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!

Craft Day, 25th April 2015

Lisa gave an inspiring talk about how she juggles her day job as a graphic designer in her own company, a mum of three and  mastermind of For the Love of Yarn. It all started with a bout of repetitive strain injury while crocheting....after a little investigation Lisa fell upon the idea of customizing crochet hooks so that they were more comfortable to hold. The hooks were a big success! Then Lisa became frustrated because she was unable to find colours of yarn that inspired her. Being Lisa, she decided to dye her own yarn! The yarn 

idea flew and many crafters wanted their custom colours. Now, Lisa runs yarn clubs that are themed. the boxes include, yarn, matching hook, a pattern, and a free gift.

This is a family business. Lisa designs the hook, the dyeing of yarn, making buttons etc. Husband winds the yarn into yarn cakes etc. Everyone assists with filling the boxes. 

One day, six year old Callum told his Mum that he wanted to make pennies for the sick people. Being a talented boy he began to custom a range of hooks for sale. Lisa is allowed to place them in the oven to set. Callum has his own Face Book page and has raised £2000 for his charity, so far. Four year old, Kayla May creates buttons for Callum's fundraising. Talent clearly runs in the family. I wonder how Miss Bella will shine when she gets older? Watch this space!!!!!

Isabel agreed to organising the catering. She found this amazing table cloth at Aldi and assembled a range of nibbles and drinks. Well done that girl! The gluten free stuff went down a treat.

Izzy completed some dresses for her charity that sends cotton dresses to Africa. Anyone found sitting about doing nothing was asked to sew on some buttons. The dresses will be well appreciated.

Anthea was spinning grey yarn with a silver thread for Magda. This is a big assignment and has to be completed before we go to Garmore.

Elaine is full of good ideas. This time she gave a demonstration on how to make some face scrub which was then scented with lavender or lemon and presented inside a cute jar. Well, that's Christmas sorted!

Alison was crocheting squares together to make a blanket.

Paula was working on these amazing granny squares. I can't wait to see the completed garment!

Donna was working on a sewing kit that was from a Kath Kidson book. She also brought in a quilt she has been working on for her niece.

Janice started the baby bag for her daughter-in-law. Look at the picture! The girl loves Spiderman!

Linda was knitting a baby blanket using Sirdar Squiggle super chunky.

Morag was working on a baby shawl using yarn from poundland.

Jillian was working on her first quilt. The design is taken from a book on Jelly Roll Quilts. I was really taken with the colours.

Caroline has been experimenting with crocheting flowers.

Isabel brought some fabric to be made into a table mat. This is one of her adventures in retirement!

Elaine was working on a knitted corner to corner shawl.

Lisa started a skirt for Kayla May.

Dawn was in the process of doing a blanket.

Patsy was being tutored by Izzy to create this fab quilt top.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and made the day a success.

It's a Dogs Life!

Janice knitted a dog coat for her son's Jack Russel pup, Gambit. The pup was so delighted with his new outfit that he insisted on having his picture taken wearing it. Nice one, Gambit!

This week Janice also had  time to complete two beautiful little cardigans featuring little knitted flower motifs. I love the look of the mis-matched buttons. I shall file that idea away for future reference.

Magda completed her "Forever Blanket. " She felt that it took forever to complete it! Jan and Adam are as pleased as punch with the bold primary colours.

Norma has had fun working on this Seyaran Yarn blanket. She bought the wool when she was on holiday in Barcelona. The pompoms just add a sense of fun to it.

This pram cover has been crocheted by Norma in Ice Yarn "Bunny Soft." I think it was Aran or chunky weight and used three balls. I like the colourway and the heavy feel of the finished pram cover.

Morag has been busy again knitting boot toppers for the winter. How organised are you for winter?

Phyllis always has a finish to show and this week she has crocheted a stunning jacket for Kayla-May.

Catriona has completed another little shrug. Now she is contemplating making a Christening robe to go under it.

Last but not least, Janice almost forgot to show her amazing Somerset Patchwork cushion cover that she had been making at the Village Patchers quilting group.

Don't forget the Cake Off on Tuesday 7th October. Just bring along some home baking and enjoy a moment of cake. This is not a competition. It is a celebration of all things CAKE!

Small and beautiful.

Norma has been busy in her wee crafty house in the garden. These lovely wee pram charms are just adorable!

Esther charmed us with these little lovely cardigans. Hand knits always look so cosy!

The management would like to point out that it cannot be held responsible for Helen mixing up the names of the creators of these fab garments. Possibly the yellow cardi was a masterpiece made by Esther. Apologies if this is incorrect.

Last Tuesday night was like a fashion show of great ideas. Leslie has been busy making and I just love the the flower motif on the pink cardigan. The three finishes shown above are inspiring!

Kathleen had the greatest fun working these wee hats. Again the flower detail just adds the "Ahhhhhh" factor.

 Sandra completed this beautiful pram blanket. It is soooooooooooo soft and cosy!

Maureen drew an "Ahhhhh!" from me with this delicate pattern.

As you can see Isabel is back from holiday and has busy creating a few more scarves for the shoe box charity.

Linda was delighted to show off these colourful hats she created for the shoe box charity. She will gladly accept donations of hats and scarves whenever you can manage to make a spare garment.

Stephanie is always busy crafting and sewing. These garments are for her grandchildren. The mitts have a sparkle to them.

Laura was one of our new members who just started on Tuesday night. She brought along this charming rabbit she made for a baby shower.

Anthea is always industrious. I don't know how she manages to fit all of her ideas into her busy day. The little pilot helmet is really eye catching I just loved the colour of this chunky blanket.

Yvonne created this amazing bracelet on Tuesday night while she chatted at the knitting group. She now answers to name of "Speedy".

A big welcome to all of our new members!

Just a wee reminder that the Hospice shop in Baillieston is always looking for handknitted baby clothes. I will be happy to take donations along to the shop.