Melissa Leapman Classes - February 7 & 8, 2009

Melissa Leapman, a widely-published knitting and crochet designer, taught 4 classes to the Tidewwater Knitting Guild of Virginia February 7 and 8, 2009. Melissa led classes on basic pattern design, fully fashioned pattern techniques, basic cables and Celtic cables. Everyone enjoyed her teaching style, the knowledge she imparted and the opportunity to see some of her knitting design work.

The TKGV thanks Melissa Leapman for spending a weekend with us!

Clara Parkes visited Virginia Beach!

Saturday
October 18th

1:00 – 4:00pm. – Clara Parkes led the TKGV and guests on a behind-the-skeins tour of our yarn world. Using the fundamental yarn facts presented in her book, The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, we walked through the flora and fauna of yarn—from the ways fibers get prepared for spinning all the way to how they are spun and the different ply scenarios you may encounter. She shared tips for “reading” skeins on the shelf, testing your swatches at home, and troubleshooting common problems.




Sunday
October 19th
Ewe Knit Kits & Yarn! Clara Parkes signed her book, The Knitter’s Book of Yarn. Hal Ozbelli, owner of Universal Yarns presented a trunk show and his fantastic yarns.

MS&W 2008 ...the results!

Always wondered what it was like to take the bus to MS&W? Check out Maureen's pictures. (click on Pictures over on the left)

And the blogs have been updated with purchases!

If you're a TKGV member and have a blog, let me know and I'll add you to our list.


Linda

Charity Knit In January 19, 2008

What a great time we had at Carrollyn's! Thank you Carrollyn & Family for opening your home to us. And a big thank you to Allison for the great chili!


Joan & Carrollyn Allison & Katie Wanda, Jackie & Debbie

There were a few more of us there (Valerie, Ruth, Cheryl and me) but I was so busy knitting I forgot to take pictures!


Linda