DFW Fiber Fest This Weekend

For those who are new to the fiber experience or to the area and looking for all the local scoop on knitting, crochet, looming and spinning, there is an annual festival for all yarn crafters and is scheduled for this weekend!

DFW Fiber Fest is in its 7th year of being a premier fiber event in the North Texas community. Teachers and vendors from all over the region are in attendance providing classes, showcasing yarns and materials, and providing inspiration for your upcoming project.  Fiber Fest is a non-profit organization where portions of their proceeds benefit local charities.

This is a weekend long craft-extravaganza that will be held for the 2nd year at the Grapevine Convention Center.

Several classes are currently full, however if interested, you can register and be placed on the waitlist.  If you do not want to attend classes, you can visit the vendor hall separately.  Entrance to the vendor hall is $2/day or $5/weekend.  Hours are 9:00 - 6:00 Friday/Saturday and 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday.

Fiber Fest is an event that you do not want to miss!  If you would like to carpool, please contact Jennifer Stover to coordinate (she is planning on attending Sunday afternoon, however other days and times can be scheduled.)

Hope to see you there!

The Weekly Stitch

Hey ladies,

Happy Monday to you all! Here is what is going on with YOH this week:

Meetings this week:

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

Current Projects:

• Chemo caps and scarves - for adults, kids and babies. To be donated to Texas Oncology McKinney, Medical City Children's Hospital, and UT Southwestern Moncrief Center.
• Blankets and knitted/crocheted toys - to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital.
• Bereavement Preemie Items - Gowns, sweaters, hats, and blankets to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital Labor & Delivery Department. Items should be in pastel colors and sized for a 2 pound preemie. Let me know if you need help with patterns or sizing.
• Relay for Life - YOH will have a Relay team again this year. The event is on April 27 and will be held at Craig Ranch ball field. Here is a link to our page - Relay For Life . You can use this link to either join our team, donate to the team, or purchase a luminaria in honor or memory of a loved one. Be sure to sign up for our team - this is one of the most fun nights of the year!

God bless,

Gina

The Weekly Stitch

Good morning ladies,
Looks like a rainy day in McKinney - and, you guessed it, a great day to stay home and knit or crochet! Yes, as I'm sure you have guessed - any day is a good day to knit/crochet, if you ask me!!

Here is what is going on with YOH this week:

Meetings this week:

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

Current Projects:

• Chemo caps and scarves - for adults, kids and babies. To be donated to Texas Oncology McKinney, Medical City Children's Hospital, and UT Southwestern Moncrief Center.
• Blankets and knitted/crocheted toys - to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital.
• Bereavement Preemie Items: Gowns, sweaters, hats, and blankets to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital Labor & Delivery Department. Items should be in pastel colors and sized for a 2 pound preemie. Let me know if you need help with patterns or sizing.
• Relay for Life - YOH will have a Relay team again this year. The event is on April 27 and will be held at Craig Ranch Ballfield. Look for an email with more details later today. Be sure to sign up for our team - this is one of the most fun nights of the year!

God bless,

Gina

The Weekly Stitch

Happy Monday to all of you!

Wow - spring just keeps on getting better and better!! This has been an absolutely gorgeous day that we have been blessed with! With the warmer weather, the need for chemo caps (as well as all of the things we make for the children's hospital) does not go away. Bald heads and sick ones still get cold, especially once the air conditioning kicks on. We might start thinking about switching to lighter weight and cotton yarns, but keep on cranking out the goodies - we still need them!!

Here is what is going on with YOH this week:

Meetings This Week

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

Current Projects

• Chemo caps and scarves - for adults, kids and babies. To be donated to Texas Oncology McKinney, Medical City Children's Hospital, and UT Southwestern Moncrief Center.
• Blankets and knitted/crocheted toys - to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital.
• Bereavement Preemie Items: Gowns, sweaters, hats, and blankets to be donated to Medical City Children's Hospital Labor & Delivery Department. Items should be in pastel colors and sized for a 2 pound preemie. Let me know if you need help with patterns or sizing.
• Delivery Day - I have not heard back from the LDR nurse at MCCH so I have not made a delivery to the cancer centers or MCCH yet. I will let you know when I get something set up in case anyone would like to go along.

God bless each of you and the works of your hands,

GinaHammack