This is where my head expoldes.... pgs 70-88

Alexist shares how she figures out homework for the classes. Flykitten is done already with one homework! (while i'm still wandering around trying to figure out what to make) Jedimeg is offering a sale on her pattern. (it's the hermione sweater and totally awesome) Lupingirl is finding my sock queue rather distracting! looking for some unity?  Fantasyflyte has some sock yarnlets if you'd like it. The Owl Post is open! Covington has a very attractive OWL proposal photo. Knitwit would like some OWL help. JaclynBailey points out that not all fungi are mushrooms. Adevinelife turned in a beautiful hat! There's a Planning Challenge going on for the ickle firsties. Derricksdoll has 2 classes submitted already! amazing! Stacylovesyarn taught her self magic loop! awesome!!! Lupingirl announces the house unity for the next 3 months. Remember that it's all optional! Lupingirl is sharing her HP Christmas gifts with us. (are those lego HP necklaces?or key chains?) There's a HOM house unity challenge going on. Peoples OWLs are getting approved left and right. The scarf now has a FB page. Send Clmnj58 some love please! Another finished homework! NaturallyKnitty got some awesome roving in a swap. I'm super jealous. PennyIA has a plan. Krystina1207 has a plan also! giggle. Chocolate Frog!!!  Spartyliblover is killing us all with her awesome photos! I so want to go there! Mauri is having yoke issues.
well until the next CRR you're caught up.

Quidditch Pitch!

Well, Dear Gryffindors, the Golden Snitch has been let loose!  Here's a quick run-down of this match's rules.

Everyone is a Chaser!  What do Chasers do?  Chasers craft for charity.  Any colour, any fiber, any charity.  We need your yardage, and as usual, there will be one turn-in post per Chaser.  Please tag your projects W11QGryffindor on your project pages!  Afghan pieces are accepted provided they meet class rules (minimum of 8"x8").  Things that normally come in pairs must be turned in in pairs!  And of course, everything must be finished properly.

We have House Teams!  RayOLR is Gryffindor Quidditch Team Captain, and she needs your help!  We need at least 7 crocheters for the Crochet Sock Challenge, and at least 8 students (one from each year!) to make Hats, Hats, and More Hats!  Follow the Port Keys for more information!

Mark your calendars for January 15th, February 15th, and March 15th when we will all wear our shiny new to-be-designed Gryffindor Quidditch robes and cheer for our house in the Pitch!  Also, March 25th is House Pride Exhibition; come cheer for Gryffindor and earn us points!

As things happen and more gets clarified and settled, I'll be back with more news.  Tallyho, good Gryffs!

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Hey everyone! I hope you had a wonderful New Year's Celebration last night and are ready for classes! I know I am. so let's get you caught up in the CR....


We last left you singing or chanting the kitchener. Hey what ever works people! CommaSplice is loving KP and their customer service. (I do too!) Lupingirl is teaching us how to use the fabulous search part of ravelry. (it's amazing you should try it). DeannaJ found the back to her sweater. ::happy dance:: Fabgrandma shows us some fabulous sewing skillz! (that's right I used a z.. it makes it that much more muchier) CS shared some face merges of her and her DH of what their children may look like, and that started a convo about who babies look like and why. pretty interesting. Autumnleaf77 is making cookies. KrazyQuilts  is dazzling us with yarn. Lupingirl shares her feats of 10 in 2010. And HOLY COW Oriocookie! just beautiful! Did you know there's a Gryffindor Sock club? Video update from TKJ! Jedimeg's photos are beautiful. CaffeinatedKatie has a great resolution. Gryffindor Staff was announced. we all want one of these. Some interesting info about New Years and Gryffie undies.. I swear I'm not lying! Click this link to click another link to VOTE. do it now! I like lupingirl's better. There was a lot of OWL swatching going on.

Finally the new classes were going up and everyone was happy. Noonee would like help with her owl. Frick is firing today I wasn't sure you could do it but I don't blame her! Oh yay! things are looking up for her now! Lisakbye is cleaning and finding UFO's of all kinds. Mauri has a plan. (one of these days I swear I may just try one of these plan things) If you're good at socks and such JacylinBailey would like some help with her OWL.Chocolate Frog Card Announcement.Another Announcement
oh pretty drop spinning! And now Lupingirl is on on the plans. so is Flykitten. CS is telling us how she spent New Year's Eve, and asking you to share the same. (mine was lame) There's also a Quidditch Report.
Now you're all caught up. what are you doing still reading you should be knitting! There is HOMEWORK now.. go... go on.. do it!
Until next time....

Quidditch Reporter Checking In!

Hullo, dear Gryffs!  This is FlyKytten, your official Quidditch Reporter, checking in.  Are your needles and hooks warmed up yet?  We want to be ready when the Quidditch Rules are posted, so that GRYFFINDOR can win the Quidditch Cup again this term!

ROAR GRYFFINDOR!

First, let me introduce myself.  I am FlyKytten, AKA Rach, Rachel, or RachOwl, and I am a First Year Gryffindor.  I knit, crochet, spin, dye, sew, and embroider, in addition to reading just about anything I can get my hands on.  I will be super busy with school this semester, but I am still planning an OWL, and at least 6 classes per month!  Plus Quidditch, of course!  Yes, I have signed up for St. Mungo's Express.  ;)

I will be posting at least twice a month, with recaps, highlights, and interesting tidbits from Quidditch, along with awesome Quidditch projects from GRYFFINDORS (!) and ideas for your own Quidditch projects.  I will be actively looking for and asking for suggestions, too!

Rock 'n ROAR Gryffindor!  Let's make this term the absolute best!

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Where I keep up with the common room so YOU don't have to! Let's just jump in...

There are a few more intros trickling in. FantasyFlyte, MindySue, Galena, Monkeybutton, Fr3ckles, Kjhhall, Aikaterini, Covington, CherrrySprinkle, Stuartsmom,  CommaSplice, Stacylovesyarn, DeannaJ,

TKJ is making progress on her world record scarf!!! Give Fuzzybritches some love and send her some airborne or a bubble to live in. something! Amazing courage Monkeybutton and what a scary story I'm so glad you're OK! (i know it happened a while ago) JaclynBailey has the best answer for anything. ever. She needs some help with her OWL planning. (the 2 links are for 2 owls) Our OWL examiner SadieLou stopped by to give some advice to PennyIA. FlyKitten has a question about some yarn. please go give her some advice. Autumnleaf77 is having a boy!!! Jaji reports that the gym is in full motion and she's lost her voice. Can you help FF fit the colors of her projects with a character? Oh nevermind she figured it out. and JB has her's mostly figured out too.. AnnaMarya is made of awesome! Check out PennyIA's 100 charity hats challenge she's started for herself. Autumnleaf77 is asking for some grafting help. Fricknfrack would like to call your attention to our Owl examiners this term.
Then a huge to cut or not to cut conversation got started you can feel free to follow it by clicking here at ground zero and following the comments or not. **We are all very open minded about it and not judging anyone so don't read if you're going to be upset!**
FlyKitten is breaking our eardrums but for a good reason. Lupingirl is behind the scenes getting things ready. NaturallyKnitty has an announcement. Help Wanted. Roaring Lion Award Help! Want to be a project expert? And another announcement but from me.
Got some shawl help or just talk for Noonee? TKJ is taking her scarf to boarders. (i sure wish there were one of those near me) CS has some good news from her aunt. send her the thoughts and prayers and good vibes!
Yarn Sale! We're all insanely jealous of Angiejude and Sparty unless you're one of the lucky ones who's been to the HP theme park. (unless I'm projecting my feelings on the whole house that is) SavvyKnits is counting down the hours till she can CO something. ::giggle:: aren't we all?!?
and with that you're caught up for the most part!
until next time..

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Hi and Welcome to a new term in Gryffindor! I'm your common room recap reporter, you may call me StarKnits, Allena, or hey you head girl, I'll answer to most anything.
I go through the CR and recap it so you don't have to read every single little post in there. And we chatter a lot, look at the CR now, we have only been open a day and we're 15 pages already. I love photos so if you  want in the CRR post a photo of you or something you made and I'm pretty sure it'll be in here somewhere. If you've got a question or have some help and advice to offer it will probably make the CRR also. So have fun and get chatting! Ok with out further ado.. lets get going.
If you read nothing else please read THIS post and then THIS one and THIS one and you're good. If you'd like to read more, follow me!

Everyone was enjoying the new common room and there are a bunch of ickle firsties! Then we got started with some intros  Jedimeg16, PennyIA, Stitchywitchy, StarKnits (that's me), Jajigirl, NaturallyKnitty, Adevinelife, Mauri, Slmoses, Spartyliblover, Cassie250, BellaMoon, Lupingirl,  FabGrandma, HermioneWeasley, WoolenHorse, Frick, AnnaMarya, Kneady, AussieLeo, Vertigo1414, TheKnittedJuggler (tkj for short), M8land, dumelaisuzu, Angiejude, kimanneberly, Noonee, Katie1138,
Lupingirl has an announcement and AmyPC is able to knit again after a small injury. Attention all 1st years please read this post and click the links. and TKJ is hinting at something fun..... I know what it is but I'm not telling!!! IT's going to be AWESOME!!! The house Ghost stopped by and then was corrected by the Headmisstress. Woolenhorse reveals her mad plan! Noonee got engaged! Check out that ring and there's an update here. Jajigirl has announced the opening of the new Gryffie Gym!!!  Rockinsticks stopped by and asked 1st years to go here.
Today is Frida's birthday! Happy Birthday puppy!  Jajigirl has brought some coffee and cookies to enjoy.
And with that you're caught up! Until next time!

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