Baby Bunting!

Janice was asked to make some bunting for the Creche that she volunteers at and this was the result. I wonder why she chose blue?

At the same time, Janice was asked to make some bunting for the RAF Cadets to display while they were inspected by some bigwig. Janice would like to point out that she is no longer available to take on any more orders for bunting because she is preparing for the birth of her first grandchild. Did I mention that she also found time to create thirty feet of bunting for that happy event?

Isabel was inspired by the Viking weaving that ,Matthew, her grandson displayed last week. I think she got a wee bit competitive! The completed wall-hanging will be displayed in Isabel's home. Has anyone else been inspired by their child's/grandchild's school projects?

I completed another pair of socks for my daughter. I love using Regia yarn. It is so easy to work and I was really pleased with the way the self- striping yarn knitted up.

Look what Jill made as a birthday present for a friend! Her pal had often commented on the the hats she had done for children in her own family and now she has one of her own. Lucky lady!

Aileen brought Philip along to meet the ladies. What a treasure! contented and well behaved. Not like the usual bunch of baby huggers who vied for "Their shot for a wee hold!"

Lisa came along to the group without Isabella. The little darling was spending quality time with her Gran. Above you can see a little skirt that Lisa crocheted for Bella. I saw the skirt being modeled in a picture on facebook and it looked great.

Saint Izzy of the sewing machine made some cushions for Margaret with the left over fabric from the quilt. Isabel  and I delivered them to Margaret and she was thrilled. Well done, Izzy!

Remember that the room we use for the club is unavailable to us on 12th May.

Happy Crafting!

Sock it to me!

On Tuesday night Karen was very busy with the first session of her sock knitting class for beginners. 

The group of nervous knitters sat at an isolated table where they could concentrate on the intricacy of sock knitting. "Mammy, Daddy" and "Help ma bob" and other forms of expletives were heard from time to time. As luck would have it, we had a surprise visitor that night. None other than The Sock Lady herself, Ginnie Willis. In the early years of the group Ginnie was on a mission to spread the gospel of sock knitting. However, due to work commitments she has been unable to attend. No pressure then ladies, Ginnie is just the goddess of sock knitting. 

Norma has been busy in her wee crafty house again. This lovely cardigan and hat was made for friend.

Margaret knitted this beautiful blue hoodie for a friend and the pink cardigan and yellow pullover were donated to the Hospice shop on Baillieston Main St.

Isabel has really taken to sock knitting recently and completed this pair during the holidays.

Now, Isabel has been truly adventurous with this pair of socks. Very distinctive. I think I may have to attempt something new with the next pair of socks that I do.

I am delighted to say that the lovely Joyce has got back into knitting again. She has been very industrious and donated two bags full of fabulous baby clothes for the Hospice Shop in Baillieston. I took all of the donations along to the shop on Wednesday morning and the shop manager was delighted. Well done to those who contributed.

                                                             Some more of Joyce's beautiful work.

 Fran has been very creative recently, completing this matching scarf and fingerless gloves. The premie blanket and premie hats she made for the Yarnigans charity which is supplying little blankets and hats for premature babies. Some of our members are also members of an on-line crochet group called Yarnigans. Ask Fran or Lisa for more details about the group.

  Karen is also working on the Yarnigans charity and has made these lovely little blankets. Don't ask Karen for info while she she is doing the sock class, she will have her hands full!

I was so impressed with the crochet work that people were doing on a Tuesday night that I resolved to try crochet again in the new year. I have never been terribly comfortable with crochet but this is my latest effort. The blanket is made with double crochet and I may attempt to learn another stitch as time goes by.

Stephanie has really taken to sewing since she retired. These amazing cushions were made with fabric she bought on the internet. Wow! Just my colours! Remember, my birthday is in April, if you have any more of that fabric kicking about......hint.....hint.

In her spare time Stephanie was able to knit this matching set of hat and mitts. Ideal for our weather!

 Carol was delighted to share with us the lovely little premie blankets and hats that she had made. Such beautiful work will be appreciated.

This stunning yellow cardigan with collar was completed by Roberta.

Just a little reminder that the sock knitting class continues on Tuesday. Homework should be completed by then!

Donna has agreed to take a crochet class for beginners after the sock knitting series of lessons end. More information will follow nearer the time.

Norma is a Dry Athlete during the month of January. All money raised is for Cancer Research. All donations welcome.

Lastly, our group charity is the Seafarers charity. We will be knitting hats and balaclavers for the seamen who bring food, fish etc to our shores. As you know, our group tries to support different charities each year and this one was suggested by June. Patterns will be available shortly.