Quad Cities Knitters Guild

The Quad Cities Knitters Guild meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Bettendorf Library, at 7 pm. Check the room assignments in the foyer at the front entrance.
Each month the QCKG has show and tell. Members bring the items they are currently working on or ones they have completed. A good chance for all of us to see your talent and ideas.
Most months there is a program, where someone teaches the members and guests a technique that maybe you did not know, and want to learn. A couple times a year we have special meetings, such as a picnic, and a holiday meeting , where we go out to eat.

We also love to make hats for Caps for Kids. A hat is a great way to use left over yarn and reduce your stash and give to someone else in need.



The yearly fee is $15.00 a year, due every Sept., and if you join after that it is prorated. Your first two meetings are free.

Join us soon!

March 2009

*photo provided by S Roggendorf

Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: MARCH 12, 2009, 7pm
Place: Bettendorf Library
Program: NO PROGRAM


DISCLAIMER: This is not the full newsletter, which is provided to guild members monthly. For more information about becoming a member, please see our contact information at the bottom of this post.

Note from the President:
Greetings!

I received a message that might be of interest to some of you. It is in regards to the International Fiber Collaborative. They have been working on an "interdependence" tree project. Participants have been using traditional methods as well as recycled materials such as potato chip bags, old shoes, wire, grocery bags, etc. There is a $500 Fiber Grant toward any artist/individual who uses textile in a traditional or non-traditional way to further their artwork. Sculptors, Photographers, Fiber, Ceramics and Mixed Media artists are welcome. The deadline for submissions is March 15th. To see other leaves, go to their website. The address for them is here.

I really enjoyed double knitting at the February meeting! It reminded me that I bought yarn years ago to try making a double knitted cardigan. If I can remember what it was maybe I could get it done for next winter.

See you all at the meeting!
C.Weinberger, President



Program: No structured program this month. A sit and knit and enjoy each others company. Maybe a surprise or two so always bring some practice yarn to guild, you never know what might pop up.


Quad City Knitters Guild Meeting February 12th 2009
CASI/Plus 60: N. said that the two organizations are going to have an exhibit again in April. Entrants must be a member of one of the two organizations. Everyone may drop off items at CASI on April 3rd between 12 noon and 3 PM. They will have membership applications available at that time. N. wanted to make sure that everyone knew about this enough in advance, so that the members could make something to show. J. Wagner will judge again. Items will be on display during the month of April. A reception will be on April 25th and there will be comments by the judges. J. Masat volunteered to bring entry forms to the next meeting.

Presentation: J. Wagner taught double knitting.

Respectfully submitted by S. Traver, Secretary


Web Site:
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The Quad Cities Knitters Guild meets on the second (2nd) Thursday of the month at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (2950 Learning Campus Drive), 7:00 PM.

February 2009

*photo provided by S Roggendorf

Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: February 12, 2009, 7pm
Place: Bettendorf Library
Program: Double Knitting


DISCLAIMER: This is not the full newsletter, which is provided to guild members monthly. For more information about becoming a member, please see our contact information at the bottom of this post.


Note from the President:
Despite the deep freeze that we seem to have been in recently, I think that it's been a pretty good month. We had a lovely party at the January meeting and Judy showed us how to avoid that annoying little "jog" when knitting stripes or patterns in the round.

Unfortunately, one of the coldest days occurred on the 15th when Sit 'n Knit was scheduled. At least it was a good day to stay home and keep warm with a knitting project. I have started on a new little sweater and hope to have 2 of them done by March.

Ann Marie sent me the information for the Alice Starmore book and the Portuguese Knitting book. The Alice Starmore book (click words for link).

Also: Portuguese Knitting by Andrea Wong, and for a free pattern, go to here.


If there is any interest, she has volunteered to share the DVD at a meeting or do a demonstration.

I apologize for the trouble some people had finding the current issue of Piecework magazine. Apparently subscribers actually get it before it hits the stands. It should be available now. It is the January/February 2009 - 3rd Annual Historical Knitting Issue.

C. Weinberger
President

Program: Double Knitting. I think we have done this before but we have some new people since then. I will show you 2 ways to double knit and how to cast on for that too. Bring two different colors of yarn, I don’t care what weight of yarn. Cast on 50 stitches with one color .


Quad City Knitters Guild Meeting January 8th, 2009
We enjoyed the annual snack meeting this month and the culinary talents to our members.

Presentation: J. Wagner demonstrated making a jogless color change while knitting in the round.

Respectfully submitted by S. Traver, Secretary.



Web Site:
http://qcknit.blogspot.com/


Suggestions? Comments?
Contact us at qcknit AT gmail DOT com

The Quad Cities Knitters Guild meets on the second (2nd) Thursday of the month at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (2950 Learning Campus Drive), 7:00 PM.

January 2009

*photo provided by S Roggendorf

Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: January 8, 2008, 7PM
Place: Bettendorf Library
Program: Stripes



DISCLAIMER: This is not the full newsletter, which is provided to guild members monthly. For more information about becoming a member, please see our contact information at the bottom of this post.


Note from the President:
Greetings,

When you receive this 2008 will be history. I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I know that I did. As usual, our annual dinner at Mo Brady's was quite good.

Happy Knitting!
C. Weinberger, President


Program:
When knitting in the round, do you get a job in your stripes? I will demonstrate how to avoid that jog. Nothing to bring, I will have a hat started using stripes and let everyone have a chance to see how you get rid of that annoying job. Also on the program is problem solving night. If you have a problem, bring it this month and we can see if we all can help you.


QUAD CITY KNITTERS’ GUILD MEETING –December 11, 2008
Holiday Meeting: This meeting was held at Mo Brady’s. As usual, we enjoyed fine food, conversation and friendship.

January Meeting: The January meeting will be at the Bettendorf Library and will be our annual snack meeting. Appetizer or dessert snacks are fine.

Respectfully submitted by S. Traver, Secretary.



Web Site:
http://qcknit.blogspot.com/


Suggestions? Comments?
Contact us at qcknit AT gmail DOT com

The Quad Cities Knitters Guild meets on the second (2nd) Thursday of the month at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (2950 Learning Campus Drive), 7:00 PM.

December 2008

photo supplied by S Roggendorf

Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: January 9, 2009
Time: 7 PM
Place: Bettendorf Public Library


Note from the President
When you receive this Thanksgiving will be a fond memory and, with any luck, so will all the leftovers. I hope that you were all able to attend the Festival of Trees. Although I usually wait until the end to go, I went at the beginning. I thought that everything was wonderful including the display of our stockings. I think that this may have been our best collection of stockings! I also think the placement many have given them even more exposure than usual. I also noticed that there was a
very cute ornament made by Sue Stanton.

I'm looking forward to our annual dinner at Mo Brady's! Such a nice way to end the year. I hope that all of you who weren't at the meeting will call Judy Wagner and tell her that you are coming.

Cindy Weinberger
President


News
For more information on last month's meeting and minutes, please see your newsletters for details.

Important Information
-The first three (3) meetings are free of charge.
-Dues are $15 per year; free newsletter.

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October Newsletter - 2007

photo supplied by S Roggendorf


Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: October 11, 2007
Time: 7 PM
Place: Bettendorf Public Library

Note from the President
Greetings!

By the time you read this, the show will be behind us. I think that we have been able to put together a nice display. Thank you to all who were able to enter items and help with the room sitting. Those who came through our room seemed interested and many picked up our information.

Our next meeting will be on October 11th at 7 pm. We will be back at the Bettendorf Library. There will not be a formal program, so bring your current projects to work on.

Also, since our treasurer was unable to attend the last meeting, we postponed collecting dues till this meeting.

Those attending the September meeting voted to retain the current board members for the next two years. Judy Wagner volunteered to help with programs and distributing the hats. Many thanks to Jan for opening her home for our September meeting!

The Sit and Knit will be on October 18th at Sharon's home beginning at 1 pm.

Quad City Knitter's Guild Board:
Cindy Weinberger, President
Jan Robinson, Vice President
Judy Masat, Treasurer
Sue Traver, Secretary

DUES ARE DUE!

Cindy Weinberger
President

*Again, - please contact us at qcknit AT gmail DOT com if you have any questions or would like to participate in the above guild events.


October Program:
no program this month


On-going Guild Projects
-Caps for Kids
-Afghan squares for community blankets.

Events In The Area
None at this time

News
For more information on last month's meeting and minutes, please see your newsletters for details.

Important Information
-The first three (3) meetings are free of charge.
-Dues are $15 per year; free newsletter.

* * *

Suggestions? Comments? Go to our profile page and send us an email!

September Newsletter - 2007

photo supplied by S Roggendorf


Next Quad-City Knitter’s Guild Meeting
Date: September 13, 2007
Time: 7 PM
Place: J Robinson's Home

Note from the President
Since we will be electing officers for the next 2 years, there will be no formal program.

We will also be discussing handouts and other promotional ideas. June has agreed to place articles in different publications if we can give her ideas about who to contact and what to write up.

I will need items to put into a display at the Children's museum and we need to be gathering things to display at the Fiber Arts Festival September 28 & 29. As a promotion for the show, we have been asked to have a couple of people come to sit and knit at the Bettendorf Children's Museum on September 15th from 1-3 pm.

I hope that I haven't forgotten anything. See you all soon!

Cindy Weinberger
President

*Again, - please contact us at qcknit AT gmail DOT com if you have any questions or would like to participate in the above guild events.

September Program:
Officers election


On-going Guild Projects
-Caps for Kids
-Afghan squares for community blankets.

Events In The Area
Fiber Art Show: The Fiber Arts show will be held on Friday, 9/28 and Saturday, 9/29/2007, at Butterworth Center.


News
For more information on last month's meeting and minutes, please see your newsletters for details.


Important Information
-The first three (3) meetings are free of charge.
-Dues are $15 per year; free newsletter.

* * *

Suggestions? Comments? Go to our profile page and send us an email!