We had a really great meeting. In attendance was Judy, June, Edith, Mita, Mary and Diane. Sherry was absent working on a benefit dinner and Cathy couldn’t make it either. The discussion ranged from all the different ways to cast on knitting and how our grandmas and great grandmas taught us to the economy and recent bank bankruptcy, fuel mpg in cars and our work. We eventually got to knitting a little and spinning a bit too.

Diane brought a question for the experts based on a question posed to her on Ravelry: What is the difference in knitting into a yarn over and knitting into the back loop of a yarn over? Edith came to the rescue with a wonderful explanation of the two techniques and how the yarn lays one way and the twist of the other. If you want the full explanation you can check out Diane’s blog.

The subject of the guild logo came up because we found out Mary is an artist. She advised us to keep our ideas simple and uncomplicated for a logo. She listened to our ideas and said she’ll work on one.

Mary showed us some of her weaving, a hemp dish towel and a bamboo shawl. Both were quite beautiful and the designs looked very intricate. She informed us she will have a vendor booth at the Lavender Festival in Romeo this weekend and will be demonstrating weaving.