink cotton, Di's Design is called Sunday Best and is for her BOX!

Esther knitted this lovely little cardigan for her Granddaughter's friend. This DK pattern is an old faithful that has been tried and tested.

STEGGY the Diplodocus was created by Phyllis for her Grandson in acrylic Dk.

Hiding behind the this V stitch shawl is Fiona who made this lovely shawl for herself using Stylecraft Aran.

Tuesday 23rd September is our Swap night. If you have any unwanted craft materials looking for a new home then bring it along.

Yarndale is on Sunday 28th September and Anthea has a spare seat in her car if you would like to go along. You just share the cost of the fuel.

The International Quilt Show is at Ingleston from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September.

7th October is the Cake Off. Celebrate all cakes great and small. Please bake something and bring it along to be devoured in a ladylike manner by one and all. No prizes. Just the joy of eating cake.

Before the Baby Shower.......

Tuesday 1st of July was another busy night at the S & B. Lots of preparations were in place for Swati's Baby Shower and we even had some finishes.

Margaret knitted this great baby set for a friend. If you look carefully at the jacket you will notice that Margaret has created points of interest within the jacket by incorporating several stitch designs. In fact, it looks like a sampler!

Roberta has been busy with the pins knitting this intricate white cardigan for her Great Grand-daughter. The cat buttons are such a great idea. The blue and white jumper is something that Roberta rattled together in her spare moments. A great way to use up your odds and ends.

Wow! I saw Sharon working on this jacket a few weeks ago and was intrigued by the use of Eyelash yarn. The finished jacket is spectacular. What an amazing gift for someone.

Janice had two finishes this week. The pink cardigan with the sparkle buttons was for her box  and she had completed a little dog coat for her son's Jack Russel pup. The dog coat was a little on the large side for the pup but it would grow into it in time! Sadly, the photo of the dog coat seems to have disappeared into mist. Sorry about that!

Susan also had two finishes to show this week. I love these little knitted cardigans. I think hand knits have such a caring dimension to them. Anyone who receives hand knitted gifts just knows that they were made with love.

Something completely different! This Owl Mug Hug just appealed to me. How cute is this for a gift? Jean, I like your style!

I managed to complete this crocheted flower brooch. At the moment I'm attempting to crochet and I was delighted with this finish.

Please remember that every finish you bring along to the group to be photographed for the blog earns you a chance to win the weekly lucky dip. You have to be in it to win it!

Please remember that there is a conference taking place in the Management Suite for the next eight weeks. The furniture must be replaced in its original place ready for the next day. There is also a shortage of chairs, so if some people could bring along a fold up chair that would be great.

Where Did You Get That Hat?

Those lucky Sea-farers will be delighted to tell admirers that their hats came from Glasgow Fort Knit and Natter! June had fun creating this colourful dozen for our group charity that ends next Tuesday night, 24th June. Margaret will draw this event to a close when she does the raffle.

Janice has been really creative by completing Pompoms for Lyn's collection that will join the World Record breaking attempt organised by Kirstie Allthrope. Janice had time to knit one of her famous fairies and Clyde, the mascot for the Commonwealth Games.

As you know Rainbow blankets are in vogue at the moment and this wee cracker was another finish by Janice. The blanket will be donated to the Creche that Janice volunteers at to raise funds.

We had a surprise visitor on Tuesday night, Swati's Mum, Sheila, came along to the group. Sheila arrived from India last week and has come over for the birth of Swati's first child. It is always amazing to see crafts from around the world and we were delight to see the traditional Indian jewellery that Sheila made for Swati to wear at her baby shower on 1st July. The baby shower is shaping up to be a very special occasion.

Izzy is our sewing queen! She is full of great ideas and her latest makes are for the Shoe Box Appeal. Each little bag contains a Teddy, a doll's blanket and two little pillows. They were greatly admired and almost did't make to the charity!

Roberta had another finish for her neice's new grandchild. This lovely crocheted blanket  will be put to good use.

This charming set was knitted by the lovely Esther. The detail is stunning and this will make a fabulous gift.

Just a wee reminder that the Challenge is next week and that the prizes are are terrific. The entry fee this year will be £1.