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!

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.

Monday Stitch 'n Bitch - October 2010

Did you miss the Monday SnB last week? Please consider joining us next week!

2nd Stitch 'n Booze - Tuesday, Sept. 21

Did you miss our August Stitch 'n Booze? Now's your chance to join us again in September at O'Riley and Conway's Pub, 214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville on Tuesday the 21st at 7pm. A spectacular food menu has been added to O'Riley & Conway's list of delights and it's guaranteed to be a grand evening. Please join us for the fun!
(It was so much fun the first time around there's talk about
making this a weekly venture...what do YOU think?)

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)

What's Coming Soon?

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!
•
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...
•
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

UPCOMING AUTUMN EVENTS:

If you missed our recent SnB field trip to Rainbow Fleece Farm, you won't want to miss visiting the farm in November. Quality and unique holiday gifts will be available, as well as, lovely rovings and yarns for your creativity. At the October open house, in addition to seeing roving and yarns in new fall colors, and how big the dogs have grown since last spring (!), we saw demonstrations in wool-to-fabric felting, drum carding and weaving on an absolutely perfect Wisconsin fall weekend. Look below for details on the upcoming Holiday Open House!

Saturday, October 25

Stitching Class @ CoDos Coffee House 10am
119 N. Main, Janesville
Bring your current project for trouble-shooting help
or come to learn how to spin, knit or crochet. FREE!

ELECTION DAY November 4
VOTE!!!

Saturday, November 8
Stitching Class @ CoDos Coffee House 10am
119 N. Main, Janesville
Bring your current project for trouble-shooting help
or come to learn how to spin, knit or crochet. FREE!

Saturday, November 8
FOs for sale at the Roosevelt Elementary School
Arts & Crafts Sale
316 S. Ringold, Janesville
This is a PTA fundraising event to help fund
scholarships for students in need at Roosevelt.
$1 Admission

Saturday, November 22
Stitching Class @ CoDos Coffee House 10am
119 N. Main, Janesville
Bring your current project for trouble-shooting
help or come to learn how to spin, knit or crochet. FREE!

Thursday, December 4 - Annual Holiday Party
23 S. Atwood Ave. - Bring-a-dish dinner, mystery-gift
(under $10) exchange, and seasonal fun!

Other Autumn Fiber Events:
Spinning the Gossamer Web
October 31 - November 2, 2008
Washington County Fairgrounds
3000 Highway PV, West Bend, WI 53095
Washington County Fairgrounds are conveniently located off Highway 45
at Pleasant Valley (County Highway PV) The exit is located between
Jackson and West Bend, approximately 30 minutes north of Milwaukee
General Admission:
$6 per person - ONE day pass
$10 per person - THREE day pass
(ch ildren under 8 -- FREE)
General Admission includes:
Daily Demonstrations
Access to the Open Marketplace
FREE PARKING

6th Annual Textile and Fiber Show
Presented by the Woodstock Weavers Guild
with the Hollow Tree Spinners
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays
October 2nd through October 26th
Old Courthouse Arts Center, Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL
Showcases the finest in fiber arts from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Textiles, hand weaving, yarn and clothing exhibits & sale.
Free. More info at: 815-338-4525.

Rainbow Fleece Farm
Holiday Open House
Nov. 23-23 & 29-30
Yarn from the barn, spinning and felting fiber, washable wool blankets, hand-cranked socks, needle felting kits and supplies, jacquard dyes, silk scarves, sheep skins, carding available for your fleece, and naturally raised lamb. For more info: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com 608.527.5311

What a summer! First re-visiting British arrived and then for

3 weeks in July, we hosted an English teacher,

Wu Ton (Toni) from Chongqing, China!

"Toni" (above) with stitchers, Crystal and Paula who were performing

at the Janesville Farmer's Market in July as UAA buskers.

We wish more people could experience the wonder,

the learning, and the friendships that can develop worldwide when we're
open to new experiences. This year, a new friendship has begun to
bloom between SnB'er Paula and friend Malcolm in Essex!
If you're interested in finding ane-friend, let me know and we'll see what
we can do so you can beginan international exchange through our
existing "circle of friends"!

Interested in attending the

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival?

September 5-7 • Jefferson County Fairgrounds

http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

It's that time of year again and those who have been before

KNOW this is THE event for stitchers in our area.

Want to car pool? Let us know...

Other activities and ideas are always welcome...

Help us set a September date for Farmer's Market sales...

Anyone interested in a SnB Reunion to encourage previous participants

(over 200 total now!) to return? Thoughts on a date?

Should we have an end-of-summer picnic?

Is it too early to look at our calendars and schedule

our annual winter holiday party?

Do you have ideas for speakers to invite?

Your ideas and thoughts to "grow" SnB are ALWAYS welcome.

Interested in learning a particular skill.

Is it time for another "knit or crochet-along"?

What do YOU want to learn?

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

Want to Learn for FREE?

What Have You Missed?

Haven't been to an SnB gathering lately? You've missed some great fun...

In January we've heard Anne Walli from the Sexual Assault Recovery Recovery Program describe the program and how others might get involved. Call the 24 Hour Hotline: 866.666.4576 or the Rock County Main Office at 608.365.4097

We were presented a demonstration with information about acupuncture and oriental bodywork by Terrence Mason and Keva Bloom from Oriental Bodywork & Acupuncture Clinic . Both have had an extensive education and experience both in the US and China. They share techniques with us to alleviate and prevent repetative motion injuries and more. Contact them: 608.838.2452

The January Mystery Knit-Along is now completed and the 2nd KAL project will begin with the first "clues" at our gathering on January 31. The Mystery Crochet-Along is still in progress.

Start your needles and check your calendars for 2008 activities including the next Worldwide Knit in Public Day, the 2008 Farmer's Market, spring wool and alpaca shearing events, and even the next International Sox Wars!

Stitches 'n Books Changes to Stitch 'n Bitch II

After recent "issues" developed between stitchers and the library (IMAGINE!),

 the group unanimously decided upon the following changes:

Stitches 'n Books becomes: Stitch 'n Bitch II

Gathering location is changed to: Speak Easy, 19 N. High St., Janesville

(across Center from the downtown Burger King)

Date and Time remains the same: Every Monday 1:30-3:30

Please join us!

7th Annual Project Linus Make A Blanket Day

MABD '08

Saturday, February 16

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Rock County Job Center

1900 Center

 (Intersection of Hwy. 51/Kellogg St.)

Janesville, WI

All ages welcome • No experience required

Attend all or part of the day

You're encouraged to bring your own blanket making supplies, tools, 

portable sewing machines and blankets to complete 

OR

You may use materials and tools that will be available including

a variety of sewing machines available on a first-come basis

Hourly Door Prizes • Brunch & Lunch Provided

Vendors • Displays • Entertainment

If you're unable to join us, your handmade 

blanket donations are always accepted

at the following locations:

Janesville: 23 S. Atwood Ave. (top of Courthouse Hill)

Beloit: Walmart SuperCenter Pharmacy, 2785 Milwaukee Road

Jefferson: Tea and Textiles, 107 S. Main St.

Fort Atkinson: Fort Sew 'n Vac, 1109 Whitewater Avenue

Volunteers and Donations-in-Kind are encouraged!

Please contact Judith at 608-752-9248

to be part of the planning and organizing to make

this MABD the best yet :-)

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/

505 BLANKETS!

Volunteers of all ages came together to lovingly knit, crochet and quilt blankets which will be given to children in need to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort at facilities and agencies throughout the Rock, Jefferson, Green and Walworth Co. area.
Co-sponsors and contributors this year included Rock County Job Center, Mocha Moment, Tea & Textiles, Fort Sew ‘n Vac, Marshall Middle School VIP Club, Thrivent, Stitch ‘n Bitch, Material Girls on Main, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Prime Time Pizza, Ben Franklin, Party Lites, Avon, Frito Lay, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Badger Chordhawks Chorus, HospiceCare, House of Mercy, the Matthew Thomassen Charitable Fund through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., Johnson Bank, and many others.
Door prize and contest winners included: Penny Harris, Marily Oertel, Arlene Katcher, Hannah Schiro, Doris Kolff, Gloria Steurer, Frances Schwengels, and Sandra Vogel of Janesville, as well as Rosalia Ballinger (Whitewater) and Doris Montgomery (Beloit).
Those still wishing to donate blankets now or throughout the year may donate materials or a new, handmade blanket at any of the three donation sites: Project Linus at 23 S. Atwood, Janesville; Walmart SuperCenter Pharmacy, 2785 Milwaukee St., Beloit or at Tea & Textiles, 107 S. Main, Jefferson.
Since the Janesville chapter began in March 2000, over 4,300 blankets have been distributed though a variety of area agencies, facilities, to individual children and blanket requests are always welcome.
Begun in 1995, Project Linus is a 100% volunteer, national organization with nearly 400 chapters and nearly 2 million blankets have been donated throughout the country.
Anyone aware of a child who needs a blanket, would like to donate your own new, handmade blanket, or supplies, contact Project Linus at (608) 752-9248 , e-mail proartist@aol.com, or at http://www.projectlinus.org

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!