Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego

Machine Knitters News

SIGN UP TO DEMONSTRATE AT THE FAIR – JUNE 11-15

Please email Betty Jo to let he know which day and time you are volunteering for.  Thank you.  

Bill King will be joining us on  June 7, 2025 for Demos on  Double Bed Stitches.

Don’t Miss The Opportunity to view one of the most Revered machine knitting experts.

Bill King is a freelance knitwear designer and technician who has worked extensively for the knitwear industry in the UK and overseas. His designs have sold to Calvin Klein, DKNY, Anthropology, amongst others.  With 40 years experience knitting, Bill holds regular knit workshops and talks in the UK and has written the Masterclass feature in Machine Knitting Monthly for the past ten years.

Philanthropy Projects for this Month

Barbie has empty bins waiting for your contributions.  Whatever you make will find a home.  Please help her get stocked up again,

Here are some suggestions:

  • Hats for premies, chemo hats and hats for veterans
  • Scarves
  • Mittens
  • Slipper socks, socks for adults that are not tight at the top
  • Sweaters,  for babies or adults
  • Emotional support chickens
  • Dolls, hand puppets
  • Shawls
  • Toys
  • Lap blankets 
  • Twiddle muffs

  • All donations are welcome from squish balls to sweaters.

    Check out our Philanthropy Patterns and our Free Patterns.

About the Guild

The Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego (MKGSD) is an independent non-profit service organization founded in 1984.  More . . .

June 7, 2025 Demo

Zoom Only
Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Bill King demo at 10:00 a.m. 
More double bed techniques

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Machine Repair

Local Repair Shop for Knitting Machines

Serving San Diego and surrounding areas.

Clean, repair, and parts for Brother, Studio, and Toyota

CELL/TEXT:  858-357-5666
susan@makelively.com
www.makelively.com
www.etsy.com

Steven Schumacher

Knitting Machine Care & Repair/Sell on Consignment/Fix It Yourself -Consulting Services via Zoom(Video)

  • Specializing in cleaning and care for Passap E-6000 machines, Brother machines and more!
  • $35/hour repair rate (1-hour minimum)
  • Consignment Selling fee 55% of Sales Price plus half of shipping fees
  • Local Pickup will be in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia ($50 fee)
  • All Shipped repairs should be insured for the Full Value of your Machine

Mailing address:
2573 Wildwood Circle
Amissville, VA 20106

CELL/TEXT:  858-414-2991
stevenjschumacher@yahoo.com

February 1. 2025