Better late than never

These pictures are in totally random order by month, and hopefully I am remembering what happened month by month, but I make no guarantees. The old tempus fugit and my mind sometimes goes with it.

January started with a lovely group at our monthly spin. I didn't get photos of Sharon's sweater (shame on me), but suffice to say, it was totally awesome. And Linda brought a baby layette that she had done for a soon-to-be-born grandson. It was too cute for words!

Madeline was modeling one of Sharon's hats and Sharon's shawl and Sharon was modeling Betty's hat. Sharon got the MPK (most prolific knitter) award for January!

We were happy to include newbie Sandy to our group. She and Suzie were sharing some joke - probably about Steve...

And Suzanne is modeling Betty's hat - looks like an old-time bathing cap...

And finally here is Sharon with her other hat. I think January was hat month!

February was definitely the shortest month in the year and with it I have the shortest memory of the year. I do remember that Suzanne brought her almost-finished sock for show and tell.

Melinda was sthere - still recovering from her back surgery. We were glad to see her. She brought her linen face cloths to show - very amazing!

And Suzie and Steve were hamming it up for the camera...

I think Linda got about as much knitting done as I did. It was more fun to watch everyone's antics.

One of our members-in-absentia had exciting news in February! Jamie from Wooly Knob became a grandpa on February! Congratulations to him!

Shearing day - February 27, 2011. The weather was wonderful, a nice crowd was there, and the shearer did a fantastic job. The sheep were wondering what was happening, and the spinners were eagerly awaiting the fleeces. I think Steve had four unsold fleeces by the end of the day. Thanks to everyone who helped on shearing day, especially Karen, Maggie, Jim, Pat, Dawn, Tom, Jane, and Jim. Many hands make light work and everything went like clock-work. It was good to see Juliann and Kelly, even though they had to leave before shearing was done.

Our next regular spin will be March 20. Hope you can make it!