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Events, Special Recognition!, What's Goin On?

Jan 13, 2012

Thank you for Donations!!

We want to thank everyone who participated in our annual donation drive. We want to especially thank the following knitters for making this happen: Frances Shelton, Sue Kreitzer, Catherine, Julie Milliron, and Abby.

Thanks to those involved, we sent 2 large boxes of warm hats, scarves, slippers and mittens to our American Veterans. We also sent 2 large boxes to the children and their families of the Dakota Native Americans in need in Chamberlain, SD. This was many knitted toys to be distributed during the holidays as well as lots of warm clothing.
Our last 2 boxes contained mostly baby and new infant knit along with beautiful blankets that were knit and crocheted. These were well received by Mary’s Center for abused moms and newborn infants in need in our capitol of Washington, DC.

We have received a beautiful letter from St Joseph’s School in SD thanking all of you for your kindness and hope. I can just picture the children and the Veterans with their beautiful hand knit/crocheted gifts and the happy smiles on their faces.

Thank you all again! Have a wonderful 2012!

Kim and Pat

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Events, Special Recognition!, What's Goin On?

Jul 21, 2011

Look at the Donations received from Frances…….

Thank you for all those who have participated in our call for donations. We hope everyone will consider sending a hand knit/crochet item for this event. We will be shipping to our American Veterans as well as Native Americans orphanages. We want to get this shipped out in time for the fall and winter season.

In reply to this request, we have received 3 large boxes of beautiful knit and crocheted items from Frances in Amelia, OH. So, we want to say, “Thank you Frances!!” and “Wow”, what a great collection of beautiful hand knits. The children and needy in North Dakota will be so happy this holiday season, and warm! There are so many beautiful pieces and such intricate stitches. These are just a few of the items we received from Frances.

There is still time to send in items, our ship date is in October as it starts to get cold. Send your donations to Authentic Knitting Board Co, 60 Carysbrook Rd, Fork Union, VA 23055.

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Customer Knits, Events, Latest Patterns

Jan 5, 2011

Holiday contest Winners!

The Holiday contest was a lot of fun, and it was great seeing all the pattern designs that were created. With much deliberation, we have chosen 4 winners…….. Drum roll please!!!!!!! Here goes….

In the Best Original Design category, the winner is Cabled Afghan created on the 38″ Knitting Board. Beautiful work and great color selection by Jacque Darragh

In the Cutest Baby item category, the winner is the Baby Cocoon by Faith Schmidt. This is a great stitch with lots of texture. The pattern shows the process in detail…so cute and cuddly.

In the Men‘s Accessory category, the winner is Men’s Warmer again by Faith Schmidt. Faith has sure been busy.

In the multicolor design category, the winner is Nikki’s Plaid Scarf by Denise Rumph. Denise created a great plaid design that turned out really well with Lion Brand’s new Hometown yarn

There were not enough entries for the Sweater Design and the Pet Accessory category to have winners. Maybe in our next contest – We can all plan ahead and start creating our favorite designs early.

We would like to thank everyone for all their effort and the amazing pattern entries.
All winners will receive a discount code for the 40% savings on your next website purchase and their cash award by check in the mail within 7 days. Be sure we have your correct address.

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Customer Knits, Events, Latest Patterns

Nov 12, 2010

New Pattern Contest – Deadline Dec. 1.

We are having a Holiday Pattern Contest Extravaganza! This is not only a contest for pattern writers but anyone who has a creative spirit. Create a gift and at the same time you can enter the event and win for some fun prizes. Deadline Dec. 1st.

We are doing something different this year. We are expanding our categories. 6 entries will be chosen leading the 6 categories of competition.

The 6 categories are:

Best Original Design
Cutest Baby Item
Multicolor Design using at least 3 colors
Men’s accessory
Sweater
Pet attire.

The winner will receive $50 plus $40 in merchandise. Even if you are just a beginner we hope you will get involved and submit your original ideas – the more entries the more fun!

Deadine is Dec 1st. so get started and let your creativity run wild.

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Classes-local, Events

Oct 27, 2010

Knitting Board Class at Lion Brand Studio

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Our Knitting board class at Lion Brand Studio….. Students at the class learned how to work with intarsia design. We started the Beagle bag and worked with a 3 color design.

Pat signing Knitting Board Basics

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Kim teaching the class.

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Can’t forget that important anchor yarn.

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Look at them knit!

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About STITCHES, Events

Oct 25, 2010

Fun time at Lion Brand Studio

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October 14th we visited the Lion Brand Studio in New York City to present the Knitting Board and show what it can create. It was lots of fun !! So many customers came in with the impression that you can only make potholders and simple scarves on Knitting Boards. We showed them all kinds of stitches and brought 2 giant suitcases of knitwear. They were really surprised about all that you can create.

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