FVKG MONTHLY MEETING

NEXT MEETING

Thursday, November 7th In-person and Zoom

LOCATION:

Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA

Parking is limited to 45 vehicles. Those with mobility issues should park closest to the front entrance, facing the building. The space can accommodate a double row if needed. All others should park along the fence on the left of the gravel drive. Parking is tight - please consider car pooling.

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TIME: 

6:30-8:30 pm - Doors open at 6:15 pm

Zoom
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85013253289?pwd=33QdnJSaeg8jyOAupmahJKbbFqw28z.1
Meeting ID:  850 1325 3289
Passcode: 037458


Presenting:  Seth Richardson

PROGRAM:

Seth Richardson, "Embracing Creativity"

Yes, we’re all creative! Even when we follow a pattern, each of us has a unique perspective and a
set of skills that we use to make something a bit different than everyone else. But how does this
work, and how can we recognize and encourage our individual creative identities?

In this presentation, designer Seth Richardson will talk about some aspects of Creativity and
connect them to the fiber arts to look at the different decisions we make when we work on our
craft. We’ll also discuss methods and exercises for expanding your creative potential to help you
explore new avenues in your knitting or finding your voice as a designer. It’s time to spice up
that project queue with something new!

Seth (he/him/his) is a Portland-based pattern designer who enjoys creating pieces that use simple
texture and he is especially interested in designing works that explore the various relationships
of straight lines. You can find him at www.sethrichardsonknits.com and @sethrichardsonknits on
Instagram.

OUR CRAFT

October Show and Share

* Projects completed by our members *

Fall 2024 Retreat

As far as I could tell, the retreat went off without a hitch. We ate lunch before we got there on Friday

and then it was like a Gathering of the Clans: Clan Tigard Knitting Guild and Clan Fort Vancouver

Knitting Guild were both well represented. All ages and skill levels were represented, and knowledge

was freely shared. Busy fingers were busy indeed with many stitches taken, many laughs had and a

moderate amount of wine (depending upon who you talk to) was consumed.

The fashion show was a big hit, as always. The pieces presented ran the gamut from coats to hats to

shawls to pullovers to cardigans. And all the pieces were a delight to behold and were very, very

inspiring (I might have to change my mind and knit a shawl after all). There were some pieces that werenothing less than spectacular.For the most part, the models obeyed the direction of the Mistress ofCeremonies and trod an appropriate path through the onlookers (The ones who did not were herdedup and sent on their way correctly). In other words, a wonderful time was had by all, even the nunswere surprised by their gift of slippers. Mother Superior was in Hong Kong so the nun who likes RED was given two pair of red slippers. Keep your lips zipped on that score, okay?

Sandy Peterson donated an amazing, knitted Nativity to the sisters. Sandy knit all the figures and Mary

Aaby’s husband made the stable. I can't begin to describe the amount of work which went into it (I

liked the little donkey the best). The nuns were enchanted and listening to them exclaim over each

knitted figure was a treat indeed.

A rather large contingent of the knitters took off Saturday afternoon to go to Knotty Lamb Yarn Shop

in Forest Grove. Treasures were purchased, bagged and shared upon their return.

The next retreat will be at the end of May, and I suspect many repeat attendees will appear.

— Mary Crichton

Fall Retreat 2024 Photos

Our Business Members

FVKG IS VERY HAPPY TO WELCOME NEW BUSINESS MEMBER BROOKLYN TWEED! 🌠
Yes, Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 has joined us! Check out this Portland based company's most recent yarn release, IMBUE--next to skin softness.  Brooklyn Tweed yarns can now be found at our local yarn store 🌠, Hook & Needle.
HOOK AND NEEDLE . 🌠
Now stocking Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 yarns, Hook and Needle Fiber Shop features a huge array of classes for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Now offering private crochet and knitting lessons as well!.  Don't forget Open Craft Night, Wednesdays 4-7 pm, and Crafternoon, Sundays noon to 4 pm. Watch Hook and Needle's instagram page for Feature Fridays! 

KNIT PICKS: 🌠
Our great sponsor has partnered with our Guild to host a grand World Wide Knit in Public event on June 8, 2024. Watch our special events page (under the guild calendar tab) for further details as they come available. To view the KNIT PICKS latest online catalog, navigate to: https://issuu.com/knitpicks/docs/nv23onlinecatalog?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ To request a print copy, navigate to: https://www.knitpicks.com/request-catalog. Remember! Knit Picks offers a 15% discount to all FVKG members!  Visit the Knit Picks website to view the new Simply Home collection of yarns.

WHITE OAK ALPACAS SHEARED-DELIGHTS BOUTIQUE STORE: 🌠

is packed with Alpaca Yarns and Roving from White Oak Alpacas, Alpaca apparel, plus unique and handmade Gifts. Shop online at White Oak Alpacas Sheared-Delights, or call (360) 841-7276 to make an appointment to visit the farm shop. Farm tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays.

NOBLE QUILL STUDIO (FORMERLY LETTERS WITH JOY): 🌠  

Armed with a dip pen and ink, this calligrapher re-creates the italic hand first used during the renaissance period. Add this deeply personal touch to special event envelope addresses, vows, name tags, certificate fill-ins. Email for samples, questions and requests to Joy@noblequillstudio.com

THIS ICON 🌠 DESIGNATES A GUILD BUSINESS SPONSOR

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