KNIT-A-THON MARCH 18, 2023

The Women of St Margaret’s knitters are having a KNIT-A-THON on March 18th, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All craft venues welcome during this day of sharing, creating, enjoying food, all while raising funds for those who need assistance with fuel costs. We are all aware of the tremendous rise in costs to heat our homes, but those less fortunate need our help so that they, too, can have a warm home. During the day folks come and go, and because it is a pot luck as well, we ask that you bring a side dish of food to share (soup, chili, bread, crackers, cheese, vegetables, fruit, sweets, etc.). We have the blessing of a wonderful space to gather, the St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, so there is plenty of space to spread out. Coffee and hot water for tea will be provided. Please join us for a day of creating and giving.

The November Knit-a-thon broke attendee records and much fun was had along with lots of knitting, food, chat and laughter. The impromptu fashion show at 5 PM showcased the knitters amazing talent and abilities. The fundraiser brought in $1,768 (and still counting), which will be shared between two of our local agencies that assist people with heating their homes: Waldo CAP Fuel Fund and the Waldo County Woodshed.

Many thanks to all who made it a delightful and tremendous success,
and to St. Margaret’s for providing such a wonderful space!!!

The community Knit-a-thon, sponsored by the Women of St. Margaret’s and organized by Sara Brand-New and Jillian Liversidge, was a huge success. The busy knitters and crafters raised $1255 for H.O.M.E of Orland.

Our biannual “KNIT-A-THON” will be held on May 8th from 9:00am – 6pm outside on the lawn of St. Margaret’s, weather permitting. Any and all are welcome to drop in with handwork or just for support. We will be raising money for the Belfast Soup Kitchen, an organization that supports many individuals in our area facing food insecurity and homelessness. Any and all donations are welcome. Checks can be made payable to The Women of St. Margaret’s (Knit-a-thon in the subject line) and brought to the event, or mailed to 95 Court St. Belfast, ME 04915.

The 2021 version of Knitmaineia begins on March 1 with an online auction of shawls, sweaters, hats, and knitted animals. In addition, there will be a slideshow of  knit and crochet work in lieu of a runway show. The auction items are complete, but please enter photos of any handwork throughout the month of March. Inspire and admire! To submit your work for the slideshow click on the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTSq-SiGnfauerVs0u5C6OLlyUEk9n1XlBwbQdXKOAXyhcsw/viewform?usp=sf_linkTo bid on auction items or simply make a donation for New Hope For Women visit https://www.32auctions.com/knitmaineia2021

The annual KnitMaine-ia fashion show fundraiser will be held during the month of March this year. Donate knit, crochet or fiber related items to our online auction, or share your work in photos to be posted online, and also in the window of Heavenly Yarns. All proceeds will benefit New Hope for Women. Knitmaineia 2021 is sponsored by the Women of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church with support from Heavenly Yarns. FMI or to donate auction items contact: [email protected] or Sara (978)325-0045 More information will be forthcoming as the date approaches.

Our knitting circles will now be held weekly online! All knitters, crocheters and hand crafters are welcome to join the group which meets virtually from 4-6pm on Fridays. Post COVID 19, we will resume our biweekly schedule, but for now, we need each other! Project support, community, and friendship are all offered here. Please join the Zoom meeting with the following code:  https://zoom.us/j/414079395Any questions or concerns, please email Jillian:[email protected]

This fun and fabulous fashion show will be happening at the Belfast Boathouse on Saturday, October 13th at 2 p.m.  Now in its ninth year, the show has promoted fiber arts while raising money for New Hope for Women with the $12 entrance fee. For the second year, there will be a silent auction showcasing three beautiful hand knit and beaded shawls donated and knitted by Susan Golden. These shawls are on display at Heavenly Yarns in Belfast.

Don’t miss this fabulous event! Bring someone to share the enjoyment.

FMI: (978) 325-0045 or www.stmargaretsbelfast.org/knit-the-community.