Diana Oleson Here are some projects that the Needle Crafters have been working on. Jayne McKelvey crocheted a beautiful afghan, and she wove strands of yarn through her work to get a plaid effect. Sue Kearney crocheted a lovely scarf. It was her first attempt at crocheting, and she did a wonderful job. Marcy Leland…
Diana Oleson Thank you to all who came to the open house and made it a great success. The Needle Crafters was formed to keep the art of hand embroidery, knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, and needlepoint alive. It’s also for a group of crafters to get together and share what they know and enjoy the…
Diana Oleson Wow, another year has gone by. I want to thank all of you who have donated knitting supplies, yarn, doll blankets, and hats. A special thank you to Jeannine Evans for all the hats that she has crocheted for Angela’s Closet. Jeannine has crocheted more than 100 hats that were donated to Angela’s Closet to…
The Needle Crafters Club was formed to keep the art of hand embroidery, knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, and needlepoint alive. Our group of crafters gets together to share what we know and to enjoy the company of other crafters. There is always something new to learn! Come join us and share your project, or come and learn…
Diana Oleson Several of the ladies who have donated yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks to us are quitting due to arthritic pain in either hands, wrists, or both. I want you to know that there are accessories to aid in helping to avoid the pain and allow you to continue to knit and crochet, pain…
Diana Oleson The Needle Crafters are busy making mittens, hats, and scarves for various charities. Come join us at the Creative Arts Center Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, or you are welcome to bring a project that you are working on as well. Making items for charity is optional. Needle Crafters is not just…
Diana Oleson Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Come to the Creative Arts Center, Studio VI, on Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and ask for Diana. The Needle Crafters have a class now on how to knit a scarf, with a lovely pattern at both ends. If you know how to…
Diana Oleson The Needle Crafters have been busy making crochet and knitted items for the Robson Ranch Spring Craft Fair. We have some fun bags for the holidays. We hope to see everyone at the fair in the Hermosa Ballroom on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! We have also started knitting lessons for…
Diana Oleson We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Prior to the COVID-19 lockdown, the Needle Crafters started crocheting and knitting gloves and hats for Angela Acuna, the parent liaison and outreach coordinator for Eloy Elementary School. Because we were unable to meet in person in 2020, it wasn’t until October 2021 that we were…
Diana Oleson The Needle Crafters will have a spot in the Arts & Crafts Sale on Nov. 13, so come by, say hi, and check out all the new things we have. We are offering a raffle for a spa basket with a few special items added to it, and the money will go to our…