Grey Heron bits

Knit Fest 2011- was so much fun... Set up was early for a 9am start... Jim was in the kitchen preparing lunch for 22 crazy knitters... tough job.. he managed - nicely -the food was delish!! Brenda made a tasty breakie- muffins, fruit and coffee .. The Ravenna hall had the perfect set up for the day... ring side kitchen counters, lots of table room and excited knitters... We had girls from Barrie, Meaford, Collingwood and area... and Deb from Orillia... what a day... the top down baby cardie was well under way as Deb enlighted us to the differences between YO, M1left, M1right, M1 small (her choice).. your choice to make but now that you know how each one looks, you choose the outcome.. off they went again... they continued along with their workbooks... studying the next choices... it wasn't long before lunch was served... it was a good time for a seventh inning stretch... a few girls slipped over to the Ravenna General store for a pie or two.. and on our way again... this time we ad...

This is a new event for our area of Grey/Bruce/Simcoe counties. Well renowned Canadian knitting "Top Down" specialist Deb Gemmell will be our guest instructor for the day. We are so fortunate to have Deb live in our county. www.cabinfever.ca This class is to inspire your knitting creativity, provide you with the tools to change a basic pattern into a gem. The event takes place on Saturday October 29th from 9 - 4... lunch provided- vendor market So make the call to join in the fun. 705-444-0370 Knit Fest 2011 hosted by Grey Heron Wool Shop 66 Pine St, Collingwood www.greyherondesigns.com

Do you have your new copy of the Cabin Fever- "Need A Sock" book yet? We have sold our first lot of books and our second dozen copies will be in the shop on Wednesday Oct 6th @10am. Our very own Brenda Harris has co-authored this book with Deb Gemmell. Stop by and receive your very own signed copy as Brenda will be here at the Grey Heron wool shop all day Wednesday the 6th.... Planning a gift for a knitter? Here's your chance to have a personalized copy to give....

Cabin Fever's new book is just out... It will be coming shortly to Grey Heron. This has always been a difficult size range to find great patterns for. The Gemmell sisters have created a fabulous pattern book covering sweaters to accessories.... I can't wait to have it on our shelves.

Saturday arrived like all the others... this day Deb Gemmell was coming to my shop... yup... my shop... She came in sat down at my kitchen table and shared a coffee with Sharon, Karen, Gerri, Brenda and myself... All her expertise poured out... let's make a Teddy bear sweater... I was watching as I had to tend to my morning clients... Each gal started and listened, knit and listened more... Their eyes and ears peeled on Deb... try this.. try this increase, add stitches here.. and so on.. These gals are experienced knitters.. even they were finding this workshop informative.. I'm so glad this workshop was a success!! Deb is such a talented designer... I have sold all my Need a Hat books and have to order more... I look forward to planning for another Deb Gemmell workshop.. in the Spring.. so for all you gals who missed this chance... opportunity will knock again...

Deb Gemmell is coming to the wool shop for a workshop... oh ya!!... Knit Top down... This will be fun.... Along comes patterns, kits, yarn and more.... we're ready...

We are hosting our first workshop at our new shop. Deb Gemmell will be here in November for a "Knit Top Down" workshop. We have room for 7 so sign up now. Call or email for more details. 705-444-0370 Collingwood