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by Michelle Myers In person and virtual program began at 7:06 pm and there was no entry to the in person meeting after 7:00 pm. There were 9 full tables with approximately 35 people in attendance, including St. John’s Weird Sister’s Yarn pop up.
Lori Patterson of Abstract Fiber and Yarn managed the pre-meeting Zoom attendees during social knitting. Sioux Van Kol made the acknowledgment of the land we are gathering on as traditionally stewarded by indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Our business members were highlighted and all members are encouraged to support them! Members were informed that the Board has openings: V.P., Treasurer, and Secretary. Communications and Events’ chairs will also be vacant. Please consider volunteering for a spot to keep the guild running smoothly. Membership dues are half off until the end of the yr - $17.50! Meeting volunteers are needed to set up and put away chairs and tables, registration, meeting assistance, A/V support, the help desk, and to monitor the zoom chat. If you are interested please write to Seth Richardson [email protected]. Seth is our volunteer chair and he can answer questions you may have. Virtual Knit Nights are every Monday from 6-8 pm Pacific Time. Knit and chat from the comfort of your home, pajamas are encouraged. Go to the website at puddletownknittersguild.com and Guild Events and click on the date to join the group. Field Trip! On October 5 members will be visiting Alpacas of Oregon (Sherwood). It will be an opportunity to visit the animals, tour the mill, and stop for coffee & fellowship after the tour. Cost is $15 (please bring cash). Please RSVP to [email protected]. More info is here. The Guild currently has approx. $9,000 in the bank. Full financials can be found on the PKG webpage ( here: Financials). PKG will have a table at Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival (OFFF), Saturday 9am – 5pm, and Sunday from 9am – 4pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds, Sept. 21-22. Please contact Seth [email protected]. if you are interested in a shift on either day. Service project! COWLAPALOOZA!! Please knit or crochet cowls for Rose Haven and share your creations on the PKG Ravelry community board and/or Instagram with the hashtag #PKGCowlabunga. Judy Anderson will be managing collecting the cowls – don’t forget when you drop them off to write down how many & your name so you can be considered for a prize. Of course, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves are always welcome! Elaine Marcus shared an AWESOME member tip – use a cord lock (like found on outerwear) to stop your needles! These can be found at a fabric store like JoAnn’s for much cheaper than “specialty stoppers” found on line. Kate Perry explained different sweater types and shared many slides with examples (raglan, drop shoulder, saddle shoulder, yoked, and set in sleeve) and pattern names. You can download a copy below: 
Michelle Myers (me!) displayed her blue ribbon winning Emotional Support Chicken and
Selbu style mittens, and a Goldwing sweater by Jennifer Steingass that took second place at the Clackamas County Fair. Show & Tell: Field sweater, Color Affection shawl, Maitailan, ArisDay, a self designed sweater, and a self designed dress, Catch A Firefly mittens, Nutrino, an emotional support chicken, and more. It is always such fun to see member creations! Next month’s meeting will feature Loyce Ericson, “How to Make Felted Buttons.” Meeting business adjourned at 7:50pm and members were encouraged to visit various stations to be measured, receive pattern help, and/or project help.
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