Friday, April 30, 2010

Kathleen's Wool Sampler

Appliquéd Wool Quilt – new class time added!
This Block of the Month class will meet the second Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. $20 plus supplies per session. A limited number of kits are available.
The pattern for this beautiful quilt is Folk Art Album by Primitive Gatherings.
The sample is hanging at the shop and pictures are on our flickr site: www.flickr.com/photos/knitonesmocktoo/. It is labeled “Kathleen’s Wool Sampler”.

Needle punch Sheep

NEW!!! Punch Needle Embroidery
We are excited to introduce you to Punch Needle Embroidery. This is fun and portable. Stop by the shop to see several samples. One session, $20.00 plus supplies.
Saturday, May 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Our favorite chicks

New!! Appliqued Chicks Quilt
In this class you will learn hand appliqué, a new way to piece half square triangles and much more to make a cute (really cute) quilt.
Tuesday, May 25 and June 22, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. $50 plus supplies. Stop by the shop and see the quilt.

Jennifer's vest


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Originally uploaded by Knit One Smock Too
New! Linen Vest $35.00 plus supplies. 3 sessions. Thursday, May 13, 20 and 27, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
This is an trendy, up to date linen vest. A cool addition to your wardrobe for Spring and Summer. This class is being taught by the pattern designer so you’ll get all the tips!

Lisa's shawl



Lace Knit Shawl with Sequins $40.00 plus supplies. 3 sessions. Friday, May 14, 28 andJune 11, 10:00 – 12:00 noon
This is an absolutely fabulous shawl for Spring and Summer. A great way to get started with lace knitting. Stop by the shop and see the sample.
Lisa's shawl
Originally uploaded by Knit One Smock Too

New Smocking Projects for May



New! Sunsuit/Sundress $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions: Thursday, May 20, 27, June 10 and 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
This cute bubble (for boys and girls) or dress is a great first sewing and/or smocking project. Both the bubble and dress may be smocked or not! Beginners are welcome!





New! Savannah $50 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Wednesday, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 6-8:30 p.m.
Another great beginner project! This ruffled sun top can be smocked or not and comes with bloomers for little girls or shorts for older girls.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

May classes


Hi everyone,
We have had lots of fun planning this month's classes!
We are also "Spring Cleaning" and finding lots of items to put on clearance.
This week through May 15th, we are featuring a large group of Christmas fabric plus some other assorted prints priced 40% off or 60% off if you take what's left on the bolt! There is a one yard minimum cut if you don't want it all!
We are working on a sale for knitters which we will post on the blog as soon as we get the details worked out! Make sure you keep checking here for sales and other news plus lots of great pictures of finished projects!
Pictures are located on our flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/knitonesmocktoo. We'd love to include your creations! Bring them to the shop for us to take a picture or email us your photo.
Happy Spring!!!
Martha, Shirley, and the staff and teachers of Knit One Smock Too


Sit and Stitch:
This fun group meets every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm for good conversation and inspiration from other like-minded folks. No charge. Bring your knitting, smocking, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. and join us! We always enjoy having you drop in and sit and do your handwork.

Class policies
You may register for classes in the shop, by phone or by mail. Full payment is needed at the time of registration to reserve your space in class. Class fees will be refunded up to 48 hours before class; thereafter no refunds will be given. You receive a 10% discount on all supplies purchased for a class.
All class supplies must be purchased at Knit One Smock Too.


NEW!!! Punch Needle Embroidery
We are excited to introduce you to Punch Needle Embroidery. This is fun and portable. Stop by the shop to see several samples. One session, $20.00 plus supplies.
Saturday, May 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Punch Needle Embroidery Finishing Class One session. Saturday, May 15, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. $10.00
Jennifer will demonstrate several different ways to finish your punch needle embroidery

Smocking and Embroidery
Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Thursday, May 6 and 13, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Smocking is fun! Learn the stitches to make garments better than the ones you see in the stores. You will be ready to smock most geometric designs after completing this sampler. Bring small scissors.

New! Sunsuit/Sundress $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions: Thursday, May 20, 27, June 10 and 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
This cute bubble (for boys and girls) or dress is a great first sewing and/or smocking project. Both the bubble and dress may be smocked or not! Beginners are welcome!

New! Savannah $50 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Wednesday, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 6-8:30 p.m.
Another great beginner project! This ruffled sun top can be smocked or not and comes with bloomers for little girls or shorts for older girls.

Embroidery Workshop Full! - $15 per session plus supplies
Meets monthly: Monday, May 24, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for stitching time and fellowship! Learn how to prepare a project for embroidery or get help with embroidery you are already working on. Each month Martha will teach you a new embroidery technique or tip to make your stitching more enjoyable. Come see what everyone is making!

Smocking Workshop
$10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions.
Available sessions:
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. OR Thursdays 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Come join Martha for some quality sewing and smocking time. Work on the project of your choice and enjoy the fellowship of others. Call the shop at least one day before the session to reserve your space.


Knitting Classes
New! Linen Vest $35.00 plus supplies. 3 sessions. Thursday, May 13, 20 and 27, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
This is an trendy, up to date linen vest. A cool addition to your wardrobe for Spring and Summer. This class is being taught by the pattern designer so you’ll get all the tips!

Lace Knit Shawl with Sequins $40.00 plus supplies. 3 sessions. Friday, May 14, 28 and June 11, 10:00 – 12:00 noon
This is an absolutely fabulous shawl for Spring and Summer. A great way to get started with lace knitting. Stop by the shop and see the sample.

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. OR
Wednesday, May 19, Saturday, May 22, Wednesday, May 26 and Saturday, May 29; (Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
You will learn the basics of knitting! You will learn to knit and purl, do many pattern stitches and follow a pattern. You will be ready to begin a project of your choice after this class. Sign up early these fill up fast!

Beginner's Knitting - First Project Workshop: $30 plus supplies. 2 sessions. Thursday, May 13 and 27, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
You've finished beginner's knitting and now you are ready to tackle that first project. Sign-up to come for help selecting your first project, understanding the pattern, and for any individual help you will need to complete your first project.
This workshop is geared to the new knitters.

Knitting Workshop
$10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. or
Tuesday 10:00-12:00 p.m. or
Thursday 9:45 – 11:45 a.m. or
Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m. or
Friday 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
This is the “clinic” for all your knitting emergencies! Get help on your project or pick a new technique to learn. For those who already know the basics.
You must call to register for workshop each week, space is limited.

New! Cable and Lace Cardigan Full! $45 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Monday, May 3, 17, June 7 and 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Knit along with Martha as we make this pretty lightweight cardigan. You will learn how to read charts to make lace and cables and make a sweater that actually fits! You must be able to cast on, knit, and purl.

Quilting Classes
Quilt Club
This Club will meet monthly and work on a quilt from start to finish. The first quilt will be an Irish Chain. Theresa will guide you with picking out your fabrics, and improving your piecing skills, … from start to finish. A great way to stay focused!
You may join this group the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. Call the shop for information. The cost is $15.00 per month. Seating is limited.

Appliquéd Wool Quilt – new class time added!
This Block of the Month class will meet the second Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. $20 plus supplies per session. A limited number of kits are available.
The pattern for this beautiful quilt is Folk Art Album by Primitive Gatherings.
The sample is hanging at the shop and pictures are on our flickr site: www.flickr.com/photos/knitonesmocktoo/. It is labeled “Kathleen’s Wool Sampler”.

New!! Appliqued Chicks Quilt
In this class you will learn hand appliqué, a new way to piece half square triangles and much more to make a cute (really cute) quilt.
Tuesday, May 25 and June 22, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. $50 plus supplies. Stop by the shop and see the quilt.

T-shirt Quilt $45 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come learn the basics to design your own t-shirt quilt! We will show you how to stabilize your t-shirts and then sew them into a wonderful pattern that you will draft! This is not a beginner class; you will need to know how to rotary cut and piece.

Beginner 9-Patch $ 60 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Monday, May 10, 24, June 14 and 28, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
This class teaches the basics of machine piecing. Learn how to select colors, strip cut, chain piece, and add mitered borders. You'll learn lots and end up with a beautiful 9-patch quilt. Limit 4

Sunday, April 4, 2010


What a beautiful Easter weekend we have just finished. We can all appreciate this wonderful weather after such a long winter! We have been having fun with all the beautiful spring fabrics and yarns filling the shop right now.

We have planned some great new classes for you this month. Some filled up before we could get this newsletter out, but we included them for you information. If you are interested in any of the filled classes, please let us know! We can add your name to the waiting list or let you know if another class is added to the schedule before next month.

Remember that our teachers will give you a private lesson if a class time doesn't fit your schedule. Call the shop at 336/765-9099 for details.

Come join us for a spring season filled with fun and creativity!

Pictures of all projects will be posted later this week! Come by the shop to see the samples if you can't wait!!!!


Sit and Stitch:
This fun group meets every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm for good conversation and inspiration from other like-minded folks. No charge. Bring your knitting, smocking, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. and join us! We always enjoy having you drop in and sit and do your handwork.

Class policies
You may register for classes in the shop, by phone or by mail. Full payment is needed at the time of registration to reserve your space in class. Class fees will be refunded up to 48 hours before class; thereafter no refunds will be given. You receive a 10% discount on all supplies purchased for a class.
All class supplies must be purchased at Knit One Smock Too.

NEW!!! Punch Needle Embroidery
Punch Needle Embroidery Finishing Class One session. Saturday, April 10, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. $10.00
Jennifer will demonstrate how to finish your punch needle embroidery.

Smocking and Embroidery
Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Saturday, April 10 and 24, 9:30am -noon.
Smocking is fun! Learn the stitches to make garments better than the ones you see in the stores. You will be ready to smock most geometric designs after completing this sampler. Bring small scissors.

Embroidery Workshop Full! - $15 per session plus supplies
Meets monthly: Monday, April 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for stitching time and fellowship! Learn how to prepare a project for embroidery or get help with embroidery you are already working on. Each month Martha will teach you a new embroidery technique or tip to make your stitching more enjoyable. Come see what everyone is making!

Smocking Workshop
$10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions.
Available sessions:
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. OR Thursdays 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Come join Martha for some quality sewing and smocking time. Work on the project of your choice and enjoy the fellowship of others. Call the shop at least one day before the session to reserve your space.

Capped Sleeve Bishop Full! $50 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Wednesday, April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 6-8:30 p.m.
Make a cute bishop dress for summer with a bound sleeve. As seen in Sew Beautiful Magazine.

Crochet Classes


Crochet Edgings
$30 plus supplies. 2 sessions; Saturday, April 17 and 24, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet edgings for baby blankets and knit garments.

Crochet Blanket $30 plus supplies. 2 sessions; Thursday, April 15 and 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A good beginner project. Stop by the shop and see the sample.

Crochet Scarf $20 plus supplies. 1 session. Thursday, April 29, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
From the new Noro book, cute as can be………..with flowers. Stop by the shop and see the sample.

Knitting Classes
New! Lace Knit Shawl with Sequins $40.00 plus supplies. 3 sessions. Wednesday, April 14, 28 and May 5. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This is an absolutely fabulous shawl for Spring and Summer. A great way to get started with lace knitting. Stop by the shop and see the sample.

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Monday, April 12, 19, 26and May 3, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. OR
Monday, April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
You will learn the basics of knitting! You will learn to knit and purl, do many pattern stitches and follow a pattern. You will be ready to begin a project of your choice after this class. Sign up early these fill up fast!

Beginner's Knitting - First Project Workshop: $30 plus supplies. 2 sessions. Thursday, April 15 and 29, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
You've finished beginner's knitting and now you are ready to tackle that first project. Sign-up to come for help selecting your first project, understanding the pattern, and for any individual help you will need to complete your first project.
This workshop is geared to the new knitters.

Entrelac Baby Blanket - Full! - $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions:
Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Entrelac and complete a baby blanket!

Knitting Workshop
$10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. or
Tuesday 10:00-12:00 p.m. or
Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or
Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m. or
Friday 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
This is the “clinic” for all your knitting emergencies! Get help on your project or pick a new technique to learn. For those who already know the basics.
You must call to register for workshop each week, space is limited.

New! Toe-up Socks using the Magic Loop $40 plus supplies for 2 sessions: Thursday, April 22 and 29, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Sock knitting is the perfect take-along project! In this class you will learn to knit socks from the toe up using the magic loop. You must know how to knit using the magic loop method. This sock is knit with a new, easier heel from the previous toe-up class!

New! Summer Sock using the Magic Loop $40 plus supplies for 3 sessions; Friday, April 23, 30 and May 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Make a great looking sock using a cotton-lycra blend yarn. This sock is knit from the cuff down and features a lacy ripple pattern on the cuff and the top of the foot. This class is for knitters new to the magic loop and those who have magic loop experience and want to try something new! You must know how to cast on, knit, and purl.

New! Cable and Lace Cardigan $45 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Monday, May 3, 17, June 7 and 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Knit along with Martha as we make this pretty lightweight cardigan. You will learn how to read charts to make lace and cables and make a sweater that actually fits! You must be able to cast on, knit, and purl.

Quilting Classes
Quilt Club

This Club will meet monthly and work on a quilt from start to finish. The first quilt will be an Irish Chain. Theresa will guide you with picking out your fabrics, and improving your piecing skills, … from start to finish. A great way to stay focused!
You may join this group the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month beginning in April, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. or the 3rd Sunday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $15.00 per month. Seating is limited.

New! Appliquéd Wool Quilt
This Block of the Month class will meet the third Friday of each month, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $20 plus supplies per session. A limited number of kits are available.
The pattern for this beautiful quilt is Folk Art Album by Primitive Gatherings.
The sample is hanging at the shop and pictures are on our flickr site: www.flickr.com/photos/knitonesmocktoo/. It is labeled “Kathleen’s Wool Sampler”.