Did you miss our 2012 Yarn Bombing? 

Here are some photos from the 2012 Tallman Arts Fair 

featuring 7 montsh of stitching by the

Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch!

How Knitting Can/Cannot Help the Japanese...

"For knitters, helping folks in need is as automatic

as stashing yarn. We don't think about it,

we just do it. And we take pride in doing it well."

http://blog.oregonlive.com/knitting/2011/03/helping_japan_how_your_knittin.html

2nd Annual Midwinter Fiber and Yarn Tasting

The Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch invites all ages to attend the 2nd Annual Midwinter Fiber & Yarn Tasting on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 9am-4pm at Basics Natural Foods Co-op, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, Wisconsin. Admission is free to enjoy the "Yarn Bar" where you can touch and work with a variety of natural fibers and yarns, watch fiber arts demonstrations, win one of many door prizes, learn about area fiber farm resources, buy hand-spun, knit, and crocheted items or wood tools such as hand spindles, shuttles and more, and even get FREE lessons in spinning, crochet or knitting! Participating vendors include Clear View Farm, Firefly Field Finns, the Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill, Loveless Fiber Farm, Pacesetter Alpaca, Red Brick Road Farm, Frene Creek Farm, Rock Farms, and Spring Beauty Farm featuring the fiber of various sheep breeds, goats, llama, alpaca, rabbit and silk.

Calendar of Events 2010-11

Holiday Tree Decorations Requested

Our Thursday and Saturday host, Basics Natural

Foods Co-op, will be putting up a holiday tree

in the store. Please consider knitting

or crocheting a nice ornament for the tree

to express SnB's appreciation for letting us

use their facilities throughout the year!

THIS COMING TUESDAY!...

Stitch 'n Booze
Tuesday, November 16
O'Riley & Conway's Pub

214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville

•
Rainbow Fleece Farm Fiber Extravaganza
Holiday Open House
November 21-21 & 27-28
11am-4pm
W71891 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus, WI

SnB Holiday Party
Thursday, December 9

Location - just ask us...
Bring a dish to share & a gift $10 or under

Stitch 'n Booze
Tuesday, December 21
O'Riley & Conway's Pub, 214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville

___________ 2011 ___________

2nd Annual Fiber & Yarn Tasting
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Basics, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
Volunteers needed!

Sheep In The City
Feb 25-27, 2011 (Fri-Sun)
Best Western
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Spin In
April 7-9, 2011 (Thu-Sat)
Country Springs Hotel
Waukesha, Wisconsin
www.wispinin.org/

Rainbow Fleece Farm Spring Shearing Show
April 9-10
11am-4pm
W71891 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus, WI

Stephenson County Fiber Art Fair
April 9, 2011 (Sat)
Cedarville, Illinois

The Fiber Event
April 15 & 16 2011 (Fri-Sat)
Greencastle Indiana
http://www.thefiberevent.com

Insubordiknit Chicago Area / Jacey Boggs
May 2011
Techny Towers. http://www.technytowers.org
http://www.insubordiknit.com

Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Festival
June 24-26, 2011 (Fri-Sun)
Grayslake, Illinois
www.fiberandfolk.com

Michigan Fiber Fest
Aug 19-21, 2011 (Fri-Sun)
Allegan County Fairgrounds, Michigan

STITCHES Midwest
Aug 25-28, 2011 (Thu-Sun)
Schaumburg, Illinois

Saturday Seasonal Hours Begin March 1

ATTENTION: Saturday Stitchers
Effective Saturday, March 6
SnB Hours at Codos Coffee Shop are
8:00 am. - Noon
Don't forget to ask Russ to join his new customer "A-List"!

Midwinter Fiber & Yarn Tasting

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

9am-4pm • FREE admission!
Basics Natural Foods Coop
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
(Behind Milton Ave. Ground Round/across from Toys R Us)

Calendar Update

SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, April 25
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
•
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.
•
SnA At CoDoS Coffee Shop
Saturday, May 9 & May 23
119 N. Main, Janesville beginning at 10AM
•
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!
•
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.)
•
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!
•
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!
•
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!
•
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
•
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 11-13, 2009
Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI.

WCLO Stitcher Blog

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/

Stitchers in the News

Listen http://wclo.com/podcasts/wclo-news-features/2009/feb/19/more-blankets-needed/#comments
and read about the local chapter of Project Linus and the opportunties available for local stitchers at http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/feb/19/project-linus-asks-help-increased-demand-blankets/

Autumn Activities Announced

JANESVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
Saturday, August 30 8a.m. - 1 p.m. (Set-up at 6:30)
SnB will be at the market on Saturday.
Come sell you knit/crochet/stiched items or just to
join us for a morning of delightful KIP*ing.
*Knitting in public

Interested in attending the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival?
September 5-7 • Jefferson County Fairgrounds
http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
Last notice: Car pool going early from
Janesville on Sunday, Sept. 7
If you need a ride, please let us know!

NEW SNB "FRIEND" ON MAIN ST.
September Class Days: Saturdays
September 13 & 27th
10am
Please stop by and visit the
CoDoS Coffee House
119 N. Main Street (Next to Main St. Saloon)
Stop in and say "hi" to Russ the owner.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11AM to 11PM
Sat. mornings during Farmer's Market - open at 7AM
The shop is DELIGHTFUL and the coffee also wonderful.
Brick walls lined with local art, antiques and more.
Beautiful, serene space for all kinds of activities and
including a FREE use meeting room at the back!
Russ has welcomes SnB providing
FREE knitting - or any other type of stitching -
lessons on Saturday mornings.
If you'd like to teach your favorite needlecraft,
please let Judith know at
proartist@aol.com


ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
Participation is encouraged and YOU
are invited to join the fun.

Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4: UAA ArtsFest
SnB Demo & Vendor Space will need volunteers

Saturdays, October 11 & 25
Stitching Class @ CoDos Coffee House 10am

Saturday, October 11
SnB Vendor Space at Rock County Fair Grounds Craft Sale

Saturday, November 8 (POSSIBLE)
Vendor space at Roosevelt Elementary School Craft Sale

Thursday, December 4 - Annual Holiday Party
7PM
23 S. Atwood Ave. - Bring-a-dish dinner and holiday fun
"Missing-in-Stitching" veteran SNBers are
especially encouraged to join us for a reunion!

Reminder

While I ponder, weak and weary
What to stitch or what to spin,
I decide I'll just be cheery.
Fiber art is not a sin!

Summer may be starting to draw
to a close soon but we'll still
be stitching! And, as always,
ready to provide FREE lessons
to those who want to learn.

See you at Mocha Moment on
Thursday, July 31 from 7-9PM

Rock Co. Dem HQ Opens in Janesville

Rock County Democratic Party
Coordinated Campaign HQ Grand Opening
Tuesday, July 29
State Senator Judy Robson with State
Representatives Mike Sheridan and Chuck Benedict were welcome guests in Janesville as crowds gathered for speakers at the recent campaign headquarters grand opening (former site of Jodie's Coffee Shop on Milton Ave.). Dozens of potential volunteers signed up with their enthusiasm and energy to help 2008 candidates and they had the opportunity to speak to those candidates who were present. To get involved and volunteer, stop by at 1300 Milton Ave., Janesville or contact the County Chair at trnexus95@aol.com

Performing Opportunity

Do You Sing? Dance? Juggle?
BECOME A BUSKER!

Buskers are that rare breed of street entertainer in search of the best place or "pitch" to perform their artistic endeavor. Buskers can be any type of performer: dancers, mimes, artists, clowns, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, jugglers, acrobats, tumblers, living statues, and just plain weird! They can be amateurs or professionals . . .
Busking is NOT against the law in Janesville: however it isn't legal to accept financial reimbursement for street performance unless you are part of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The United Arts Alliance is currently looking for performers and artists of every artistic discipline. While a member under the UAA "umbrella", you will be able to accept financial, free-will donations at the site of your performance. UAA will provide you with flexible dates and locations in downtown Janesville, provide you with proper identification as a UAA busker, and work to help promote and publicize your performance . You can use this opportunity to hone your performance skills, build a local audience, and earn some money!
To apply, please go to the UAA website at www.rockcountyarts.com where you'll find an application. If you are unable to use this application, please request a print copy using the contact option at the bottom of the site or by calling 608.752.9248 and we'll get one to you right away.

Spring Speakers & Other Events

What You've Always Wanted to Know about

Alpacas

But Didn't Know Who to Ask

Thursday, April 10

7:30 p.m.

Mocha Moment
1121 Center, Janesville

Guest speakers include:

Frank Raidl of Sugar Creek Alpacas, Elkhorn

Tana Ward of Willow Tan Alpacas, Delavan

Andrea Smessaert of Andrea's Alpacas, Eagle

Alpaca breeders know that alpacas have individual personalities and attitudes while spinners and others who work with fleece also know alpaca is a luxurious, versatile, natural and hypoallergenic fiber. While enjoying this free informational discussion, participants are also encouraged to enjoy working on their own stitching projects.

Other Upcoming Events

Lamb Birthing Barn

March 30 - 10am-4pm

A-Z Sheep Farm, 1820 Schuster Rd, Oregon

608-835-5553

April 1 - Election Day

Please remember the Suffragettes who

were in prison being force fed for

YOUR rights! Please remember to

VOTE!

Rainbow Fleece Farm

Spring Shearing Days

April 12 & 13

W7181 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus

Janesville Farmer's Market Opening Day

May 10

Look for our SnB Vendors booth!

WWKIP Day '08

June 14

http://www.wwkipday.com

SnB Annual Contest: Entries DUE May 31st!

What's Your Oddest Stitching Project?

If anyone has ever exclaimed, "You knit WHAT?!?!?", we would like to have you tell us about your project. Anyone who knits, crochets, weaves or otherwise works with yarn is encouraged to submit a story, a photo, or display at a gathering and enter the "Oddest Stitching Project Competition". Entrants should submit written and/or photo documentation along with name, age, address, phone and e-mail by Saturday, May 31. Written and photo entries should be sent to:

Oddest Stitching Project Competition

c/0 23 S. Atwood Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

or e-mail:

proartist@aol.com

Those who would rather share their project in person may bring it to either SnB gathering on the regular meeting days. Entries will be judged by a committee of both Janesville SnB gatherings. Winners will be announced on the Worldwide Knit in Public Day, Saturday, June 14 in skill and age categories. Prizes will relate to the winners particular crafts.

Stop the War

Join the Rock Co. Citizens for Peace as we commemorate the 5th anniversary of "Shock & Awe" in Baghdad, as well as our nation entering the 6th year of war and occupation by marching with us on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. The marchers will gather in the parking lot at Basics Co-op, 1221 Woodman Rd., Janesville (just west of the Hwy. 51/Milton Ave. and Mt. Zion intersection) and will proceed to the Post Office along the sidewalks of Milton Ave. This is a peaceful NONVIOLENT march. Please bring your own peace and justice signs if possible and dress appropriately for the weather. (Remember our march in '03 during the BLIZZARD?!?!? )