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Warm Thanks :
MNLynn, DCAlaneKnits, Emerald16, and Turbogal: thank you. I am grateful to “hear” the other voices who are missing our wonderful friend.
To my listeners, as always
My communities: on Finch, on Reddit, on the ground in the SCV and AV, in this group.
In the weird Supergirl-themed world
Finch app ID is XRVW2WQW3C.
Ravelry. Yes, I made my hotel reservation.
CHANGE: Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 12 is scheduled for Nov 7, 2026.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Don't forget the Bloodroot tee fashion show
Registration for CFR 12 (2026):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-ups begin Sept. 1, 2026
Loretta 1031 left a message about donations for her crocheting club for school kids. This still applies!
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished: Stripes the Tortoiseshell Tabby
O’Malley the Orange Tabby:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2026 (25 in, 49 out)
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
September Sweater: paused.
It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. I’m done the second torso piece and I've sewn it all together. On the left arm! That will leave the bottom ribbing section and some fixes on the bottom of the other arm.
Coral Strange Brew: paused
Vestuary 2026: paused
A great video by The Shetland Trader on steeking armholes for stranded -pattern vests. A fine discussion of reinforcing and cutting a steek by Brooklynn Tweed. You do put underarm stitches on a stitch holder. You do still shape the armhole per the pattern. Currently shaping the armholes as I head for the neckline.
At neck and upper armhole shapings
2nd Melt the Ice Hat: progress at last!
Miscellaneous cowls from scraps of sock yarn:
The collection:
Bloodroot Tee: done flat section of the yoke and neck increases; joined and knitting in the round with sleeve increases.
Quilt squares and organizing—none this week—we are at 69 finished so far. 10 more in the early stages. Fusible interfacing pre-cut rectangles for t-shirt quilts
CONTRIBUTING SQUARES:
Cut a 3” x 3” square (or squares) out of any fabric – sewing scraps, old clothes, etc.
Feel free to embellish your squares, but keep in mind: they need to be able to go through a standard sewing machine (seams will land 1/2 inch from the edges) and will eventually be displayed
Cut a 3” x 3” square (or squares) out of any fabric – sewing scraps, old clothes, etc.
Feel free to embellish your squares, but keep in mind: they need to be able to go through a standard sewing machine (seams will land 1/2 inch from the edges) and will eventually be displayed
outside in the elements for multiple hours.
HAVE MULTIPLE SQUARES? ABLE TO SEW?
We would love the help! Sew squares together into blocks using 1/2 inch of seam allowance (individual squares should be 2 inches x 2 inches once you’ve sewn them together). Most helpful would be blocks of 5 squares by 5 squares or 10 squares by 10 squares.
Mail squares to:
PO Box 19068
Minneapolis, MN 55419.
If you’re part of an impacted community and aren’t able to contribute a square, we invite you to send a word, phrase, name, or symbol to mnquiltproject@gmail.com, and a member of the Project will add it to a square for you.
HAVE MULTIPLE SQUARES? ABLE TO SEW?
We would love the help! Sew squares together into blocks using 1/2 inch of seam allowance (individual squares should be 2 inches x 2 inches once you’ve sewn them together). Most helpful would be blocks of 5 squares by 5 squares or 10 squares by 10 squares.
Mail squares to:
PO Box 19068
Minneapolis, MN 55419.
If you’re part of an impacted community and aren’t able to contribute a square, we invite you to send a word, phrase, name, or symbol to mnquiltproject@gmail.com, and a member of the Project will add it to a square for you.
Dizzy Blondes: still NOT spinning the LS BFL Giverny.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: the first addiction and human behavior—what we get from anxiety, depression, and why we get addicted
AW shoot! Saturday: started my 10K program with 1.9 miles. Whoop! Sore after Covid shot. Then 2.35 miles on Monday. Loving it.
Upcoming:
Sugar Daddy 5K: June 20, 2026
Tehachapi Mountain Gallop 5K: August 15, 2026
Be the Light 5K: Sept 26, 2026
SC Marathon 5 K: Nov 6, 2026
Fluffy Books:
Listening: Dealing with Dragons
Finished: A Feather to Fly With by Lynn Harmon; The Rushworth Family Plot
Reading: Dragons on the Edge
Something I Really Like: learning finances like a girl (online) Cal State Chico program
Project back episodes on Proton- episode 201-250 of the new series
Greenfingers: no action
Put a Lid on It: nope
After the doc visit.
Saturday and Sunday: No trains this week! A Saturday of shopping for a new washing machine, groceries, and takeout food. A Sunday of catching up at home.
Community Resources:
Books I’ve Used: A Knit/Crochet Library on the Ravelry group for CogKnitive
My Favorite Resources to Buy: The entire list can be found right here.
Skills and techniques list : links
Social Services: link to page (ICE, LGBTQIA+, etc.)
Calendar:
Sugar Daddy 5K: June 20, 2026
Be the Light 2026: Sept. 26, 2026
SC 5K, 2026: Nov 8, 2026
CFR 12 (2026): Nov.7, 2026
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