Last Minute Details

Camp is almost here!!

Beth and I just finished the door prizes. My suppliers sent some really good stuff. There was a couple of things (okay lots) that I wanted but Beth wouldn't let me take them. :(

There are a few things that I forgot to mention

• when checking in at Bayview-Wildwood you will be asked to put down a room deposit of $50 (credit card or cash). This is for incidentals that might be charged to your room-drinks at dinner, long distance phone calls... When you check out this will be returned to you if there were no charges to your room
• for those taking Beth's dying classes-don't forget there is a $25 fee for class. Cash would be appreciated and US dollars would be even better.
• we will be set up to take Visa and MasterCard during the weekend. Debit should be available but I don't want to make any promises until we get there
• if you need anything for your classes like needles or yarn please contact me before Wednesday so I can get it packed and bring it with us

7 more sleeps. See you soon!

Door Prizes and Goodie Bags

Our great suppliers are very generous with Door Prizes and Goodie Bags for the weekend.

Here is a list of those who have sent yarn, needles, books, kits, bags....

I will keep updating as more arrive. I want to make sure everyone gets a shout out for their generosity.

• Namaste
• madelinetosh
• Lantern Moon
• Berroco
• Blue Sky Alpacas
• Spud and Chloe
• Classic Elite
• Mountain Colors
• Skacel Canada (addi turbo needles)
• Twist Collective
• Gemini Fibres
• Naturally Yarns NZ
• Rowan
• Westminster Fibers
• Lorna's Laces 
• Soak
• Old Mill Knitting

THANK YOU to everyone for your generous gifts

Weekend Agenda

We are going to keep you busy all weekend. You might want to catch up on your sleep before you come :)

Thursday September 20

4:00-6:00pm    Registration in Crusader Lounge
6:00pm    Dinner in Echo's Dining Lounge
8:00pm    Meet in Cedar Room 

Friday September 21

8:00am    Breakfast in Echo's Dining Lounge for those registered for Option #1
8:00-9:00am    Registration in Crusader Lounge for those registered for Option #2
9:00-11:45am    Morning session of classes.
12:00pm    Lunch in Echo's Dining Lounge  
1:00pm    Free time. Knit by the Lake. Pull up a chair in the Cedar Room. Take a nap.
6:00pm    Dinner in Echo's Dining Lounge
8:00pm    Fashion Show in Cedar Room 

Saturday September 22

8:00am    Breakfast in Echo's Dining Lounge
9:00-11:45am    Morning session of classes
12:00pm    Lunch in Echo's Dining Lounge
1:30-4:15pm    Afternoon session of classes
6:00pm    Dinner in Echo's Dining Lounge
8:00pm    Student Fashion Show in Cedar Room 

Sunday September 23

8:00am    Breakfast in Echo's Dining Lounge
9:00-11:45am    Classes
12:00pm    You must be checked out of your room
12:00pm    Lunch in Echo's Dining Lounge

30 Sleeps

Can you believe that it is just 30 sleeps until Camp?

The other night Beth (my sister) and I were out for dinner and started talking about Camp. We have the 'game' for Thursday night figured out. Somehow Fiona is positive her team is going to win this year. Her team has never won so I'm not sure why she thinks this year will be any different.

Then we got talking about Beth's dying workshops. My sister is going to help with these and said she was looking forward to dying yarn. She is going to do purple, teal and blue.

I'm not so sure about her colour choices so I found some suggestions on Design Seeds. There are great colour combinations.

These would look amazing in a skein of sock yarn.

If you are in the dying class take a look for some great colour inspiration. We'll call it homework. :)

Homework and class requirements

In case you missed (or misplaced) the newsletter, here is what you will need for Camp

Homework Fiona's Classes Friday-Button Up and Zip It two 4" square swatches worked in stocking stitch (tension swatches from previous projects will be perfect Beth's Classes Start thinking about colour combinations.

Requirements List Fiona's Classes Friday-Button Up and Zip It ball of medium weight yarn and appropriate needles pair of double pointed needles blunt ended sewing needle Saturday (all day)-Tints, Tones and Knit Two (colours) Together Part balls (a few yards each) of medium weight yarn (double knitting or worsted weight) in as many colours as you can and are willing to share 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm needles Graph paper Coloured pencils-optional but will make class fun  Sunday-Accessorize Your Accessories and Other Projects 2-3 part balls of medium weight yarn (double knitting or worsted) 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm double pointed needles blunt end sewing needle Josh's Classes Custom Knitting Calculator Tape Measure 1 ball of solid colour worsted weight cotton 1 ball of solid colour worsted weight wool needles that work with the yarn (4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm) Inspirational Tear Sheets (photos, garments, anything that inspires you)  Tips and Tricks: Making your garment look more professional Calculator Tape Measure 1 ball of solid worsted weight cotton 1 ball of solid worsted weight wool needles that work with the yarn (4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm) Beth's Classes There is a class fee of $25 for each class you take with Beth. If you could bring cash to the class it would be appreciated. You are going to be dying yarn.  Please do not wear any good clothing-you could end up with dye on you. We will be working outdoors so please bring appropriate clothes-a sweat shirt might be a good idea.

In case you are wondering about yarn weights

Fiona asks for medium weight yarn. You can use anything double knitting to worsted. Josh asks for worsted weight. Here are some examples if you aren't sure what you need

DK

• Filatura di Crosa Zara
• Rowan Wool Cotton
• madelinetosh dk
• Naturally Loyal
• any Sirdar double knitting

Worsted

• Cascade 220
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca 
• madelinetosh vintage 

Homework

I just sent out a newsletter to those attending Camp with their homework. Funny-the only teacher who had homework was Fiona.

I will be posting the homework here along with all the other information you will need for the weekend so don't worry if you aren't receiving the newsletters.

If this is your first year at Camp you might be wondering what other things there are to do at Bayview Wildwood. There are lots of walking trails. You will have time before class, after lunch and before dinner to go exploring.

For the less adventurous there are lots of places around the resort for you to put your feet up and knit.

We're in trouble

I try to make sure we get fun people who teach great workshops for Camp.

These two might have too much fun! :)