Tag: Millvale PA

McWalker Yarns Sweater Challenge Fashion Show

Saturday afternoon McWalker Yarns in Millvale PA hosted the November Sweater Challenge (NaKniSweMo) Fashion Show.

All of the sweaters were made with yarn from McW Y, had at least 50,000 stitches and were knit between 12:01 on 11/1 and midnight 11/30.

Knitters were to wear their sweaters if they knit them for themselves.

One sweater knitter had to be at work today and was unable to attend the fashion show but we’ll try to add a photo.

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Margaret “Maggie” Toth  brought her husband Chris who was modeling the sweater she knit for him – Berocco Man’s Sweater free pattern “Dan”.

She used Cascade ECO yarn– colorway Shire.

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Here’s Lauren Eicher modeling Jamestown Sweater knitty.com by Amy Christoffers 

Yarn Malabrigo Rios “Archangel”

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Christine’s niece Rebecca baked Gingerbread Men cookies sporting Holiday Sweaters IMG_0736

And here is Christine modeling her Free Range Kimono  Corner to Corner Crochet

Pattern by Jess Coppom    Yarn Cascade Wave “Nightshade”

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Christine  standing by the display showing yarn she used for her Free Range Kimono

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Meet Barb McAbe modeling her Sideways sweater designed by Joji Locatelli in Laine Magazine #6  Autumn/Winter 2018    Wow, look at those cables!

She used Shepard’s Wool in the Mint Colorway

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Here is Denise Kaliowski wearing her Kimono Cardigan by Linda DeRuiter

Yarn is Painted Mist in Misty Rainbow (6 skeins)  She made notes that it is very drapey and soft and she loves the colors.  We did too.

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Amy McCall (owner of McWalker Yarns) knit Selenity by Annie Rowden Laine Magazine #6   Yarn  Scout Colorway Blue Heather

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IMG_0730Here I am sporting Humulus Sweater designed by Isabell Kraemer

Photographed by Amy McCall

Yarn-   Lore by The Fibre Company (Earthy colorway) and Sunflower Heather is by Scout 

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Aimee Benswanger cheered us all on as we modeled our sweaters and here she is with her Entrelac Scarf  www.frecklesandpurls.com  Berocco Remix  Colorway Pool

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Denise is working a baby hat

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Already onto the next sweater. Amy McCall inspired us to complete our November sweaters.  We had a fun afternoon. The challenge produced a lot of creativity and camaraderie.   Amy gave us all a sheet of Temporary Knitting Tattoos for participating.

There was a grand prize drawing for a $50 store credit and the ticket was drawn by a Sock Club member.  I was fortunate to win so am planning my next sweater to start AFTER Christmas.

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Panza Gallery a Perfect Host

The show is over but I wanted to share a good portion of it online for those who weren’t able to come to the gallery.

Thank you Panza Gallery for inviting me to show People at Work. 4CE55AA8-B5EF-45E6-B36B-D132F371DB7A

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The opening – July 7th         Photo by Laura D3B73690-1FCF-4B87-B0E7-72BB694F3E90

Neonatal Nurse storyboard with grandson Charlie

FLowers from cousin Chris
Sylvia Ruth and Bev
Bernie Pintar Ceramicist
Friends Tand Family
Patrick Moore and Joaquin Navarro
My sister Mary
Toni D joins Sylvia and Bev
Greg an Friends
Grrenfield School Coworkers
Roy Tucker Professional Bartender

FLowers from cousin Chris
Bernie Pintar Ceramicist
Sylvia Ruth and Bev
Friends Tand Family
Patrick Moore and Joaquin Navarro
My sister Mary
Toni D joins Sylvia and Bev
Greg an Friends
Greg Mutinelli
Grrenfield School Coworkers
Roy Tucker Professional Bartender
Jack and Tookie Teacher
The Murphy Women
Germaine Watkins
Erin and karen
Tom Underiner and Mary Ellen
Deb Lieberman and famiy
Photographed by Germaine
Ruth and Mary photographed by Germaine
The boys get acquainted
End of the night by Joanne B

Greg Mutinelli
Jack and Tookie Teacher
The Murphy Women
Germaine Watkins
Friends and family
Erin and karen
Tom Underiner and Mary Ellen
Deb Lieberman and famiy
Photographed by Germaine
Ruth and Mary photographed by Germaine
The boys get acquainted
End of the night by Joanne B

Button Store Proprietor
Artist
Hot Dog King
Horticulturist
Milliner
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Caricaturist
US Navy Pilot
Balloon Artist
Sports Photographer
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Chimney Sweeps
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Piano Tuner
Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Butcher
Yarn Store Owner
Barber

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Father Dave Urban

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Pizza Shop Manager

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Carpentry Teacher. Nephrologist

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Sophia at Ritter’s

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Orthodox Priest

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Alaska Railroad Conductor

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Cotton Candy Vendor

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Zamboni

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Dwayne Dolphin Trio

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Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Chimney Sweeps
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist
US Navy Pilot
Caricaturist
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Milliner
Horticulturist
Hot Dog King
Artist
Button Store Proprietor

Yarn Store Owner
Butcher
Caricaturist
US Navy Pilot
Balloon Artist
Sports Photographer
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Chimney Sweeps
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Milliner
Horticulturist
Hot Dog King
Artist
Button Store Proprietor
Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Piano Tuner

Carpentry Teacher. Nephrologist
River Rescue
Dwayne Dolphin Trio
Gigapan Operators. Baker
Pizza Shop Manager
Father Dave Urban
PNC Park Field Groomers
Cotton Candy Vendor
Orthodox Priest
Zamboni
Alaska Railroad Conductor
Sophia at Ritter’s
Tree Expert

Shillelagh Maker

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River Rescue
Barber

The Family gathered in July 14th

Family by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Andrew Wagner
Michael and FF Marlene
Anna with her portrait
ERika and her mom
Uncle Frank and Aunt Linda with Anna Maura and Michael and Jack
Taken by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Mark McG
Photo by granddaughter Anna
Photo by Aunt Linda

Family by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Andrew Wagner
Michael and FF Marlene
Anna with her portrait
ERika and her mom
Uncle Frank and Aunt Linda with Anna Maura and Michael and Jack
Photo by granddaughter Anna
Taken by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Mark McG
Photo by Aunt Linda
Uncle Dan HVAC Specialist

Vintage Car Restorer
All the way from FL

 

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Tessaro’s Storyboard

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Vintage Car Restorer
All the way from FL

 

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Sports Photographer

The Closing was July 27th

Mary Thomas’ article in the Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-architecture/2018/07/25/Ruth-Hendricks-People-at-Work-Panza-Gallery-Eric-Crosby-Andy-Warhol-Foundation-fellowship-Eric-Shiner/stories/201807180009

 

Tawyna Panizzi article in the Trib

https://triblive.com/local/hamptonshaler/13790388-74/retired-pittsburgh-teachers-people-at-work-photos-on-display-in-millvale

Printing done by Tom Underiner of Pixel River Images

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More Family Came to Millvale to see the Show – Guest Blog

Thanks for all the good wishes in accomplishing nine years of blogging and starting year ten. I’ve posted 3,235 times which averages 359 times a year.

More family came to Millvale to see the People at Work show today which was really nice. They drove in from Virginia, Ohio and West Mifflin. We gathered back at my house for dinner.

And a photography classmate of mine came with his wife to Panza Gallery at the same time. Andrew Wagner and I took a few classes together at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. He’s a loyal blog follower, too, having photographed many similar subjects throughout his career- in FILM!

Andrew once said my blog was like a Kodak Carousel slide show and you never knew what the next slide would be. He offered to take a photo of the family at the gallery this afternoon and he took it on my camera so I have the photos right away. Thank you for coming and always being so supportive to me in my photography efforts.

Here are the photos Andrew took today.

Uncle Frank and Maura look at Vintage Car Restorer storyboard featuring Uncle Frank.

Photo credit to all three photos –Andrew Wagner

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The People at Work Show is a Go

THE PEOPLE AT WORK SHOW IS A GO!

Millvale suffered from the heavy rains and the Main Street looked like a river flowing right through the center of town. The roads were closed Thursday.  Anyone watching the local news, wondered if the opening of my People at Work Show,  scheduled for Saturday 7/7 at 6 PM, could still happen. And the answer is yes. Clean up crews worked feverishly to get the town ready for business.

Hope to see you there for the opening reception Saturday night. Panza Gallery  115 Sedgwick Street Millvale PA.

Regular gallery hours are W TH F 10-5 Sat 10-3

You’ve seen some people at work on the blog already.

 

 

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Millvale Murals are Masterpieces

Right in Millvale PA, across the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh.

” Croatian artist Maxo Vanka painted a one-of-a-kind masterpiece on the interior walls of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale, PA. The 25 murals—created in two intense periods in 1937 and 1941—are unique, evocative and larger-than-life representations of faith and family; the immigrant experience in America; social justice and injustice and the horrors of war”        from the website   Vanka Murals 

When I parked on Grant Avenue, I noticed the banner sign on the lamppost and remembered seeing these dramatic and stunning murals at St. Nicholas Church. Information on the website link about how to get a tour and how to support the preservation of these significant and historic artworks.

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Press Release for People at Work Show

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Aphrodite at Ritter’s
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Pittsburgh Photographer Ruth E Hendricks has been photographing people at work for the past several years. Two years ago, gallery owner Mark Panza invited her to show her People at Work.  He followed Ruth’s daily blog and enjoyed seeing the People at Work series.  

This July 2018 she will have a solo show at Panza Gallery, featuring 60 portraits of People at Work. A retired Pittsburgh Public Schools Visual Arts and Photography teacher, she showed the photographs to students so they could see a variety of job possibilities.  Students’ awareness increased seeing that there are jobs where people  bake cookies, change tires, capture squirrels and sell bicycles to name a few.

Named Best New Artist at PERSAD Art For Change in 2008 , Ruth also received first place in the Downtown Living Exposed Exhibition. Best Color Photography in Bucks Gallery of Fine Art, Best Regional Work in The Pittsburgh Technology Council 15 Minute Gallery Exhibition, and was a finalist in the Photographer’s Forum Magazine 29th Annual Spring Photography Contest.

Her photographs have been shown in New Orleans Photo Alliance– New Orleans LA, Center for Fine Art Photography- Fort Collins CO, 1650 Gallery– Los Angeles CA, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center-Ft, Myers FL and A. Smith Gallery-Johnson City TX, Sirani Gallery – Pittsburgh PA.  Her images have been shown at Pittsburgh’s Silver Eye Center of Photography in The Looking Glass Exhibition and Self Portrait Silver Eye at 30 shows.

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Pittsburgh Photographer, Ruth E. Hendricks, upcoming solo show- People at Work; Primarily Pittsburgh will be shown the month of July at Panza Gallery, 115 Sedgwick Street, Millvale PA 15209

The Opening Reception is Saturday July 7, 2018 from 6-9 PM and Closing Reception is Saturday July 28, 2018 6-9 PM. In addition, the 60 portraits of People at Work can be viewed during Panza Gallery’s regular gallery hours W-Th-F 10-5 and Sat 10-3 

Contact info: rutheh(at)gmail(dot)(com), https://rutheh.com/

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Grant Bar Millvale Chocolate Cream Pie

Grant Bar Millvale Chocolate Cream Pie.

Trying again for a Six Word Saturday Post.

Photographed a week ago when Steve and I drove across the Allegheny River for dinner.

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PHYSIQUE/Construction of the Human Form

Knitting Hands

Genoeffa’s Knitting Hands

(One of my two photographs that was selected to be part of the show)

Pittsburgh Society of Artists PHYSIQUE/ Construction of the Human Form.

Opens June 9th and runs till June 29th, 2018. Panza Gallery

Opening Reception Saturday June 9 6-8 PM

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Millvale Welcomes McWalker Yarns

Millvale welcomes McWalker Yarns A wonderful new LYS (Local Yarn Store)  Opening Day tomorrow, Saturday April 21st at 9:30.  I had the pleasure of photographing the owner, Amy Walker McCall today.  How nice she made time to give me a tour when she was super busy, readying the store for opening tomorrow.  303 Grant Avenue is just across the street from the gas station. Tuesday and Wednesday the store will be CLOSED but open every other day of the week with the tagline “Yarns at a variety of price points with hours for working crafters.”

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Stitch Party Yarn dyed locally in Millvale.

Three Pittsburgh area LYS have closed in recent months and what a loss to our community.  How fortunate that Amy created a business plan and put in a lot of preparation and hard work to make her creative vision a reality.  Millvale is a happening place, you’ve read many posts of mine before featuring all it has to offer.  And it is just over the Allegheny River, not a long ride at all.

The store is laid out by the weight of the yarn which is so helpful when you are trying to find just the right yarn for a project you are dream knitting in your mind.

Need help finding something specific? Check out this thorough colored labeling system.

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A basketful of possibility 

These O- wool yarns are organic “yarn that is environmentally responsible, affordable, and made locally in Philadelphia and the USA.”

Allergic to wool?  Lots of alternatives to choose from.  Here is some soft cotton with a hint of nylon in it  Check out the Cumulus below

Be sure to see and feel  the variety of Swans Island Yarn from Maine.  The Bicycle Hat is a bit blurred but if you know a cyclist, I know they’d love you to knit them the hat!

Ceramic Yarn Bowls
Gradient Cakes
Good Water & Co Project Bags
Knitting Needles

 

IMG_2575Looks like an inviting couch and chair to sit and knit a bit! Wishing you all the best, Amy,  as you launch your wonderful McWalker Yarns store tomorrow!

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