Tonight's Guild Meeting

Hi all,

Tonight's meeting was great! As I noted earlier, Steve Berg provide an update on the Square Affair at the Minnesota State Fair. We also got the details on our charity knitting projects

Four lucky women won door prizes: Marilyn Carlson and Chris Rieffer won some beautiful Shibui sock yarn and a free pattern. Pat Wiese won a skein of Araucania yarn while Pearl Schuft won a free pattern.

But the highlight of the evening by far was the reading by Minnesota resident, and best-selling author Monica Farris. Not only did she sign copies of her most recent books including Knitting Bones, she also told us about her struggles to become a published writer and how she found her way into the needlework mystery genre. Needless to say, we learn first-hand how difficult is can be for the uninitiated to learn cross stitch, needlework and knitting. She also noted several ways to off someone!

Ms. Farris was witty and charming and she was also wearing the most fabulous hat. Actually she collects vintage hats. She gets them from estate sales and high end shops throughout the area.

Of course Nothing could top Steve's boots! Check 'em out!
Eryka