The Chicks' delivery last week and catching up on a beautiful day

You might have noticed that there was no blog post last week. That was the day we delivered the warm woolies to The Falcon Market at Albany High School. We were warmly greeted by the staff and students who run the store for students and their families of Albany High School. All items are free of charge to anyone who needs them. It looks like the four students in this picture with Jan, Barbara B, Dorah, and me have already picked their favorite.

These students are some of the "clerks" who make sure the racks of clothing are organized and distributed accordingly.

The market supplies more than just clothing though. A new program this year is a section to help college bound seniors equip their dorm rooms with small appliances...

dishware, glassware, cutlery, pots, pans, casseroles, and behind that shelving is an area with linens and bedding.

A local grocery store supplied the market with refrigerator and freezer units to store the food that is distributed to families.

And they supplied shelving units for canned goods, non-perishables, and toiletries.

In the center of the market is the clothing department which is set up by size. It is such a wonderful gift to the families at the school. That's Joey DiPiazza explaining to us the set up. He said our donations last September were a hit and the kids were thrilled with the selections we offered them. 

Dorah was explaining to the photographer and a teacher that our friends and families have all the knitted garments they need but we haven't lost the will to knit so now there's a whole new avenue of giving open to us Chicks. It was truly an uplifting day to know we are still being productive in our society.

Now on to this afternoon. There were conflicts that kept some of the Chicks absent but the weather cooperated so it was a lovely deck knitting day with the six of us.

Dorah couldn't resist a little sniff of...

Barbara B's sourdough chocolate-espresso-chocolate chip cookies. They had a little sprinkle of chunky salt on top. Perfection!

Margaret made a hat for her daughter using Benjamin Matthews Orchard Harvest Beanie pattern. The Madelinetosh yarn really shines!

I'm still working on my Feather and Fan Cowl using the lace weight mohair/silk yarn that was a gift from my son's trip to Norway.

Barbara B's Easy Vivi Wrap is about 1/3 complete. The photo doesn't do justice to the beauty of the colors in this yarn.

Speaking of beautiful colors, Dorah's sock yarn is making a gorgeous scarf.

Margaret started a sweater for her grandson.

And Nancy, who loves knitting short rows, found another pattern to satisfy the urge. Calathea is a scarf pattern but Nancy started hers on a provisional cast on so she can turn it into a cowl/eternity scarf.

When I asked Cinzia what she is making, her response was, "We'll find out when it's done." 😉The finished piece depends on whether or not she runs out of yarn.

Well, "His Majesty" is waiting patiently for his meal. How can I say no to a face like that?!?!💖

Don't forget that the Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival is this Saturday and Sunday. 

Hope the weather cooperates!🤞

Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!