Stitching Creations & Community

Upcoming Calendar

2009-10-25T10:28:00.000-05:00

Wooly, Warped Women & Material Men
Wisconsin Spin-In
October 30-Nov .1
Washington County Fairgrounds 3000 Highway PV,
West Bend, WI 53095
To join the car-pool: Call 608.563.0158
$6/person - ONE day pass
$10/person - THREE day pass
0A Children under 8 - FREE
General admission includes:
Daily demonstrations - Marketplace - FREE parking
Workshops now taking your registrations
http://www.wispinin.org/index.html
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Learn about Llamas
A presentation by Stone Crest Llamas

Thursday, Nov. 19 • 6-8pm

Basics Natural Food Co-op, 1711 Lodge Dr., Janesville

http://llamanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=2000261
Stone Crest Llamas is a family operation owned by Glenn and Joyce Laird and their daughter and son-in-law Jody and Gregg Peter. Please join us to learn about raising llamas in Wisconsin, about their fiber,the wonderful things that can be made from it, and local farm resources for their luxurious fiber! For more information: 608.752.9248

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Annual SnB Christmas Party
Thursday, Dec. 10
6pm-?
23 S. Atwood Ave. (Between E. Court & E. Milwaukee Sts.)
Please bring a dish to pass and one holiday gift (no more than $10)

Tall Grass Farm Field Trip - 2009

2009-10-25T10:22:00.002-05:00

Our favorite fiber shearer at work!

The lovely items the fibers provide.

The SnB shoppers added to their stashes
on this annual S.E.X. (Stash Enhancement Expedition)!

Annual Fall Visit to Rainbow Fleece Farm 2009

2009-10-25T10:12:00.009-05:00

There are always opportunities to learn new skills at Patti's farm.

SnBer Erin Whitfield learns to needle felt
at Rainbow Fleece Farm.

The 2009 excursion included a tour of the
newly opened New Glarus Brewery.

Erin found her favorite!
Perhaps YOU will join us next time for the fun, too?

Stronghold Olde English Faire

2009-10-05T06:37:00.004-05:00

Former SnB participant was at the Stronghold Castle (IL)
for the Olde English Faire on Oct. 3 & 4
with her lovely rabbits! Check out her wonderful
creations on Etsy.com at Mama Sew Swift!

Spinning and stitchery goes on generation to generation . . .

If you've enjoyed seeing these photos of autumn
activities and SnB "field trips", please join
us for the next upcoming jaunt:
Rainbow Fleece Farm (New Glarus)
Sunday, October 11
Morning tour of the farm and fibers
Lunch in New Glarus
Afternoon tour of the new New Glarus Brewery
Email proartist@aol.com if you'd
like to hop in the car pool with us.

SnB Winners!

2009-09-28T10:27:00.005-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS

to the latest SnBer to win the Janesville Farmer's Market Recipe Cooking Contest!
Winners from SnB include:
• Judith Detert-Moriarty - August theme ingredient
of tomatoes
• Jennifer Abb - September theme ingredient of potatoes
Will we sweep October's contest, too? Stay tuned!
Check out the contest entry form at the Janesville Farmer's Market website:
http://www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com/

National Alpaca Farm Days - Sept. 26&27

2009-09-28T10:17:00.011-05:00

Did YOU come out to the farm to celebrate
National Alpaca Farm Days?
SnB did ... as we demonstrated wheel and spindle
spinning at Pacesetter Alpaca Farm.
If you did attend, we're sure you found it a very
relaxing and fun day getting up-close-and-personal
with these pastoral animals who have such
wonderfully soft and pliable fiber.
If not, we hope you'll have the opportunity
to visit and enjoy next year with us!

Worldwide Stitch in Public Day

2009-09-19T17:16:00.002-05:00

Worldwide Spin in Public Day

Celebrated in Downtown

Janesville, Wisconsin

A good celebration of the Worldwide Spin in Public Day

with good weather, good friends, and 4 new spinners

in the world who are now practicing with their hand-spindles.

Erin (in time for new baby knits?) learns to spin!

Pacesetter Alpaca Farm

2009-09-19T17:04:00.008-05:00

If you missed SnB on Thursday, September 17,

you also missed a great presentation by

Dennis and Christy Pace of

Pacesetter Alpaca Farm!

Christy Pace talks about her alpacas at SnB.

Alpaca fiber comes in 22 different natural colors!

Stitchers listen intently . . .

and then enjoyed seeing the beautiful knit items

created from alpaca yarn.

Watch for future announcements of guest speakers as part

of SnB's on-going educational presentations.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

2009-09-19T16:50:00.010-05:00

The day begins with sheep herding trials . . .

The onto the barns to learn about different breeds,

watch the shearing and judging.

Shopping is always a sensory over-load

of colors and textures.

Time for a lunch and lamb cooking demonstration

and then more shopping!

You'll find the new and...

...the old.

Don't forget to sign up EARLY for next years many fiber workshops and then

join SnB as we return for the fun again and again and again!

2009-09-01T20:26:00.006-05:00

8am-Noon

at the
Janesville Farmer's Market
N. Main St., Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
Stitch 'n Bitch vendor booth
Please bring your own chair and spinning supplies
Free lessons available
Restroom facilities available near by
Sponsored by the Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch groups
More info: proartist@aol.com or
http://www.wwsipday.com

What's Coming Soon?

2009-08-26T18:21:00.010-05:00

You never know who you'll see or what
will happen when you join us on
Saturday mornings at CoDoS Coffee Shop!

“Metropolis”
Featuring spectacularly restored footage of the movie, and
soundtrack carefully edited by Janesville's own Yuri Rashkin
to make this 1926 timeless classic enjoyable to modern audiences.
Soundtrack features music by Peter Gabriel, Red Hot Chili Pepper,
Bar-Kays, Kool and the Gang, Green Day, Offspring,
Yello, Boney M, Lenny Kravitz, Gogol Bordello and others.
Showing will take place at Codos on
Monday, August 31 at 7:30 pm
The screening will be followed by a discussion.
Entry is free with all of the proceeds collected
going to benefit the United Arts Alliance
scholarship fund. For more information or to RSVP
please email YRashkin@gmail.com
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Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.
As always, we'll be car-pooling. Let us know
if you want to ride along and on which day.
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• • • • • • SnB Special Guest Speaker • • • • • •
Thursday, September 17
Dennis and Christy Pace of Pacesetter Alpacas
Please join us with your questions
about anything alpaca!
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Stitch ‘n Bitch at Janesville Farmer's Market
Saturday, September 19
If you have things you'd like to sell, just bring them along.
If you don't have things to sell, just come stitch with us
and enjoy the fun of the Farmer's Market!
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Fleece & Farm Days
September 26 & 27, 2009
Pacesetter Alpacas
5546 W. Plymouth Church Road, Beloit, WI 53511
SnB will demonstrate spinning on Saturday afternoon.
More are still welcome to demonstrate in
exchange for some alpaca fiber...
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Wooly, Warped Women & Material Men
Wisconsin Spin-In
October 30-Nov .1
Washington County Fairgrounds 3000 Highway PV, West Bend, WI 53095
$6/person - ONE day pass
$10/person - THREE day pass
Children under 8 - FREE
General admission includes:
Daily demonstrations - Marketplace - FREE parking
Workshops now taking your registrations
http://www.wispinin.org/index.html

- - - 2010 - - -
14th Annual Stephenson Co. Fiber Art Fair
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9-5
Jane Addams Community Center
430 W. Washington St., Cedarville, IL
(815) 541-0897

2009-08-03T10:59:00.003-05:00

The Janesville Stitch 'n Bitch is now on

FACEBOOK! Come check us out for the
latest information regularly.

Every Thursday 6-8pm, Basics, 1711 Lodge St., Janesville
Every Monday 1:30-3:30pm, Speak Easy, 19 N. High St., Janesville
and
Saturdays 8am-Noon, CoDoS Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville
Come stitch for part or all of the morning!

What's Happening?

2009-07-17T13:34:00.004-05:00

Mid-Summer News

• Don't forget to join Alice and Judith as they present "An Abridged History of Spinning and Knitting" on Wednesday, July 22, Noon-1pm at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main, Janesville, as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Series. Enjoy your lunch while you listen to lectures and see demonstrations of a huge variety of topics on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

• Open House Farm Days at Trillium Springs Farm where you'll enjoy visiting with Suri Alpacas. The new farm gift store gallery will feature handspun yarns, super soft rovings, raw fleece, hand knit items and other alpaca apparel. You'll also find fine art, photography, soaps, jellies, honey, furniture, pottery, felted hats and much more. Spinning demonstrations and refreshments will be available on July 24, 25 and 26 from 9am to dusk. Follow Hwy. 80 From Richland Center to I, right to Co. Hwy. II. Trillium Springs Farm will be the 3rd farm on your left at 27296 Cty. Hwy II, Cazenovia). If you'd like to call ahead: 608.647.9836.

• Last chance to be part of Stitch 'n Pitch at Miller Park in Milwaukee on July 29th. Contact for your tickets and join in the fun of stitching while enjoying the Brewers playing the Washington Nationals at 7:05. Seats are located in the Loge Outfield Box section along the Right Field Line near sections 209-210. Call 414.902.4263 for advance tickets or visit brewers.com/stitch.

• SnB, in conjunction with Project Linus, is now working with the Rock Communities Youth Network Alternative Service Program to teach skills and provide community service opportunity for juvenile offenders.

• Field trips are now being planned. If you'd like to join us visiting area wool festivals and fall farm events, please contact us and we'll make sure there's room in the car for you!

• Visit and shop SnB at Basics as we participate with Arts Loop on August 2. Artists will be scattered at five locations on Janesville's North side. The event is free and participants include potters, painters, soap makers, photographers and fiber artists. See more information at: http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/jul/16/alternative-art-fair-planned-fill-tallman-hole/

• Come shop at our vendor space at the Janesville Farmer's Market in August on the 8th and 22nd!

• Watch for "Painting with Wool" - a 2-session workshop coming soon at Ravens Wish Gallery, 2871 Liberty Lane, Janesville, WI (608.757.2622)

Janesville Renaissance Faire

2009-05-20T19:41:00.006-05:00

Ye old stitchers Judith, Paula, Becky and Jennifer had an incredible time at the 2009 Janesville Renaissance Faire selling our stitchery and being entertained by merry folk, while demonstrating and teaching about heritage skills. We hope you'll join us in 2010!

Stitch 'n Assist

2009-04-28T09:11:00.007-05:00

Find these stitchers ready and willing to teach you spinning,

knitting, crocheting, needle felting and more for FREE at
CoDoS (119 N. Main, Janesville)
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
If you're already a stitcher, just join us for the fun!

Calendar Update

2009-04-21T10:40:00.005-05:00

SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, April 25
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
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Hats Off to the Arts Entry
DEADLINE
Saturday, May 9
http://www.rockcountyarts.com
If you have created a new, original hat that
you would like to enter into this exhibit/competition, please note
the locations for delivery:
Monday, May 4 at the Gathering Place,
715 Campus St., Milton
from 1-4pm
Hedberg Public Library Community Room (lower level),
316 S. Main St.,
on Saturday, May 9; 9:30am-Noon
or by appointment by calling
608.931.5705 or 608.752.9248.
Hats entered in the edible category will receive
special delivery instructions once their entry
application has been received. ENTRY APPLICATIONS
available at theGathering Place,
JPAC, or by contacting Judith.
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SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, May 9 & May 23
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
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Janesville Farmer's Market Begins 2009 Season
Saturday, May 9th (Renaissance Theme) 8-Noon
Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
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Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 16 & 17 - Traxler Park, Janesville
http://www.jvlfaire.com

10:00-7:00 Sat & 10:00-6:00 Sun. Rain or Shine!

Adults $7 or $1 off with donation of a non-perishable food

Children 4-12 - $5 • Children under 4 - FREE!

Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
Sellers/demonstrators MUST be in period costume.
(Those who stop by to stitch or learn may wear regular clothing.)
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Hats Off to the Arts
Sunday, May 31 • 1-3pm
The Gathering Place, Milton
http://www.rockcountyarts.com
Join us for a celebration of hats!
Enter your own creation into the juried exhibit/competition
and then enjoy the May 31st event ($10/person) which includes a
dessert buffet, lecture by the Rock Co. Historical Society
on their exhibited vintage hats and hatpins, and auction
of, what else....newly created and original hats!
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Janesville Farmer's Market: SnB works the JFM Coffee Cart
Saturday, June 6 (Publicize WWKP Day on June 13)
Sign up for a 2-hour shift today!
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Janesville Farmer's Market
Worldwide Knit in Public Day at JFM
Saturday, June 13 - 8-Noon
Come sell your FOs and/or stitch in public with us!
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Stitch ‘n Pitch
Wednesday, July 28 - 7PM
Brewers v. Nationals-Miller Park, Milwaukee
Tickets: $28 - First 1,000 stitchers will
get special free t-shirt and more.
http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/ticketing/stitchnpitch.jsp
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Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.

In the Janesville Gazette

2009-04-20T09:44:00.012-05:00

Janesville stitcher, Paula, is in the news! Take a look ...

Hat Creators Brimming with Ideas
For Spring Arts Benefit

http://www.gazettextra.com/news/2009/apr/19/hat-creators-brimming-ideas-spring-arts-benefit/

Project Linus: Make A Blanket Day April 2009

2009-04-20T09:29:00.014-05:00

Fabric, yarn, and fleece

+ 6 hours
+ 63 volunteers
+ food & fun
------------------------------------------------------------

= 129 new, handmade blankets for children
suffering trauma in the greater Rock County area!

THANK YOU, BLANKETEERS & DONORS!
See you next year!

Thank You, Steve

2009-04-06T12:50:00.007-05:00

Thursday night stitchers presented
Steve with a "megamug" to express
our appreciation of hosting our
gathering the past 5 years. The
coffee was crocheted while the
steam is wool fiber in the HUGE
oversized mug. Check it out next
time you're at Mocha Moment!

Spring on the Farm

2009-04-06T10:19:00.013-05:00

Patient ewes and new lambs were in abundance
at the Tall Grass and Rainbow Fleece Farm
open house events the first weekend in April.
While some events had been canceled due to
the threat of inclimate weather, those SnBers
who came along were able to get a private
needle felting lesson with Patty at
Rainbow Fleece Farm!

Tall Grass Farm goats are famous for their incredibly soft fiber.

The lambs loved Snb Field Trip participant, Paula!

Shearing was part of the activities at both farms
in spite of the chilly spring weather.

New Jacob twins watched the watchers
while others were just hungry!

Extreme Shepherding

2009-04-03T08:39:00.002-05:00

...in the Welsh countryside. ENJOY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw

2009-03-28T18:54:00.004-05:00

Welcome new stitchers Holly and Terri who joined in the fun at
CoDoS on March 28! A special thank you to Russ, our host,
for always welcoming the Saturday stitchers
and to Steve who was so gracious and welcoming of the
Thursday night gathering for the past 5 years
at Mocha Moment.
Remember to join the THURSDAY group at our
new permanent Thursday location beginning April 2:
Basics Natural Foods Co-op
1711 Lodge Dr.
NEW TIME 6-8pm

CALENDAR UPDATE

2009-03-28T18:40:00.004-05:00

THURSDAY April 2 - SnB MOVES
BASICS, 1711 Lodge Dr., Janesville
NEW TIME: 6-8PM
(Old Hancock's Fabrics building behind
Ground Round & across from Toys R Us on Milton Ave.)

April 4 - Public Day at Tall Grass Farm, Delavan
Mohair goat related products and fun! This is an "individual" event and
not a formal SnB "field trip but we encourage your participation for the fun!
Contact Paula if you'd like to ride along...

April 5 - SnB Field Trip to Rainbow Fleece Farm, New Glarus
Join us coming along to one of our very favorite local suppliers of wool
and wool related products at the spring sheep shearing

April 7 - ELECTION DAY
Don't forget to vote!

April 10 - Paula's Birthday Party at Codos
7pm"ish"...119 N. Main St. - Come watch the movie with us!

April 11 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

April 18 - Kids Helping Kids Make A Blanket Day
(Project Linus & United Ways' Youth Service Day)
8am-3pm, First Lutheran Church, corner of
Randall & E. Milwaukee Sts.
Stitchers of all ages are welcomed (but focusing on kids)
to make blankets for children suffering any trauma through Project Linus
Bring your own materials or use some that are available for use.
Food - Door Prizes - Vendors - Fun!

April 25 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

May 9 - SnB @ Farmer's Market, Main St. Janesville
Set up begins just before 7am /Clean up at 1pm
This will be your first 2009 opportunity to sell your own handmade items.

May 9 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 16 & 17
Traxler Park, Janesville
SNB will be sponsoring a vendor space (Confirmed!)
If you have FOs you'd like to sell in our space, please let
us know. ALL are invited to participate whether selling,
demonstrating, or simply stitching in public!

May 23 - SnA at Codos, 119 N. Main, Janesville 10-Noon
Please come if you want to learn, teach, or just stitch!

Hat's Off to the Arts
Sunday, May 31 • 1-3pm • Gathering Place, Milton
A Benefit for the United Arts Alliance

Hat competition entry deadline: May 9
Admission $10 (includes unlimited dessert buffet)
Dust off your chapeau! Create your fanciest original headwear or hat facsimile for
UAA's hat tipping, head-turning, hair-raising affair and enter it in the
most spectacular celebration of millinery Rock County has ever seen! Contact UAA at www.rockcountyarts.com for entry form.
• Juried Exhibit & Prizes • Hat Promenade • People's Choice CASH Prize
• Make-A-Hat Activities • Vintage Hat & Hat Pin Exhibit & Presentation
• Dessert Buffet • Auction

Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 13
Join us as we KIP for this annual celebration
at the Farmer's Market, N. Main St., Janesville
http://www.wwkipday.com/about.htm

July 4 - SnB @ Farmer's Market, Main St. Janesville
Join us for the fun and sell your FOs!

July 28 - Stitch 'n Pitch, Miller Park, Milwaukee
Brewers v. Nationals at 7pm - First 1,000 stitchers to buy tickets get special gifts!

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.
Visit the website at http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com for more information

Contact Judith if you need more details about any of these or other opportunities.

Thursday SNB is Relocating!

2009-03-17T12:31:00.007-05:00

The original Thursday evening Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch is MOVING!
Join us on Thursday,
March 26 at MOCHA MOMENT
to thank Steve for being an incredible host these past few years and then . . .
BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 2
find our gatherings at
BASICS
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
(Across from Toys R Us - old Hancock Fabrics building)
NEW TIME: 6-8pm
The decision to permanently move the Thursday gathering was arrived at by a vote of current participants and predicated upon our growing needs for a space with better lighting, quieter (for conversation and speakers), table space, public visibility, accessibility, and more.

Please note the Monday and Saturday groups will
remain at their original locations.

WCLO Stitcher Blog

2009-03-11T09:06:00.002-05:00

Rose Stricker has posted 2 new stitching blogs on the WCLO website. Let her know you enjoy them and follow her progress!

http://wclo.com/weblogs/rose-stricker/2009/mar/05/baskets-of-yarn/

http://wclo.com/weblogs/rose-stricker/2009/mar/02/feeding-my-yarn-addiction/