The ACB Crafter’s Connection
August 16, 2026
Hello fellow crafters! Here is your update for the week of Sunday, August 16, 2026. Please review our upcoming schedule and make sure to save the details for our workshops.
I hope you have a glimmer-filled week!
A Peek at the Week
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Sunday, August 16 at 3:00 PM Eastern: Blind Quilters Guild
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Wednesday, August 19 at 2:00 PM Eastern: Creative Journey
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 PM Eastern: Needle Knitting
Zoom Access
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Recurring Events
Creative Journey
Join Kaila every Wednesday at 2:00 PM Eastern to explore various aspects of creativity and mindfulness. All are welcome, no matter where you may be on your personal journey. Let’s help each other grow and expand. Sponsored by Creative Guidance LLC. Let’s transform together.
Fiber Art Workshops
We offer a variety of fiber-based classes including Needle Knitting (1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:00 PM Eastern), Crochet (2nd Tuesday at 3:00 PM Eastern), Beyond the Basics Crochet (4th Tuesday at 3:00 PM Eastern), and Loom Knitting (2nd Sunday at 2:00 PM Eastern). Check the schedule for specific times and dates.
Blind Quilters Guild
The Blind Quilters Guild meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM Eastern. Join a community of blind and low-vision quilters to share tips, techniques, and projects.
Monthly Crafter-noon
Join Holly to chat, connect, and optionally work on your current craft projects in a friendly, creative atmosphere. This group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM Eastern.
General Craft Workshops
ACB Crafters Loom Knitting: Spiral Hat
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: Welcome to my spiral hat class! I created this pattern before the pandemic. I hope you all like it!
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: A 36 peg loom, a loom hook, darning needle, chunky yarn or 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and a stitch marker (helpful).
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Homework: Make the brim of your choice. I like using knit a row, purl a row, for a total of 10 rows for this hat.
Crochet Hexagon Club with Heidi
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: Join Heidi for the final Hexagon Club of the year.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: More info to come soon.
Crochet Cactus Cozy
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: Join in to learn how to crochet a cactus cozy with a flower.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: Worsted weight yarn in cactus color and flower color, size H crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Crochet Hat Pot Holder
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: In this class we will make a hat pot holder. If there is time, a small project will be available in the wings.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: 4-ply yarn (if you are going to use this for something hot, cotton or a natural fiber is recommended so it doesn’t melt), size H crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Gnome Mason Jar Cozy
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Saturday, December 5 at 12:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: In this class we will be crocheting a cozy that looks like a gnome to go over a mason jar.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: 4-ply yarn in your choice of colors for the hat, body, nose, and beard, size H crochet hook, scissors, yarn needle, 16 oz jar, buttons for decoration, and a pom pom (if you don’t want to make one).
Crochet Pencil Jar Cozy
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Date: Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM Eastern
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Description: In this class we will be making a cozy that looks like a pencil. This would be a great gift for a teacher for the beginning or end of the year.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Note: You will also need to know how to do a front post double crochet.
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Supplies: 4-ply yarn (pink, gray, yellow, and tan; cotton recommended), size H crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Happy Crafting,
Kaila
ACB Crafters Admin Team Member Acbcrafters
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Loom Knitting
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