Our first Sew In

We had our first real meeting on April 14, 2012 and discussed how everyone wanted to meet.  You know, bring what you worked on at home, or bring our machines, crochet hooks, and knitting needles and have a bit of fun talking and working on our projects.   It was unanimous to meet the next month and sew, talk, crochet and knit together.  So, the date was set for the second Saturday of each month in the Cafe at church.  Then came May and there were two conflicts at church that made it impossible for us to meet, so on to June.

June 9th - What a beautiful day it was.   Sun was shining and eight ladies came to the meeting, some were only able to stay a short time, but what a great time we had.   We set up a table for the sewing machines, except Nonni who chose her own table haha,

Nancy brought a knitted lapghan that was just beautiful but she couldn't stay.  She is going to give knitting lessons at our next meeting.   Jeanette brought us another project to consider doing for autistic children

It is to make weighted blankets for these kids.   I made two of the lap blankets.   They are NOT difficult but they are time intensive.  If anyone wants to try one, let me know.   I email you a copy of the instructions and bring you some of the material, batting and pellets you'll need.
Dana brought in a crocheted lapghan that is so pretty and Sunday at church, Barbara gave me 25 crocheted lapghans that she has done.  Wow!  I was just blown away.

Jane has made some bone shaped neck pillows and the horseshoe shaped ones as well.  She gave me the pattern for the horseshoe shaped ones so if that interests you, let me know.  I will bring the pattern to the next meeting.
Doris' neighbor, who is not a member of our church, made 107 adult bibs for us to take and she would also like to go with us when we make a visit.  Did I mention that Trinity Missions Nursing Home in Burleson is the our first "project"?  If you or anyone knows of another facility in need of some love and attention, please share.   Here are some pics of  lap quilts in progress.

Our next meeting is July 14th at 10am in the Cafe.   Come join us for some fun and fellowship, sewing and knitting or whatever you feel like.   Just come.   The more the merrier!