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

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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,

Gina

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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,

Gina

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So, I don't recommend this one, but I've discovered another way to get in a little extra knitting time - sitting home with your kiddo while he recovers from strep throat!  Not a lot of fun for anyone involved but you do have to stay home.  And, that's a great chance to catch up on some knitting (or, in my case, browsing the internet for my next project!).  

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.  

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - 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.  

Yarns of Hope Bible Study is in full swing.  This week we will be discussing how we are created for risk.  We will be discussing how following our dreams and finding our purpose can be risky and scary but worthwhile and rewarding at the same time.  

Take care and God bless,

Gina

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Good afternoon!

Wow - another week of cool weather.  Can anyone say sweaters and scarves and hats and mittens, here we come!!!  I truly think I was destined to become a knitter - I've always loved wearing sweaters and anything warm and woolly!  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.  

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - 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.  

Yarns of Hope Bible Study is in full swing.  This week we will be discussing how we are created for dreams and how following our dreams can help us fulfill God's purpose for our lives.  Ever thought about it that way?  I know I haven't.

Take care and God bless,

Gina

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Good afternoon!

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this wonderful cooler weather! Makes me believe that Fall just might be around the corner.

 

Meetings:

Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney

Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Connection at FBC McKinney (NOTE ROOM CHANGE!)

 

Yarns of Hope Bible Study started this last week. We had about 15 ladies who joined us, about half of which were new to YOH and knitting/crocheting. We had a great time getting to know each other and talking about what we will be doing this semester. This week, we will be starting the book and learning about God's purpose for each of our lives. Did you know that we can often our purpose by examining what we are passionate about?

 

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We have already been contacted by the 5th grade teacher at Finch, expressing interest in continuing the knitting club this year. For this to be a success, we really need at least 5 or 6 dedicated teachers. 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.

 

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. 

Take care and God bless,

Gina

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Happy Labor Day!

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I am so sorry that this update is so late - we are just now getting back in town. Lots of friends, family, sun, relaxing - but, unfortunately, very little time for knitting. Thank goodness for travel time - one of my favorite times for quality, uninterrupted knitting! 

Meetings:

• Tuesday - 10AM in the Hospitality Room at FBC McKinney
• Wednesday - 6:15PM in the Fireside Room at FBC McKinney (Regular Wednesday activities have resumed, including Family Meal and children's activities.)

Yarns of Hope Bible Study - will start this Wednesday, September 5th! If you have registered and do not have a book, they will be available on the first day of class. If you did not register and would like to attend, let me know as soon as possible.

Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We have already been contacted by the 5th grade teacher at Finch, expressing interest in continuing the knitting club this year. For this to be a success, we really need at least 5 or 6 dedicated teachers. 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.

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.

Take care and God bless,

Gina

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Happy Back to School!

Time to get back to school and all of our old routines - after all of the "relaxing" we all did this summer!  We've missed quite a few of you this summer so I can't wait to see you again now that summer vacation is over.  And, don't forget that fall and cooler weather is around the corner, which means that the demand for hats and scarves will increase.

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 (Regular Wednesday activities will resume this week, including Family Meal and children's activities.  There is also a special prayer service this Wednesday night for all FBC members.  We still have the room reserved for those of you who are not a FBC member or do not wish to attend.)

* Yarns of Hope Bible Study - will start next Wednesday, September 5th.  If you have registered and do not have a book, they will be available on the first day of class.  If you did not register and would like to attend, let me know as soon as possible.

* Finch Knitting/Crochet Club - We have already been contacted by the 5th grade teacher at Finch, expressing interest in continuing the knitting club this year.  For this to be a success, we really need at least 5 or 6 dedicated teachers.  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.

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.

Take care and God bless,
Gina

Knitting Daily TV Coming To KERA

Get ready to set your DVR's!  Knitting Daily TV will be airing on Dallas' local PBS station on Saturday's at 7:30 beginning September 1st.

This is a fantastic instructional series led by great teachers in the industry. This will be a show that you will not want to miss!

For information related to the program, visit their website here: Knitting Daily TV

Also, for those who are interested in sewing, It's Sew Easy will be airing at 7:00 just before Knitting Daily.

Looks like us crafters are going to have an inspirational lineup this fall!

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Hello all,

 

Well, the Olympics continue as does the best excuse I know to beat the heat and cheer on our Olympians - while knitting and crocheting, of course. And, make sure you check out the Jo-Ann Fabrics grand opening on August 9-11! How exciting - a new place to shop for yarn and goodies!

 

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

Upcoming Events:

• Dallas Museum of Art Presents an Evening with Debbie Macomber - This event is a part of DMA's Arts & Letters Live series and is on August 15th at 7:30PM. YOH members get a special rate of $20 for tickets - just mention YOH when purchasing tickets online at www.tickets.dallasmuseumofart.org or call 214-992-1818. You can also pre-order her new book, The Inn at Rose Harbor, which is scheduled for release in August. There will be a group of us going so let me know if you would like to carpool.

• Yarns of Hope Bible Study - This fall (September 5th), Yarns of Hope will be joining with FBC McKinney's Women's Ministry and offering a bible study on Wednesday mornings (childcare is available). Please note, however, that will continue to meet on Tuesday mornings the same as always. Beginning on August 5th, you can register online at www.fbcmckinney.com or in the Connection on Sunday mornings. We will be studying the Debbie Macomber book, Knit Together: Discover God's Pattern for Your Life. This study will give us a chance to explore God's unique purpose for each of our lives while still indulging in our favorite pasttime - knitting/crocheting/sewing for those in need of hope and warmth. This will also allow us to reach a whole new set of ladies that have either never heard of YOH or were not able to attend because of lack of childcare. If you are hesitant because you don't think you have time for one more thing- I chose this book because we will be reading only one chapter each week, no study questions, and then discussing the chapter on Wednesday mornings. The books may be purchased the first day of bible study or ordered online - try Amazon or Half.com. I believe both of those websites have great prices.

Ongoing Projects:

• Same as always - 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.

 

Take care and God bless,

Gina