Stitch & Bitch

Once a week I meet with other local ladies for a Stitch & Bitch. The group was origionaly formed for knitting, and knitting is still an important part of our relationship. As time has progressed we have shared so many joys and sorrows that it is our personal relationship that now the real reason we all consider this a highlight of our week

We meet at "The Way Maker" a religious bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Deming. While not one of us is a member of the affilated church they have made us feel a part of their extended family. A few weeks ago they suddenly remembered that they had forgotten to tell us they would be closed the next week for vacation. A neighbor of mine is a church member and a frequent customer; when he came in they got my name and phone number from him and called me at home to tell me about being closed. It was in pleanty of time for me to have the ladies over to my house. For that and oh so many other kindnesses we are apprecitive.

This gentleman is Marvin, he is a regular at the coffee shop. The S&B group sits way in the back of the shop, while Marvin has personal territory at the counter. While he appears to be reading the paper I frequently suspect he is realy chuckling at our fun.

Here is Jane checking in with Marven. We all stop for a word or two each week. Carol is waiting for her cup of tea. The group is just starting to convene.

Before we get down to the knitting we have to unpack our bags and distribute what was promised last week, surprises, and garden produce. Above are they beautiful fresh peaches from Joanell's tree. Peaches like this can not be found at a market.

Here Doreen and Joanell are given a pattern by Pierrette.

Doreen shares books with Joanell.

Carol brought in eggplant and tomatoes in from her garden.

I know it is hard to believe, but we did get settled, each with the beverage of her choice, and some knitting did get accomplished.