Christmas time.....

This is Pat and her incredible afghan. There are scallops on the edges and a still to be added ribbon. I'm sure this afghan will be the hit under Pat’s Christmas tree. This amazing project is for her daughter she told us during class today. Pat is fairly new in our group and as it turned out she is quiet an expert in crocheting.
We had our last class meeting before the winter break... Christmas is coming and we're not meeting until January 8 again. We celebrated with a pot luck and music. Pictured below are, left to right.. Sarah, Blanch, Jackie, Maria and Nella's arm...
Left to right: Luu, Maria, Anna and Nella...

Blanche and Jackie admiring our great food buffet...

Thursday AM class

Luu made this adorable baby sweater with matching bonet and little booties.

Productive as ever....

Here are some new pictures featuring our students with their respective project. As you can see all of them (projects) turned out just lovely.

Mary and her beautiful afghan, which she made for her grand daughter Kylie.

Bobbie is wearing one of her newest knitting project. She altered the pattern to make it a better fit for her petite figure. (and we are not jealous :))

Betty made some adorable warm slippers for herself.

Jackie knitted a gorgeous baby blue scarf for her youngest daughter Dominique.

Betty knitted the little beanies for a care project "preemies".

These cozy looking booties made by Dinora are a very nice gift for little girls.

This pattern rich jacket is the right fit for every little boy. Dinora takes pride in her unique looking pattern.

Dinora created a dream in pink... Barbie sure would like to have this one in her closet.

NEWS FROM THE AM KNITTING CLASS

above: Rose finished a red afghan.

left to right: Dinora, our newest edition in the AM class, myself and Donna.

Donnar, Nella and Patty

Hisa, Pat and Margaret (from left to rigth)

Luu, Anna & Maria (left to right)

Joan, Bobbie and Dinora. (left to right).

Some of the pictures came out rather dark so I will re-make them and post them at a later time.

Azusa Unified School District Board of Education and ribbon winner left to right: Dr. Barbara Dickerson, board member, Norma Fernandez, Pilar Perello, (back) Margaret Lamarre, Diana Estrello, Veronika Delvaux (instructor), Burt Hamilton, board member; Front row from right to left: Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, board member, Student voice on the board; Annie Mae Soliz (holding her winning afghan; Ria Benbow, program coordinator Azusa Adult School; and Maria Estrada. Missing students are: Anita Catalano and Bobbie Davis. Missing in the picture is board president Ilean M. Ochoa and Rosemarie Garcia. Mrs. Ochoa was presiding over the meeting but somehow didn't make it into the picture.

Our ribbon winners from both classes were recognized at the school board meeting last Tuesday. Every one received a nice Certificate of Achievement. This year’s winners are: Pilar Perello from the Tuesday class) recognized for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place knitting and crocheting; Bobbie Davis two 2nd and a 3rd places; Margaret Lamarre received a 2nd place for her knitted afghan. Margaret participates in the Thursday AM class; Diana Estrello, Tuesday class won a second place for her crochet afghan and a 3rd place for her shawl. Norma Fernandez placed 2nd and Maria Estrada won a 3rd place for her very first knitted project ever, a pair of green baby booties. Annie Mae Soliz who participates every year at the fair won a second place for her gorgeous colorful afghan. Annie is our most experienced fair winner ever. Anita Catalano won a third place for her blue knitted short sleeves sweater and a first place for her Fair Isle needle bag. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!

Pregnancy - Estrogen - Woman

PREGNANCY Q & A & more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she'sborderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q : My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, butpressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife isin labor?
A: Not unless the word 'alimony' means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and actnormal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE 'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker thatsays: 'How's my driving-call 1- 800-'.
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from 'outer space.'
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

Projects Completed

Joan finished her red Bamboo/Silk sleeveless sweater over the summer. I thinks the shell looks great and can't wait she wearing it.and Betty completed the top down sweater with the really fancy old fashion looking buttons.
Lastly the beautiful baby blanket made by another student is knitted in lovely pastel colors with gorgeous crochet edges.

FEATURING NEWLY FINISHED PROJECTS….

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

The Beginning of a new school year can be at times overwhelming… Nevertheless, it’s an electrifying event with new challenges, obligations and excitements. On Sept. 5 I have visited with Pilar the LA County Fair and am very thrilled to announce winners from this year Fair. I haven’t found all projects we submitted so the list is not complete yet. I made some pictures through the glass case. Some pictures are great others a bit blurry… Maria Estrada, Norma Hernandez, Anita CatalanO, Margaret Lamare, Annie Mae Soliz and Bobbie Davis, all from the Thursday AM class have won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prices. Whereas Bobbie snatched two ribbons, one for slippers and another one for a bag pack she crochet. The Tuesday evening class was equally successful in reaping in price ribbons. I pictured Diana’s afghan and shawl; Pilar’s baby outfit, a vest. I couldn’t make pictures of all items and although looking and searching for other projects I wasn’t able to locate all. Annie is going back there and will try to make pictures of missed items.

Summer is over ...

...and we are ready to start a brand new school year. The first day of knitting/crochet class is: When: Thursday; September 4. 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 12 noon
Where: Azusa Senior Center

When: Tuesday September 9. 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Room 14
Where: Azusa Adult School
1134 South Barranca Ave
Glendora CA 91740.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at: 626-852-8400. If you need to speak to me, either call 626-780-6094 or leave a message at the office.

There are lots of exciting new knitting/crochet activities being planned for the upcoming semester. We will have several workshops on "The Know-How" to fix problems on a finished garment; we will explore finishing techniques that will introduce you to different ways of completing a project.

Vintage patterns are on the menu, and for all of you who are interested, we will introduce a sock knitting technique using not one, but two circular needles that also includes two socks at the same time on the same needle. Well, that will be fun…. Whoever said “no more socks for me” may change his mind because this fabulous way of knitting a pair of socks at the same time is really fantastic and “fool” proof!

For all the crochet devotees amongst us, you will be introduced to socks and to unique crochet pattern, such as “mesh fabric” using crochet arches, a popcorn dance pattern, the granite stitch, the chevron pattern and much more. Each square you will crochet could be a part of a beautiful afghan you may like to work on this semester. The nice thing about squares you can stop any time and work on something new. And when you’re ready again, pick up your hook and start another square. Squares are small enough to work between projects and big enough to create something beautiful such as an heirloom.

We will step back in time and touch a little on historic patterns (knit and crochet) and virtually visit a sheep farm in Australia and an Angora rabbit farm in England. It's quite an interesting procedure to learn how yarn is produced from "caring for the animal - growing - sheering - washing - rowing - spinning - dying - winding - until the wool ends up in your favorite yarn shop. Last but not least, I would like to introduce the idea of forming the Azusa Knitting/Crochet Guild. Comments, questions and ideas on that subject are welcome.

I'm looking forward to welcoming you for another semester of fun-filled yarn adventures at the Azusa Adult School knitting and crocheting classes.

Veronika

Welcome to "Kyle"...

Kristen welcomed her new baby two weeks earlier than expected on Monday June 9. 2008. Mom and baby “Kyle” (not sure about the spelling) are fine and are back home. I have had the privilege to meet the young lady today. Kristen gave permission to post these pictures for all to see. She will try to come to class Tuesday evening. I told her to bring the baby with her……

Last projects from the Thursday class...

Anita finishes her felted slippers. I like the color and the fancy little accessories.
Bobbie made this cute little green bag for her daughter.
The perfect gift for young girls, especially since Bobbie lined the bag with a nice liner as well.
Oh and we had a great pot luck on Thursday morning... Lot's of deliciously good tasting and smelling food... Thank you to all who brought food to class and celebrated the end of the semester. Summer school starts this Tuesday June 16; at 5PM

Sarah and Husband

Sarah made this incredible looking cable sweater for her husband.

Patty's Ballerina Shoes

ready to felt crochet bag..

I used a kit to crochet this bag. I have not yet found the time to felt the bag. Maybe this weekend....

Betty and her Merino Socks

knitted on size two needles are very light and soft. This was the first time Betty used 5 size 2 needles. The yarn is 100% Merino wool lace weight.

Thursday Group

Sarah's Fair Isle needle pouch..

Three Fair Isle needle bags, first one Sarah made, second one is from Anita and Joan knitted the third needle purse.
This is a shawl, Maria's friend crochet. It's the most incredible handmade shawl I've seen.
Wool coat made by Pat Wagner for her granddaughter.
Margarete (l), Nella (m) and Pat (r) admiring Pat's knitted coat for her grand daughter.
I'm working on a felting purse, that's the body of it, before felting...
Hortensia and the very colorful striped afghan for her niece.