NEXT MEETING:
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Tuesday, 7/29 @ 7:30pm

Tuesday, 8/5 @ 7:30pm

Tuesday, 8/12 @ 7:30pm

Tuesday, 8/19 @ 7:30pm

at Molly Darcy's Pub
39A Mill Plain Rd
Danbury, CT
203.794.0449
We'll be in the bar...

We want YOU!
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We welcome new recruits to the Squad - if you live in the area, drop us a line!
Check out our Yahoo! group to stay in the mix.

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June 9, 2007

Scissor Squad Photo Galleries

Over the years I've collected some fantastic footage of the scissorina's. From our first meeting to our last event we've not been camera shy. I've collected my favorite shots in the web albums below. If anyone else has pictures that they'd like me to add please email them to me at maryhelenorama@gmail.com. If you can include where and when the pics were taken that would be great! If you don't remember, not to worry. I can always put them in the miscellaneous album. Enjoy!

The Hat City Scissor Squad's First Offical Meeting 2004
Scissor Squad Pumpkin Carving Contest 2004
Scissor Squad Bath Day 2004
Scissor Squad Holiday Swap 2006
Scribble Nation Swap 07
Miscellaneous Scissor Squad Pictures

June 7, 2007

Craft Swap 2007!

Ready... Set...Swap!!

Scribble Nation Swap 07

This post is a weeee bit overdue but I am happy to report that the scissor squad's 2007 Annual Craft Swap was lots of fun. Here are some highlights:

-Christine introduces us all to the son of Eddie Basco wig. Various Scissorina's try it on with hilarious results.
-Anne G., Christine and Michelle pawn off several As Seen on TV gadgets on Mary. She accepts them with delight.
-Mary and Michelle attempt to swap the same fabric for three years in a row.
(Next year we've got to start the unswappable hall of fame)
-Jessica nearly comes to blows with a fellow scissorina over some potholder kits.
-And I'm sure there were many other touching moments but I've got tell you I just cannot remember them.

Check out the action in picture at the web album. (Click the pic above)

January 22, 2007

Sweet & Snippy

Our lovely yarnista Jennie recently started a knitting group at the middle school where she teaches on accounta she is just that nice! Our scissorinas have periodically dug through our extensive stashes and donated yarn and needles to Jennie's eager students so they could get off to a productive start.

A couple of weeks ago, Jennie showed up on a Tuesday night with a very sweet surprise for us! Her little knitters had made us a thank you card!

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Isn't that just the bee's knees? Thanks to the Wallace Knitters for making our Tuesday night even nicer than usual. :) (Jennie, you rock!)

December 16, 2006

SURPRISE!

Well, hello there!

Welcome to your Christmas present, Squadders! In your smart, orange folders you will find all the information you need to post your brilliant ideas and random thoughts right here on our very own domain name. :)

I'll maintain this sucker for all of us - just give a holler if you need help with anything.

My hope is that this will become our internet meeting area and a place we can compile all of our unique project ideas and patterns! I'll be working on adding 2 galleries - one for photos of our events and one for our patterns and projects.

Also, be sure to get that nifty questionnaire back to me ASAP! Mary and I are collaborating on a bio page which will highlight each member of the HCSS. How's that??? Fantastic, right?

I'll keep you posted on all of the big updates - Hope you all like the looks of our new home. :) We'll still use the Yahoo! group for correspondence, but these are the real digs. And once I learn a little more about how to run a bulletin board program.... well all I have to say is Yahoo! had better watch their ass! They might be short a Scissor Squad before they know it...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

xoxox
sarah

November 21, 2006

Virtual Meeting 11/14/06

Hi Christine!!!
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This weeks meeting had a guest knitter. Anne Syme's Mom was in town and joinedAnne_2_n_mom us for our little Tuesday get together.
Exhibit A --------------------->

EvaAlso there that evening for a special appearance was our very own wide eyed wanderer, Eva!! (insert swanky late night talk show music here) Apparently Eva has been scouting out some new digs for the knit night. We are definately not abandoning Molly's since they are oh so good to us there, but Eva is keeping an eagle eye out for more locations to avoid dreaded monotony. Good luck in your quest Eva!!

It was a short but spicy night over at the ol' knit n spit. Lauren showed us the latest evolution of her new tatoo. I wish I had taken a picture but you know me. Not always to quick on the uptake. It's all purply and wavy behind the flowers now. I think she said the flowers themselves will be the next thing that gets filled in. When she shows up next time I will definately try and get a good shot of the new tattoo. In the meantime I do have a lovely picture of Lauren fully clothed with Laura.Laura_n_lauren

She was doing a free form, wing it work of crochet which looked like it was going to turn out to be a grade A endeavour. Kindergarten is going well and you'll be happy to hear that she seems really happy with the new job. Despite repeatedly being called, "Mister", "Hey you", and "What's your name again?" Laura is getting along very well with her new itty bitty charges.




JennieJennie's not so itty bitty charges are as usual challenging , but rewarding. Her knitting project has really taken off and she says the kids are having a great time. I think all us scissor girls are really proud of her for getting it off the ground and going after what she wanted. Go Jennie!!!






Mitch_cakeMichelle, being inconveniently on the other side of the table didn't have much to say to mio. But since I couldn't hear her over there I've taken the liberty of inventing something she may have said... " Hello. My name is Michellllle. I enjoy several varietys of pickled foods, trips to the Christmas Tree Shops, 75 cent coupons (for their tripling power, of course) and playing dodge ball with my son. One day I hope to have triplets and form the fiercest dodge ball squad this world has ever seen. They will cripple all who stand in their way. Mwa ha ha ha. Mwa ha ha ha ha." I didn't get a picture either so I supplied this one from my "archives". heheheheh

Anyway. I didn't get individual messages this week but I did get a general feel for what everyone wanted to say to our dear buddy Christine. Michelle thought it would be a good idea to spell it out in craft supplies. I concurred:
Message

November 14, 2006

Virtual Meeting 11/7/06

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It was Super Tuesday and everyone savvy was just in from the polls. Perched atop our many stooled side tables the scissorinas watched in awe (and some in awful repulsion) as the Republicans filed in , filling every corner of our beloved Irish pub.  They had signs, they had suit jackets. But there was one thing they didn't have: style crafts. Luckily us scissor girls were there to cover that department.

Jennie was working on the ever popular Hourglass Sweater from Last MInute Knitted Gifts.
Anne M. was working on Fetching and Clapotis.

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Michelle was crocheting a lerrrrvly scarf while Anne G. just worked on a Beer. And she did a number on it too!

As usual I was knitting that horrendous (hor‧ren‧dous[haw-ren-duhs, ho-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective  shockingly dreadful; horrible: a horrendous crime.) scarf for a certain ungrateful Bobleo. I am happy to say although it is still not finished it will NOT be picked up again for some time. Mwa ha haha. Stupid scarf.

Jessica

Oh, and if you are wondering why Sarah is pictured here in space (knitting a fantastic sweater btw - sorry, pattern is unnamed - only numbered. How hip is that?) you will be disappointed to find out that the Hat City Scissor Squad has NOT masted interstellar travel, the power to control wormholes or even how to knit in zero gravity situations. The truth is that the mirror behind her had this strange tendency to reflect camera flashes. Weird I know. 

Anyway, last but certainly not least there was Jessica!
And what was she working her fingers to the bone on?
Sorry folks but NO DICE> that shits a surprise.

Mitch


Now that we've covered everyones doings for the evening I'd like to say a little
bit about why we are suddenly logging our meetings like this. It is all for our own dear Scissor girl, Chsteeni. We love you chicky and until you can come back in person we are going to try our very hardest to provide you the next best thing. Virtual meetings!! Plus lovey mushy messages from all of us:

Anne G: You are a strong and beautiful person. We all support you!
Sarah: We HEART you!! Thinking of you and sending you hugs & kisses.
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Jennie: Miss you lots - you are in my thoughts
Anne M: See you soon.
Michelle: Keep rockin!

Jessica: It was so good to see you! It made me feel good to see your smile.

Mary: Keep on truckin sister! Tap into the snark supply!!

June 2, 2006

Michelle's Shark Adventure

This truly deserves it's own post...

So, Jessica showed up to the swap bearing an amazing treat...

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A cucumber shark swimming in a sea of hummus.

Well, Michelle had her eye on this bad boy aaaaaaaaaaaall afternoon.  It wasn't long after the drinking started that a plan was devised.  She would demonstrate to us the proper way to devour a cucumber predator.

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Here sharky, sharky, sharky....

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CHOMP!

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Umm....

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Are captions really necessary?

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Yeah.  I don't think so either.

Todd is one lucky man.  Wouldn't you agree?  ;)

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swaptacular

After too long a delay (sorry gang!), I am finally posting some pics up here for y'all!

We had a great time at Christine's - tons of deelish food, vino, chit chat and STUFF!

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This says it all...

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Round One ... Sewing!

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Round Two... Soap Making, Cooking, Jewelry...

For some reason I don't have pics of the random stuff round - which was also very much fun.

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Eva and Gracie!  CUTE!

Another successful Scissor Squad par-tay.  Here's looking to Autumn for our YARN swap! Oooooh.  Drool.

March 22, 2006

SALE OF THE YEAR

Sale alert!!! If you are a joann fabrics preferred customer (if not go to www.joann.com and sign up).  Sat. march 25th and 26th is coupon commotion.  They do it once a year in march and it is truly awesome.  13 coupons for 40% off of just about everything.  There are so many bargains this weekend that I stock up for the year!  In addition there are so many clearance items in the store plus they are 60% off.  I got a sewing machine cover for 35 cents!  Happy shopping!

March 19, 2006

Attention all scissorinas!

Hey gals. If everyone could email me a picture (jpegs please) and a short paragrah with it of a project you are really proud of or one you find hilarious.  Please send all emails by Sat. march 25th.  I will post the results!   Send to michelleb1979@aol.com