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MARCH MEETING


We had 50+ sheep in attendance with one new member, Mary Jo P., and two visitors, Karen F.,  and Denise W.  Welcome to all, hope you enjoyed yourselves.

RAFFLE:  Winner of the BSKG Retreat raffle was Sarah T. 
There were 7 raffle items this month.  Donors were: Kim W., Chris H., Stacey T. and Audrey H.  Thanks to all of you for your generosity.

some of the lovely raffle items
And the happy winners were:
Suzanne S.  -  Keychain sock blocker with sock yarn

Noreen K.   -   Soap Bag with yarn and soap

Helga M.  -  Yarn with knitting needles

Diane D.  -  Highland wool, fingering wgt.  494 yds.

Dawn L.  -  Highland wool, fingering wgt.  494 yds.

Patricia S.  -  Sirdar, 4 skeins, 2 colors, bulky

Marie W.  -  Mirasol yarn, 4 skeins,

Hope all you winners enjoy your prizes.

CHARITY KNITTING:   Judith Davis, Charity Knitting Chair, assembled kits for new born baby hats, complete with pattern and yarn. There was a choice of 3 different kits. The baby hats will go to Providence Hospital.
BSKG RETREAT:  please remember payment in full are due at the April meeting, if you have not signed up for retreat, consider doing so, there is nothing like spending quality time with fellow sheep.

SHOW & SHARE:  in which we get to show off FOs.  Thanks to all who shared.







PROGRAM:  crafts always sure to please a flock. There was a beaded row counter, hanger sock blockers and a double point holder thingy.  Thank you, Erika P., Heather P. and Rita P. for your crafting wizardry.  Meanwhile, others were working on their UFOs.


Next month's meeting on April 8th will be a trunk show by Merritt Scott-Collins, and techniques of free form knitting.  Will be very interesting and informative, I am sure.

See you next month or earlier at Panera's for social knitting every Tuesday when there is not a meeting.

If you have not come to Panera’s for social knitting, consider coming, fun times and a great way to meet other member of the flock.   

 Have a good month and keep on knitting. 

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