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PurlsNEXT MEETING

Monday, April 1Help Clinic, 6:30 p.m.Meet and Greet, 7 p.m.

Business Meeting, 7:15 p.m.

Program will be

Guild Knit-a-Long.

We meet at:Westminster Canterbury3100 Shore Drive,

Virginia Beach

Check tkgv.blogspot.com to confirm the meeting date.

Questions? Email us at tkgv1@yahoo.com.

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2 Calendar, Charity Knitting, Birthdays, Meeting Photo 3 Knitting Retreat Photos

4 Knitting Retreat Vendors and Donors

5 Powhatan Fiber Festival

6 Meeting Minutes

PlusKnitting Contest Rules &Entry Form

Our Knitting by the Sea retreat just blew me away – literally. The wind was blowing so hard luggage carts were seen flying by the front of the hotel with guests chasing after them. I digress. I am trying to set the mood for the perfect knitting retreat. The wind was blowing, there was a chill in the air, waves were crashing the shoreline and a fire was burning in the fireplace. We ba-sically had the hotel and the whole Outer Banks to ourselves except for the crazy ultra-marathoners, whom we did not see until Sunday morning. We had a relaxing weekend of knit-ting, learning, eating, chatting and shopping right in the hotel, with the option to leave if you had a craving for seafood. Everyone seemed to have had a great time and is ready to do it again next year.

Before we get rolling on next year’s retreat, we have several community events coming up on the calendar. The Gathering of the Guilds is April 6 at the Francis Land House; we have par-ticipated in this for the last 20 years. It is a time to showcase our craft and see what the other guilds in our community are doing. The Gathering of the Guilds also is a signal to me that spring is here and time for baseball and the Kentucky Derby.

In honor of the Kentucky Derby, which is the first Saturday in May, we had a hat contest last year, and we will have one again this year at the May meeting. Hats should have a knitting- or fiber-related theme and be as ostentatious as possible. Prizes will be awarded. More informa-tion will be given at the April meeting. I also will be looking at dates for a Guild night at a Tides baseball game.

Finally, I will be continuously reminding everyone about our knitting contest, which has been moved to October. Details will be available at our meetings, on Ravelry and in our newslet-ters, so get busy.

Debbie Henderson

The TKGV custom color-way received by retreat at-tendees was dyed by Laura of The Unique Sheep and in-

spired by a photo of a bird submitted by Lynn

Clements. The name of the colorway is “TKGV SUNBIRD.”

Retreat attendees received a gradient sock set in the Luxe base. Guild members can order the colorway in any base yarn and amount, or any other yarn in any color, at a 10 percent discount from www.theuniquesheep.com. Use the coupon code “TIDEWATER” at checkout.

 See retreat photos on page 3.

Get the custom TKGV colorwayBy Cheryl Cauthen Bond

TREASURER’S REPORT The Guild’s current bank account balance is: $6,112.40. Beverly Boler

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Guild meetings start with Meet and Greet at 7 p.m., followed by the Business Meeting at 7:15 p.m. The Guild also offers a Help Clinic, starting a half-hour before the meet-ing.

April 1 – Guild Meeting. Program will be an introduction to a Guild knit-a-long shawl project led by Linda Johnson. Members do not need to bring yarn, needles or other materials to the meeting to participate in this program.  

April 6 – Gathering of the Guilds. Francis Land House, Virginia Beach. http://goo.gl/pVGKi

April 6 – Shearing Day, Cornerstone Farm Al-pacas, Windsor. www.cornerstonefarmalpacas.com

April 12-14 – SoXexperience, Chincoteague, Va. http://goo.gl/5JPNq

April 27 – Powhatan Fiber Festival, Powhatan. www.powhatansfestivaloffiber.com

May 4-5 – Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, West Friendship, Md. www.sheepandwool.org

May 6 – Guild Meeting. Kentucky Derby hat contest. Hats should have a knitting- or fiber-related theme and be as ostentatious as possible.

Sept. 7 – Deadline for entries for TKGV knit-ting contest, 5 p.m. See details in this newsletter.

Mark your calendarsPU

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Member BirthdaysThis Month

Karen RichardsonApril 18

Denise CallApril 26

Teresa HammonsApril 30

Sue Von Ohlsen shows off a piece of fiber art she created by fulling yarn.

Charity knitting: Not too early to start thinking about the holiday party By Chris Goudeau

Thanks to all who took home some of the char-ity yarn that I brought to our last meeting. I’ll be bringing some each month for you to use. You can always use your leftover/oddball pieces of yarn for hats or pet blankets.

As you know, we will be having our holiday party at St. Mary’s Home (December 2013). Yes, I know that’s far away, but I just wanted to remind you. They are looking for hats, slippers and lap blankets, just to name a few items. All your knitted items need to be made with yarn washable in hot water.

St. Mary’s (www.saintmaryshome.org) cares for children and young adults from newborn to age 21 years and will be opening a wing for adults this year; this means your items can be made in child or adult sizes. You can bring them to our meetings any time or save them for later in the year.

I will not be at the April meeting as I will be out of town, but the charity log will be there for you to sign and record your charity items. You also can always email me at chrisgoudeau64@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Marilyn Estrada, left, led TKGV members (including President Debbie Henderson, center, and Secretary Katie Gerwien, right) in a series of hand exercises for knitters during the March meeting. (photo by Lynn Clements)

Lynn Clements, right, holds the first skeins from the colorway based on her photo submission, “Sunbird,” below.

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Thirty-One Gifts’ motto is CELEBRATE, ENCOURAGE & REWARD. April is a great time to celebrate friendships, to encour-age those who come into your home with kind words and hospitality and in turn you will reward yourself with close friendships. Thirty-One Gifts offers exclusive products for women that are beautifully designed with many fabric choices from flashy and sassy to reserved and classy. Items include skirt purses, various thermal totes, a wide variety of organizing bins and totes (great for holding knitting projects and yarn) and Mini Zipper and Zip-Up Pouches for your knitting notions. What a better way to get your knitting and yarn organized then with Thirty-One products! April Monthly Customer Special: Introducing our new Rec & Roll Duffle collection! For every $35 you spend from April 2-30, get our new Jr. Rec Duffle for $10 or Pro Duffle for $25! Personalize for $7 or Icon it for a special fee this month of $7 (icon and

personalization) – New this month, can add an icon only! Remember, all personalization counts toward your $35 total. New Icons added: paw, stars and bike. Visit my webpage to view the complete catalog and the monthly special, or place an order. Should you have any ques-tions, or want to receive the monthly specials flyers via email feel free to contact me directly. Five percent of sales will be donated to the Guild.

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13 Thank you to the vendors and goodie bag and door prize donors for the 2013 TKGV Knitting by the Sea Retreat. VendorsThirty-One – Kym Widick www.thirtyonegifts.comBaa Baa Sheep – Roz Klein www.baabaasheepllc.com Barb’s Button’s & Pottery – Barbara BloomUnplanned Peacock – Natasha Laity Snyder www.unplannedpeacock.com! !Goodie Bag Door PrizesThirty-One/Kym Widick - www.thirtyonegifts.com Alana Dakos /Never Not Knitting - www.nevernotknitting.blogspot.com Bar-Maids - www.bar-maids.com Thirty-One 31/Kym Widick www.thirtyonegifts.comCheryl Cauthen Bond Baa Baa Sheep - www.baabaasheepllc.comCornerstone Farm Alpaca - www.cornerstonefarmalpacas.com Bar-Maids – www.shop.bar-maids.comDebbie Henderson Cornerstone Farm Alpaca - www.cornerstonefarmalpacas.com Dragonfly Fibers - www.dragonflyfibers.com Debbie HendersonFibernymph Dye Works - www.fibernymphdyeworks.bigcartel.com WallisKnits - Linda JohnsonHoliday Yarns - www.holidayyarns.com Dragonfly Fibers - www.dragonflyfibers.comInspiration Dyeworks - www.etsy.com/shop/InspirationDyeworks Fibernymph Dye Works – www.fibernymphdyeworks.bigcartel.com Janel Laidman/Rustling Leaf Press -www.rustlingleafpress.com Gerschubie Fiber Arts - www.etsy.com/shop/GerschubieJuniper Moon Farm - www.fiberfarm.com Hannah Fettig - www.knitbot.comKelpie Fibers - www.etsy.com/shop/KelpieFibers Kelpie Fibers - www.etsy.com/shop/KelpieFibersMarilyn Estrada Neighborhood Fiber Company - www.neighborhoodfiberco.comThe Knitting Corner - www.theknittingcorner.com Romi Hill - www.designsbyromi.comThe Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia Schacht Spindle Company - www.schachtspindle.comThe Yarn Club - www.yarnclubknits.com Taylored Fibers - www.taylored-fibers.comUnique Sheep - www.theuniquesheep.com The Knitting Corner - www.theknittingcorner.comUnplanned Peacock - www.unplannedpeacock.com The Unique Sheep- www.theuniquesheep.comWallisKnits - Linda Johnson The Yarn Club - http://www.yarnclubknits.com Wandering Wool - www.etsy.com/shop/wanderingwool www.wanderingwool.com

NORO is here!!! The Yarn Club is your source for Noro at the Beach! Great colors, great new yarns and fabulous patters await both knitters and crocheters! The NEW Summer line of Rowan is here with a fantastic new chunky cotton yarn and delicious soft cotton DK so squishy soft and scrumptious! Berroco’s Fuji is taking off for Spring. I have ordered more books to try and keep up with the demand. Stop in to see what the frenzy is all about! Coastal Knits and Coastal Kids Trunk Show is on display from April 3-22 at The Yarn Club! Check out all the patterns from this fantastic book and cast on! The kids patterns are just so adorable, too. We have tons of yarns in stock to choose from. Enjoy! Laura Aylor is teaching two fantastic classes on Saturday, April 27. Laura’s designs include the Lizard Ridge Afghan, Stella Luna, Shades of Truth, Dececho, Faberge and many more! Knit Smart, from 10-12: What you need to do before you start knitting a sweater -- how to use the schematic to decide

where to make adjustments, what to do if there’s no sche-matic, choosing yarn, gauge and gauge issues, determining rates for picking up stitches, modifying shaping, changing lengths, smart swatching. Increase the odds of ending up with a sweater you love and wear instead of another one for the shelf in your closet! Knit Your Own Truth Workshop, from 1-5: Design your own All the Shades of Truth/Log Cabin type scarf/shawl/stole/throw/cowl. We will make miniatures in class. Beginners wel-come! Each class is $50 if you register by April 15. Receive a $10m discount if you sign up for both classes! New yarns, new classes, more knit-a-longs, life is good! Come join us and prepare to laugh!

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Linen, and cotton and silk! Oh my! The spring yarns just keep coming in. The shop has a wide array of fibers and blends that are just perfect for the warn summer days that hopefully will be upon us soon. My favorites are those that have a little glitz to add sparkle to any attire. Stacy Charles' Flora comes in silver, white, or black and has tiny sequins. A blend of 95% cotton and 5% polyester, it's de-

signed to knit on a size 7 needle. Berroco's perennial favorite, Seduce, also knits on a 7 needle. Giada from Adriafil gets its glitz from tiny sequins and 22% nylon and polyester blended with the 78% cotton. Its recom-mended needle is a 6. Sanibel from Classic Elite Yarns is 42% cot-ton and 58% viscose. The accompanying pattern book has pat-terns for shawls, sleeveless coverups, and sweaters. A new yarn from Cascade is Sunseeker. In addition to having glitz, its other positive attribute is that it's machine washable and dryable. Each skein has 237 yards and knits on a 4-5 needle.   Think spring, Roz

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ward to meeting many more of you. Roz Klein

Baa Baa Sheep LLC754 W. 22nd Street

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Powhatan Fiber Festivalfull of yarn-y goodnessBy Katie Gerwien If you would like to attend a fiber festival in Virginia this spring, the Pow-hatan Fiber Festival will take place Sat-urday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Powhatan, a rural county west of Rich-mond.  

The festival's website describes the the purpose of the event: "To celebrate and to share appreciation of the many fiber animals, fiber farmers and fiber artisans of the county and surrounding region." To learn more, see www.powhatansfestivaloffiber.com.

Admission is $5, with children 12 and under free. If you volunteer for two hours, admission is waived. To volunteer, see the website.  

In addition to several food vendors, following is a list of merchandise vendors who will be at the festival:

Adknits - www.adknits.com hand knit and crocheted unique items

Andersons Alpacas of VA LLC - www.andersonsalpacas.com alpaca accesso-ries, baskets, trivets

Ashland Alpacas West - www.ashlandalpacaswest.com alpaca fiber, yarn, finished alpaca items

Beneath the Beech Tree - www.beneaththebeechtree.com baby/toddler clothes, blankets, socks and unique clothing

Bentwaters Farm - www.bentwatersfarm.webs.com handwoven and handknit items, yarn

Camera Club of Richmond - www.cameraclubofrichmond.com framed and matted pictures of fiber related items

Central Virginia Fiber Mill - www.centralvirginiafibermill.com rovings, yarn, felting kits, spring herb dying plants, collecting fiber for processing

Cameron Mountain Alpacas - www.cameronmountain.com alpaca yarn, fleeces, fiber sorting services, alpaca items

Clearview Farm & Ranch - www.clearviewfarmalpacas.com alpaca cloth-ing and accessories

Cloth n Clay - www.annabrannersclothnclay.com fiber themed pottery, woven products

Clotho's Handspinners - clothos-handspinners join in on the spinning circle

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shop - www.coordinatedcolors.com - natural fiber and yarns from the U.S. and abroad

Dark Starz Designs - www.darkstarz.us angora blended yarn, rov-ings, German angora rabbits, silk

Delectable Hills Farm - weaver, bas-ket maker, soapmaker

Dragon Tamer Woodworks - www.etsy.com/shop/drgntamerwoodturning Wooden yarn caddies, nostepinnes, tabletop swifts, small boxes (for notions), needle case

Folly and Nonsense - www.follyandnonsense.com needle cases, no-tions bags, bags

Hermes Alpacas - www.hermesalpacas.com felted soaps, roving, alpaca fiber, knitted, crocheted, and woven products

Hope of Glory Farm - www.hopeofgloryfarm.com alpaca fiber, yarn, roving, products

Impressionist Threads - www.etsy.com/shop/impressionistthreads hand knit shawls, scarves, hats

KSC Designs - www.etsy.com/shop/knitty34?ref=seller_info knitting needle cases, bags, totes

Lagniappe Farm Alpacas - www.lagniappe-farm.com alpaca fiber, yarn, spinning supplies, wearables, jewelry and more

Leicester Longwool Ladies - raw and clean locks, roving, yarn - dyed and natural, soap, and finished items

Mt. Airy Farm - www.mtairyfarm.com - CVM, Cormo, Angora and Mohair yarn and fiber

Platinum Alpacas - www.platinumalpacas.com yarn, fiber, hand-made alpaca crafts, clothing, accessories

Plyed and Dyed - www.madavemi.etsy.com"where fiber junkies get their fix", one of a kind handspun spe-cialty yarns, art batts and handmade finished products.

Real Keen Leashes - www.www.facebook.com/pages/real-keen-leashes/240046356030788 handmade leashes from natural fibers

Red Windmill Designs - www.etsy.com/shop/redwindmilldesigns cro-chet baby hats, photo props, slippers, more

Richmond Weavers Guild and James River Weavers Guild - demonstrat-ing weaving and exhibiting woven items

Rivanna River Farm and Fiber Stu-dio - www.rivannariveralpacas.com The American Peg Loom, alpaca yarn, rug yarn

Ruxville Farm - www.ruxvillefarmfiberarts.com hand woven gifts and clothing

Scarlet Fleece and Sweet Tree Hill Farm - www.scarletfleece.com roving, yarn, knitted items

Simple Gifts Simply Felt - www.facebook.com/simplegiftssimplyfelt paired with "One of a Kind" carrying felted creations, alpaca fiber, felting kits

Slippery Slope Farm - www.etsy.com/shop/fibermenagerie/ - merino, Pygora, Angora fiber, goat's milk items

Strickland Yarns - felted items, shawls, handspun yarn, roving, blankets

Susquehanna Knitting Company - www.knitwithus.com yarns, hand dyed indie yarns, various tools

Tale and Tendril - www.etsy.com/shop/TaleAndTendril hand-dyed yarns, fiber, moth detering sachets

The Ross Farm - www.therossfarm.com - heritage & rare breed fleece, roving, yarn and batting

Thistledown Alpacas - www.thistledownalpacas.com yarn, felting kits, knitting kits, alpaca accessories

Two Siberians Fiber Arts - www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSiberiansFiber?

ref=pr_shop handspun yarns and art yarns Unplanned Peacock -

www.unplannedpeacock.com yarn and fiber Wandering Wool -

www.wanderingwool.com hand dyed yarn, patterns, stitch markers, notions

Wild Hare Fibers - wildharefiber.com wool

Wool2Dye4 - www.wool2dye4.com undyed yarn

Woven Gems - www.wovengems.com yarn in a variety of fibers

The president opened the March 2013 meeting at 7:15 p.m. with birthday greetings for TKGV members celebrating March birthdays. The president welcomed our guests and new member.

The February 2013 meeting minutes were approved.

The treasurer reported the Guild’s balance prior to this meeting is $5,356.60. The treasurer advised we have not paid the majority of the pending retreat expenses yet.  

The vice president updated the guild on the 2013 TKGV knitting contest. The contest rules are posted in the March newsletter. Entries are due by Sept. 7, 2013. All items entered must be knit between September 2012 and September 2013.  The winners will be announced at the October 2013 meeting.  

The newsletter chair thanked Lynn Clements for her con-tributions to the newsletter. The newsletter chair encouraged all Guild members to submit articles for the newsletter.

The charity chair advised yarn is available for charity knit-ting and thanked the recent charity knit-in attendees for par-ticipating in this event. The Guild will focus on items for St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children. St. Mary’s needs lap blankets, mittens, hats and slippers for residents ranging from infancy to age 21. All items must be machine-washable in hot water. Guild members were reminded to report their charity knitting items, whether for St. Mary’s or other charities on the charity items list.

The president advised the Spring Craft Fair is Friday through Sunday, March 15-17. The Guild will have a booth and needs members to support the booth during the fair. All members who support the booth will receive free entrance to the Spring Craft Fair provided they sign up prior to March 8.  

The president advised the Gathering of the Guilds will take place on Saturday, April 6. Again, the Guild will have a table and needs members to support the table during this event.  

The president is participating in the Fine Arts Fair at Western Branch Elementary School on Friday, April 6. If any

Guild members wish to participate, please contact the presi-dent.  

The president solicits volunteers to plan the Guild’s World Wide Knit in Public event(s) for 2013. We need a team to plan the location(s) and dates for this June event.  

Yarn Shop News:

Baa Baa Sheep: will be participating in the TKGV Knit-ting by the Sea retreat this weekend.

The Knitting Corner: is the sole yarn shop for Kelbie hand dyed yarns. Kelbie is a Virginia-based independent yarn dyer.  

The Yarn Club: is offering 15 percent off two skeins of yarn for Guild members attending the TKGV Knitting by the Sea retreat this weekend.   

Marilyn Estrada, a certified yoga instructor, led the Guild in an interactive program of hand care for knitters. Marilyn led the Guild through a series of hand massage techniques and hand stretches and provided tips on good hand care for knitters and crafters.    

The Ways and Means committee conducted the raffle of sock-themed yarn.   

The Guild enjoyed the show and tell.  

The April program is an introduction to a Guild knit-a-long shawl project led by Linda Johnson. Members do not need to bring yarn, needles or other materials to the April meeting to participate in this program.  

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Katie Gerwien Secretary, TKGV

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TKGV Knitting Contest Rules

1. The contest is open to all. 2. All items should be recently knitted (within the last year), clean,

blocked and free of all odors. All work must be the work of the participant.

3. An article may be entered in one category only. A maximum of one entry per category will be accepted from a participant. There is a $2.00 fee per article entered.

4. All entries must include an entry form, fee, and a 3x5 card with category and description of item to include the fiber used. Entries will be submitted in a sealed box, bag or container and can be turned in at a guild meeting, The Knitting Corner, The Yarn Club, or BaaBaa Sheep.

5. The deadline for all entries is 5:00 PM, September 7, 2013. Winners will be announced at the guild meeting October 7, 2013.

6. A panel of qualified judges will judge entries. Judges have the right to move items to a better category or create sub categories if the number of entries warrants it. Judges are not required to award all ribbons, if in their opinion the entries are not appropriate  quality.    Judges’  decisions  are  final.

7. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place and a cash award of $10.00 for each 1st place finish and $5.00 for each 2nd place finish in each category. A Best in Show will also be selected and awarded a ribbon and a cash award of $15.00.

8. All entries must be picked up at the October guild meeting or other arrangements made by a participant.

9. Every effort will be made to safeguard and care for the entered items; however, TKGV and the above listed knit shops assume no responsibility for damages or loss.

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Hats and Mittens Socks Shawls, Scarves, and Cowls Lace Sweaters Baby Items Afghans Felting Originality All Others

TKGV Knitting Contest 2013 Entry Form

Include this form and a $2.00 entry fee and a 3x5 description card for EACH item entered in the contest. Checks should be made out to TKGV. Articles should be submitted at a guild meeting, The Knitting Corner, The Yarn Club, or BaaBaa Sheep in a sealed box, bag, or container by 5:00, September 7, 2013. Winners will be announced at the guild meeting October 7 2013. NAME_________________________________________________________________ CITY_____________________________________STATE____ ZIP_____________ PHONE__________________________EMAIL_____________________________ CATEGORIES_______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________