Let me just say what fun we had yesterday, and thank you to everyone who came out, and those in the library that poked their heads in to see what we were up to. It was a very productive day, and great to see familiar faces and meet new ones. Lynne sent out an email earlier today, and I certainly echo her sentiments. For many of us, constraints of time and distance make machine knitting a mostly solitary activity, but get-together's like these are a pleasant reminder of how inspiring it is when we are together to exchange ideas and knowledge.
Everyone hard at work cleaning.
Valerie's machine looking brand new.
Judie's machine, also looking brand new.
Theresa's shiny machine - I thought the lint free paper towel was a great idea (blue roll at the back of the photo)
Michelle's Passap M201 - she made tremendous strides in the time that we had. Except for one broken gatepost this machine is so soundly built that we don't see any reason that this machine won't sing as well. We were actually able to find the manual and some YouTube videos to help her out.
The "label" on Michelle's machine. Except for the handle (which is probably bakelite?) this machine is entirely metal, very heavy, and doesn't seem to be missing anything (except the previously mentioned broken gatepost).
No, I wasn't cleaning yesterday - I brought my Addi to do some demos. Pictured is the "messy bun" hat I managed during our time at the library. (The white yarn at the top is waste yarn.). I do like this little machine, and best of all it is small and light to transport!
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So with so much enthusiasm yesterday, we have tentatively booked Saturday, February 11, for a workshop on repairing your sponge bar. More details will follow once we have the date secured and I've figured out the materials list/cost. We also tentatively booked Saturday, May 6 for another get together, the theme of which is open for now. Saturdays book quickly at the library so we wanted to build on yesterday's energy and secure some dates while we were there! So for now, save the dates, and there will be more information on these, especially February 11, very soon.
Thank you again so much for a great day. And also, to Judie, Costume and Prop Mistress for Dartmouth Players, all the best on the upcoming show "Don't Tell Mother"!
Nancy
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