Knit the Community
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Knit-a-thon for Mid-Coast Maine Homeless Coalition
Join us for a day of knitting, crafting, noshing, and comradery. Saturday, March 28 at 8 am – 8 pm. St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, 95 Court Street, Belfast. Contributions will go to the Mid Coast Maine Homeless Coalition.
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Melt the ICE
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, Ravelry felt it appropriate to revisit…
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Knit-a-thon for fuel assistance
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…
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Knit-a-thon Success – raised money for fuel assistance
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…
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Knit-a-thon success for H.O.M.E
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.
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Community Knit-a-thon at St. Margaret’s
Join other knitters and crafters for a day of chatting, learning, working on your project and at same time raise funds for H.O.M.E. of Orland. Come for the day or for an hour or two. Ask your friends and family to sponsor your time or just come along and make a donation! 8AM-8PM on Saturday,…
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Knit-a-Thon on May 8
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…
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KnitMaine-ia is here!
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…
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Be a Part of KnitMaine-ia 2021!
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…
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Knitting Circle using ZOOM to connect
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…
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Knit-a-thon to benefit Soup Kitchen
The Women of St. Margaret’s invite you to join them for a KNIT-A-THON Saturday, November 17, 20188am to 8pmSt. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast All proceeds will be benefit the Belfast Soup Kitchen. Donations of non perishable food items are also accepted.How does it work?Participants should complete the donation/sponsor form prior to the event….
