Saturday Crafters - December 16th 10am -3pm

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

And that means it's time for a pot luck lunch at Saturday Crafters this month!  Bring your favourite dish or dessert and share in the spirit of the holiday season.

Did you take a look at the Kindness Calendar I sent out last week?  Did you notice that on December 16th it says to "make a card or decoration for someone special" - I've got you covered!  I have a pattern for a small paper pieced Christmas tree that could be used as a post card, decoration or a mug rug.  I have not made this before, but if you'd like to join me in trying, let me know and I'll send you the instructions to print off.  You will only need small amounts of green and white fabric - it only measures 6" x 6".

Check out what was being created last month at Saturday Crafters:

Saturday Crafters - November 18th 10am-3pm

There is a definite chill in the air and that can only mean one thing - CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!!

If you plan on making a handmade gift, you better get started and we have a spot saved for you at Saturday Crafters this month to do just that!

Come join us and take a look at what we were creating last month!

Ruth working on a tree skirt and Jodie didn't know whether to quilt or knit!

 Sarah just learning to crochet with Chrissy

That salvage edge is too cute!

Simple drawstring bags were taking over!

At Saturday Crafters lets adopt the Knit Hive definition below:

SATURDAY CRAFTERS OCTOBER 21ST - 10AM-3PM

Is it fall?  Is it summer?  Who knows??!!!  All I know is that it is the crafting season, so lets get to it!

If you are thinking of making handmade Christmas gifts you better get cracking! And what a better time to come out to Saturday Crafters and get started!

Adam winding yarn on the new swift and winder!

Chrissy's first fair isle knitting

Fabric Haul!

Yes! There is FREE fabric to go though this month, so don't miss out!

CHECK THIS OUT!  ADAM & JODIE ON 

THE KRISTY GLASS KNITS YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!!

(you might have to rewind the video a bit, seems to be in the middle)

Some completed objects from over the summer!

Saturday Crafters September 16th

Saturday Crafters September 16th 10am-3pm

Its that time of year again!  Cool fall nights and a craving to get back to our regular routines and that includes SATURDAY CRAFTERS!

I can't wait to see everyone again to see what you've been working on over the summer or what you hope to work on in the colder months ahead.  When the temperature drops, it automatically makes you think of warm and fuzzy projects to make for yourself, loved ones and even strangers who need a helping hand.

Come out and join us for great company, conversation and crafting!

Here are some things that were made by Vicky and Jodie over the summer. Vicky made the rag quilt and basket, Jodie the half square triangle quilt, knitted flag pillow and shawl in a ball shawl.

Here a few pictures of Adam and Jodie's trip to Stitches Mid-West in Chicago - so much yarn! and we got to meet and be interviewed by Kristy Glass Knits and also met Mr. Hugzzz (he makes Big Stix knitting needles).  Adam is hooked now! (no pun intended haha!) **sorry the one picture is turned**

Valerie Judas, myself and some other Kingsville knitters/crocheters did another yarn bomb at the Kingsville Folk Fest:

If you are looking to learn how to knit, a new Absolute Beginner Knitting Series is starting on YouTube with Studio Knit - Monday September 4th. Here's a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFkcB2fjz6g . You can watch and start anytime.

In the words of Vicky Howell - Creator of the new YouTube series The Knit Show - "Breathe in. Craft out."

Summer is Here!

Here's what was happening in May before our summer break!

I won 3rd Place! (Jodie Matte)

This was the Trend Tex Challenge at the Canadian Quilting Association Quilt Show - we only had five Trend Tex fabrics to work with.  Check out the link to see the other quilts entered https://www.canadianquilter.com/photo-gallery/trend-tex-quilters-challenge.php?year=2017 .

The quilts are auctioned off to raise money for the Canadian Quilting Association.

The theme was "a Canadian Memory", my quilt description is as follows (they have a spelling mistake in the picture above): No matter where you go in the country, if you are feeling lonely, all you have to do is go to a Tim Horton's and you feel at home!

THE WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL

• Knitting  Rug Hooking  Weaving  Felting  Spinning

Saturday October 14th, 2017

9am - 5pm

Woodstock Fairgrounds, Ontario

If you are interested in going, I think we might have a car going that way!  Here's a link http://www.fleecefestival.com/

PLEASE SEND US SOME PICTURES OF WHAT YOU ARE MAKING OVER THE SUMMER! EVEN IF ITS STRAWBERRY JAM, WE WANT TO SEE PICTURES! EMAIL YOUR PICTURES TO artspaceessex@gmail.com

SATURDAY CRAFTERS - MAY 20TH

LAST SATURDAY CRAFTERS OF THE SEASON!

***MAKE SURE TO EMAIL US IF YOU PLAN ON COMING TO THE MAY SATURDAY CRAFTERS - WE WILL BE PROVIDING LUNCH, SO WE NEED TO KNOW WHO IS COMING.    THANK YOU!***

I just started reading this book, I think its going to be a great read - and its not only for knitters, this book can apply to any craft.  Here is a quote from the back of the book:

What she has discovered is exciting.  This book explains her findings and shows you how you can knit to benefit your health and wellbeing, as well as improve your relationships, friendships and community.

Here is a link to Betsan Corkhill's website: http://www.stitchlinks.com/ 

Kristy Glass Knits is doing a book club on this book on her Raverly page, just search "Kristy Glass Knits" if you want to join in.

Upcoming Quilt Show

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Check out what was being created in April!