Updates for the Summer

• • • • WEEKLY SNB REMINDER • • • •
The Janesville Area SnB is now on
FACEBOOK! Come check us out for the
latest information regularly.


Every Thursday 6-8pm, Basics, 1711 Lodge St., Janesville
Every Monday 1:30-3:30pm, Speak Easy, 19 N. High St., Janesville
and
Saturdays 8am-Noon, CoDoS Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville
Come stitch for part or all of the morning!
Remember anyone can now SELL finished objects at CoDoS
on Saturdays with no vendor fee. Remember to thank Russ, the owner!

• • • • • • • Upcoming Events • • • • •
***NEW***
MYSTERY KNITTING PROJECT
The fun began on June 18...
If you miss any of the clues, just let Judith know.
Those who subscribe to the weekly reminders will
always get them albeit one week after distribution
at the regular gatherings.
•
Midwest Fiber & Folk Fair
July 17-19, 2009
Sign up for classes EARLY!
McHenry County College
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL
www.FiberAndFolk.com
•
Janesville Performing Arts Center
Brown Bag Lunch Series
Wednesday, July 22
JPAC, 408 S. Main - Noon to 1pm
Hear SnB'rs Alice Hessenauer &
Judith Detert-Moriarty discuss the
art of spinning and perhaps even try
your own hand at it...but don't forget to
bring along and eat your lunch, too.
•
Stitch ‘n Pitch
Wednesday, July 28 - 7PM
Brewers v. Nationals-Miller Park, Milwaukee
Tickets: $28 - First 1,000 stitchers will
get special free t-shirt and more.
http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/ticketing/stitchnpitch.jsp
•
Midwest Felting Symposium
http://www.midwestfeltingsymposium.com/
July 29-August 2
Madison, WI
Sponsored by Susan's Fiber Shop
•
Stitch ‘n Pitch
August 2nd @ 4:05pm
Rockford, IL
Details: Email cfinn@carthage.edu
•
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI
http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/

Wooly, Warped Women & Material Men
Wisconsin Spin-In
October 30-Nov.1
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 Highway PV, West Bend, WI 53095
$6/person - ONE day pass
$10/person - THREE day pass
Children under 8 - FREE
General admission includes:
Daily demonstrations - Marketplace - FREE parking
Workshops now taking your registrations
http://www.wispinin.org/index.html

- - - 2010 - - -

14th Annual

Stephenson Co. Fiber Art Fair

Saturday, April 17 , 2010

9-5

Jane Addams Community Center

430 W. Washington St., Cedarville, IL

(815) 541-0897

Janesville Renaissance Faire

Ye old stitchers Judith, Paula, Becky and Jennifer had an incredible time at the 2009 Janesville Renaissance Faire selling our stitchery and being entertained by merry folk, while demonstrating and teaching about heritage skills. We hope you'll join us in 2010!

Stitch 'n Assist

Find these stitchers ready and willing to teach you spinning,

knitting, crocheting, needle felting and more for FREE at
CoDoS (119 N. Main, Janesville)
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
If you're already a stitcher, just join us for the fun!

Calendar Update

SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, April 25
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
•
Hats Off to the Arts Entry
DEADLINE
Saturday, May 9
http://www.rockcountyarts.com
If you have created a new, original hat that
you would like to enter into this exhibit/competition, please note
the locations for delivery:
Monday, May 4 at the Gathering Place,
715 Campus St., Milton
from 1-4pm
Hedberg Public Library Community Room (lower level),
316 S. Main St.,
on Saturday, May 9; 9:30am-Noon
or by appointment by calling
608.931.5705 or 608.752.9248.
Hats entered in the edible category will receive
special delivery instructions once their entry
application has been received. ENTRY APPLICATIONS
available at theGathering Place,
JPAC, or by contacting Judith.
•
SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, May 9 & May 23
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
•
Janesville Farmer's Market Begins 2009 Season
Saturday, May 9th (Renaissance Theme) 8-Noon
Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
•
Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 16 & 17 - Traxler Park, Janesville
http://www.jvlfaire.com

10:00-7:00 Sat & 10:00-6:00 Sun. Rain or Shine!

Adults $7 or $1 off with donation of a non-perishable food

Children 4-12 - $5 • Children under 4 - FREE!

Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
Sellers/demonstrators MUST be in period costume.
(Those who stop by to stitch or learn may wear regular clothing.)
•
Hats Off to the Arts
Sunday, May 31 • 1-3pm
The Gathering Place, Milton
http://www.rockcountyarts.com
Join us for a celebration of hats!
Enter your own creation into the juried exhibit/competition
and then enjoy the May 31st event ($10/person) which includes a
dessert buffet, lecture by the Rock Co. Historical Society
on their exhibited vintage hats and hatpins, and auction
of, what else....newly created and original hats!
•
Janesville Farmer's Market: SnB works the JFM Coffee Cart
Saturday, June 6 (Publicize WWKP Day on June 13)
Sign up for a 2-hour shift today!
•
Janesville Farmer's Market
Worldwide Knit in Public Day at JFM
Saturday, June 13 - 8-Noon
Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
•
Stitch ‘n Pitch
Wednesday, July 28 - 7PM
Brewers v. Nationals-Miller Park, Milwaukee
Tickets: $28 - First 1,000 stitchers will
get special free t-shirt and more.
http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/ticketing/stitchnpitch.jsp
•
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.

In the Janesville Gazette

Janesville stitcher, Paula, is in the news! Take a look ...

Hat Creators Brimming with Ideas
For Spring Arts Benefit

http://www.gazettextra.com/news/2009/apr/19/hat-creators-brimming-ideas-spring-arts-benefit/

Project Linus: Make A Blanket Day April 2009

Fabric, yarn, and fleece

+ 6 hours
+ 63 volunteers
+ food & fun
------------------------------------------------------------

= 129 new, handmade blankets for children
suffering trauma in the greater Rock County area!

THANK YOU, BLANKETEERS & DONORS!
See you next year!

Thank You, Steve

Thursday night stitchers presented
Steve with a "megamug" to express
our appreciation of hosting our
gathering the past 5 years. The
coffee was crocheted while the
steam is wool fiber in the HUGE
oversized mug. Check it out next
time you're at Mocha Moment!

Spring on the Farm

Patient ewes and new lambs were in abundance
at the Tall Grass and Rainbow Fleece Farm
open house events the first weekend in April.
While some events had been canceled due to
the threat of inclimate weather, those SnBers
who came along were able to get a private
needle felting lesson with Patty at
Rainbow Fleece Farm!

Tall Grass Farm goats are famous for their incredibly soft fiber.

The lambs loved Snb Field Trip participant, Paula!

Shearing was part of the activities at both farms
in spite of the chilly spring weather.

New Jacob twins watched the watchers
while others were just hungry!

Extreme Shepherding

...in the Welsh countryside. ENJOY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw

Welcome new stitchers Holly and Terri who joined in the fun at
CoDoS on March 28! A special thank you to Russ, our host,
for always welcoming the Saturday stitchers
and to Steve who was so gracious and welcoming of the
Thursday night gathering for the past 5 years
at Mocha Moment.
Remember to join the THURSDAY group at our
new permanent Thursday location beginning April 2:
Basics Natural Foods Co-op
1711 Lodge Dr.
NEW TIME 6-8pm

CALENDAR UPDATE

THURSDAY April 2 - SnB MOVES
BASICS, 1711 Lodge Dr., Janesville
NEW TIME: 6-8PM
(Old Hancock's Fabrics building behind
Ground Round & across from Toys R Us on Milton Ave.)

April 4 - Public Day at Tall Grass Farm, Delavan
Mohair goat related products and fun! This is an "individual" event and
not a formal SnB "field trip but we encourage your participation for the fun!
Contact Paula if you'd like to ride along...

April 5 - SnB Field Trip to Rainbow Fleece Farm, New Glarus
Join us coming along to one of our very favorite local suppliers of wool
and wool related products at the spring sheep shearing

April 7 - ELECTION DAY
Don't forget to vote!

April 10 - Paula's Birthday Party at Codos
7pm"ish"...119 N. Main St. - Come watch the movie with us!

April 11 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

April 18 - Kids Helping Kids Make A Blanket Day
(Project Linus & United Ways' Youth Service Day)
8am-3pm, First Lutheran Church, corner of
Randall & E. Milwaukee Sts.
Stitchers of all ages are welcomed (but focusing on kids)
to make blankets for children suffering any trauma through Project Linus
Bring your own materials or use some that are available for use.
Food - Door Prizes - Vendors - Fun!

April 25 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

May 9 - SnB @ Farmer's Market, Main St. Janesville
Set up begins just before 7am /Clean up at 1pm
This will be your first 2009 opportunity to sell your own handmade items.

May 9 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 16 & 17
Traxler Park, Janesville
SNB will be sponsoring a vendor space (Confirmed!)
If you have FOs you'd like to sell in our space, please let
us know. ALL are invited to participate whether selling,
demonstrating, or simply stitching in public!

May 23 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

Hat's Off to the Arts
Sunday, May 31 • 1-3pm • Gathering Place, Milton
A Benefit for the United Arts Alliance

Hat competition entry deadline: May 9
Admission $10 (includes unlimited dessert buffet)
Dust off your chapeau! Create your fanciest original headwear or hat facsimile for
UAA's hat tipping, head-turning, hair-raising affair and enter it in the
most spectacular celebration of millinery Rock County has ever seen! Contact UAA at www.rockcountyarts.com for entry form.
• Juried Exhibit & Prizes • Hat Promenade • People's Choice CASH Prize
• Make-A-Hat Activities • Vintage Hat & Hat Pin Exhibit & Presentation
• Dessert Buffet • Auction

Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 13
Join us as we KIP for this annual celebration
at the Farmer's Market, N. Main St., Janesville
http://www.wwkipday.com/about.htm

July 4 - SnB @ Farmer's Market, Main St. Janesville
Join us for the fun and sell your FOs!

July 28 - Stitch 'n Pitch, Miller Park, Milwaukee
Brewers v. Nationals at 7pm - First 1,000 stitchers to buy tickets get special gifts!

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.
Visit the website at http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com for more information

Contact Judith if you need more details about any of these or other opportunities.

Thursday SNB is Relocating!

The original Thursday evening Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch is MOVING!
Join us on Thursday,
March 26 at MOCHA MOMENT
to thank Steve for being an incredible host these past few years and then . . .
BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 2
find our gatherings at
BASICS
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
(Across from Toys R Us - old Hancock Fabrics building)
NEW TIME: 6-8pm
The decision to permanently move the Thursday gathering was arrived at by a vote of current participants and predicated upon our growing needs for a space with better lighting, quieter (for conversation and speakers), table space, public visibility, accessibility, and more.

Please note the Monday and Saturday groups will
remain at their original locations.

WCLO Stitcher Blog

Rose Stricker has posted 2 new stitching blogs on the WCLO website. Let her know you enjoy them and follow her progress!

http://wclo.com/weblogs/rose-stricker/2009/mar/05/baskets-of-yarn/

http://wclo.com/weblogs/rose-stricker/2009/mar/02/feeding-my-yarn-addiction/

Ki Can Spin

SnB'er, Ki, learned to spin her own yarn from wool on a spindle in just a few hours. YOU can, too! Join us on Saturday, February 28 for Stitch 'n Assist at CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville from 10-Noon. We'll not only show you how to spin your own yarn from wool in time for the coming spring sheep and alpaca shearing season but also how to make your very own inexpensive spindle from everyday objects. Then, join us on our first field trip of 2009 for the Rainbow Fleece Farm shearing event on on April 5.

Stitchers in the News

Listen http://wclo.com/podcasts/wclo-news-features/2009/feb/19/more-blankets-needed/#comments
and read about the local chapter of Project Linus and the opportunties available for local stitchers at http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/feb/19/project-linus-asks-help-increased-demand-blankets/

2009 is the International Year of Natural Fibers!

2009 is the International Year of Natural Fibers!

http://www.naturalfibres2009.org

The International Year of Natural Fibers was officially launched on 22 January 2009, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. See the webcast of the event...

Objectives

* Raise awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibers;
* Promote the efficiency and sustainability of the natural fibers industries;
* Encourage appropriate policy responses from governments to
the problems faced by natural fiber industries;
* Foster an effective and enduring international partnership among the
various natural fibers industries.

To join the mailing list, send an e-mail to: mailserv@mailserv.fao.org, leave the subject line blank, and put in the body of the message: subscribe IYNF-2009-L

Winter Weekend Opportunities

Cabin Fever Yarn on the Farm

February 14-15 AND February 21-22
Rainbow Fleece Farm, @7181 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus, WI
Offering premium wool for all your fiber needs!
Special Cabin Fever Kit: "Have a Heart" needlefelting kit
Yarn from the Barn
Astonishing Fleeces
Spinning and Felting Fibers
"Hand-cranked" Socks
1-Day workshops
Ashford Wheels & Carding your wool "plain" or "fancy
Naturally raised lamb - licensed and inspected chemical-free cuts
Spring Shearing Days: Sat and Sun. April 4-5
email: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

Winter Weekend Warm-up

February 27th,28th and March 1st
Fox Hills Resort
Mishicot,WI
Classes Include......
Spinning with Carol Rhodes
Baskets with Stefania Isaacson
Polymer Clay with Lynn Bergschultz
Dyeing with Elaine Hendrickson
Felting with Kim Thimmig
Rug Hooking with Pam Backus
Knitting with Brigitte DeMasters
Viking Bracelets with Barbara Heike

For full class descriptions and retreat fees, please visit the web-site at: www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolenmill.com

and then click on the link for Winter Weekend Warm-up.

Or call Kathy Krause at: 715-460-0063

SnB 2008 FINAL TALLY

629 Completed Projects in 2008
by 16 stitchers who participated in the tally

This is a higher projects-per-person total than ever before!

Items completed included (but are not limited to):

Socks, slippers, hats, sweaters, handwear, scarves, afghans, blankets, wash and dish cloths, purses and bags, toys, shawls, baby clothing, skeins of yarn spun, pillows, cozies, lace edgings, placemats, bath mitts, bookmarks, vases, costumes, leg warmers and more.

Past year totals: 362 in 2005; 254 in 2006; 673 (28 stitchers) in 2007
See a copy of the complete tally details in the SnB binder at any SnB gathering.

CONGRATULATIONS, STITCHERS!

New Year with New Activities & New People!

Beginning January 29
Sock Knit-Along at the Thursday SnB
Have you been wary of knitting socks? Afraid of turning heels?
Never tried knitting in the round on double-pointed needles?
Please join us in the new year as we help you demystify the stitches of socks.
Bring a set of US size 2 double-pointed needles and your choice of
sock, DK or sport wt. yarn. For more info, e-mail :
please e-mail proartist@aol.com

Saturday, February 14 & 28, 2009
SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Come help us teach others the fun of needlework
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM

Knit-In at the Gathering Place, Milton
Sponsored by the Janesville Area Knitters Guild
Feb. 6-7
There are a variety of classes being offered on Saturday, as well as vendors. Drop in shopping is on Saturday from 1-4. The cost is $5 for just stopping in to shop. A full day of 2 classes, lunch, knitting and shopping is $70 and a full day with 1 class, lunch, knitting and shopping is $40. For more information contact: Mary Kay McDermott (608) 756-0383, email: family_mcdermott@yahoo.com.

NEW: Spinning at the Dragonfly
Open spinning sessions on Sundays from 1-4.
You bring your own supplies and just sit and spin with others.
Kerri also offers a selection of drop spindles and fibers to purchase.

And finally
please welcome
Theodore Penrose Moriarty
AKA: Tater (Tot)

Grandson of SnB'er Judith
born on January 7, 2009 in Denver, Co.
Below: With Aunt Eleanor wearing his new hand-knit bunting

Holiday Gatherings & Greetings

Please remember to get your 2008 FOs listed in the binder for our year end total! There will not be gatherings on December 24 nor on January 1 but there will be one more 2008 gathering for FREE instruction and comraderie at Codos on Saturday on Dec. 27th at 10am. THANK YOU to everyone who participated with us in 2008 from the amazing stitchers to the speakers to the hosting facilities. We all look forward to even more memorable moments in 2009 and wish everyone a very joyous and safe holiday season. See you next year!