Texture: A Brief History of Lace
We continue our year’s theme of ‘texture’ with a presentation by Michelle Chase, a member of the Golden Bobbins Lace Guild, who will be talking to us about the history of lace. She’ll be discussing both bobbin lace and knitted lace.
Guild Business
Gina reminded us that our annual dues of $25 will be collected at the August meeting.
Florence Crittenton Services
Jeanie has links to two baby patterns for Florence Crittenton Services. One pattern is for lace booties in keeping with our meetings on lace and texture. The other is an easy pair of baby slippers. The designer makes these using leftover scraps of yarn when she’s finished with a pair of socks.
Fiber-related Event at the James K. Polk Center in Pineville
(We’re a little late with this information, but look at the August 14 event!)
This summer the President James K. Polk State Historic Site will collaborate with other historic sites and museums all over the Tar Heel State to present Second Saturdays. This new program is being launched by the Department of Cultural Resources and gives artists an opportunity to showcase their work at more than 30 state historic sites and museums. This initiative will give local artists an opportunity to sell their work, broaden their audiences and make connections with a larger community. Second Saturdays will be held on June 12, July 10 and August 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
August 14, 2010, 10:00-4:00: We end our series with Threading the Story: The Art of Spinning and Weaving. This program focuses on the process of creating clothing with materials such as cotton, silk, and wool. Staff and volunteers will interpret the various steps that are involved in making fabric.
Visitors will learn about spinning, weaving, spinning, and dyeing. The market area will feature the creations of local artists. Free Admission!
Facebook and Twitter
We’re now on Facebook …and on Twitter.
Links From This Post
- Lace baby booties: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/babybootslacetop.htm
- Baby slippers: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/babyslippers.htm
- Florence Crittenton Services: http://www.fcsnc.org/
- James K. Polk State Historic Site: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/polk/polk.htm
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=122865431090690
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/CLT_knitting
Meeting Information
The Charlotte Knitting Guild meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Rd, 28211 from 6-8p in the upstairs parlor (the second entrance to the church) The first half hour is knitting and socializing, the remainder of the time is dedicated to learning new things. Contact us at info@charlotteknittingguild.org.
Address for the President James K. Polk Site
The President James K. Polk S.H.S., 12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC 28134 P: (704) 889-7145
