Best Wishes

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  Please enjoy your time with friends and family, and think of others.

new classes

I have 4 knitting classes scheduled for the winter   the Fair Isle hat,  Elizabeth Zimmerman's Surprise Jacket,

Sonoma Hoodie and a dog sweater!!!

This is a small world

I've heard and used that saying so many times,  when I run into a friend while 100's of miles from home, or I meet someone new and find that they are married to my 3rd cousin on your grandmother's side of the family, or ......well you know what I mean.   But sitting in the airport the other day, just watching all the people pass.... made it clear to me that there are millions and millions of people.... living a life, wanting the basic things is life we all should have,  food, shelter, love and compassion.  I sat there and watched, and made eye contact and smiled and even though everyone was in a rush to catch a flight or get their baggage, they all smiled back.

Getting it together

It's been a busy 30 days!!! To NY and Back,  the move, new classes at Broadway Quilts and the International Knitting Studio, and now back in NY.   Handed west  today.  It will feel good to get settled!!!

Where did this month go?

The trip to Rhinebeck was absolutely wonderful.   All 10 Divas were there, plus a few more ladies, and we made a new friend. .  It was great, it's been a while since we were all together.  The chatting did not end until late at night and then began again early in the AM.   Lily Chin's class was outstanding, as usual..........The Fall weather was gorgeous ........ Everyone is planning to return next year.  

Rhinebeck bound

Looking forward to Rhinebeck,  lots of great friends, great classes and yarn.   Lily Chin's class is on the schedule and who knows I may add another....  See you in Rhinebeck  
That's me ( on the left) last year in one of Lily's classes

Alpaca Visit to Brookfarms



Brookfarms, Glen Ellen Ca

My visit to Brookfarms was wonderful.   It's amazing how beautiful and gentle the Alpaca is.   What beautiful eyes, large round, gentle and kind .
The added treat was spending a lovely Fall (95 degrees) day in the Valley of Moon, Sonoma Valley.  The other night driving home there was the most amazing moon rise--yes "moon-rise" The moon was huge, golden, red and orange -coming up from the mountain. 10 minutes of absolute wonder and then somehow 10 minutes later, the moon shrunk and floated up into the night sky!!!!

This area is heavenly- "Another day in paradise"

Sonoma Hoodie

Sonoma Hoodie-  My new pattern It is so easy to do.  Knit from the top down and in the round for the sleeve.  I used a crochet hook to weave in the ends and absolutely no sewing.  Then I found all these great sports buttons in my stash. 

Elizscknits on Ravelry

Alpacas in Wine Country

Sept 25 and 26 is  National Alpaca Farm Days & Weekend Brookfarms in Glen Ellen is having an event.
Knitting and spinning demonstrations, yarn and  roving  for sale.  Alpaca is a gorgeous yarn and it seems that the number of alpaca farms in the US has increased greatly over the last few years.   Why even one of my physicians has alpacas as pets!!!

In a classroom again

I knew I couldn't stay away for long.   This summer a new quilt shop opened in town,   Broadway Quilts.  Of course I had to visit and when I introduced myself, Gery (the owner) asked if I'd be willng to teach a kids beginning sewing class!!  Well, of course I would!!!  And so it began.... We had a wonderful summer with classes for adults and kids, everyone was really attentive, worked dilegently and so willing to learn..  the projects are bags, beautiful bags as you can see below.  Fall classes have begun and again I have a wonderful group of students.  .   

Sewing Class at Broadway Quilts

the finished bags- Kids Love to Sew