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Quick turnaround for a Commissioned Scarf

10/2/2019

 

The Guild received an email today (Oct 2) from a producer of a TV Commercial that is seeking a hand-knitted scarf to use in on Saturday.  

Anyone have something in their 'charity knitting' or 'gift knitting' stash that might work?  Contact info@windycityknittingguild.com if you would like the contact info.  

​Here is the request:



I am a production designer in town, (I live in Lincoln Sq, near Sulzer Library) and I need a very simple, but very long scarf knit for a commercial I am working on.
The turnaround is very quick, so not sure for someone would be able to do it.

It can be a very simple pattern/stitch and whatever yarn (heavier?) that would help with a speedy completion would be fine.

The scarf can be between 6"-9" wide and maybe 7'-8' long.


We would need to pick up the scarf by end of day on Friday, 4 Oct, as we are shooting it on Sat.

If this is possible, let me know as soon possible and also how much it would cost.

Many thanks for your consideration.

Additional info:
I was hoping that a one color, very simple pattern or stitch (?) would help to make it more doable.


However, if by some chance, someone would be able to do this, and they have enough of one color (which is perfect-do not need multiple colors) on hand, then maybe more efficient for them to use what they have.  Otherwise, we can certainly supply yarn.

We of course would reimburse them for the cost of the yarn in addition to the time involved in the actual knitting.

2020 Board Members Needed

9/2/2019

 
Several our our board members have decided not to continue on the board in 2020. We are announcing this now so that you can begin thinking about the future of our guild and how you can contribute. Without board members, the guild will not be able to continue in its present form.

The following positions will be open at our November elections:
  • President
  • Treasurer
  • Webmaster
  • Newsletter Editor
  • Monthly Program Coordinator
  • Weekend Workshop Coordinator

​See the September newsletter for more information regarding these positions.  

Assistance with knitting program in Rogers Park

8/13/2019

 
Can you help? 

I am the Health Education Coordinator at Heartland Health Centers- an FQHC with clinics along the north and northwest sides of Chicago. We have a knitting program that has been running for a few years at our clinic in Rogers Park (1300 W Devon Ave), but our instructor is unable to lead the class starting in the fall! The group normally runs on Tuesdays from 1:15-2:30, year round, and though we have some experienced knitters, most are new to knitting and want to learn how! I was wondering if your group had anyone who would be interested in helping with the program or if you know of any other programs/ people to reach out to?

Please contact us if you, or anyone you know, can help.  We will put you in touch with the requestor.  

Knitting Repair Help Needed

8/13/2019

 
We received a plea for help to repair a sweater that was ordered from London. 

"I ordered a sweater from Wrap London and the finishing at the bottom at the neckline is really not done well and I'm wondering if you could repair it? I hate to return it!" 

If you can help, please contact us and we will put you in touch.  
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Special project - child lovie repair

6/3/2019

 
WCKG recently received a request from a parent who need help in repairing a child's well-loved toy.  

​If you can help, please email 
WCKG and we will connect you with the parent.
​I was referred to you in hopes of connecting with someone who could help with a special repair for a long-time lovie belonging to my nine-year-old.  She has had it since her first birthday and it is very loved and literally hanging on by a few threads!

I have this idea of removing the remaining filling of the original and rehoming it inside of a duplicate, then refilling and stitching back up with the name (“Green Baby”) knit into the “scar” post-op.  OR slightly more complicated, I assume, would be do do the same thing, but use the original head and the donor doll body.

In either case, this is well beyond my abilities and I would be thrilled to compensate for the project directly or via a donation to your group.

The donor doll is in storage so I am not able to send a picture of it or the original, the smaller 12” pictured below is the same, just a different color.  

Lastly, I would not be looking for a perfect restoration, that would not be realistic. I’m simply trying to preserve the spirit of a special childhood toy for a few more years of snuggling with a sweet and sentimental child.

Many thanks in advance for any help or guidance!
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