United Congregational Church of Tolland Harvest Craft Sale

WHAT: CREATIVE HARVEST CRAFT SALE

 WHEN: Friday November 16, from 2p.m - 7 p.m.

       Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: United Congregational Church of Tolland 

WHO: The Knit and Pray group of UCC Tolland, part of an international movement of people making prayer shawls, knits these shawls to give to those in need, such as someone who is ill or grieving, or in celebration of special events such as weddings or birthdays. 

The Tolland Congregational Church will hold it's annual Craft sale of unique items that have been knitted, crocheted, quilted or sewn as well as other crafts. The items include quilted crib blankets and Christmas table runners, scarves, hats, mittens, children’s sweaters, baby blankets and much more. New items include colorful, warm hand knit socks and headbands. The bake sale includes homemade pies, jams, pickles, breads, and other sweets.

For information regarding the Harvest Craft Sale

call 860-875-4675

The idea of knitting prayer shawls originated with two women from West Hartford. Shawls are knitted in groups of 3 stitches, and the number 3 has come to symbolize the following ideas: the Trinity, phases of life (child/adult/senior), acts of existence (birth/life/death), and other life symbols of three. These beautiful shawls will be on display at the Harvest Craft Sale. They will be available to anyone personally in need of a prayer shawl or as a gift. A donation equal the cost of the yarn will be appreciated [$15].

The Knit and Pray group meets once a month on Saturday mornings for two hours.

If you are interested in joining this knitting group, please call the church office for more information (860-875-4160) and ask for Kim. You do not need to be a member of this church in order to be a part of this group.