Fleurs de Lis for Paris KAL

We do not know what to do!  We are dishearten by the actions of a few on so many.

Here is one way you can show some love with this 

 free KAL (knit-along) of a ‘Fleurs de lis’ design, rewritten from a Victorian era ‘counterpane’ square.

West Coast Fibre Arts will be writing a few lines of the pattern each day.  

Check the blog each day for the pattern.

May we knit in peaceful prayer.

Expatchers Gather!

It was such a joy to be with my ex-patcher friends!  We haven't had much time to visit or spend some quality time together.  That one special Tuesday was a blessing for us all--a chance to laugh, share stories of life events, hug, enjoy each other's company.

Lucy was in from CA--love seeing Lucy when she's in town!

She saw this adorable pattern and had to make it--

who wouldn't love this princess quilt?

There was some discussion between the long arm quilters--what design would look the best?

I know one grand-daughter who is going to love this!

Lucky gal!

Judy M adorned her quilt studio with her latest finish--this wonderful

snowmen lodging in the snow!

Snowflakes falling!

We all liked this so much!!

Her other creation in progress was the Cardinals

She is working on the border

Some ready!

Linda showed off her wonderful king size South African fabric quilt

absolutely smashing!

and love the quilting!

Too bad Karen wasn't there (no, she was having fun in CA!)

Here is her latest quilt finished by Sandy

what fun this is--all in batiks! 

Brenda is working up this kit for her new grandson due in December

Elephants must be a trend for new babies, but this one is 

so interesting

The rain, diagonal lines on the pattern, is to be this braid-

much discussion on how it should be done.

And Karen's pillow shams!  oh, wow!

Sandy had done the quilting on these too.

And on for the road--a finished baby quilt made by Karen,

quilted by Sandy--going to one of our expat friend's 

new baby boy!  Great pattern!  

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25 Days of Surprises!!

I love this blog!  Helen has a newsletter that comes out on Sunday--although, I'm not a practicing paper artist, anything fiber is game!  so, when the last newsletter came out with this exciting event--I was there!  Maybe, you'll like to look in on her bog daily during those 25 days of surprises!
Don't they look interesting? and fun?

Collaboration!

What happens when you get a knitting group together and they collaborate on a special project?

That happen with a special knitting group in the fall of 2014.  

Old Shale presents over 40 variations of the Old Shale lace pattern that were knit by members of the Wednesday Afternoon Knitting Study Group and then turned into this collection along with a pattern for really cute baby blankets that were made from the sampler swatches.

These variations can be used on blankets, scarves, shawls, sweaters, hats, mittens, socks…anything!

Old Shale Variations is the product of a happy collaborative effort.  How exciting to find this selection of patterns--all free for the asking!  Check for it on Ravelry under Old Shale Pattern Variations.  Thanks Wednesday Afternoon Knitting Study Group!

Planning Your 2016 Summer Yet?

Now is the time to think about 2016 summer plans.  Hop over to Handweavers Guild of America to check out Convergence--Milwaukee 2016! 

Priority registration for Fiber Trust Members opens November 16, 2015.  Become a member of the Fiber Trust today by donating $100 or more to support HGA and the fiber arts.

Donate to HGA's Fiber Trust Annual Giving Campaign

I'm Going to Finish This!!

Here is the final pattern for the 2015 lace scarf!  I'm determined to finish December month's pattern in November--well, we have good intentions--I forgot there is a big holiday coming up!

Preliminary Rows for beads only: Work Rows 11 and 12 once, before starting the 12-row repeats.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9: K1, +YO, K3, SSK, YO, S2KP2O, YO, K2TOG, K3, YO, K1; rep from + to EOR.
Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: Purl.
Row 10: Knit.
(N)Row 11: Purl.
(B)Row 11 Beaded: B, +P1, B; rep from + to EOR.
Row 12: Purl.

Rep the above 12 rows, two more times (3 times total), then knit six rows. (49 sts.)

Removing stitch markers as you come to them, bind off all sts loosely - you can use a needle 2 or 3 sizes larger to make the bind off loose. Block, wear, enjoy!

I hope to post a photo soon of the finished scarf!  

Veteran's Day

My dad served in WWII--Even though WWI was known as the "The Great War", the world didn't learn a lesson and we had another war to end all wars.  Today, I will say thank you to all veteran's.  When I see a military person, I will walk up to them, shake their hand and say "Thank you for your service"!  They are very receptive to this with a big smile. 

History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:

Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and

Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.