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Artists on Parade!!!! Calling All Fiber Artists...

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Machine Knit Sock Info

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Link For Circular Sock Machine Society Of America 1 Reply

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Support Our Troops: Knit Blankets For Soldiers' Angels!

Let our troops know you support them by knitting or crocheting a blanket for Soldiers' Angels.

Click here for instructions and where to send your completed blankets. You can use your own pattern, as long as it meets the size requirements stated in the instructions.

Happy Knitting!

Bette

Posted by badmsm on May 19, 2009 at 3:53pm

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Good Neighbors- By SUE NOWICKI, MODESTO BEE STAFF WRITER

April 10, 2005, 06:57:11 AM PDT

In October, The Bee profiled Bette Holleman, a Ceres resident who traveled to Uganda to help women there learn to use knitting machines. The garments they create are sold in Europe and the United States to help support the women — many are widows — and their families.

Bette plans to revisit Uganda in June to teach more women and to increase the skill level taught on her last trip. This time, she'll take two of her children — Zachary, 16, will help teach computer… Continue

Posted by badmsm on December 31, 2008 at 2:07pm

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Good Neighbors: Uganda trip alters outlook, By SUE NOWICKI, MODESTO BEE STAFF WRITER

Bette Holleman traveled to Uganda to help others, but says she is the one who became a changed woman.

"My thought when I went there was that I had a lot of problems" the Ceres resident said. "It made me appreciate the fact that I have my husband and I have my children and I have a wonderful life here. I have a lot of blessings. There are lots of people in the world who don't have what we enjoy here. "I'm learning I could make do with much, much less."

Bette went to Uganda as part of a project… Continue

Posted by badmsm on December 31, 2008 at 2:04pm

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Good Neighbors: Ceres woman brings a little light to the Dark Continent- By SUE NOWICKI, MODESTO BEE STAFF WRITER


Margaret and Zaina, instructors with the Mpala Womens' Project, teach machine knitting to John and Joy, of Rwanda.
BEE FILE


August 21, 2005, 10:32:55 AM PDT

After Bette Holleman of Ceres traveled to Uganda last September to teach women how to use knitting machines, she was hoo… Continue

Posted by badmsm on December 31, 2008 at 2:00pm

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Good Neighbors: Modestan to teach skills in Uganda, By SUE NOWICKI, MODESTO BEE STAFF WRITER






Modestan Bette Holleman will travel to Uganda for two weeks to teach women in a village there how to use knitting machines so they can sell their wares and earn money for their families.

By SUE NOWICKI BEE STAFF WRITER
Last Updated: August 29, 2004, 06:30:50 AM PDT… Continue

Posted by badmsm on December 31, 2008 at 1:59pm

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Come join me in the Modesto Festival of Lights, Dec 5th at 5pm and walk (possibly ride) with fellow artists. Please pass this along to any and all artists in the area!!! Sign up by contacting my amazing friend Penny Meyer: PenMeyer@sbcglobal.net ...
October 30
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If you're interested in how to's for knitting socks on a flatbed machine or CSM, the site called Knitting Anyway will help you out with some helpful tips, graphs and patterns. I have know the site owner via knittings lists for over 10 years now, s...
October 18
Very Cool! the mechanics of circular sock machines fascinate me!
October 13
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The Circular Sock Machine Society Of America (CSMSA) is dedicated to preserving these historic knitting machines. The site has a lot of info abut different makes and models of CSM's, it's worth a look if you're interested in CSM's. They will be ha...
October 11
I wanted to get them to the Mission by Halloween at the latest. Sounds like you're in for some some fun! :)
October 6
Oh I would LOVE to join you! However, we have a babysitter scheduled for that weekend. It's John birthday & friends from Minnesota will be in the Bay that weekend. We're planning to spend the entire weekend in San Fran - just the grown-ups! What'...
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Heehee, I saw this too! Saved it in my inbox for when I have a spare moment or two- Yeah right! We should have a chat & see if we can solve it. :) Bette
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