The Theme for 2025 is Accessories of all types for all machines. The list below is still tentative and will be updated when everything is confirmed.
January 14th: Eileen will be demonstrating how to use the garter bar.
February 11th: Diane will be discussing the DesignaKnit program.
Monday March 3rd: Michelle with be demonstrating the Singer lace carriage and Diane will be demonstrating the Brother lace carriage.
April 1st: Patricia will be showing the intarsia carriage and the yarn brake. She would like a buddy to work with her.
May 6th: Free standing linkers will be shown by Linda and Rosanne. The Small Challenge projects are due at this meeting.
June 3rd: Our Mid-Year Party and Silent Auction.
July 8th: as July 1st is Canada Day. Kathy will demo the Singer Colour Changer and Janet will demo the Brother Colour Changer.
August 5th: The EC1 will be demonstrated by Sandy and Sheila will demonstrate the weaving arm.
September 2nd: Possible topics are the Garter Carriage, P-carriage, RJ1 and the drive cam by Bonnie and Emily. The Medium Challenge projects are due at this meeting.
October 7th: Sharon will show us how to use the Plating Feeder.
November 4th: Rosa will demo the Singer Charting device while Ella and Val demo the Brother Charting device.
Monday, December 2nd: Christmas Pot Luck and our Large Challenge projects are due.
The 2025 challenges are personal best contests with three categories, each with a choice of projects to knit. Enter for your chance to win prizes drawn for each challenge. The projects must be made in 2025, be completely finished and made to the specified sizes. The executive has the final decision on whether a project complies.
Small Challenge
Due at our May meeting, must include at least one of the techniques being covered in this year’s program and the technique must cover 10% of the project. Choose a Small blanket, Shawl or Large Scarf, Mittens or Gloves, Hat, Pillow or a small decorative item.
Medium Challenge
Due in September, must include at least two of the techniques covered in our 2025 program and they must cover at least 20% of the project. Choose either a Medium Blanket, Large Shawl, Child’s Sweater or Dress, Adult Summer Top, Pair of Socks or a medium sized decorative item.
Large Challenge
Due in December, must include at least three of the techniques covered in our 2025 program and they must cover 40% of the project. Choose either a Large Blanket, an Adult clothing item or a decorative item with multiple sections.