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October 2017
Newsletter
HANDKNITTERS GUILD of
SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC
Certificate of Thanks recipients at AGM L-R Carolyn Millard, Julie Frisby, Lorraine Brine, Jean Spence and
Wendy Harvey
Outgoing Committee at AGM: L-R Margaret Burke,
Jean Spence, Nicole Golding, Carolyn Millard, Prulyn Neck-Kelly,
Carol Brown, Charmaine Summers, Pauline Tuft
• Hat/Cap, suitable for Chemotherapy Patients. Nathalie Bruce - First
• Baby Doll, best dressed, clothes made by exhibitor. Jacqueline Wood - First
• Doll, best dressed, made by one person. Jacqueline Wood – First
• Doll, dressed as bride or groom. Jacqueline Wood - First
• Doll, set of three handmade garments. (minimum 3 pieces). Doll and clothes made by exhibitor. Margaret Gunby – Third
• Reborn Doll. Jacqueline Wood - Third
• Knitted Lace, any article, made with 2 ply Shetland wool or any finer thread. Nathalie Bruce - Third
• Hand knitting - Colour Work. Wendy Harvey - Second, Carolyn Harwood – Third
• Fair Isle, any garment, hand knitted. Wendy Harvey –
First
• Lady's Cardigan or Jacket, hand knitted. Nathalie Bruce –
Third
• Lady's or Man's Vest, hand knitted. Nathalie Bruce –
First
• Scarf, hand knitted. Maureen Usher – Third
• Child's Jumper, under 10 years, hand knitted. Maureen
Usher – First
• Stole or Shawl, hand knitted. Nathalie Bruce – Fourth
• Hat or Cap, hand knitted.
Nathalie Bruce - First
Carolyn Harwood - Second
• Any Hand Knitted article (Exhibitor over the age of 80
years). Wendy Harvey – Second
• Crochet Free Form, Scrumbling, any article. Wendy
Harvey - Second
• Stole or Shawl, crocheted, including Baby Shawl. Wendy
Harvey - Second
• Any Crocheted Article, made by an Exhibitor over the age
of 80 years. Wendy Harvey – First
• Baby Blanket, Pram Cover or Play Mat, hand knitted.
Nathalie Bruce – First
• Baby's Hat or Beanie, Booties/Socks, hand knitted.
Nathalie Bruce – Second
2017 Royal Adelaide Show Winners
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2017 Stitches & Quilt Show The 4 day show exhibited mostly Royal Show entries from the Members. Over 22 exquisite pieces adorned the black back drop of the stand to perfection, created by Wendy, Nathalie, Janet, Kathryn and Maureen. The table held the 3 beautiful first prize winning dolls by Jacqueline. Teddy bear's picnic featured skilfully knitted and crochet items by Lorraine and Mary, on a colourful blanket made by Pat. Also, the always popular Knit and Crochet a Row and Go - help make a scarf for charity.
For a couple of day Nina was busy demonstrating the Tunisian crochet, also known as Tricot and Afghan crochet. We all wore a crochet poppies made by Wendy to promote the "5,000 Poppies" campaign for the Australian War Memorial. I made some "Tiny Teddies" for Walk with Wings.
Lots of people were delighted in seeing the show pieces up close and talking about their craft. Many took the charity requests interested in making their own contributions. A large number took brochures, as they were interested in joining the Guild. Pauline Tuft
Handknitters Guild of South Australia Newsletter
Book Review
Knitted Farm Animals © 2012 by Sarah Keen Children and grown-ups alike will fall for this fabulous range of adorable animals, including some
unusual ones such as the llama, highland bull and turkey. Each has its own distinct and humorous character. This attractive collection of original designs is created with strong contemporary colours and durable 8ply yarn which can withstand years of affection. There is a comprehensive reference of knit-ting basics and toy-making techniques that will help get your needles clicking right away. This book was donated to the library and can be found in Section 6 (purple dot). Margaret Burke
2 December 2017 Christmas Party
Prizes for Christmas theme party hat or other accessory.
Small Wonder competition (max.100g) Bring a plate of finger food for shared lunch with emphasis on savouries.
Prizes and Free entry. Special Raffle
Happy Birthday Carolyn Harwood
Carolyn, who is one of the Guild's newer members, celebrated her 60th birthday in August. Carolyn enjoys making colourful cardigans and jumpers, particularly with the Intarsia technique. She is especial-ly pleased with the Iona cardigan that she knitted for a friend. It is special to her friend as she can
wear it even though she can no longer go to Iona. It also won a Show prize. Her favourite tools are her bobbins which stop the col-ours tangling together. In over 50 years of knitting she has accumulated an 'unbelievable' yarn stash which she has organised into a wall of tubs in an Ikea cube organiser. "More wool than I'll ever knit" she says. One of the reasons why she enjoys the Guild is because of being with other people who knit and understand about wool stashes. Her advice to a learner: "You might think knitting is slow, but remember that it lasts for a really long time".
Reminders :
• Subscriptions due October
• 21st October Bus Trip
• 4 November Christmas
workshop
• 2 December Christmas Party
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Handknitters Guild of South Australia Newsletter
Special Happy Birthdays to
Carolyn Harwood, Charlotte Dowling
and Beryl Gear
President’s Annual Report
Thank you to everyone who made this such a full and successful year. Membership - 77 - There was a spike in visitors and new members after each public event. Thank you to all those who acted as ambassadors for the Guild. Workshops - Tunisian Crochet, Mini Christmas Stockings. Twiddlemuffs, Entrelac, Crochet
Borders, Socks, Chemo Caps, Knitting the Continental Way, Crochet Flowers Events - November : Quilt Show December : Christmas party and Small Wonder competition May : Open Day, including History Festival pop up museum 'What were you doing 30 years ago'. July : Sewing Stitches and Handcraft Fair – our major selling opportunity. September : Royal Adelaide Show. Thank you to all members who showed our work to the public. Congratulations to all the prize winners (6 members won a total of 22 prizes). Newsletter - Continued to be a great success. Thanks to editor Charmaine and all members who contributed. Facebook & website - These are attracting younger people to the Guild. Thanks to Nicole and Charmaine and all members who post items of interest. Library - In June, the library team started stocktaking and revising and adding details to the catalogue. In the process, books from the shed have been brought in and assessed. Some have been added to the library cupboard and others have been priced for sale at the July Fair at Wayville and the monthly trading tables. It is a work in progress, dealing with one section each month. Coloured stickers on the spines of the books have made it easy to re-shelve them correctly. Many thanks to the library team. Thank you to committee members for their forward thinking, organisation and work to manage the Guild affairs. Thank you also to members who: • regularly showed up early and helped set up the hall, donated wool and other items for the raffles, • took on operational positions to keep the guild meetings running smoothly, • provided items for display or sale at events, • volunteered their time and help whenever needed. Thank you to all the members who came and enjoyed our companionship. Margaret Burke
Charity Report
A very big thank you to all who contributed to our char-ity knitting this year. This has been an outstanding do-nation to the Charities we support and are very much appreciated by all of our recipients. Thank you also to the couriers who help to deliver goods and also to those who bring or send the knitting in. Special thanks to Betty Prior's friends, St. Agnes friends, Orchid friends & all others who contribute to our totals. Charities supported in 2017 • Catherine House • Childhood Leukaemia • Flinders Medical Centre Nursery • Hutt Street Centre • Lutheran Childrens' Home • Port Adelaide Central Mission • Royal Flying Doctor Service • Woodville Gardens Uniting Church Coordinator • Knit4Charities Jean Spence, Charity coordinator
Workshop 4 November Christmas decorations
We won't be knitting the Christmas tree but we will knit and crochet some decorations for it. We have green yarn for mini trees and sequins to dec-orate them and gold and silver
sparkly yarn for stars. Come and do some light hearted pre-Christmas knitting and crocheting. Everything will be provided free.
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Contact Us
PO Box 1102, Unley SA 5061
Phone : Secretary 0407 713 081
Email: [email protected]
FB: Hand Knitters Guild of SA https://www.facebook.com/groups/handknittersguildsa)
Ravelry: South Australian Hand Knitters Guild Instagram: handknittersguildsouthaust Web: https://handknittersguildsouthaust.wordpress.com
Handknitters Guild of South Australia Newsletter
Roster
Meeting Date DOOR Library Kitchen
7 October Meeting Lynda Lato Margaret Jacob Wendy Harvey Judith Rocklyn
21 October Knit and Natter Thea Conway Chris Jarman Lorraine Shoolbread Glenis Ottey
4 November Meeting Lorraine Brine Jeanette Molde Merle Weston Joan Mewett
18 November Knit and Natter Thea Conway Lorraine Shoolbread Marian von Antwerpen Barbara Mather
2 December Christmas party Prulyn Neck-Kelly Rhonda Weste Erica Spiess Von Thompson
Office Bearers PRESIDENT: Margaret Burke VICE PRESIDENT: Prulyn Neck-Kelly SECRETARY: Pauline Tuft TREASURER: Carolyn Millard
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Carol Brown, Jean Spence, Julie Frisby, Nathalie Bruce, Nicole Golding.
Operational Positions Catering: Annie McCall Charity Co-ordinator: Jean Spence Events Co-ordinator: Pauline Tuft Hospitality: Peta Hansen Key Holder: Stephen Eke Librarian: Margaret Gunby Minute Recorder: Jean Spence Newsletter, Temp Editor: Pauline Tuft Property Officer: Carolyn Millard Public Officer: Judith Rocklyn Raffle Co-ordinator: Margaret Burke Ravelry & Facebook: Nicole Golding Support Officer: Jean Spence Website & Instagram:
Member Yarn Discounts
Barb’s Sew and Knits, 3 Byron St, Glenelg ph: 82947441 http://www.barbssewandknits.com.au/ Needlenook 4/453 Fullarton Rd Highgate ph: 82714670 https://www.needlenook.com/ Stranded in Oz Fishermens’ Wharf Markets, Port Adelaide SA on Sundays & Monday public holidays ph: 83410213 / 0409859219 http://www.strandedinoz.com or /[email protected]
Yarnarama PO Box 292 Mitcham Shopping Centre www.yarnarama.com.au or [email protected] Knit Spin Weave Shop 2/203 Main Road, Clare Open Wed – Sun 10-430pm & Thursday 10-730pm http://www.knitspinweave.com.au/ or ph: 0429 457 689
Events Calendar
21 October Bus trip
2 December Christmas party
Patron: Dr Rosemary Crowley AO
Meetings
RSL Hall, 29 Arthur Street, Unley SA
January third Saturday - Knit and Natter Feb – Nov first Saturday - General Meeting third Saturday - Knit and Natter December first Saturday - Christmas Party
The hall is opened at 12noon and closed at 4pm. Knit and Natter days are informal. General Meetings start at 1.30pm.
Membership Card
A new membership discount card for the 2017/18 year will be
issued when you pay your annual subs.
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*Knit, Relax, Smile* Repeat.
