Tuesday, April 15, 2014


Midwest Masters Weekend
April 4 - 6, 2014

One of my most enjoyable teaching venues was the opportunity to teach at the Midwest Masters Weekend along with Nicky Epstein, Michelle Hunter, JC Briar, and Carole Rhoades.  Barb Cattani, the owner of Yarns by Design is the quintessential host to both teachers and students.  Furthermore, her shop in downtown Neenah, Wisconsin is a first class place to go for knitting, crocheting and weaving supplies.  Barb has a wonderful assortment of yarns and accessories--something for everyone's skills and tastes.  
Her associates are top notch too--willing to assist and while they wear a smile!


There is no greater reward than to see students smiling and satisfied with their projects.  
Here are a few photos.  By the way, Jean, the center in the group of three, took all four of my classes!


In the center photo below, the woman in the ivory top is a phenomenal basket weaver.  Susan put her family through college by designing patterns www.basketpatterns.com.  Jennifer in the last photo used some of the brightest, boldest, dynamically dyed, variegated yarn in her project.  Her excitement was "infectious" and her subsequent pair of socks are a show-stopper!  Fun, fun, fun!