Madison Knitter's Guild

Went to the monthly meeting of the Madison Knitter's Guild last night and learned a couple of things: The Madison Knitter's Guild is the oldest knitting guild in the country! and at one time Elizabeth Zimmermann wrote for their newsletter. The speaker last night was Molly Greenfield a Master's candidate at the School of Human Ecology (home ec, as it was) University of Wisconsin-Madison. Molly is a charming speaker and took us through her evolution as an admirer of Elizabeth Zimmermann. She had a nice powerpoint presentation and it was really an enjoyable program. I took a class at Stitches Midwest with Molly last summer and I think she is destined to go far! I didn't quite have my baby surprise sweater finished. Never fails, I didn't have it ready by the Guild's deadline but, I don't usually show my things off at the MKG anyway and it is being knit for Susan's Fiber Shop anyway!




Oh and guess what I found out (probably late as usual for me)??? Guess what magazine actually has a new editor? Interweave Knits has a new editor Eunny Jang. Well she is a fantastic designer but the first issue of Knits under Eunny's tutelage really sucked, IMHO!! I sure hope it doesn't continue with the "hip" tiny clothes and clumsy layout. Check out her blog (click on her full name) to see some really wonderful free patterns. I hope things get better in the magazine too!





Do you know about the PurlsSoho website? They have a lovely website and some free patterns including Purl Critter. Those of you who know me, now that I just love knitted toys. Well I think this critter is my next project! I thought he was adorable. They also have a tutorial for a lovely pincushion which is on my list as well!

This is the kind of sewing I can manage quite well!

Hey enjoy the gorgeous day outside! It is actually warm here!

Talk to you later,

Lynda