Saturday Crafters, 117 Washcloths Later
Saturday Crafters, a monthly craft group organized by Bernardsville Public Library, recently received a letter from the Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center in Morristown thanking the group for its donation of 117 washcloth and soap sets. Many of the cloths were knitted or crocheted by participating Crafters, who purchased the soaps and wrapped the parcels in colorful ribbons. Bernardsville Library staff member Evelyn Fischel, who founded Saturday Crafters, delivered the items to the Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center where they … Continue reading
Not Too Hot To Knit
Join library staff member Evelyn Fischel and the Saturday Crafters who meet tomorrow, July 21st, at 3 p.m. in the library to work on individual craft projects and share ideas. Some of the group members have been busy knitting/crocheting washcloths to bundle with soap as gift packages for area shelters. Others are gearing up for the holiday Dress A Teddy Bear event this November/December. Other members simply choose to work on their own projects in a convivial group setting. Saturday Crafters is open … Continue reading
Saturday Crafters Library Group
Saturday Crafters is a Bernardsville Public Library group which meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon. Adults interested in working on their projects in a group setting are encouraged to join the crafters for conversation and tips during a pleasant afternoon at the library. Bring a project – be it jewelry making, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, knitting, etc. Feel free to show your latest creations, too. Library resources for the Crafters are always available including the latest magazines, dvds, and books. In … Continue reading
Craftiness Pays Off
Bernardsville Library’s crafting group, Saturday Crafters, met recently to share project ideas and conversation. Led by library staff member Evelyn Fischel, the group is encouraged to cure cabin fever by crafting together one Saturday afternoon a month at the library. Saturday Crafters is open to the public, and crafters work on their own projects while Evelyn showcases the newest library books and magazines dealing with crafting topics. The February group brought some interesting projects, including charity knitting and crocheting as well … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Knit/Crochet!
Before the first snowflakes fall, be sure to visit Bernardsville Library’s “Knit Up A Storm This Winter” display featuring our knit and crochet books. You’ll find lots of great ideas and patterns in these attractive books geared to creating the latest in handmade fashion, home decor and toys. Wander over to this display in our nonfiction section, borrow a book, and get started with your projects right now.
Knitted Toys, Anyone?
Well, the gift-giving holidays have just ended, so that means it’s time to start planning ahead for next December or sooner! Is there a new baby coming to your doorstep this year or a child’s birthday looming in the future? Give them what they want – toys! – but knit them yourself. Bernardsville Public Library has the very knitting books you’ll want to make great toy projects for children (as well as for your dog and cat.) The newest book, Itty-Bitty Toys, will … Continue reading
From Bernardsville To Mongolia With Love
Thanks to a very generous donation of wool yarn from area resident Susan Haynes, the Adult Services department of Bernardsville Public Library was able to organize a charity knitting project this year. Knitters on the library staff, as well as library volunteers and members of the library’s Saturday Crafters group, turned an abundance of colorful skeins into woolen outerwear designed to keep children and adults in Mongolia warm throughout the winter. As you can see, we had spectacular results… Our … Continue reading
We Felt Like It
Felting has become an extremely popular craft in recent years, and Bernardsville Public Library would like you to check it out for yourself…along with a few new books on the subject. You’ll find these in the New Books section of the library. While you’re at it, try needle felting to make adorable 3-dimensional figures likes these sweet, little darlings below: In addition to these new books, we have an interesting variety of felting books within the regular knitting section. Some … Continue reading
Saturday Crafters Have A Great Time
Bernardsville Public Library extends an open invitation one Saturday afternoon each month for crafters to bring their projects and join others in a few hours of work and pleasant conversation. Called the Saturday Crafters, this group will meet again on Saturday, April 18th, at 3 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. If you like to do handcrafts, please join us at that time and bring your own project. Here are some photographs taken at the last meeting held Saturday, March … Continue reading
Knit Up a Storm This Winter And Help Others At The Same Time
photo source – Bernardsville Public Library With winter just waiting to blast its way into our lives, it’s time for all you knitters to whip out your needles and start the great cast-on! Bernardsville Public Library is here to help you find pattern books and great ideas. Just visit our display of knitting books in the nonfiction wing to find inspiration and instruction. You’ll find a wide selection, including Nordic and Andean pattern books, as well as project ideas such … Continue reading
