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This page contains brief items too short for Knitters News, and highlighted links to Knitters News items of special interest. It does not replace Knitters News. Special items of interest Around the Internet and Other Items of Interest can be found near the bottom of this page.
Norah Gaughan’s November workshops – register for Norah’s two workshops via email or in-person at the November 1st meeting. Each workshop will be offered at two different times to accommodate the anticipated demand. A list of her workshops can be found at the bottom of her information page here. Registration information can be found on each individual workshop page.
January Temecula Retreat – Registration will start at the November 1st meeting and by mail – details can be found here.
Library Books. Read the latest library news here and learn how to check out books from the Guild’s library. Return books at the November 1st meeting.
Philanthropy News – Read Debbie Vacek’s latest philanthropy project news and donation instructions for November here.
2022 Holiday Luncheon News – Reserve now for open seating or a table reservation! We need your Fashion show entry now! Send in your Fashion Show entry or turn it in at the November 1st meeting! Everything you need to now and to register can be found here, along with the latest luncheon news. There are opportunities to contribute! Plus check out Sydnie’s recommendations and tips here.
Membership and Directory News – check here for a list of late renewing and new members who do not appear in the 2022 directory. And those name tags (remember those?) Read a note from Nancy Nevin here.
The latest Show and Share can be found here. New! Show and Share is now a hybrid! Bring your project to share at the next in-person Guild meeting or share your project photos via email or text. Instructions for submitting can always be found at the bottom of Show and Share pages. Links to older galleries going back three+ years can be found here.
Guild Subgroups Contact individual sub-group leaders for details. Lists of subgroups and contact information can be found on the Sub-Group Meeting page under the Calendar tab or by clicking here.
Around the Internet
Knitting in the News: Sheila Kirschenbaum has shared a wonderful article: “A Holocaust survivor spends her 110th birthday knitting – the craft that was key to her survival…” Read it here.
Something to Explore: Scotland’s National Gansey Project – Knitting the Herring. The project “..seeks to capture, preserve and highlight the unique knitting heritage of coastal fishing communities of Scotland.” While the collection project officially ended February 2011, the information and items gathered can be viewed here at Scottishgansey.org.uk – an interesting and educational virtual museum for all to explore.
Podcast News: Guild member Nancy Nevin has news about Fruity Knitters! Read about it here. Fruity Knitters podcasts can be found here. Other podcasts of note: Interweave’s Fiber Nation, Benjamin Levisay of Knitting Universe/Stitches fame – Fiber Hooligan, and Carlos and Arnie’s Sit and Knit for a Bit.
Other Items of Interest:
Mingei International Museum is open, and has a new cafe! The Mingei is a wonderful museum of arts and crafts, located in Balboa Park. Check it out Mingei.org/whats-on.
Visions Museum of Textile Art – Visions is a great textile museum in Liberty Station. While its focus in the past has been largely on art quilts, this past year the museum expanded its “vision” to include all fiber arts. In recognition of its expanded scope, Visions has renamed itself Visions Museum of Textile Art and now has a new website VMOTA.org Check it out!
The San Diego Museum of Art – Check the San Diego Museum of Art’s website for information and events.
County Art Museums – Most of our county arts museums and other museums have re-opened – here’s a link to a listing of all museums in San Diego County. Check individual websites for details.
Have information about events around the county which may be of interest to Guild members? Contact the Guild’s News Coordinator at NewsATsandiegoknittersDOTcom.
–Kerry Nare, webmaster
