Opportunity Drawing Winners and Sponsors

January 3, 2023

The Guild thanks everyone who donated to our 2022 Opportunity Drawing. In addition to the donors specified in the captions, many gift baskets included Lantern Moon circulars and tape measures from the maker; and contributions from Phyllis Bates, Michelle Bolden, Laura Brubaker, Nancy Lerer, Carol Myers, and other friends of the Guild.

1 Jan Davis

1. Treat Yourself with a $75 gift certificate to Apricot Yarn & Supply donated by the La Costa Knitters.

2 MarGee Farr

2. Cross the Pond with your J Jill tote full of English DK yarns. Relax as you read Britain’s knitted history, accompanied by tea towel, mug and cards to write home.

3 Virgina Wilson

3. A Maker’s Bounty begins with CocoKnits’ Maker’s Board plus accessories. Maja’s custom-made project bag overflows with luxury yarns, all donated by the Knitting Sisters.

4 Roz Smith

4. Button, Button you’ve got the buttons that complement this fabulous Mary Brown original sweater.

5 Jeanie Milliken

5. Cables and Bobbles, oh my! Curving lines and graduated colors enhance this Colleen Davis original design.

6 Carolyn Billings

6. In”vest” in Colors chosen by Colleen Davis for her original design featuring buttons from England.

7 and 8 Melody Fleetwood

7. Jewel Tones curve and disperse across this Colleen Davis original, freeform cardigan.

7 and 8 Lucky Melody Fleetwood

8. From Start to Finish these tools will lighten your workload. Donations by Phyllis Bates and Sue Zois.

9 Sue Zois

9. Wrap Up in Warmth with a knitter’s quilt made by Melody Wagner, approved by the knitting teddy bear donated by Mary Brown.

10 Sandy Yayanos

10. It’s a Color Explosion blanket kit with the 25 skeins of Rowan yarn you’ll need, donated by Kerry Nare.

11 Debby Galasso

11. Neutral Naturals start with Berroco’s Lanas Light yarn plus pattern book from the maker. Pack it in the Fringe Supply bag donated by a friend of the Guild.

12 Kim Hackman

12. Perennial Favorite sock monkey, this year knitted by Phyllis Bates; stuffed and embellished by Mar Gee Farr.

13 Linda Sellers

13. Malabrigo es Bueno when you work these fabulous yarns, matched to selected pattern books and a Lantern Moon circular.

14 Jennifer Mendonsky

14. Lovely Lace will flow off your Lantern Moon needle as you work Victorian Lace Today in a range of modern fingering yarns donated by friends of the Guild.

15 Sue Zois

15. Own an Original piece of art signed by the local artist and donated by Mary Brown.

16 Rose Babayan

16. Express Yourself with yarns donated by Expression Fiber Arts plus 52 Weeks of Shawls and 65 South tote bag from friends of the Guild.

17 Carol Myers

17. Going Downtown with a Cityscape scarf kit from Kerry Nare joined by a project bag and yarns from other friends of the Guild.

18 Beverly Starvo

18. It’s All Anzula in this shawl kit from the makers plus a project bag and stitch markers from other friends of the Guild.

19 Jeanie Milliken

19. Luxuriate in hand-dyed yarns of silk and other non-wool fibers with this $75 gift certificate from DyeDianaDye.

20 Nicole Simpson

20. Lykee Needles these beautiful tools, donated by Knitting Fever, will help you work Estonian lace in patterns and yarns from friends of the Guild.

21 Zita Gardner

21. We Knew Her When she wrote her book! Tina Rounsavell added a lamb, and other Guild members provided the meditative books and Della Q case.

22 Marilyn Walker

22. Your Many Moods can be expressed through this collection of fashion accessories from Fire Mountain Gems and other friends of the Guild.

23 Barbara Wright

23. Lovely Laneras yarn donated by the makers fills a Fringe Supply bag donated by a friend of the Guild.

24 Rebecca Johnson

24. You’ll Be Blue but smiling with We Are Knitters’ Snood kit and the coordinating colors of Primavera in a Trendsetter kit from Kerry Nare.

25 Andrea Berg

25. Norah’s Vintage Afghan created with love by the Common Threads Knitters.

26 Linda Davenport

26. Private Tour for Four or more aboard the U.S.S. Midway. Includes 4 adult passes to this world-class museum with optional privately led tour.

27 Richann Buegel

27. Your Newest Heirloom will be this beautiful wreath created by Laura Brubaker, Mar Gee Farr and Sue Zois.

28 Vivian Forseth

28. Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat – it’s Norah’s new book donated by Sue Zois! Also enjoy a Fringe Supply leather wallet plus yarn and a Lantern Moon circular.

29 Rebecca Johnson

29. Get Your Stripes On in a cashmere/cotton sweater kit from Kerry Nare. More Stripes await in the project book with Ultra Pima cotton to get you going.

30 Nancy Lerer

30. Ch-Ch-Chiaogoo! Interchangeables and accessories donated by the La Costa Knitters.

31 Pam Spence, Morgan Run Manager

31. DK Brilliance is yours in yarns, Kaffe Fassett Studio patterns and a project bag donated by friends of the Guild.

32 Linda Berg

32. Brioche Bundle includes a pattern book, appropriate yarns, and a project bag from friends of the Guild.

33 Stephanie DiTullio

33. Please Squeeze the Cashmere yarn that fills this project bag, matched with pattern books all from friends of the Guild.

34 Judy Kelly

34. Go a Little Crazy with Crazy Lace and Japanese Knitting patterns, a cow-patterned bag, and appropriate yarns from friends of the Guild.

35 Karen des Jardins

35. Mama Mia! that’s a beautiful shawl kit donated by Kerry Nare. Keep track with stitch markers/row counter from Michelle Bolden.

36 Debbie Deverill

36. Emy’s Yarns donated this fabulous gift basket full of the wonderful goods you’ll find at their store in Chula Vista.

37 Louise Shappee

37. Soothing and Single is the vibe from Eucalan’s gift basket of fine fiber wash and other accessories, plus lovely Malabrigo yarns from the maker.

38 Laura Brubaker

38. Get Smart when you use Jimmy Beans’ Smart Stix interchangeables to work the Boat-Neck Tee kit from Kerry Nare.

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