Needles Spark as Cold Weather Descends

As the weather begins to cool, we start to realize the year is now winding down . . . and time to make holiday gifts is running short! Do you recognize any of these SnB participants in their Halloween finery?













New participant, KI (Beloit), found out our SnB gathering has FREE lessons so Paula has helped her learn to crochet while Judith has introduced her to spindle spinning. We also have a yarn ball winder, swift, and other tools that are available for use upon request to our stitchers to help them with their projects! Don't forget the books and DVD's on loan, too...

On Saturday, November 8, SnB participated at the Roosevelt Elementary School PTA Arts & Crafts Fair as our last sale venture in 2008. We plan on continuing to sell our FOs in 2009 at the Janesville Farmer's Market and other venues. Get those knitting and crochet needles busy during the winter months so you can join us for the fun and profit next year!

Please remember to write your FOs in our binder for the year-end tally. Last year our group completed over 600 projects and we hope we can top that number in 2008.

Upcoming Special Events Calendar:
Saturday, November 22
Stitch 'n Assist at 10:00
CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville

Sunday, November 23
Field trip to Rainbow Fleece Farm Holiday Open House
Yarn, roving, felting, kits, FOs, carding and meat available

Thursday, December 4
Annual Holiday Party REVISED TIME: 6-10
Call 608-752-9248 for details.

Saturday, December 13
Stitch 'n Assist at 10:00
CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville

NOTE: No gatherings on Christmas
and New Years Day

Saturday, December 27
Stitch 'n Assist at 10:00
CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville

Saturday, January 10
Stitch 'n Assist at 10:00
CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville

Saturday, January 24
Stitch 'n Assist at 10:00
CoDos Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main, Janesville

Looking forward . . .
January – Sock Knit-Along (learn to make socks!!!)
March – Mystery Project (knit or crochet)
May – Annual A Good Yarn Contest
June - October – Farmer's Market and other
opportunities to sell our FOs

Autumn News & Events

United Arts Alliance ArtsFest
(SnB is a member organization)
September 14 & 15, 2007
At JPAC, Janesville
Demonstrations, Exhibit, Performance, Food
Dance in the park and attend the concert
Volunteers are still needed and your help
will be appreciated! 2 hour shifts are available.
See the website at:
www.rockcountyarts.com or
contact Judith for more info.


- - - - - - COMING SOON - - - - - -

Quilt Pink
September 22, 2007
Quilt Lovers Shop
10am-4pm
1604 S. Crosby, Janesville
Fight against breast cancer while
creating quilt squares with provided
fabric and machines...and more.

SnB at Janesville Farmer's Market
September 29, 2007
Join us for the fun! The vendor fee
is divided only by those who are selling items.
Others are very welcome to just join
us to KIP and enjoy the day!
(Last day of 2007 Market - Oct. 27)
http://www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com

1st Annual Harvest Moon Farm Festival
September 29, 2007
4212 328th Ave., Burlington, WI
Celebrate the wool harvest & visit the animals
Unique artists, authors, puppetry, demonstrations!
Learn how to card, spin and needlefelt
www.talesfromwithin.com


Fall Fiber Jubilee
October 6 – 10am-4pm
Tall Grass Farm
N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan
skmiller@idcnet.com

SnB at Carver-Roehl Park
5th Annual Fall Festival
October 7 – 11am-3pm
Join us for the fun! The vendor fee
is divided only by those who are selling items.
Others are very welcome to just join
us to KIP and enjoy the day!

Rainbow Fleece Farm Autumn Fiber Extravaganza
NOTE DATE CHANGE: Oct. 13-14
e-mail: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

Wisconsin Spin In
October 12-14, 2007
West Bend, WI
http://www.wispinin.org/

SnB at Janesville Farmer's Market:
JFM Season End Party
Arrowhead Orchard
TBA
Year End Vendor Meeting
November 10
Rock Co. Courthouse Conference Room
http://www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com



- - - - - - NEXT YEAR - - - - - -

Winter Weekend Warmup
Februar 8-10, 2008
Fiber Thing's, St. Nazianz, WI
www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolenmill.com

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Calendar Updates:

JANESVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
(www.wwkipday.com)
Saturday, June 9
North Main St., Janesville, WI
Set-up begins around 6:45 a.m.
Always a fun time!
SnB will haveTWO vendor spaces for this
special day. Please plan on attending
to "challenge authority" by
KNITTING IN PUBLIC and
sell your handcrafted items!

ENTER YOUR GOOD YARN TODAY!
What's Your "Good Yarn"?

Every knitter has a story. It could be the story of how he or she started knitting, the story of a project gone awry, or the perfect knitted object that has been cherished in the family for years. Anyone of any age who knits, crochets, weaves or otherwise uses yarn in their projects is encouraged to submit their "good yarn" or experience with yarn to the "Good Yarn Competition" sponsored by the Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch (SnB) and Stitches 'n Books (SnBII). Prizes will be awarded and entrants will receive a free copy of the very best "yarns". Entrants are encouraged to submit their stories supplying their name, age, address, phone and e-mail by Saturday, June 30, 2007. Photos of the disasters are also welcome.

Entries may be sent to:
Good Yarn Competition
23 S. Atwood Ave., Janesville, WI 53545
or e-mail:
proartist@aol.com
Entries will be judged by a committee of the Janesville SnB gatherings. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 14 in skill and age categories.

QUILTERS - June 15-24
June 15-16; 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
June 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.
For tickets & reservations: 608-758-0297
Musical diorama based upon the diaries, letters and stories
of pioneer women (written in 1984). Produced by the
Rock Co.Historical Society.

STITCH 'N PITCH - JULY 31
Tuesday, July 31st @ 7:05pm
Milwaukee Brewers v. New York Mets
Purchase your tickets at:
http://www.stitchnpitch.com/snptickets.asp

COMING LATER THIS YEAR:

Midwest Fiber & Art Fair
July 20, 21, & 22, 2007
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Crystal Lake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/
Crystal Lake is:
33 miles S of WI border (Paddock Lake)
46 miles E of Rockford
If you want to check it out on mapquest, the address
of the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair is:
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014


Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
September 7-9, 2007
Jefferson, WI

Rainbow Fleece Farm Autumn Fiber Extravaganza
Sat.-Sun, Oct. 6-7
e-mail: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

Wisconsin Spin In
October 12-14, 2007
West Bend, WI
http://www.wispinin.org/

It's YOUR Future...Help us shape it!

Rock County Citizens for Peace present
Stand for Peace
Saturday, March 17, 2007
10:30 a.m-Noon

Join us as we
• Call upon all people of the Rock Valley area to Stand for Peace.
• Establish nonviolence as our model.
• Grieve for the loss of American and Iraqi lives.
• Hope for more sensible fiscal policy aimed at supporting people, not war.

Meet on the block of Milton Ave. in front of the US Post Office and Big Lots. Park away from the buildings and toward Milton Ave. or on adjacent side streets. Dress warmly, if necessary. We have signs and hope to focus on the cost of war in lives and dollars. Be creative if you would like to bring your own signs.

Weekly Vigil Continues

Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in front of Rep. Ryan’s office at 20 S. Main St. Janesville. Even in the very cold weather we have had 16- 20 people vigiling. We gather at a nearby coffee shop to warm up and make future plans. Join us when you can.

Rock Co. Democratic Party Meetings
Please join us!

Wednesday March 28, 7:00 p.m.
United Steel Workers Local 1533 Hall , 1620 Shore Dr., Beloit

NOTE regular meeting schedule changes in April 2007 to the
4th TUESDAY of every month...

April 24 Membership Meeting, 7 p.m.
RVUT, 1215 Suffolk, Janesville

May 22 Membership Meeting , 7:00 p.m.
United Steel Workers Local 1533 Hall, 1620 Shore Dr., Beloit

KNIT AND CROCHET FASHION SHOW '07

Congratulations to everyone involved in our first SnB Knit & Crochet Fashion Show on Sunday, January 8 at the Hedberg Public Library, Janesville, WI! Over 80 guests watched our models on the runway as they presented locally hand-knit and crocheted items which included a time-retrospective of ponchos, beautiful sweaters demonstrating various techniques and styles, accessories, toys, shawls and more. Thanks to all those many stitchers, volunteers and local businesses who made this presentation possible - especially the library who hosted our event. If you would like to get involved in our 2008 show, please contact us!