Yarn of the week: 25% off

I posted a link on our Facebook page to this free pattern by Classic Elite Yarn.  Click here to go to their weekly webletter with downloadable instructions for this pattern.  Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of their letter for more free patterns for quick knitted gifts!

The bottle bag is made of Chesapeake by Classic Elite.  We have a good amount in stock so we decided to put it on sale today through Saturday 12/22 for 25% off!  The colors are beautiful and the wool/cotton blend is just right for our climate.

Stop by soon while we have a good selection of colors, and remember that the Quilt Raffle to benefit Samaritan Ministries ends Friday, December 21!!  Details can be found here.

Have a great week and try to find a little time during the hustle and bustle to take a few stitches!

Martha 

New Fabric Friday

First up today is Madrona Road. by Michael Miller.  These fabrics are from the line selected by the Modern Quilt Guild for their 2012/2013 Quilt Challenge

 My friend Linda made this cute skirt for her granddaughter from the line.

 We've also gotten in two collections from Moda that coordinate:  Simply Color by V & Co. and Cuzco by Kate Spain

Not to rush the season (according to my friend Patsy Easter is March 31!), but today the UPS man brought us this from Aneela Hoey:

Now it's time to finish up my Christmas projects so that I can get sewing.

Hope you can take time to stitch this weekend!
Martha

It only takes a penny...

 Our Penny Campaign for Samaritan Ministries is going well!  Each teacher's jar is filling up. Donations are being accepted through December 21st. Kathleen came in first last year with the most votes.  The other teachers and Jandell, Shirley and Susann are trying to unseat her.  

  

   However, Kathleen has gone above and beyond by donating the gorgeous quilt pictured here.  We are selling raffle tickets for this quilt through December 21 at 6 p.m.  Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 with 100% of all monies going to Samaritan Ministries!  Kathleen hand appliqued this quilt and it is beautifully custom quilted by Rosemary Cushman. 

Stop by the shop now through December 21st to by your raffle tickets and vote for your favorite teacher or helper.  Remember, 100% of all money raised goes to Samaritan Ministries.

See you soon,

Martha

December Dream Club

The  Dream Club yarn for December is here!  I'll let Veronica from Dream in Color tell you about it:

This month’s yarn base is one of the highest quality, luxury base yarns that we have ever had created just for us.  "Perfectly Posh" fingering is a buttery soft single ply that has amazing loft and bloom. All of the fibers used in this yarn are top quality, especially the mohair, which is the finest, softest mohair available anywhere. The fiber combination of this yarn is 70% wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk, 10% kid mohair - 360 yards per 100 gram skein.

The exclusive pattern is a cute shoulder wrap and I'm thinking about cowl patterns...

This one will go fast for both knitters and  gifters (my computer says that gifter is not a word, but that is someone who will buy the knitter yarn for a gift --hope you know one) ! 

 See you SOON!

Martha

November Class Schedule

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Beginning Smocking   $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Thursday, November 8 and 15, 6-8 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. Instructor: Martha Neely.

New!  Start A Project  $15 plus supplies for 1 session.  Thursday, November 29, 6-8:30 p.m.
Get help starting your first smocked project so that you can finish by Christmas!  We will tie off your item, learn about centering your design and make sure you know all the steps to complete your garment. Instructor: Martha Neely.

Smocking Workshop - $10.00 per session 
Mondays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

**Additional evening smocking workshops for November:  Thursday, November 1, 6-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 20 6-8:30 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.

Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 

Tuesday, November 6, 13, 20 and 27,  6:00 – 8:00p.m.

Learn the basics of crochet. You'll crochet a sampler with different stitches and learn to read a pattern. You will be ready to crochet a simple project after this class. Limit 4.  Instructor: Karen Johnson

Easy Crochet Cowl   1 session. $25 plus supplies. Tuesday, December 4,  6:00 – 8:00p.m.

Easy project for a beginner.  Must already know “basic” crochet.  You can do this for a unique Christmas gift.  Sample is on display in the shop.  Instructor: Karen Johnson.

Knitting Classes

First Project Class - $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.

Thursday,  November 8, 29, December 6 and 13; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The next class after beginning knitting. Learn to make a sweater, you’ll get help all along the way to complete your first project! Instructor: Kathy Purcell.

The Sparkle Scarf  2 sessions. $30 plus supplies. Thursday, November 29 and December 6. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

This beautiful scarf can be made with or without beads. The class will cover how to add beads to your knitting! The sample will be in the shop soon.  Instructor: Karen Johnson

New! Felted Bag Starter Class  1 session. $25 plus supplies.  Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Get started on this gorgeous felted bag.  We'll talk about the felting process so that you'll be ready for the hot water when your knitting is done!

Knitting Mittens using the Magic Loop  $45 plus supplies 2 sessions Tuesday, November 27 and December 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Another great project to take along!  In this class you will learn to knit mittens using a long circular needle.  You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and rib. If you already “magic loop”, you may pick a pattern using fair isle or cables or make felted mittens and embellish with embroidery!  Great Christmas gifts!! Instructor: Martha Neely.

Knitting Workshop  $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:

Monday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. or

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - noon or

Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. or

Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m. or

Friday 10:00 a.m. – noon

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.

Quilting Classes

Beginner Wool Applique 1 session. $25 plus “Dear Santa” wool kit and pattern.  

Thursday, November 1, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   

Come learn  how to appliqué with wool in this technique class.  Wool applique’ is lots of fun.  Dear Santa wool mat is precious addition to your holiday. Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Wool Applique Workshops

Join Kathleen once a month for her wool applique workshop.  She has openings in her second Wednesday evening class (6:00 until 8:00) and the third Monday class (1:00 until 3:00).  Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop.  Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive!  $20 per class.

Kaleidoscope   4 classes. $25 per class plus supplies, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 20, 27 and December 11  OR  Saturday, January 12, 19 and 26, 2:00 – 4:00  p.m.

This traditional quilt is a classic!  Come take my 4-week piecing class.  I'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. We'll pick fabrics in the first class and learn how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle.  We'll piece in the second class, set in the third and finish up in the fourth class.  The look you get depends on the fabrics you choose and the light/dark combinations.  This quilt is challenging and very rewarding!  Kits are available if you like the shop sample and you can add from your own stash.  Come join us! Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Beginning Hand Applique 1 session, $50 (includes kit) Wednesday, November 14,  1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This three hour class will cover the basics of hand appliqué. You will go home with a very useful and beautiful needlecase.  Kathleen will teach you how to make bias stem, work with freezer paper templates, turn perfect leaf points and make beautiful circles!  Everything you need will be provided in the class kit.  Limit 4. Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Serendipity Sampler

Serendipity Sampler $25 per month. 5 sessions.  2nd Saturday beginning in January  9:30 – 11:30 a.m. OR 3rd Friday beginning in January 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  

Kim Diehl's Serendipity Sampler is a 5-month applique block of the month, perfect for the advanced beginner appliquer.  Kathleen will have some great tips on everything from circles to bias stem.  She will have the full-sized patterns and templates for each class.  The shop will have the book and kits are available.  Stop by and see the sample!  Instructor: Kathleen Baden

Beginner Baby Quilt  $75 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Max of 4 people.  

You will learn about color and value so you can pick out your fabrics after the first class if you like. I will teach you how to rotary cut and strip piece.  We will set the quilt and add borders.  This is a great class for true beginners or confident beginners who want to pick up some helpful tips.  I'll have a supply list for you at the first class with all my "favorite tools."  Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

A Day-after-Halloween Treat!

The DreamClub yarn for November is here!  Click here to read more about it, but hurry in today--we only have 15 skeins of this yumminess!

Make Friends with Your Machine

Shirley is a magnificent machine appliquer (my computer says that this is not a word, but what else would you call someone who appliques?).  She made a glorious Autumn Wheelbarrow that you can see on the Knit One Smock Too Facebook page or here on our Flickr site.

 She is working on this kit from Edyta Sitar from Moda Fabrics. Click here to jump over to the Moda blog to see the finished project.  We have two of these kits available in the shop.  They come with all the pieces diecut and fusible, placed in individual packets for each block and border!  We also have the Aurifil thread set that coordinates with the Edyta Sitar batiks. The Aurifil link has two videos with Edyta showing the thread collection and the finished quilt that Shirley is working on.

 Come by the shop to see Shirley's applique work in person. You be amazed at how she can make that machine go and do.  Purchase one of these fabulous kits and ask her for a tip or two. You'll make friends with your machine too!
 

Classes for October

Here is the Class Schedule for October.  Call the shop at 336/765-9099 to register.
 Come join us!

Crochet 

Easy Crochet Cowl  2 sessions. $30 plus supplies. Tuesday, October 16 and 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
This is an easy but interesting project for an advanced beginner or beyond.   You must already know "basic" crochet. Instructor: Karen Johnson.


Knitting Classes 

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. 
Monday, October 15, 22, 29  and November 5, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
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. Instructor: Kathy Parcell.  

Knitting Socks using the Magic Loop--Top down $40 plus supplies. 3 sessions, Thursday, October 4, 11 and 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Sock knitting is the perfect take-along project! In this class you will learn to knit socks from the cuff down using a long circular needle. You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and rib.  Instructor: Martha Neely.

Knitting Workshop $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - noon or
Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or
Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m. or
Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon
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.


Quilting Classes 

Beginner Baby Quilt  $75 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Thursday, October 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  Max of 4 people.  
You will learn about color and value so you can pick out your fabrics after the first class if you like. I will teach you how to rotary cut and strip piece.  We will set the quilt and add borders.  This is a great class for true beginners or confident beginners who want to pick up some helpful tips.  I'll have a supply list for you at the first class with all my "favorite tools."  Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Wool Applique Workshops  
Join Kathleen once a month for her wool applique workshop.  She has openings in her second Wednesday evening class (October 10, 6:00 until 8:00) and the third Monday (October 15) from 1-3 p.m.  Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop.  Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive!  $20 per class.
  
Beginner 9-Patch   $65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Sunday, October 28, November 4, 18 and 25,   2:00 - 4:00 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. 
Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.

Beginning Hand Applique $50 (includes
 kit). 1 session, Saturday, October 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  
This three hour class will cover the basics of hand applique and you will go home with a very useful needlecase. Kathleen will teach you how to make bias stem, work with freezer paper templates, turn perfect leaf points and make beautiful circles! Everything you need will be provided in the class kit. Limit 4. Instructor: Kathleen Baden. Click here to see the interior.

New! Kaleidoscope  $25 per class plus supplies for 4 sessions,  
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 20, 27 and December 11. OR Saturday, January 12, 19 and 26, 2:00 - 4:00  p.m.
This traditional quilt is a classic! Come take my 4-week piecing class. I'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. We'll pick fabrics in the first class and lear
n how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle. We'll piece in the second class, set in the third and finish up in the fourth class. The look you get depends on the fabrics you choose and the light/dark combinations. This quilt is challenging and very rewarding! Kits are available if you like the shop sample and you can add from your own stash. Come join us! Instructor: Kathleen Baden.  

Bless This House  Eleven month block of the month. $25 per month plus supplies. Third Friday each month beginning October 19, 10:30 a.m. 
Kathleen will have applique tips and suggestions each month along with the full sized patterns and your very own freezer paper templates. Come see the "remake" in the shop. Monthly kits are available. 
Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

T Shirt Quilt Class $55 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a T shirt quilt before Christmas! Theresa makes these quilts professionally, so you'll get great tips to give your t-shirt quilt the best!  
Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.

Serendipity Sampler $25 per month. 5 sessions.  2nd Saturday beginning in January  9:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 3rd Friday beginning in January 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Kim Diehl's Serendipity Sampler is a 5-month applique block of the month, perfect for the advanced beginner appliquer.  Kathleen will have some great tips on everything from circles to bias stem.  She will have the full-sized patterns and templates for each class.  The shop will have the book and kits are available.  Stop by and see the sample!  Instructor: Kathleen Baden



Classes for Smocking and Embroidery 

Candy Corn Bishop

Beginning Smocking   $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Tuesday, October 2 and 9, 6-8 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.

Santa Surprise

Picture Smocking $30 includes supplies. 1 session, Tuesday, October 16, 6-8 p.m. 
Learn to stack cables like a pro!  Bring small scissors. 

Holly/Hunter with Insert $50 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 
Tuesday, October 23, 30, November 6,  and 13, 6-8 p.m
Make the little boy or girl in your life this classic garment for the holidays and beyond.  You'll learn how to insert a smocked piece into any garment!   Add a blouse or turtleneck and make a great cool weather garment or use as a sunsuit in the summer. This is a great sewing class for beginners with or without smocking!

Smocking Workshop- $10.00 per session
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-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.

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.

Dream Club: October

It's here!  The October Dream Club Yarn of the Month goes on sale this morning.  Come by and pick up your one-of a kind skein and exclusive pattern today.  We only have 10 skeins...

Also, today through October 15th, all Halloween fabrics are 35% off and all yarns containing cotton are 35% off.

Come see us!  When it's so wet and gray a boost of color is what we all need!

Happy Fall,
Martha

New Fabric Friday

The UPS people were good to us this week:

French General's Chateau Rouge by Moda

We love those French General fabrics!  I think the one below is our favorite.

Next came the featherwale corduroy; perfect for cozy cool-weather sewing and quilting!

Those little packages are embroidered!!

Embroidered Featherwale!

Floral and Polka dots!

Makes me want to sew, sew, sew!
Hope you have a chance to stitch this weekend.  My first Owlie Sock is getting a toe tonight and then I'll show you my next knitting project!

Martha

Just a reminder...

Tagged fabric is still $6 per yard or clear the bolt for $3 per yard!

And

There are LOTS of yummy yarns and knitting books still 50% off!

See you in the morning!

Martha

September Class Offerings

We're excited to share our September schedule with you!  Hope you can join us for a class or just stop by and be inspired by the new Fall projects we have "in store" for you! Click on the picture captions to connect to our Flickr site

We will be closed for a little "R and R" Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3.  We'll resume our normal business hours September 4.
Saturday, September 8, we will resume our fall and winter hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.


Knitting Classes

New! Block By Block $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions.
Thursday, September 13 , 20, 27, and  October 4, 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
You want to knit a project, not too big like a sweater, but still a challenge.  This is the class for you!  Let's knit blocks: a new block each week for 4 weeks.  You'll learn new stitches, how to read a chart, change colors and more!
Stop by the shop and see the book Block By Block by Nicky Epstein.

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. 
Monday, September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00noon OR
Thursday, September 27, October 4, 18 and 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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. Instructor: Kathy Parcell.

Magic Loop Crash Course $20 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday,
September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Want to make a hat, sock, fingerless glove, or other knitted tube without using those dreaded double-pointed needles? This is the class for you! Come learn this wonderful technique. Bring your pattern, yarn and needles to start your project or just needles and yarn to practice with.
You'll love it!!

Knitting Workshop $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - noon or
Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or
Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m. or
Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon
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.

Quilting Classes 

Sunflower Box

Wool Applique Workshops
Join Kathleen once a month for her wool applique workshop.  She has openings in her second Wednesday evening class (6:00 until 8:00) and she is starting a new daytime workshop in September.  The daytime class will meet on the third Monday at 1:00 p.m.  Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop.  Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive!  $20 per class.

Beginner Wool Appliqué 1 session. $25 includes sunflower box kit. Saturday, September 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Come learn  how to appliqué with wool in this technique class.  Wool applique' is lots of fun.  This sweet little box will be a nice addition to your sewing basket or a gift!  Limit 6.

Carpenter's Star

New! Carpenter's Star $50 plus supplies. 3 sessions.
Friday, September 7, 14 and 21, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This class is for the confident beginner. You'll increase your piecing skills and have fun. too!  The quilt features half square triangles and is stunning in two colors.  Instructor: Laura Patridge.

Beginner 9-Patch   $65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Sunday, September 16, 30, October 21 and 28,  2:00 - 4:00 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.
Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.

We Gather Together

New! We Gather Together Six Month Block of the Month. $25 per month plus supplies. First Friday beginning September 7 at 10:30 a.m.(no class in November). Kits will be available.  
This 6-month block of the month will sharpen your applique and piecing skills. We will work from Jan Patek's book, We Gather Together, as you draft your own quilt. I'll have the patterns, suggestions and samples. You can decide on your own layout and you will have a great quilt for next fall! Instructor: Kathleen Baden


New! Ohio Star Wall Hanging 4 classes. $20 per class plus supplies. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9. Pattern is included in class fee. Kits will be available.
Come join TJC as she walks you through the making of an Ohio Star wall hanging. The quilt highlights piecing, setting triangles, and easy appliqué. This beautiful creation will be perfect for your home or office. (Quilt Sample taken from the North Star of the Underground Railroad)
Sample coming soon! Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.

needle case exterior

needle case interior

Beginning Hand Applique $50 (includes kit). 1 session, Saturday, September 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This three hour class will cover the basics of hand applique and you will go home with a very useful needlecase. Kathleen will teach you how to make bias stem, work with freezer paper templates, turn perfect leaf points and make beautiful circles! Everything you need will be provided in the class kit. Limit 4. Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Kaleidoscope

New! Kaleidoscope 4 classes. $25 per class plus supplies,  Friday, November 30, December 7, December 14 and January 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m.. OR
 Tuesday, November 13, 20, 27 and December 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
This traditional quilt is a classic! Come take my 4-week piecing class. I'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. We'll pick fabrics in the first class and learn how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle. We'll piece in the second class, set in the third and finish up in the fourth class. The look you get depends on the fabrics you choose and the light/dark combinations. This quilt is challenging and very rewarding! Kits are available if you like the shop sample and you can add from your own stash. Come join us! Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

Bless This House  Eleven month block of the month. $25 per month plus supplies. Third Friday each month beginning October 19, 10:30 a.m. 
Kathleen will have applique tips and suggestions each month along with the full sized patterns and your very own freezer paper templates. Come see the "remake" in the shop. Monthly kits are available.
Instructor: Kathleen Baden.

T Shirt Quilt Class $55 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a T shirt quilt before Christmas! Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.

Coming in January 2013 - Serendipity Sampler!

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery 

Candy Cane Bishop

Beginning Smocking   $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Tuesday, September 11 and 25, 6-8 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.

tinted embroidery

New! Embroidering with Crayons  $35 plus supplies for 2 sessions: Thursday, September 6 and 13, 6-8 p.m.
Learn the techniques needed to get started on a fun, new project!  You will learn how to prepare your fabric for tracing and tinting and all the embroidery stitches you need to make the Gardener's Alphabet Quilt and many similar projects.  We'll get started with these two sessions and then have the option of meeting monthly.  Come by the shop and see all the possibilities!

Smocking Workshop- $10.00 per session
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-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.

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.

Best Laid Plans...

I couldn't let the summer end without a final report on my Olympic needlework projects, the projects that I wrote about here in the previous post.

When the closing ceremony ended my appliqued quilt square--Finished!

Smocked dress--not even started yet.  Soon...

Owlie socks--completed to the heel flap. So cute! I love those little blue-eyed owls.  BUT when I slipped them on they were way too tight!  So I ripped them back to the ribbing and went to a bigger needle.  I just got back to the same spot, so onward!

I also finished this pretty cowl made of ladder yarn and Kidsilk Haze.  I used Christine's Easy Drop Stitch Scarf (find it under free patterns on her blog) and a size 11 needle. 

And I almost finished this pattern made of Berroco Linsey.  Photo to follow soon, I promise! I actually finished it, wore it to the shop one day and roasted.  The sleeves were too full and didn't end at quite the right spot, so they have been ripped back and are being reworked.  I know it will be great to wear as soon as the temps hit below 80 degrees!

The cowl, sweater and applique were my sanity-saving projects while sitting with my mother in the hospital.  It's amazing how keeping my hands busy can get me through stressful events. Plus handwork is so soothing and calming.  Thanks to all for the kind words and prayers during this time.  That also helps so much.

Leave a comment and let me know what you've been working on lately.

Take time to stitch this Labor Day weekend.  We'll be closed on Labor Day, but will be back rested and ready to go Tuesday morning!

Martha

Racing Needles

Have you selected a project to work on during the Olympics?  Many knitters are joining the Ravellenic Games amid some controversy (click here to read about it).


It's fun to start a project during the Opening Ceremonies and try to finish before the end of the Closing Ceremonies.
Being an indecisive multi-tasker, I am starting THREE projects! Does that make me a triathlete??
I am not trying to finish them all before we leave London, but I plan to get a large part of each done.  I'm not totally unrealistic!

Project One: Knitting--Owlie Socks.  Click here to see my Ravelry page for these socks.  Don't look at all the other unfinished projects I have listed there!  I can't wait to get to the beaded part!

Project Two: Smocking--Honeycomb Smocked Bishop. That is the piece of floral fabric on the right.  Obviously I haven't cut out the dress yet, so I'll sprint to the cutting table during commercials to cut out my fabric and sew my seams before I start smocking!

Project Three: Applique--Block 2 of this quilt.  All applique is glued to the background. Now my favorite part: the handsewing!

My hubby just called down to let me know that the Opening Ceremonies are beginning.  Leave a comment to let me know what YOUR Olympic project is.  If you put it in writing, you're committing to that project!  After all, I have narrowed my focus to just three projects for the next two weeks!  That is an Olympian accomplishment for me!!

Off to work on those Owlies!

Martha

We're Pinning

Pins and tags

No, not THAT way!  We're busy safety-pinning these cute discs to bolts of fabrics as we get ready for tomorrow's sale!  All fabric will be 20% off, but the pinned fabric is a steal!

All yarn is also 20% off, including the 20 DIFFERENT COLORS OF LADDER YARN that arrived Tuesday!  Many other yarns are marked with bigger circles and bigger discounts!

The sale runs July 5 through July 14.  Every afternoon from 4-6 p.m we'll be serving ice cream and our wonderful teachers will be showing off their summer projects, so stop by for a sweet treat. 

New "Ladder" Yarn

Hope you are all enjoying the day!  I did some gardening this morning before it got too hot and now I'm spending the rest of the day in my sewing room!!

Take time to make a few stitches,

Martha

New Fabric Friday on Sunday

Riley Blake Christmas

 I think the heat got to our delivery folks this week--they brought us Christmas fabric at the beginning of the week and fun, beachy fabric at the end of the week!  Cute Riley Blake Alpine Wonderland and elegant Sentiments by Three Sisters for Moda. 

Riley Blake

Three Sisters from Moda

These sweet summery fabrics are from the Seaside Collection by Riley Blake.  Click here to download a free quilt pattern using these fabrics!  You might see one of these hanging in the shop soon!

Seaside From Riley Blake

Cute, vintage-y Seaside

 I'm making a sweet smocked dress from this magazine out of two of these prints.  More about that another day.  Stop by and I give you a preview!


Take time to make some stitches today,
Martha

Have Needle, Will Travel!

Trip Projects

    Are you planning a trip this summer?  If you're like me, you plan your "trip projects" before you plan your trip wardrobe!  I left for a BIG trip at the end of May--a long plane ride and then a two weeks sightseeing on a bus through the countryside.
    I packed two embroidery projects and one knitting project in my carry on.  I pre-cut my embroidery floss so that I wouldn't have to carry scissors on the plane and downloaded my knitting pattern to my Kindle Fire. I thought I'd get lots done!  I forgot how tightly people are packed into planes now and bumpy the plane ride can be and how I would need to sleep some of the time...

    Well, I came home with a few stitches made on one of my embroidery projects and half of my knitting project finished.  The only time I had to work was at the end of a looong day of touring, and easy knitting was all I had the energy for while watching a little TV with foreign subtitles before bed.  I did enjoy storing my pattern as a PDF on my Kindle: no piece of paper to keep up with!

My unfinished Wingspan

Wingspan has been a free Ravelry download for some time now and is such fun to knit!  Karen Johnson finished hers first and will be teaching this for us in July.  Come let her help you get started on your very own traveling Wingspan!

Karen's finished Wingspan!

I'm off to get caught up on my embroidery now!
Have a great day and take time to make a few stitches before the day is over,


Martha