Monday, April 1, 2013

April classes


Hi Friends,
Here is the Class Schedule for April.  Come stitch with us!!

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Beginning Smocking   $50 includes supplies. 2 sessions, Monday, April 22 and Thursday, April 25, 6:00 – 8:00 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.

Smocking Workshop - $10.00 per session 
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.


Beginning Embroidery- Redwork $30 plus supplies. Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of embroidery while making this cute dishtowel or bread cloth.  You will learn the technique for binding dishtowel or receiving blanket with fabric.

Beginning Embroidery Part 2 $30 plus supplies.  Saturday, April 27,  10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn more stitches while working a design that can be used on another dishtowel or child’s bodice or skirt.

Mary De or Amy Sundress or Jumper $60 plus supplies for 4 sessions. Tuesday, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6-8:30 p.m.
These two styles are favorites for summer sundresses and cool weather jumpers.  The construction is easy enough for a beginner.  Both can be made with smocking or without.

Knitting Classes

Niche Sweater - $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Saturday, April 13, 27, May 11 and 25, 10:00 – 12:00 noon.
This intermediate skill sweater features a lovely cable and seed stitch. Classes are designed so that by the last week your sweater is complete! Instructor: Kathy Parcell. Click Here to see this sweater!

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 
Monday, April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:00 – 12:00 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.  

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 
Thursday, April 11, 18, 25 and May2, 60:00 – 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.  

Knitting Socks using the Magic loop—Toe-up $45 plus supplies. 2 sessions. 
Friday April 12 and 19, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 Adventurous Intermediate level: You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, and decrease and be able to do the Magic Loop method.
Sock knitting is the perfect take-along project!  In this class you will learn to knit socks using a long circular needle.  If you have taken the cuff-down magic loop class, you will enjoy making this sock with or without cables.  Come see the example!
Instructor: Martha Neely

Knitting Workshop  $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (no class on third Monday each month) 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, Tuesday, April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Class is limited to 4 students.  
You will learn about color and value so you can pick out your fabrics after the first class if you like. Kathleen 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.  Kathleen will have a supply list for you at the first class with all her "favorite tools."  Instructor: Kathleen Baden.


Beginning Hand Appliqué 1 session, $50 (includes kit) Saturday, April 13, 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 needle case.  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 and Here to view Needle Case
The Gentle Life

Beginner Wool Applique 2 sessions. $50 plus  supplies.  Wednesday, April 3 and 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.    
Come learn  how to appliqué with wool and embroider in this technique class.  “A Gentle Life” is a wonderful verse which can be framed or finished as you choose.  Wool applique’ is lots of fun.  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).  Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop.  Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive!  $20 per class.

Kaleidoscope   3 classes. $25 per class plus supplies, 10:00 – 12:00 noon. Thursday, April 25, May 2 and 16
This traditional quilt is a classic!  Come take Kathleen's 3-week piecing class.  She'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. You'll pick fabrics in the first class and learn how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle.  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

New! Snowmen 4 classes. $25 per class plus supplies, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, June 12, July 10 and August 14. Intermediate level.
Come stitch these 8 great snowmen in our wool appliqué block of the month class.  We are using beautiful flannels and highest quality wools in the kits. They are fast and fun and you will have a snowman quilt this winter! Instructor: Kathleen Baden

New! Snowmen 4 classes. $25 per class plus supplies, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, June 14, July 12 and August 9.  Intermediate level.
Come stitch these 8 great snowmen in our wool appliqué block of the month class.  We are using beautiful flannels and highest quality wools in the kits. They are fast and fun and you will have a snowman quilt this winter! Instructor: Kathleen Baden

New! Big Stitch Hand Quilting 1 class. $60, Thursday, May 2, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come learn what all the excitement is about in this hand quilting class. The 36” square top, batting and backing will be prepped and is included in the class fee. Two students maximum. Students will also need a hoop, needles and thread.  Come by the shop and see the sample. Instructor: Kathleen Baden

New! Baltimore Halloween Block of the Month Click Here to see this quilt!
This appliquéd block of the month is not for the faint of heart. Kathleen will be supervising construction and offering lots of options. There are a couple of openings in the third Monday night at 6:00  class starting on April 15. We are also “taking names” for a day class. Contact the shop if you are interested. $20 workshop fee plus supplies.  Instructor: Kathleen Baden