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FMKG Annual Celebration 2016

Posted in Christmas, Events, Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, knitting, tagged , , , , , on December 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Once again we, the Friday Morning Knitting Group, gathered to celebrate the season….we’ve been doing this for so many years that I can’t remember how many. For all of those years (except one) we have celebrated at SkatesOnTheBay on the Berkeley Marina. This year one of our beloved, Karen K, opened her home to our “catered” order from Picantes in Berkeley. Some of us brought desserts. And let’s not forget the margaritas…..how wonderful that Cameron and Sheri make the best.

There were fifteen of our group of eighteen who gathered to share the love and friendship that has grown from our initial love of knitting that brought us together. We missed three of our gang- one traveling  and two under the weather. We missed Connie, Patricia and Sandy but they were certainly in our thoughts.

The beauty of the setting in Karen’s home is that two tables were arranged so we could all see and hear each other…unlike restaurant settings where it has typically been a long table and we don’t get to visit easily with all. Well….we visited, ate, drank and had our “elephant” gift exchange. What a lovely time.

Round the table we go……

Desserts…

We toasted friendship and love…….and another toast for my news early this week that my PETscan was normal. Jewelry maker extraordinaire Mayra treated me with necklace like hers that I’ve been admiring….well coveting.

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The Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique

Posted in Creativity, Events, Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, knitting, Shopping, tagged , , on November 14, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Once again the season is coming upon us. Due to unusual circumstances this year we have a slight change for this year’s Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique. It will be offered to the public from noon – 1pm this coming Friday, November 18  ALERT change: December 2 after the Friday Morning Knitting Group.

Join us and find those perfect gifts to purchase.

Skein Lane - IN THE LOOP

We are quickly moving into gift giving season (either for your loved ones and in some cases ourselves). If you are looking for unique jewelry, cards, and knitted items…..mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec 5 for the Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique hosted at Skein Lane Studio. The event is from 1-5 at  208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito. Looking forward to seeing you.

Some samplings….

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Yaza

Posted in Crafting, Creativity, Jewelry, Textiles, tagged on May 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »

I wasn’t looking and yet I discovered a new shop on Solano Ave…Yaza. I popped into this shop while waiting for Bill to do banking across the street. I was intrigued by a blouse that I saw in the window….white, loose and reminiscence of my younger carefree days. Yaza 4

Namgyal and her sister create the ideas…..they have a cottage style industry based in Tibet that turns their ideas into reality.  I love this sentence from their website:

All Yaza garments are inspired by the diaspora roots of our family who lived nomadic lives in the faraway cultures of Tibet, Nepal and India.

I liked the clothing, jewelry and bag offerings. I think it’s more than worth checking out. If you stop and or/shop, be sure to mention that Skein Lane recommended Yaza. I know I will be going back!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted in Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, knitting, Treasures on November 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

A happy thanksgiving greeting for you…..and the sharing of some memories of friendship and creativity!

Carolyn’s version = more drape around the neck creating cowl effect.
Jean just happened to wear the perfect sweater to model Carolyn’s version
New pattern…Susanne and I went shopping!
Jan and her beautfiul shawl
The “official” and current photo of last week’s BD gal
Diane’s version of Cheryl Oberle’s Rebozzo Shawl knit in MaggiKnits linen
PJ – LInen Shawl
Shari with her latest
Rose completed her shawl for cruise
Karen H
Katie
Jean got a pup Quincy
Marsha
Merle and her new colw
Jan just got back from Paris
Karen K and her latest.
Nina, Diane, Laurel, Marsha
Rose and Katie
Our wonderful bartenders!
Ellen and Patricia
Rachelle and Sarah
The Hostess and the Grad
Alice
Terry and Maurie – Skein Lane knitters
The Prayer Shawl is done!
Philena’s Quilt
Sheri
Love Affair with Quincy
Jean and Debra
More food!!
Debbie – MaggiKnits
“Silly” Kimberly!
Susanne modeling sweater that Margot knit
Diane – a baby blanket
Sheri
Marsha
Kimberly’s handknit cowl is enhanced with Jan’s gift of glass earrings
Janie and another Twirly Skirt!
Susanne – Summer Flies Shawl
The group
Cameron – Ready for a baby!
The trio
Cut, cut
No…it wasn’t cold…this photo was taken last year!
Her latest hat…more details to follow!
Janie and Kimberly
Cameron
Carol C
Terry
Susanne and Diane
Me (Carolyn) modeling new MaggiKnits shawl
Larua
Shari – sock knitting
Kimberly (acting silly) Steven and Bonnie
The Vintage Sweater
Jean loving her mittens!
Some of the “tightly” knit Friday group!
A new baby in our knitting circle!
Margot and Twirly Skirt
Terry’s version of Summer Flies Shawl
Sheri – The fingerless gloves – Pluviose
Diane’s cowl
PJ – Happy Knitter!
Marsha showing her latest log cabin creation
Jean and Patricia
Trish – her first garment the shrug
Helen – in her Round Shawl knit with Noro Silk Garden
Shari – sweater in process
The Flashback Shell
The blanket is done!
A shot of PJ holding Elliot before leaving for NZ
The Sea of Garter Stitches
Sheri with a close up!
More showing of the jewels!
Merle tells us, “I used Fantasy, Dark Horse Yarns. A really soft nylon and acrylic blend. It seems cruel to knit a kid’s sweater that can’t be machine washed and dried. It’s a Green Mountain Spinnery pattern that offers 4 versions – 2 “boyish” and 2 “girly.” I made the car version because the trucks have 16 buttons for wheels. Abel is only 2-1/2, so that’s one excuse for not wanting to use buttons. The other is, who wants to sew on all those buttons after you’ve finally finished the damn sweater! The most important tidbit about Abel, who is my great-nephew, is that he’s coming to visit in two weeks!!!!!!”
Susanne
eek!!!!
Natasha and Tomten knit by PJ
Peg and “Joseph’s Blanket of Many Colors”
Ellen and Lucy
Celebrating Ellen
Carolyn’s Hitchhiker
Bonnie
The finished top-down sweater
Mary and her Tomten Jacket
The Three Twirly Skirts
Goodbyes – Skein Lane Retreat 2009

 

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The Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique

Posted in Christmas, Holiday, Jewelry on November 11, 2015| 1 Comment »

We are quickly moving into gift giving season (either for your loved ones and in some cases ourselves). If you are looking for unique jewelry, cards, and knitted items…..mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec 5 for the Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique hosted at Skein Lane Studio. The event is from 1-5 at  208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito. Looking forward to seeing you.

Some samplings….

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Ringing in January with a Birthday Celebration

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, Friendship, Jewelry, knitting, tagged , , , on January 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Our Friday morning knit group (FMKG) celebrated it’s first birthday of the year….Kimberly. She was treated to cheesecake (specially made by Merle for Kimberly),  champagne and a variety of gifts. Cheers to friendships and celebrations.

ps….we did some knitting. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post re: Karen H’s finished garment.

The Cheesecake
The Champagne
Kimberly loves the Cheesecake
It’s gift time
Kimberly’s BD Celebration
Beautiful “gifted” jewelry

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2015 Annual Jewelry Boutique – Dec 5 from 1-5pm

Posted in Christmas, Events, Holiday, Jewelry on November 20, 2014| 1 Comment »

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Announcing the lovely (now annual) event- Jewelry Boutique featuring Kimberly Ligocki and Janie Rose.

This is a great chance to stay out of the crowds and shop this event for your jewelry gifts. You can visit their Etsy stores – Kimberly’s Craftini and Janie Rose Jewelry to get a sense of the beauty they create. I am a huge fan of their jewelry and several pieces are now in my collection! ♥♥♥

Invite your friends! Join us at 208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito!

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Mark your Calendar – Kimberly and Janie Jewelery Boutique – Dec 6.

Posted in Christmas, Events, Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, Shopping, Treasures, tagged , , , , , , on October 18, 2014| 1 Comment »

untitled (4)Announcing the lovely (now annual) event- Jewelry Boutique featuring Kimberly Ligocki and Janie Rose –  at Skein Lane Studio -Saturday, December 6th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This is a great chance to stay out of the crowds and shop this event for your jewelry gifts. Kimberly and Janie will be featuring new jewelry. You can visit their Etsy stores – Kimberly’s Craftini  and Janie Rose Jewelry to get a sense of the beauty they create. I am a huge fan of their jewelry and several pieces are now in my collection! ♥♥♥

Join us…..it will be fun and you can shop! Need the address? 208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA …. Phone 510.525.9276

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Gifted…..

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, Friendship, Jewelry, knitting on October 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

A belated shout out for my September birthday celebration…..within these bountiful gifts were some hand-crafted items as well as “bubbly” to enjoy while having another read of the wonderful cards! The most recent gifts were homemade potato soup (delicious) and purple flowers (my favorite color) and a handcrafted pillow. Notice the embroidery on the cat. Many heartfelt thanks to the wonderful friends of the Friday Morning Knitters!

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Memories of the Season – Day 10

Posted in Christmas, Crafting, Dogs, Friendship, Jewelry, tagged , , , on December 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Memory:  When I unpack this little German Christmas candle treasure every year it takes me back to my early days of living in my first apartment. It was in the building across the street from Safeway on Solano Ave in Albany, CA. I flash back to great times spent with my neighbor Sue …. we were always crafting something. It was during this same time that my nieces spent a lot time with me.

Christmas Candles
My nieces Sundee (l), Honara (r)

 

New memory: Our Friday morning knitters continue to celebrate and then some. Rachelle brought us homemade breads (one was a gluten-free banana bread)with the freshest of butter. You could find cards crafted by Kimberly (check out her Etsy store), jewelry in the works by Rachell and Sheri, as well as the sound of laughter and chatter while the needles were clicking! Sheri was wearing her stunning “All the Shades of Truth“ scarf and Karen K was back with us. You might guess we met the newest addition to Jean and Bob’s family. Quincy came home to them a couple weeks ago….all because Jean saw Debra, Quincy’s foster mom, at the recent jewelry show hosted here. Quincy had a date to meet and indeed he did. As we nearing the end of our time together, we were treated by Patricia to jelly beans (all blues) from the Jelly Factory!

p.s……someone, named Jean, not only left my Lucy dog with Christmas treats but left me a wonderful Christmas CD….you can glimpse the title in the photos. Many thanks Secret Santa Jean. xo

Sheri
Surprise gift!
Kimberly’s Cards
Jean and Debra
Quincy sees his foster mom
Jean and Debra
Debra and Sheri
More love affair!
Love Affair with Quincy

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