South Jersey Crochet Guild - Smithville Worker's House Display

     The fiber artists of the South Jersey Crochet Guild are displaying their art in the Smithville Worker's House from now until mid-March 2020.  Take advantage of the recent mild weather and go out to Historic Smithville Park.  You can't beat the admission price - FREE!  Smithville Park is located at 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, New Jersey.  The park is open from dawn till dust 365 days per year.  The Worker's House is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Thursday though Saturday and from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Kitchen Crochet
Adding crocheted hangers to dish towels is a classic.  Crocheted grocery totes (upper right corner) are so much cooler than the plastic ones that are covered with store advertising.

Cotton dish cloths work up fast and can be done in a variety of interesting stitch patterns.  Check out this video for making dish scrubbies: https://youtu.be/juiwV-EjEgw 

The newest member of our group made this granny square afghan.  I like the way she took a traditional pattern and used color in a non-traditional way.

We dedicated one room to children's items.  What toddler wouldn't like a snowman or unicorn hat?  I wish I had a Minnie Mouse pocketbook back in my Mouseketeer days.

The room is filled with layette items and baby blankets.

Edwarda Speziale is the leader of our group.  This afghan called "Stars and Stripes" won best in show at the 2019 Burlington County Farm Fair.  One side is a star pattern and the reverse side is striped.  Ingenious!  This afghan, as well as other items on display, is for sale.

Warm Winter Woolies

This case displays some of the items we made for animal causes - nests for bird rehabilitation, cat blankets and toys, and dog sweaters.  The stuffed llama is an advanced crochet project made by one of our most accomplished members.

A Beautiful Shawl with a Lacey Fishnet Edge

This afghan is called "Tree of Life."  It is also an advanced level project.

This colorful, round medallion afghan is unique.

 

     There are plenty more items to see, but I don't want to show you everything.  Go out to Smithville and enjoy the display.