Monday, October 22, 2012

The Weekly Stitch

Happy Monday to all of you!

Hope all is well with all of you.  Did you realize that Christmas is only two months away? Yikes - time to get started on those Christmas knitting and crochet projects. Anyone making Christmas stockings for the family? I thought I would but now find my project list too long. As always, too many projects, never enough time. But, don't forget to work in a little charity knitting/crocheting in between all of those gifts and personal projects. You'll be amazed at how your Christmas spirit abounds, knowing that you are making something for someone else.

Here is what is going on with YOH this week.

Meetings:
* Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney
* Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Fireside Room at FBC McKinney

Ongoing projects:
* Hats, scarves, blankets, toys for Texas Oncology McKinney, UT Southwestern Moncrief Radiation Oncology Clinic and Medical City Children's Hospital.
* Preemie gowns, hats, sweaters and blankets for the LDR Unit at MCCH.
* We may be sending some children and teen hats to Sierra Leone after the first of the year.
* We are working on making contact with the NICU unit at the new Baylor Hospital in McKinney.

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We are in full swing with at least 12 excited boys and girls - it's amazing how quickly they are catching on after just two lessons.  We can still use more teachers though - there were only 3 teachers this past week and we could have used at least 4-5.  If you are interested at all, please let me or Becca Masters know.  You don't need to do it every week or be an expert knitter/crocheter to help.  You will also need to fill out a volunteer background check at www.mckinneyisd.net.

Take care and God bless,
Gina

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The Weekly Stitch

Happy Monday to all of you!

Has anyone made it to the State Fair yet?  If you do, don't forget to go by the Fine Arts Building and check out the award-winning entries by our very own Jennifer Stover.  She won multiple Blue Ribbons on the knitted items she entered!!  We are so proud of her so make sure you check out her beautiful entries.

Here is what is going on with YOH this week.

Meetings:
* Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney
* Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Fireside Room at FBC McKinney

Ongoing projects:
* Hats, scarves, blankets, toys for Texas Oncology McKinney, UT Southwestern Moncrief Radiation Oncology Clinic and Medical City Children's Hospital.
* Also, preemie gowns, hats, sweaters and blankets for the LDR Unit at MCCH.
* In addition, we may be sending some children and teen hats to Sierra Leone after the first of the year.
* And, we are working on making contact with the NICU unit at the new Baylor Hospital in McKinney.

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We are in full swing with at least 12 excited boys and girls - it's amazing how quickly they are catching on after just two lessons.  We can still use more teachers though - there were only 2 teachers this past week and we could have used at least 4-5.  If you are interested at all, please let me or Becca Masters know.  You don't need to do it every week or be an expert knitter/crocheter to help.  You will also need to fill out a volunteer background check at www.mckinneyisd.net.

Take care and God bless,
Gina

Monday, October 8, 2012

The Weekly Stitch


Another beautiful weekend of cool Fall weather and our first opportunity of the season to wear our hand knitted and crocheted items - anyone pull out their scarves and hats this weekend?   I know that anyone who had an outdoor sporting event sure needed them!  Here is what is going on with YOH this week.

Meetings:
Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney
Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Connection at FBC McKinney (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)

Ongoing projects:  Hats, scarves, blankets, toys for Texas Oncology McKinney, UT Southwestern Moncrief Radiation Oncology Clinic and Medical City Children's Hospital.  Also, preemie gowns, hats, sweaters and blankets for the LDR Unit at MCCH.  

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We started this past week with 12 excited boys and girls - it's amazing how quickly they are catching on after just one lesson.  We can still use more teachers though - so far, there are only 3 teachers this week and we need at least 4-5.  If you are interested at all, please let me or Becca Masters know.  You don't need to do it every week or be an expert knitter/crocheter to help.  You will also need to fill out a volunteer background check at www.mckinneyisd.net.  

Take care and God bless,

Monday, October 1, 2012

The Weekly Stitch


Good morning!

Wow - how about that rain this weekend?!? I loved the opportunity to sit on my porch and knit while listening to the patter of rain.  Hope you got a chance to do that as well!  Here is what is going on with YOH this week.

Meetings:
  • Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney (NOTE:  we will NOT be going to Orchard Park this week as originally discussed.)
  • Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Fireside Room at FBC McKinney
Ongoing projects:  Hats, scarves, blankets, toys for Texas Oncology McKinney, UT Southwestern Moncrief Radiation Oncology Clinic and Medical City Children's Hospital.  Also, preemie gowns, hats, sweaters and blankets for the LDR Unit at MCCH.  

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club: We will be starting up this week - we are so excited about this year!  We have had 4 or 5 ladies volunteer to teach - YEA!!!  However, we can still use more.  If you are interested at all, please let me or Becca Masters know.  You don't need to do it every week or be an expert knitter/crocheter to help.  You will also need to fill out a volunteer background check at www.mckinneyisd.net.  

Take care and God bless,