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The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016The Guild CableOur first meeting will be on September 8th at the Hyatt Place HotelInformation to be aware of:The Presidents LetterNew meeting place: The Guild is pleasedto announce our 2016-2017 meetings willbe held at the new Hyatt Place located at5020 Main Street in Amherst. The Hyatthas a restaurant available for anyone thatwould like to have a light meal before themeeting as well as an area to purchasebeverages and snack or desserts. Thedoors will open at 6:30 with the meetingsbeginning at 7:00.Hello Knitting Friends,Save the dates:October 6 - Acclaimed author AnnHood shares her personal journey aswe learn the ways knitting touches ourlives.March 2nd - Annual auction formembers only.May 18th-Yarn Fest will include vendorsfrom New York and Pennsylvania. Inaddition, we will have our seminarinstructors (Jill Draper and Laura Nelkin)vending at the Fest. This event is open tothe public, so please plan to bring a friend.Jill Draper and Laura Nelkin will beteaching at our Spring Seminar (May 19thand 20th) with Jill Draper and (May 20thand 21st) with Laura Nelkin.First, a big thank you. Most of you know by now thatthe Ramada Inn where we were planning to meet thisyear has announced that they are closing at the end ofSeptember. Thanks to the timely and very diligent workof Gina Passantino and Holly Olmstead, we have a newlocation! I am so excited to share that, beginning inSeptember, we will meet at the Hyatt Place Hotel, onMain Street, right at the edge of the Thruway. Thisshould make it even more accessible for our members.And we’ll still have the great space, lighting andtechnology.Second, I hope you're ready to meet old and new friendsat our September meeting. Come early and look around.Snacks and beverages can be purchased right off the mainentrance. Then come in and get acquainted. Holly willintroduce some of our new electronic communicationtools. And you'll learn about what's coming up.This should be a great year for the Guild. We haveawesome speakers, some of whom you'll read about inthis newsletter and others on our newly designed andvery au courant website (again, thanks Holly). Are youfollowing us on Facebook, Ravelry and Instagram?Continuedon page2.Email: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 1
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016The President's Letter-part 2Continued from page 1There will be at least one basket raffle at every meeting. Our members' only yarn auction andour annual seminar will swap places this year, with the Auction coming in March and our YarnFest and Seminar (with a double billing, no less) arriving together in May. Since our auction willbe earlier, it would be great if you could bring your fabulous yarn finds to the Septembermeeting. The auction is a major fundraiser for the Guild.We have a theme for our Guild this year. The theme is “Grow”. So be thinking how you aregoing to grow your knitting skills and your knitting friendships this year! I can't wait to see youall in September. Until then, pick up those needles and have fun!Lots of love, MarjaSummer Knit AlongBy Susy PalcicI hope all of you have been working on your summer project from one of Ann Hood's books.The patterns are featured in two of her books, Knitting Yarns and Knitting Pearls, There isalso a list of the patterns in our group page on Ravelry. Then you can find the free patternson Ravelry. We want to bring many of these finished items to 'Wow' Ann in October.Email: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 2
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016Programming Information - 2016-2017 Part 1By Gina Passantino and Susy PalcicSEPTEMBER 8, 2016 HOW DOES YOUR KNITTING GROW?Presented by Marja Coons-Torn, Holly Olmstead Our Guild President and Vice President introduce the theme “Grow” for this year’s Knitting Guild Season with aprogram to help you grow your skills through photography and technology. We’ll learn tonight how to photograph ourknits beautifully and stylishly, just like the top designers do! And we’ll go on an interactive journey into new technologythat the Guild will be incorporating this season. Plus get ready to meet your fellow Guild members and learnsomething about them you might not otherwise know! Year Long Knit-Along - Sue Yarborough introduces our fun KAL that will grow all year long! It is the Martin StoreyAfghan from Rowan Yarns. Sue will share her knowledge and techniques throughout the year and the patterns will beavailable on our website. Tonight Sue will introduce the project, give yarn and needle information, and discuss sizeoptions. Also tonight: What skill building class will you teach at the February Mini Seminars? Please sign up tonight to teacha class. Be ready with class name, short description and the supplies/ homework needed.OCTOBER 6, 2016 WRITING ABOUT KNITTINGPresented by Ann Hood Acclaimed Author Ann Hood, who often says “knitting saved my life,” joins us for a special evening to discuss theimpact of knitting on writers and writing. Ann will take us on her own personal journey as we share and learn aboutthe ways knitting touches our lives.***Free for Guild Members . Open to Public - 5.00 at the door** Bring your own copies of Ann’s books for a special author signing after the discussion. No worries if you don’t ownany Ann Hood books. Talking Leaves will be at this event selling Ann’s books – Cashand Credit Cards accepted. To round out the night, our very own Jenna Myer will haveher 716 yarn truck and wonderful yarns available for sale too. Don’t forget to bring your Summer KAL items to display and show Ann ourappreciation for her writing and knitting patterns provided in her wonderful books.NOVEMBER 10, 2016 KNITTING FOR MY COUNTRYKnitting Historian Mary Ann Colopy returns to the Guild to discussknitting during times of war. Sue Yarborough will present the first lesson in our year long KAL. Sue also beavailable during the 6:30 social and help time to answer any questions. What skill building class will you teach at the February Mini Seminars.? Please sign uptonight to teach a class. Be ready with class name, short description and the Supplies /homework needed. This will be the last call for teachers. If we don’t have enoughteachers, we can’t run the popular February classes.December 1, 2016 Trunk show with Raveloe Fibers and Monica White Fiber Arts Need new pattern ideas? Wondering what the hottest trends are in knit wear? Find out tonight when Raveloe Fibersteams up with Indie Dyer Monica White Fiber Arts for a fun trunk show evening! Raveloe and Monica White will alsohave yarn, patterns, and kits on sale after the trunk show for your stash enhancement and holiday gift giving. Sue Yarborough presents the 2nd lesson in the year long Guild KAL. Sign-ups for February classes will also take place tonight. Classes are limited to 10 students per class.Email: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 3
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016Programming Information - Part 2JANUARY 5, 2017 CHARITY KNITTING CHARITY KNITTING – Start the new year off with a giving heart that includes knitting for our furry friends in need.Tonight we will knit for the SPCA of Erie County and Niagara County . We’ll be knitting for cats and dogs andcompeting to see who comes out on top! Meow!Bow Wow! Who will win tonight; the cats or the dogs? SHOW AND TELL - Did you buy yarn at last year’s auction? What did you knit with it? Bring it in tonight and show itoff. Sue Yarborough will present the 3rd lesson in the year long Guild KALFEBRUARY 2, 2017 MINI CLASSES - presented by our members Learn a new skill or enhance a technique you already know. Members will present classes tonight on various skillbuilder topics Sue Yarborough will present the 4th lesson in the Guild year long KAL.March 2, 2017 ANNUAL AUCTION Always one of the most popular events on the Knitting Guild’s calendar of events; get ready to bid high for the yarnyou desire. Money raised from the auction offsets seminar costs.**This is a members only event**APRIL 6th WHAT’S THE FUSS ABOUT HAND DYED AND HAND SPUN YARNS?Presented by Monica White Our annual and ever popular Yarn Fest is just a few weeks away! Monica of Monica White Fiber Arts will us the dyingand spinning process of yarn and the advantages to using hand dyed/hand spun yarns vs. commercial. Ever wonderhow to substitute these yarns in patterns or how the different fibers lend themselves to projects? We’ll figure that outtoo tonight and get you ready for what’s coming up at this year’s Yarn Fest! Hand Dyed Project Show and Tell Display - Show off your projects made with hand dyed and/or hand spun yarns. Sue Yarborough will share ideas for joining the squares in our yearlong KAL.MAY 18, 2017 YARN FEST 2017 With Seminar Teachers: Laura Nelkin and Jill Draper We’re combining this year’s Yarn Fest with Seminar Weekend so it’s sure to be better than ever! Vendors from acrossNew York State and Pennsylvania will be available for your stash enhancement. Our seminar teachers, Laura Nelkinand Jill Draper, will also be vending at the event so this year’s Yarn Fest is sure to please. Bring a friend! The event isopen to the public with plenty of items even non-knitters will want and enjoy. Cash and credit Cards accepted.JUNE 1, 2017 HOW DID WE GROW? PRESIDENT’S CHOICE – The last meeting of the Guild Season will havesurprises provided by our outgoing president. You don’t want to miss thismeeting! GUILD FASHION SHOW - It’s time to walk the catwalk at the annualGuild Fashion Show. Model the one item you knit this year that you aremost proud of.Email: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 4
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016A New Guild Season to Grow Your KnittingBy Gina PassantinoThere's so much happening this year at the Buffalo Knitting Guild and it all is sure to help you grow your knitting. Ofcourse the big news is the Guilds's move to the Hyatt Place on Main Street in Amherst. Not only is the new locationconvenient for all and only 20 minutes max from the North and South towns, but the facility is modern, clean,professional and allows for a variety of seating including theater, in the round and classroom style. There's free andFAST WIFI so bring your tablets and laptops as many of our programs this year incorporate technology.The Programming Department has lots of fun ways planned for you to grow your knitting this year too. Each monthwe'll have a themed basket raffle for you to take a chance on. Inside each basket you'll find all sorts of goodies that willhelp you build your stash, add to your needle and pattern collection and other fun surprises.We are so excited to present Ann Hood in October. Ann is an accomplished and award winning author who we arehonored to have showcase our October meeting. This event is open to the public. Tickets are 5.00 for nonGuild members and can be purchased only at the door. Please invite a friend to attend. Talking LeavesBookstore will sell Ann's many books at the October meeting and Ann will be available to sign the books.This is a meeting you don't want to miss!Yarn Fest is moving to seminar weekend in May and will feature a host of Indie vendors from NY andPennsylvania and our two seminar teachers. We are thrilled to have Yarn Fest in our new location and hopeonce again for a huge turnout. Please mark your calendars NOW and start telling your friends. This eventis open to the public and is a fundraiser for the Guild so it's important we get a large turnout.Year Long Knit AlongBy Susy PalcicSue Yarborough, a fantastic teacher, will be guiding us through the Martin Story Afghan squares. She will teach us8 of the squares throughout the year with varying techniques. She will introduce the project in September to let usknow what yarn and needles are required and interesting options for the project. Come learn with us!Yarn Auction Items NeededBy Adrienne KotlerYou probably noticed by now that the date for the annual Yarn Auction has been moved up to March. With that in mind,please think about what you may have to donate to the auction this year. We will begin collecting yarn in Septemberand will continue through the February meeting. Did you - like I - spend part of the summer rearranging your stash andhave loads of goodies to donate. We take all types of yarn, books, accessories, notions, etc. If you have magazines,we ask that you only go back to 2010. As a group you have been most generous in the past and I hope you willcontinue to donate to this annual event. Thank youEmail: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 5
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016Membership EnrollmentBelow is the 2016-2017 Membership Enrollment Form. If you would prefer to enroll using PayPal, please go tohttp://buffaloknittingguild.com and click on the membership tab to get to the PayPal link.Deadline for membership payment is October 31, 2016.Email: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 6
The Newsletter of the KnittingGuild of Greater BuffaloSeptember/October 2016Treasurer's ReportBy Pat MaciejewskiInformation from our advertiserEmail: contact@buffaloknittingguild.comWebsite: http://buffaloknittingguild.comPage 7
OCTOBER 6, 2016 WRITING ABOUT KNITTING Presented by Ann Hood Acclaimed Author Ann Hood, who often says “knitting saved my life,” joins us for a special evening to discuss the impact of knitting on writers and writing. Ann will take us on her own personal journey as we share and learn ab
