Elizabeth House Thanks HHCC

Elizabeth House thanks HHCC'ers

Chance to WIN a HHCC & CGOA 1-Year Membership!

Those who turn in their HHCC membership applications by the end of the March 2012 meeting will be entered into The Ruth Arbitelle Memorial Membership Drawing. The winner of this annual drawing receives reimbursement for this year's HHCC dues. Winner to be announced at the April meeting.

Recipients of the Ruth Arbitelle Memorial Membership:

2009 : Linda Maroney

2010 : Diane Gilbert
2011: Dee Stanziano

2012: Could be YOU!!

Reminder: If you are a member of the Crochet Guild of America, show your CGOA Membership card and get 50% off your HHCC dues!!

In addition, for the second year in a row, our member Dee Stanziano, is having a drawing for a ONE-YEAR CGOA Membership! Her drawing is open only until January 14th, so hurry on over to her blog for the details on how to enter!

Looks like 2012, Year of the Dragon, is off to a roaringly good start!

Custom Crochet Hooks for HHCC Members

HHCC Mascot, "Happy"

At the December 7th "Coffee, Crochet & Chat" morning session, held at Panera Bread on Federal Road in Brookfield, HHCC members Dee, Grace, Ruth and Marilyn were discussing various crochet hooks.  Dee showed them her new customized giraffe crochet hook she had requested and the discussion naturally went to "What if a crochet hook could be created for HHCC members based upon a photograph of the group's mascot?"

"Happy, the Crochet Hook,"
by LemonadeShop

Dee asked the hook creator if she was up for the challenge, designing a hook based upon a photograph -- and she was! (Pictured on right: The photograph, taken by Jeremy Pollack back in 2010: the mascot was hand crocheted by HHCC member, Chava.  Pictured on left is "Happy, the Crochet Hook")
HHCC members can order their own "Happy the Turtle" crochet hooks directly, in sizes F-J, in either a Susan Bates or Boye style hook.  Cost is $20 (includes $5 S&H):  The Lemonade Shop

Please note the HHCC is not affiliated, nor receives any funds from this.

2011 HHCC Donations

There is no doubt that members of the HHCC have big hearts.  Throughout the year, members hand crocheted and knitted a variety of goodies to be donated locally.  Then the items were sorted & labeled to make the distribution process easier. 

On December 5th, HHCC President Grace, elf-helper KC, and HHCC Founder Dee, hauled the goodies to the local Salvation Army of Danbury, and the Elizabeth House of Danbury:

This SUV was stuffed with crocheted goodies created by HHCC members!



A Big Thank You to our members for their Generosity!!

Salvation Army:

1 blue bag = 35 sets hats, gloves, scarves

1 blue bag = 25 sets hats, gloves, scarves

1 white bag = 9 sets hats, gloves, scarves, 6 baby hats

1 white bag = 5 baby blankets, 3 toddler sets, 2 baby hats

1 white bag = 19 sets, hats, gloves, scarves

2 bags of various toys

Elizabeth House:

2 large boxes of various kitchenware goods

1 white bag = 20 sets hats, gloves, scarves

1 white bag = 5 shawls, 12 placemats, 1 oven mitt, 1 scrubbie
1 white bag = 4 baby blankets, 3 toddler sets

1 white bag = 12 sets of hats, gloves, scarves; 4 sets of potholders; 3 baby sets

Other: Dorothy Day House (via St. Edward's church):
assortment of hotel shampoos & soaps were also collected and were turned in for the Dorothy Day homeless shelter.

Not Pictured/Pending Donation:
variety of pet blankets in memory of Jean Leinhauser

HHCC Unveils New Club Logo

EXCITING NEWS!

It was a lot of work, and well worth the wait: The HHCC's CafePress Shop has been updated with the Club's brand new logo!

HHCC Tote available at
www.CafePress.com/TheHHCC

There are lots of goodies - from coffee mugs to charms to T-shirts and totes; essentially all the goodies for wearing and using at various meetings and events! 

 

 How to order: visit www.CafePress.com/TheHHCC ((**Bookmark it!**))

Click on the goodies you want & then process your order. In about a week or two your goodies will arrive at the mailing address you give CafePress. If you do not order items from the Internet, please see either Grace or Dee to place an order for you; items will be shipped to either Grace or Dee and then delivered at the next meeting. Payment in full is expected prior to having the order placed for you.

EVENT: April 30, 2011 CT Sheep & Wool Festival

The HHCC will be returning to participate in the 102nd Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival, held in Tolland, CT, offering free beginner crochet lessons, and various demonstrations.  This event is being held on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

For more information about the Festival, visit: http://www.ctsheep.org/sheep_and_wool_festival

HHCC'er Margaret Hubert to discuss FreeForm Crochet

HHCC'er Margaret Hubert to discuss FreeForm Crochet at the New Fairfield Free Public Library on April 13, 2011.  For more information, please contact the New Fairfield Library at 203-312-5679

Visit Margaret's blog at: http://margaretshooksandneedles.blogspot.com/