Bookbinding Workshop!

I'm really excited about next month's DIY night activity!! I love bookbinding, and look forward to spreading the bookbinding bug.

Here's the plan:

• Quick & Easy Pamphlet bind (y'all will make and take a book home with you)
• Not quite as quick, but still easy Pamphlet bind variation (I'll make a handout available for easy reference)

Here's what you need to bring:

• Sewing needle with a large eye–largest you can find
• 1/4" Ribbon, waxed linen thread, or non-stretchy string
  
• Decorative paper (scrapbooking paper, wallpaper, construction paper, even leather will do*)
• Text paper (8.5x11 paper will be sufficient)
• Awl (if you have one, bring it. If you don't, don't worry we'll just share)
• Bonefolder (again, if you have one)
• Scissors, rotary cutter/mat, paper cutter. If you have one please bring one!!!
  

*If you don't have paper, or don't want to stress about bringing supplies, bring $2 and I'll have supplies ready for you.

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Jeane Conrad's Surprise 90th Birthday Party

Jeane's surprise birthday included many wonderful moments. Some of which were the red carpet leading to a throne and crown, some beautiful singers, enlarged photos of her life, a fantastic PowerPoint of her finer points and my favorite; a poem by Angela Haight.

Ode to Jeane

(with apologies to Clement C. Moore)

‘Twas long after midnight and all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a . . . . .

WAIT!

Someone is stirring!

It’s Jeane--stirring, and stirring, and stirring.

Her round loaves were rising ready to bake

Just as the dawn was starting to break,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter

She turned from her stove to see what was the matter.

And what to her wondering eyes did appear

But a fresh bolt of flannel with patterns so dear.

Off to the laundry she flew with a dash,

The fabric was dunked and dried in a flash.

Then off to her sewing room, scissors in hand,

To cut and design her very own brand.

Her eyes how they twinkled, her white curls so merry,

Her step lively and quick like a fluttering fairy.

A passel of pins she held tight in her teeth,

And the batting encircled her head like a wreath.

One blanket, two blankets, three blankets, four.

Dozens and dozens, and then a few more.

For a moment she dozed on her favorite chair

But the phone rang and rang till she finally got there.

“We need ten dozen rolls and some cookies to boot,

And by the way, could you play? Yes, it’s today!”

Jeane is a woman who lacks the word NO.

“Of course I’ll be there, I’ll give it a go.”

And brushing the flour and lint from her dress,

She packed up the food and ignored the big mess,

Grabbed the rolls, and the cookies and music to play.

Not a second to waste on another full day.

She sprang to her car, turned the key, gave a whistle,

And flew down Orange Ave. like the down on a thistle

To distribute the bountiful fruits of her labors

To her L.D.S. friends and most fortunate neighbors.

Yes, Jeane is a marvel, a friend without peer,

A woman we cherish each day of the year.

But when you turn ninety and still have your mind

Plus a heart full of love and a touch that is kind,

You deserve a big party, and even a cake

With candles and frosting that you didn’t make!

Jeane will blush and she’ll flush and she’ll say, “It’s not true,”

But those who know best say it’s long overdue.

Thank you, dear Jeane, you’re solid gold to the core.

Happy Birthday to you and many, many more!

Knitting Night

8 of us gathered around Sherri's table last night with our mix matched circular and double pointed needles trying to make our fingers....KNIT!
So sorry there weren't any pictures taken... all of our concentration and nimble fingers were put to work. :)
Elisa ran off several copies of patterns and the basics of knitting I'll bring them with me on Sunday if any are interested!
Thanks again Elisa for sparking red hot interest within us!
Elisa can be directly emailed or called for knitting Q&A and tutelage.
Happy Knitting!

Stay Tuned for the announcement of next months DIY night!

A few of our favorite things

Our enrichment this month could not have gone better. Good friends, great food and a little spiritual enlightenment, what more could you ask for? As I circled the room I overheard people getting to know each other, old friends reminiscing and a hearty political debate. Seeing everyone’s favorite shoes and tasting their favorite treats just made me love them even more. Thank you to all who participated; it was such a wonderful night!

Calling all Jeane Conrad Blanket recipients

This Friday the ward will be holding a surprise party to honor Jeane Conrad. Many of you have been the recipients of her wonderful handcrafted baby blankets. I am trying to put together a set of photos of the people she has given blankets to over the years. Please please please take a picture with your blanket and send it to me ASAP. It can be you with the blanket, your child with the blanket or even your whole family. The party is this Friday so I need the photos in a serious hurry. Thank you for helping us to honor this extraordinary woman.

Anne McDonald
My regular email is amac1275@aol.com