Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego

Machine Knitters News

At our meeting on September 6th, 2025, Susan Adams will be explaining the ins and outs of setting up a tuck lace pattern and showing us a various patterns of tuck lace that she will be knitting for us. 

A Memorial Page has been created in honor of our friend, and mentor, Karalyn Rainey.  Please take a look when you have a moment.  

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 . . .

September 6, 2025

Zoom/In-Person 
Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 
Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Demo:  Susan Adams
10:00a – 12:00p
Tuck Lace

October 4 &5, 2025 Workshop

Zoom Only
Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m. 
Guild Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Mary Matz Workshop

10:00 am. to 1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 for follow up
Same schedule for both days.

November 1, 2025

Show & Share

(Click on picture  to go to the gallery.)

Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 
Guild Meeting, 10:30 a.m.
Demo:  Demo by Elena Berenghean
11:30 am. to 1:30 p.m.

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