Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego

Machine Knitters News

Two-day Workshop
Sept. 5:  Zoom and In-Person
Sept. 12: Zoom only
by Diana Sullivan
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Follow-up 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Both Days.

TOPICS:  Buttonholes and Zippers
Please sign up ASAP by clicking on the orange link above. 

Some of us will be meeting in person at the new Make Lively Machine Knitting Shop on September 5th to pick up fair entries.  The shop is located at 2065 S. Escondido Blvd, #102, Escondido, CA 92025.

New Philanthropy Project by February 2027

This is our next challenge!

CHALLENGE: TEDDY BEARS AND BLANKETS
Make Happy Face Bears. The Sheriffs give Teddy Bears to the abused children they encounter on duty. The kids grow up and tell the Sheriff that they still have their bear. Our goal is to have 50 Happy Face Bears and 50 baby-sized blankets.

This Bear was knit by Betty Jo with Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet. She followed Guide 39 of Karalyn’s Machine Knitters on Facebook. The Blanket is based on Diana Sullivan’s Tic Tac Toe Pocket Blanket.  Betty Jo did not use the ruched joins. The pattern was in the Rocky Mountain MK Seminar 2025 or you can be purchase at https://dianaknits.square.site/

However, any blanket style, design or technique of your choosing is great and will be loved.  

Philanthropy Projects for this Month

Barbie would love more contributions.  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 . . .

Sept. 5 & 12, 2026 WORKSHOP

Zoom and In-Person
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Two-day Workshop
September 5 and September 12, 2026
by Diana Sullivan
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Follow-up 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. 
Both Days.
TOPICS:
Day 1:  Buttonholes
Day 2:  Zipper installation

October 3, 2026

In-Person and Zoom 
Board Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Demo at 10:00 a.m. 
by Victoria Salmon
Topic:  Mosaic Knitting

November 7, 2026

In-Person and Zoom
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Demo at 10:00 a.m. 
by Elena Berenghean
Topic:  Lace

December 5, 2026

To be announced.

January 2, 2027

In-Person and Zoom
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Demo at 10:00 a.m.
by Mary Matz
Topic:  Resort wear 

February 6, 2027

In-Person and Zoom
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Demo at 10:00 a.m.
by Ria Burns
Topic:  TBD

March 6, 2027

Zoom
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Two-day Workshop
March 6 and March 13, 2027
by Susan Adams
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Follow-up 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. 
Both Days.
TOPIC:  Necklines

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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: 619-880-0281
susan@makelively.com
https://www.makelively.com/
2065 S. Escondido Blvd., #102
Escondido, CA 92025

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:
19132 John William Place
Culpeper, VA 22701-8397

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

February 1. 2025