It is Stitch N Bitch today at the Novotel Wollongong. 2pm in the Lobby Bar.
It is Australia Day today so parking around the Novotel could be a bit harder than usual with all the beach activities across the road.
Don't let that deter you, come along and have a lovely afternoon, knitting, talking and catching up with others.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Saturday, June 30, 2007
June Meeting
It was another big meeting after the article in the Mercury during the previous month. Even though a few notable regulars were away, there was still more than 35 women happily knitting away.
Donna, Tianne, Irene, Charmaine, Kate, Becky - we missed you! And a hearty welcome to all the newcomers we enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again next month. It's a photo heavy post this time because I remembered to bring my camera. I managed to get a shot of everyone I think. Cheers see you next month. :-) Sharon
Diana, Melanie and Helen all happily knitting away. (Above L to R)
Newcomers Marie & Nancy knit with Barbara.
Here's regulars, Christine, Adrienne and Mary, all smiling.
Welcome Narelle and Sue. Thanks for sharing your fabulous Dutch find with me Sue.
Mother and daughter team Leeanne and Angela enjoy some time away from the boys.
Ailsa acts the goat. Here she is with the blanket she's knitting for her daughter Blair.
Here's Jackie and Barb giggling away!
Here's Helen, Jenny and Joan.
Here's Donni Acting the Goat and Zena glowing.
Welcome Sandra and Bonnie.
Here's Shirley and Me looking a bit pink in the face.
Kerry and Joanne looking very calm.
And clockwise from top left is Heidi, Lynn, Dee and Betty showing off her alpaca mits.
Donna, Tianne, Irene, Charmaine, Kate, Becky - we missed you! And a hearty welcome to all the newcomers we enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again next month. It's a photo heavy post this time because I remembered to bring my camera. I managed to get a shot of everyone I think. Cheers see you next month. :-) Sharon
Diana, Melanie and Helen all happily knitting away. (Above L to R)
Newcomers Marie & Nancy knit with Barbara.
Here's regulars, Christine, Adrienne and Mary, all smiling.
Welcome Narelle and Sue. Thanks for sharing your fabulous Dutch find with me Sue.
Mother and daughter team Leeanne and Angela enjoy some time away from the boys.
Ailsa is famous! Can you see her pictured in the inside cover of this month's Yarn magazine?
Ailsa acts the goat. Here she is with the blanket she's knitting for her daughter Blair.
Here's Jackie and Barb giggling away!
Here's Helen, Jenny and Joan.
Here's Donni Acting the Goat and Zena glowing.
Welcome Sandra and Bonnie.
Here's Shirley and Me looking a bit pink in the face.
Kerry and Joanne looking very calm.
And clockwise from top left is Heidi, Lynn, Dee and Betty showing off her alpaca mits.Monday, May 28, 2007
Another great meeting, and how exciting to have the Illawarra Mercury show up for interviews and pictures!
Our ISE 4 participants.
Lots of fun again ladies, and very inspiring to see all the different projects happening.
Some new faces this month, which we always like to see!
Next meeting will be Saturday June 30, 2pm 'til around 5pm, in the Lobby Bar at the North Wollongong Novotel, see you all then!
Our ISE 4 participants.Lots of fun again ladies, and very inspiring to see all the different projects happening.
Some new faces this month, which we always like to see!
Next meeting will be Saturday June 30, 2pm 'til around 5pm, in the Lobby Bar at the North Wollongong Novotel, see you all then!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Congratulations Everyone
A 'Stitch in Time' looks fabulous!
After months and months of hard work by a dedicated team, headed this year by the indomitable Ailsa, our exhibition is open to the public. It's such a great chance for us to show off our knitting to family and friends and interested visitors.
Don't forget it's on all weekend: Saturday 14th April and Sunday 15th April 9am to 4pm at the Old Courthouse, Corner Cliff Road and Harbour Streets Wollongong. See you there! :-) Sharon
After months and months of hard work by a dedicated team, headed this year by the indomitable Ailsa, our exhibition is open to the public. It's such a great chance for us to show off our knitting to family and friends and interested visitors.
Don't forget it's on all weekend: Saturday 14th April and Sunday 15th April 9am to 4pm at the Old Courthouse, Corner Cliff Road and Harbour Streets Wollongong. See you there! :-) Sharon
We had just finished 'tweaking' and the light outside was fading fast.
The wall of scarves looked FANTASTIC and the Knitted Babes were enjoying their tea party.
There was so much variety; from lace shawls, baby clothes and dishcloths to traditional garments and tea cosys.
Little Tina trying to eat some 'cake' while I'm trying to make an opening speech with the baby on my hip.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Invitation
“A Stitch In Time”
an exhibition of contemporary knitting
Wollongong Stitch ‘n’Bitch knitting group warmly invites you the opening of our second annual knitting exhibition.
When: Saturday 14th April and Sunday 15th April 2007 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: The Old Courthouse
Belmore Basin
Wollongong
Come along and see what we've been making, you'll be sure to be suprised.
“A Stitch In Time”
an exhibition of contemporary knitting
Wollongong Stitch ‘n’Bitch knitting group warmly invites you the opening of our second annual knitting exhibition.
When: Saturday 14th April and Sunday 15th April 2007 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: The Old Courthouse
Belmore Basin
Wollongong
Come along and see what we've been making, you'll be sure to be suprised.
Monday, March 12, 2007
KNITTING EXHIBITION COMING UP SOON!!
Hello everybodypeeps,
I've just sent the press release off to all the local media to promote our exhibition, coming up in just over four weeks time.
HAVE YOU KNITTED YOUR SQUARE YET??
I'm not much of a html wiz, so I can't really post the formatted press release. However, since I want you all to see it I guess I'll just have to stick it up here unformatted. Please forgive me.
A Stitch in Time – an exhibition of contemporary knitting by Wollongong Stitch’n’Bitch
The Old Courthouse – Belmore Basin
14th-15th April 2007
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the cheekily named Wollongong Stitch’n’Bitch knitting group will once again be holding an exhibition of contemporary knitting at the Old Courthouse at Belmore Basin on the weekend of the 14th-15th April 2007.
Exhibition Title: A Stitch in Time
Every month, a group of at least twenty local women meet in the lobby bar of the Novotel in North Wollongong to knit together. The members are as varied as the skeins of yarn they work with, knitting these days is not just something that your granny used to do! Through a common love of the fibre arts, they gather to work on their latest projects and chat about love, life, and everything else. And it’s not every day you see a large goup of women knitting away with cocktails in hand.
In addition to showcasing the high standard of work from our members, this exhibition hopes to explode some of the myths that knitting is frumpy and that all hand knits are itchy and garish. We’ve put together a sparkling variety of hand-knitted items including:
· A full knitted afternoon tea, complete with knitted tea-cups, chocolate cake, cupcakes and cherry pie – guaranteed calorie free!
· A shabby-chic styled wardrobe of garments; from cardigans to shawls – even a pair of knitted underpants and garter belt!
· A ‘rogue’s gallery’ of knitted art squares, each one made by a member of the group. These will be available for sale as dishcloths during the event.
· A ‘flea-market’ section where all articles will be for sale; scarves, hats, toys and clothing will be available, all hand knitted by local artisans.
Not only will there be lots to look at, friendly local members of Stitch’n’Bitch will be present all weekend, working (as always) on their latest creations and ready to answer any questions there may be about the wonderful world of knitting. Come along and be surprised.
Entry is free. A glorious handmade item will be raffled during the exhibition, the proceeds of which will go to Lifeline Wollongong.
I've just sent the press release off to all the local media to promote our exhibition, coming up in just over four weeks time.
HAVE YOU KNITTED YOUR SQUARE YET??
I'm not much of a html wiz, so I can't really post the formatted press release. However, since I want you all to see it I guess I'll just have to stick it up here unformatted. Please forgive me.
A Stitch in Time – an exhibition of contemporary knitting by Wollongong Stitch’n’Bitch
The Old Courthouse – Belmore Basin
14th-15th April 2007
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the cheekily named Wollongong Stitch’n’Bitch knitting group will once again be holding an exhibition of contemporary knitting at the Old Courthouse at Belmore Basin on the weekend of the 14th-15th April 2007.
Exhibition Title: A Stitch in Time
Every month, a group of at least twenty local women meet in the lobby bar of the Novotel in North Wollongong to knit together. The members are as varied as the skeins of yarn they work with, knitting these days is not just something that your granny used to do! Through a common love of the fibre arts, they gather to work on their latest projects and chat about love, life, and everything else. And it’s not every day you see a large goup of women knitting away with cocktails in hand.
In addition to showcasing the high standard of work from our members, this exhibition hopes to explode some of the myths that knitting is frumpy and that all hand knits are itchy and garish. We’ve put together a sparkling variety of hand-knitted items including:
· A full knitted afternoon tea, complete with knitted tea-cups, chocolate cake, cupcakes and cherry pie – guaranteed calorie free!
· A shabby-chic styled wardrobe of garments; from cardigans to shawls – even a pair of knitted underpants and garter belt!
· A ‘rogue’s gallery’ of knitted art squares, each one made by a member of the group. These will be available for sale as dishcloths during the event.
· A ‘flea-market’ section where all articles will be for sale; scarves, hats, toys and clothing will be available, all hand knitted by local artisans.
Not only will there be lots to look at, friendly local members of Stitch’n’Bitch will be present all weekend, working (as always) on their latest creations and ready to answer any questions there may be about the wonderful world of knitting. Come along and be surprised.
Entry is free. A glorious handmade item will be raffled during the exhibition, the proceeds of which will go to Lifeline Wollongong.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Another great meeting!
I thought I'd post a few of the pics I took at the meeting yesterday afternoon.
It was another great meeting, I love SnB :)
We decided on a name for the exhibition, "A Stitch in Time". More information will be forthcoming.
And here's Bronte. She's obviously showing a wonderful love of yarn already, but hasn't quite managed the coordination of the needles yet.
It was another great meeting, I love SnB :)We decided on a name for the exhibition, "A Stitch in Time". More information will be forthcoming.
And here's Bronte. She's obviously showing a wonderful love of yarn already, but hasn't quite managed the coordination of the needles yet.
Friday, February 09, 2007
LONG overdue
I've been seeing this poor little blog languishing ignored for a few months so I thought I'd step up to the plate and make an update.
The silly season is well and truly behind us and to all the Wollongong snb ladies it's time to wish you all a happy new year! There are some fun things planned for this year, keep checking back here for updates.
Firstly, let's start with a schedule of snb's for this year. I'm not the best at getting this sort of thing straight, but I'll refer to a diary and hope for the best.
WOLLONGONG SNB this year:
Location: Lobby Bar Novotel North Wollongong
Time: 2pm onwards (usually till about 5)
Date: the last Saturday of every month
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2007
February 24th - snb
March 31st - snb
APRIL 14th and 15th - WOLLONGONG SNB EXHIBITION (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)
April 28th - snb
May 26th - snb
June 30th - snb
July 28th - snb
August 25th - snb
September 29th - snb
October 27th - snb
November 24th - snb with dinner to follow
December 29th - snb
The big news for the year so far I guess is the exhibition. After deciding on a suitable title (there will be a poll at the March meeting), it'll be full steam ahead for April's show.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS .........
This doesn't leave much time for knitting, but we really would appreciate it if each member could knit a 20cm square in cotton in any pattern you choose, for use as a dishcloth or facecloth. These will be framed and hung art-gallery style on one of the walls and will be for sale (unless you're really attached to yours).
We're hoping for a gallery-style look for this wall which will be more successful the more we get. So, get that knit on ladies, and see yourself in lights.
The silly season is well and truly behind us and to all the Wollongong snb ladies it's time to wish you all a happy new year! There are some fun things planned for this year, keep checking back here for updates.
Firstly, let's start with a schedule of snb's for this year. I'm not the best at getting this sort of thing straight, but I'll refer to a diary and hope for the best.
WOLLONGONG SNB this year:
Location: Lobby Bar Novotel North Wollongong
Time: 2pm onwards (usually till about 5)
Date: the last Saturday of every month
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2007
February 24th - snb
March 31st - snb
APRIL 14th and 15th - WOLLONGONG SNB EXHIBITION (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)
April 28th - snb
May 26th - snb
June 30th - snb
July 28th - snb
August 25th - snb
September 29th - snb
October 27th - snb
November 24th - snb with dinner to follow
December 29th - snb
The big news for the year so far I guess is the exhibition. After deciding on a suitable title (there will be a poll at the March meeting), it'll be full steam ahead for April's show.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS .........
This doesn't leave much time for knitting, but we really would appreciate it if each member could knit a 20cm square in cotton in any pattern you choose, for use as a dishcloth or facecloth. These will be framed and hung art-gallery style on one of the walls and will be for sale (unless you're really attached to yours).
We're hoping for a gallery-style look for this wall which will be more successful the more we get. So, get that knit on ladies, and see yourself in lights.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
October Meeting
Time again this Saturday28th October to some along and join us in the Lobby Bar the the Novotel from 2pm. I promise that there will be no grandfinal to grip the needles this month. Come one Come all and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting or crochet, comapny, fancy afternoon tea cakes and most of all a good time to knit and sip the appropriate beverage for the day.
Don't miss out you may regret it......
Don't miss out you may regret it......
Saturday, September 30, 2006
SEPTEMBER MEETING
Hi Everyone don't forget that today, 30th September is SnB!!! Same bat time: 2pm-5pm. Same bat channel: Wollongong Novotel Lobby Bar.
Hope you all have fun snapping up bargains at Donni's stall. (see previous post) I won't be there so I hope someone takes some photos for me.
Happy Knitting! Stripey
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
SALE TIME on Saturday
Hi everyone - just thought I would let you know that I am going to bring along all sorts of things from my stall - knitting needles, yarn etc as I will not be selling yarn at markets anymore. There will be all sorts of bargains so bring some cash and some bags to take stuff home as you might see some stuff you have to give a new home!
Cheers
Donni
Cheers
Donni
Monday, August 28, 2006
AUGUST MEETING
SnB was great fun again on the weekend!! I made a point of taking some photos this month because we haven't had any on the blog for a while. So here we have (clockwise from top left) me with baby Bronte, my coffee and my knitting, Tianne with her white confection, Donni wth THAT HUGE CROCHET HOOK and Charmaine with her wonderful Cascade jumper.
I also managed to take some shots of a bit of knitting too so (again, clockwise from lop left) here is Donni's fair isle bag progress, Ailsa's FLURO orange (oops) Mystery Stole, Zena's lovely baby blue and white hoodie and Linda's epic cable jumper.
Check out Annie's beutiful finished Sunrise circle Jacket!! How good does it look!!!
Next up are (l to r) newbies Margaret, and Sue, visitor Jane and regular Becky.
Diana, Jenny and anew lady whose name I didn't catch (sorry).
New ladies Anne and Diana have come back again so they must not find us too mad! Look closely, they're both smiling!
It's great to see Shirley after a few months! Also great to see Joan again, she's another new lady who has returned for a second or third month. They're both smiling too!
Below we have Tianne and Annie, more happy knitters!!
A gaggle of knitters:
Sue and Jane concentrating very hard!!
So thassall folks Happy knitting till next month!
I also managed to take some shots of a bit of knitting too so (again, clockwise from lop left) here is Donni's fair isle bag progress, Ailsa's FLURO orange (oops) Mystery Stole, Zena's lovely baby blue and white hoodie and Linda's epic cable jumper.
Check out Annie's beutiful finished Sunrise circle Jacket!! How good does it look!!!
Next up are (l to r) newbies Margaret, and Sue, visitor Jane and regular Becky.
Diana, Jenny and anew lady whose name I didn't catch (sorry).
New ladies Anne and Diana have come back again so they must not find us too mad! Look closely, they're both smiling!
It's great to see Shirley after a few months! Also great to see Joan again, she's another new lady who has returned for a second or third month. They're both smiling too!
Below we have Tianne and Annie, more happy knitters!!
A gaggle of knitters:
Sue and Jane concentrating very hard!!
So thassall folks Happy knitting till next month!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Parenting Sitch n Bitch style
How to manage the little ones and your knitting well we no know how. Sharon shows us how to keep up with your knitting and look after Bronte. I was assured Bront was just resting at this point but more than 2 tasks can be done at once.
AUGUST MEETING
IT'S TODAY!!
IT'S TODAY!!
26th August 2pm to 5pm
Hi Sveryone, A confession: I've been a bit of a useless blog secretary lately. Having baby Bronte with me at snb has meant that I haven't taken or posted many photos or reports of our meetings for ages!! Today all this will change !! I'm bringing the camera so look out!! I'll be taking lots of photos of your show and tell and wips. Happy knitting. See you this afternoon. :-) Sharon
Friday, July 28, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
JUNE MEETING COMING UP!!
Don't forget that our next Stitch n Bitch meeting is next weekend on Saturday June 24th.
Last month, we had about four new knitters, who had seen the articles about our exhibition in the newspapers. (Thanks for coming along girls - hope to see you again!)
KNITTING NEWS: Kerry has booked the Old Courthouse for another SnB exhibition in April next year. So that means we need to start thinking of themes, get planning and begin knitting. If you have any ideas speak to Donni, Sharon or Kerry.
See you next weekend.
Last month, we had about four new knitters, who had seen the articles about our exhibition in the newspapers. (Thanks for coming along girls - hope to see you again!)
KNITTING NEWS: Kerry has booked the Old Courthouse for another SnB exhibition in April next year. So that means we need to start thinking of themes, get planning and begin knitting. If you have any ideas speak to Donni, Sharon or Kerry.
See you next weekend.
Friday, May 26, 2006
MAY MEETING
New Knitters welcome!
2pm to 5pm.
This Saturday 27th MAY
Wollongong Novotel Lobby Bar.
Bring your knitting!!
Pull up a chair and get chatting!
New Knitters welcome!
2pm to 5pm.
This Saturday 27th MAY
Wollongong Novotel Lobby Bar.
Bring your knitting!!
Pull up a chair and get chatting!
If you've not been to our Stitch n Bitch before you might like to know that it is a totally informal gathering of knitters. There is no formal membership or fees. It is purely a 'come along when you can' gathering of like minded knitters of all skill levels and ages who enjoy sharing, seeing each others work, learning from each other, comfy chairs and the occasional coffee cake or cocktail. Maybe we will see you there.
Warm Hearts: Busy Hands: Photos
Hi Everyone,
I know Ailsa posted a link to some photos of the Warm Hearts: Busy Hands exhibition but here are some more for you to look at! For me the whole thing was a bit of a drama going into labour the day before I was supposed to set up the whole thing, then actually having the baby when I should have been there setting up.
But aside fom my own personal drama and everyone having to rush around like mad things and stand in for me (special thanks to Donni and Kerry) and set it all up with very little notice. The show was a fabulous success!! I (and others) have had great feedback from everyone who came along to see it and there were also lots of sales.
Most people have said that they did not expect to see such a huge range of different types of knitting. They are right of course, there were traditional garments made from handspun and traditional yarns. Some were for adults, some were for kids and some were for babies. There were garments made from new types of fibres and experimental yarns. There were quite a few intricate lace shawls, a huge array of socks and scarves. There were a few hats, some felting, blankets and bags. Not to mention the yarn and goodies for sale in the knitting bazaar. It was a really wide ranging expose of our collective talents and all exhibitors should be VERY proud!
People have also said to me that they really enjoyed reading people's comments about their knitting. It really made a difference to how they viewed the work. We had two articles in local papers and WIN TV came and filmed during the show. (I didn't see what went to air so if any one did or has a tape I'd love to see it.) I have had loads of phone calls about SnB as a result of the publicity so you never know we will probably get many new knitters turning up this Saturday. So here are some shots of the display, well done everyone!!!
We also had a raffle going with the prize generously donated by Kerry and the proceeds were to go to Lifeline. I'll give you an update on how much we raised soon. So now we just have to begin planning for next year. I've got heaps of ides and I should be able to manage not having baby on the day I was supposed to set up the show.
See you all on Saturday - baby permitting.
:-) Sharon
I know Ailsa posted a link to some photos of the Warm Hearts: Busy Hands exhibition but here are some more for you to look at! For me the whole thing was a bit of a drama going into labour the day before I was supposed to set up the whole thing, then actually having the baby when I should have been there setting up.
But aside fom my own personal drama and everyone having to rush around like mad things and stand in for me (special thanks to Donni and Kerry) and set it all up with very little notice. The show was a fabulous success!! I (and others) have had great feedback from everyone who came along to see it and there were also lots of sales.
Most people have said that they did not expect to see such a huge range of different types of knitting. They are right of course, there were traditional garments made from handspun and traditional yarns. Some were for adults, some were for kids and some were for babies. There were garments made from new types of fibres and experimental yarns. There were quite a few intricate lace shawls, a huge array of socks and scarves. There were a few hats, some felting, blankets and bags. Not to mention the yarn and goodies for sale in the knitting bazaar. It was a really wide ranging expose of our collective talents and all exhibitors should be VERY proud!
People have also said to me that they really enjoyed reading people's comments about their knitting. It really made a difference to how they viewed the work. We had two articles in local papers and WIN TV came and filmed during the show. (I didn't see what went to air so if any one did or has a tape I'd love to see it.) I have had loads of phone calls about SnB as a result of the publicity so you never know we will probably get many new knitters turning up this Saturday. So here are some shots of the display, well done everyone!!!
We also had a raffle going with the prize generously donated by Kerry and the proceeds were to go to Lifeline. I'll give you an update on how much we raised soon. So now we just have to begin planning for next year. I've got heaps of ides and I should be able to manage not having baby on the day I was supposed to set up the show.
See you all on Saturday - baby permitting.
:-) Sharon
Monday, May 22, 2006
Pictures from the Exhibition
I'm having a bad time trying to upload these pics from flickr where I've made a lovely set of pictures.
Try this.
It really was a great success!
Try this.
It really was a great success!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Don't forget that this Saturday and Sunday is
Wollongong SnB's first public exhibition.
Wollongong SnB's first public exhibition.
Warm Hearts: Busy Hands
An exhibition of contemporary knitting by Wollongong's Stitch 'n Bitch Knitting group will be on show THIS WEEKEND!! Saturday and Sunday the 20th and 21st May, from 10am to 4pm at the Old Courthouse (Corner of Cliff Road and Harbour Streets Wollongong) There will be a small opening night function from 7pm to 8.30pm on Friday 19th May.
Most members have entered work in the show but if you have not, come along anyway and see what everyone else has been up to. Many of the exhibition works are for sale and there will be a 'knitting bazaar' where some knitting supplies and winter woolies will be available to buy.
The exhibition was featured on the front page of the Northern Leader on Friday 12th May and is also featured on page 11 of the Advertiser today (Wed. 17th May).
If you are a member or not and would like more information about the show please leave a comment.
NEXT MEETING: Sat May 27 2006, 2pm to 4pm Novotel Lobby Bar, North Wollongong, 2pm - 5pm. All Knitters Welcome.
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