FEBRUARY NEWS BRIEFS
News Briefs are shorter items, non-Guild news, etc. Always read Knitters News for the latest Guild information.
Beware of Scam Emails
The scammers are at it again. Be very suspicious of any email purporting to be from a Guild Board member and asking for money. Please check directly with the member (using their Directory email address) or another Board member to validate “fishy” messages.
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Fiber-y things to do:
- Save the date: Beach Cities Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show, April 17-18 (click for details).
- Save the date, two: The Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta (formerly held in October) is scheduled for May 2 and 3, 2026. Click here for details.
- Save this date, too: The SoCal FIber Fest returns to Pomona on November 21 and 22.
- Add the Guild’s full schedule of 2026 presentations, workshops, and other attractions to your calendar! Details are always available at Knitters News and in our monthly News Blast, which is typically emailed to all members on the Thursday before each meeting.
- Our Social Knitting page has been updated with new, non-Guild get-togethers.
Around the Internet
Fiber-related stories
- We lost a great knitter in December, Barbara G. Walker (link to New York Times obit). In remembrance, Piecework Magazine republished this article in her own words.
- A cell biologist reflects on the connections between stitches and STEM.
- Canada’s Campaign for Wool presents Woolkeepers of Saskatchewan (YouTube link).
Knitting Resources
- Clara Parkes maintains a list of Upcoming Knitting and Fiber Events around the world at Knitter’s Review.
- Check out Yarnsub.com for help in substituting one yarn for another. Interweave also has an informative article on the topic (free Interweave account required for access).
Podcasts – Fruity Knitters podcasts can be found here. And don’t forget Arne & Carlos’ Sit and Knit for a Bit.
Guild Resources
Workshops – Available 2026 workshops are listed here. Remember, you must be a paid 2026 member to register for 2026 workshops.
Social Knitting – Recently updates opportunities for social knitting are listed under the Calendar tab (linked here).
Ravelry – Check out our Ravelry SDNCKG group page where you can find special announcements not available on the Guild website and a link to the Guild’s library on Ravelry. Members can post questions and provide information about non-Guild events (the forum is moderated and inappropriate posts may be edited or removed).
Instagram – The Guild has a social media account on Instagram. Expect to find announcements, reminders, workshop news, and more. If you have an Instagram account, scan the QR code to the right and click the follow button – or search for SanDiegoKnitters while in Instagram.
Guild Library – The Guild has an extensive library full of knitting and crochet pattern books and related resources. It’s easy to check out books and pick them up (and later return them) at in-person Guild meetings. Details here.
Our designers – A number of talented Guild members are published designers; you can see many of their designs and patterns on Ravelry (their Ravelry IDs appear in parenthesis). Members include, in alphabetical order: Irina Anikeeva (hibis411), Claudia Carlson (FibertoFabric), Wendy Gaal (socalknitgirl), Renate Kamm (oberpfalzerin), Mary Martin (MaryWMartin), and Cally Monster (Monster Knits). Let us know if we are missing your or another member’s name!
Other Items of Interest
Quilter Activities – For members who quilt – you can find news about local quilting events on the Guild’s Ravelry SDNCKG group page in the discussion topic “Quilt Notices.”
Local museums:
- Mingei International Museum. The Mingei is a wonderful museum of arts and crafts (with a cafe), located in Balboa Park. Check it out at Mingei.org/whats-on.
- Visions Museum of Textile Art. Located in Liberty Station; check it out at VMOTA.org
- The San Diego Museum of Art. Check the San Diego Museum of Art’s website for information and events.
- County Art Museums. Here is 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? Submit to Webmaster@SanDiegoKnitters.com
– Sydnie Wauson, Webmaster
