This Elf Knits – Knitting, Handpainted Yarn, LYS reviews

I am sad to announce that on October 17th, 2008 after fighting a brave, but short battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a form of liver cancer, Colleen of Spiffy Knits passed away. I have had a hard time picking up my needles since learning of her death. I had hoped that she would have more time to spend with her two children and husband. She was able to spend the time teaching a niece and nephew how to knit, with the hopes that they would one day teach her children how to knit. I am heartbroken and sad over losing someone I consider a friend. The world has also lost an amazing artist. Colleen had a wonderful eye for color and her handpainted yarn is beautiful. I am lucky to have some in my own stash.

For one week, the ladies of Tiny Lady Cooperative have pulled together some wonderful items that are being auctioned and raffled off. The proceeds will be placed into a college fund for Anneke, 5-years-old, and Fritz, 2-years-old. Please go and bid or purchase a raffle ticket or ten. Help make Celebrating Colleen a huge success. Thank you!

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I have a heavy heart today. One of the yarn dyers that I know through a message board and consider an acquaintance was diagnosed with cancer a few months back. She had part of her liver removed and was expected to start chemo this week. I do not have many details but I know that she has taken a turn for the worse. I had pulled out some of her yarn this week to make a Hudson hat for my nephew’s birthday and now I feel each stitch is a healing thought going her way. If you can spare any positive, healing thoughts or prayers, please send them her way. And if you cloth diaper your child and can spare some money, please check out these charity auctions that have been set up for her.

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