Thanks to all who attended our September meeting. The meeting opened at 3:10 p.m. with Vice President Linda Pahdoco welcoming members and newcomers. It was brought to our attention that the phone number in the Library’s newsletter is out of service and needs to be updated. In other announcements, our own highly accomplished Jo Ellen Wheeler is now a published designer. Her pattern for a beaded bag appears in the October issue of Creative Knitting. Brava, Jo Ellen! Kudos also go to Katherine Cantrell who won among other ribbons, a Best in Show for handweaving at the State Fair. Oh, my, she won ribbons for hand spinning, hand knitting (socks!), and quilting. Way to go, Katherine! Anna Hester won Best in Show for Finished Project from handspun (a crocheted hat) and many other ribbons for hand knitted or crocheted fashion accessories, baby blankets, and home accessories. All together Anna entered 18 items and won ribbons for all of them – fantastic! We are fortunate to have so much talent in our guild! Here is the link to all the results from the fair – if we have missed anyone, please let us know: http://www.okstatefair.com:80/creative_arts_results.asp
Additionally, the Belle Isle Library will continue to be the location for our meetings through June of 2009.
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Committee Reports
Treasurer’s Report (Keela)
The current balance in the Guild’s treasury is $688.97.
Knit Guild Library (Bethany)
Anita reminds us to be sure to make use of the Metropolitan Library’s collection of knitting books. If books are not circulating, they will be pulled from the shelves. It was suggested that we check out a knitting book each time we go to the library – this is a great idea!
Charity Knitting (Linda)
Linda requested that guild members go through their stashes for excess yarn to donate for the charity knitting projects. There were several very smartly dressed bears turned in as well.
Beginning Knitting
Melissa volunteered to take the teaching duties this week.
Linda Pahdoco gave a presentation on decrease methods.
New Business
There was a brief discussion of the goals of the guild to sponsor a knitting event, such as inviting the author of a new book to come and make a presentation, class or talk, or perhaps teach a class or seminar.
One of our new attendees, Rita Busch, may be able to host the Knitters’ Guild meetings in the future at her studio in Bethany.
There was a brief discussion of the Ravelry web site and its benefits for members.
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Upcoming Presentations
* October 19: Color Knitting - Jo Ellyn Wheeler
* November 16: Correcting Knitting Errors - Sara Braden
* December 14: Deciphering Stitch Patterns - Anita Roesler
