Sock Club!

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Sock Club

Congratulations to our very own Stockinette Terry Morris. She has two sock patterns published in the newly published book Sock Club. Two of her original original designs are in the book: Cozy Cable Socks and Beaded Lattice Socks.

You can follow Terry's knitting adventures on the high seas by reading her blog Sailing Knitter. Terry and her husband sold their house and possessions in 2006 and now call a 50' Gulfstar Sailmaster home. Talk about adventuresome!

Terry is a well loved and long standing member of the Camellia City Stockinettes. Be sure to check out her book and blog!

Happy Sailing Terry and again Congratulations!

March Meeting!

Cable March Madness!

There was a definite green, Celtic and Aran theme to the March Meeting!

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, members were encouraged to wear green to the meeting. What a showing of green there was from Aran sweaters to cabled berets!

The Stockinettes packed the house again with nearly 100 members in attendance. Membership leader Doris K. reported that we now have 175 members including a new "junior member" who is just 5 yrs old. Talk about keeping our craft alive!

The March Challenge

Annemieke's "Ludo" sweater by

Designer Elsebeth Lavold

The March monthly challenge was to "Knit with Cables".

Did you know that the monthly challenge has changed to a fun new format? There is now a "theme" for the "challenge of the month" verses an actual pattern challenge. Based on the 34 March challenge participators ...this seems to be a big hit!

Kudos to Cindi and Beth for changing up the monthly challenge for the Stockinettes. Now when you participate in the Monthly Challenge, you earn an entry into the challenge drawing that evening.

Congratulations to the March challenge winner Phyllis A.. She won a $25.00 gift certificate to Rumpelstiltskin's.

The Stockinettes Love a Challenge!

Yes, we can twist the cable!

Attending the monthly Guild Meeting is a great way to "stay in the loop" with the Stockinettes!

Nina R. reported on the Stockinette Ravelympics 2010 team, Team Yarn Sac Near & Far. Over 20 members challenged themselves during the Winter Olympics including Kimberly H. who competed from her new home in Idaho! (Yes, most competitors crossed the finish line!)

Stitch 'N Pitch is just around the corner. Bring your knitting and come out to Raley Field and cheer on the Rivercats Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. We have a reserve section so be sure to buy your official Stockinette tickets through the Stockinettes at the April meeting.

Wilma K. reported on the California State Fair . This year's dates are July 14 to August 1, 2010. As always, The Stockinettes booth can be found in the Creative Arts Building.

Save the date for the Second Annual Retreat this October 14 - 17, 2010 at Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe. It will be pretty tough to "out do" last year's Retreat but here's hoping we can do it!

BIG News Announcement!

Perhaps the most exciting news of the evening was Beth's announcement...

Amy Singer is coming this November.

Amy Singer is a designer,author and the editor of Knitty.com. Amy will be our special guest and featured speaker at our November Guild Meeting. There will also be three lace workshops with Amy that weekend. Be sure to mark your calendar!

Cable Challengers!

As you can see...there are a lot of fabulous things happening this year for the Stockinettes.

The Stockinettes are truly one of the most fabulous knitting guilds around. There's a tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes for the Stockinettes...thanks to the many Guild member volunteers.

The Guild is seeking volunteers for committees and special events this year. Can you volunteer?

Stitches West!

Betsy Shopping at Stitches West!

Every February knitters across America head to the Santa Clara Convention Center for STITCHES West.

Many Camellia City Stockinettes were spotted at the Stitches West Marketplace on Friday, February 26, 2010. Here they are:

Caught on Camera at Stitches West!

Daniella & Lorna

Daniella enjoyed classes and shopping at the Marketplace.

Lorna Miser worked the show for Village Spinning & Weaving as a Designer and did book signings as well.

Sally

Sally was there working the Wild Fibers Magazine booth!

Cathy

Cathy, aka "The Librarian",

picked up three fabulous books for the Guild Library while shopping.

Cheryl

Cheryl was excited to finally find some "real"

San Francisco Giants colors!

Diane & Elizabeth

Serious yarn shoppers say "shop 'till ya drop"!

Catherine

Catherine "scored" on some Noro yarn deals!

You certainly can tell by all those Stockinette smiles that eveyone had a fabulous time!
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Be sure to mark your calendar for Stitches West 2011.
It will be held February 24 - 27, 2011.


See you there! You might even be caught on camera!

Let's Spin!

Let's Spin!

Introduction to Spinning was the February Program Class. Stockinette President Lizette Hopkins is an avid spinner and led this fun and informative workshop for the Stockinettes.

Here's a quick recap of Introduction to Spinning:

Cheryl's a Spinner!

Most of the Intro to Spinning attendees had never spun before. Each attendee was given a drop spindle and fleece to spin their own yarn. Lizette began the program with instructions on how to even make your own drop spindle.

As the photo above shows, Cheryl and the Stockinettes had no trouble getting the hang of spinning!

Ready, Set...Spin!

Spin, Spin, Spin!

Lizette worked the room making sure everyone was able to get the hang of spinning with a drop spindle.

Sandy spinning away!

Stockinette Sandy loves to spin. She became hooked on spinning at last year's

Lambtown in Dixon.

She loves spinning and says "it's very therapeutic"!

If you haven't tried spinning...why not give it a try!

February Guild Meeting

Knit From Your Heart!

The February Guild Meeting was all about hearts, love, red and knitting.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, there was an obvious holiday heart theme to this February meeting!

Nina's "Falling in Love" Scarf

The monthly challenge due at the February Meeting was "Knit From The Heart".

Guild members were challenged to knit projects that were "knit from the heart". This naturally included heart motif projects, knits for someone you love or knitting that you love. There was a wonderful array of knit challenges showcased at the meeting including Nina's adorable "Falling in Love" heart scarf knit in Jojoland cashmere!

We Love Red!

The Stockinettes love the color Red!

There was a lot of red worn at the February meeting.

The Stockinettes heart (love)

Community Service Knitting!

Veterans Lap Robes

At the February meeting it was quite evident that the Stockinette members "knit from their hearts" and give generously to local community service projects! The Stockinettes donate Veterans Lap Robes, Preemie Baby Hats and Chemo Caps on a regular monthly basis.

All About Hearts!

Anne's All Heart Shawl

Stockinette member Anne T. really took the monthly challenge to heart. Her All Heart Shawl was the show stopper of the meeting. Her project was definitely "knit from the heart" and for someone she loves...her Mother. This adorable heart motif wrap is from Nicky Epstein's book Knitting A Kiss In Every Stitch.

To create her All Heart Shawl, Anne enlisted the help of her two sisters (living in Paris and Seattle) to knit as many hearts as they could in varying sizes both in stockinette and seed stitch. Anne joined the hearts into the wrap and is now sending it off to her mother for Valentine's Day.

Anne says "Mom's a knitter and a quilter so she will love it". We know she will, too!

Meet the 2010 Board of Directors!

2010 Board of Directors

Meet the 2010 Board of Directors!

Front Row (left to right):
Treasurer: Barbara Debert, Secretary: Emmy Aricioglu and President: Lizette Hopkins

Back Row (left to right):
Dual Membership: Doris Keller, Dual Vice Presidents: Beth Callahan & Cindi Unmack, Dual Membership: Jude Tarrant

Let's hear it for the Camellia City Stockinettes

2010 Board of Directors!

Thank you ladies for your dedication and hard work!

We know it will be a wonderful year under your leadership!

Shelby's Place is moving!

Shelby's Place

Gina the owner of Shelby's Place is pleased to announce she is moving to a larger location.

The current location is now closed while Gina and her Mom move all that yarn and books to their new location just around the corner. Gina says "the new location is easier to find and is double the size of the old location". They even have new and expanded hours now.

Shelby's Place re-opens on Monday February 8, 2010.

New Store Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sat & Sun 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

New Address:

1020 Del Paseo Rd, Suite 130

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 285-8694