March Classes Part One

New!! Punch Needle Embroidery One Session, $20.00 plus supplies.
We are excited to introduce you to Punch Needle Embroidery! This is fun and portable.
Saturday, March 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. OR
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Punch Needle Finishing Class One Session, $10.00 Saturday, March 27, 9:39-11:00a.m. Jennifer will demonstrate several different ways to finish your completed piece.
Needle Felting: Spring Bunnies $40 plus $15 kit for two sessions: Saturday, March 6 and 13, 9:30-noon. Limit 8
You will come out of this class with both Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail! No previous needle felting experience required!

Crochet
Beginning Crochet $45 plus supplies for 4 sessions: Wednesday, March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet. Crochet a sampler with different stitches. Learn to read a pattern. You will be ready to crochet a simple project after this class.

Knitting
Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Saturday, March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1-3 p.m. OR
Thursday, March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 9:30-11:30 a.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. Sign up early: these fill up fast!

Beginner's Knitting--First Project Workshop $30 plus supplies for 2 sessions, Thursday, March 11 and 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
You've finished beginner's knitting and now you are ready to tackle that first project. This class will offer you support as you select your first project, work on following the pattern and sewing any pieces together.

Knitting Workshop $10 for 1 session or $3o for 4 sessions:

• Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. OR
• Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-noon 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!

Knitting socks using the Magic Loop--cuff down $40 plus supplies for 3 sessions: Friday, March 5, 12, and 19, 12 noon-2 p.m.

Take a long lunch hour and come learn to make socks! You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and rib. Martha will teach you the rest!

New classes

Two new classes are starting soon!
Jennifer's Crocheted Simplicity Shawl class will meet on Monday, February 22 and March 8 from 6-8 p.m. You may click on this to connect to Jennifer's beautiful blog posting of this shawl. Make sure to check out the rest of her blog--it is very inspiring!

I am teaching my Flight of Fancy quilt class starting Thursday, February 18 and 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. Yes, I know that's tomorrow! I have been stitching like crazy for the last few weeks to get it finished and tonight Kathleen is helping me with the borders! This is not the first quilt I have started, but it is the first quilt that I have ever finished!! I'll take a picture as soon as those borders are on so you can see it, but until then, the original is posted here. I have really loved making this quilt and I would love to have you join me for this class. The embroidery is detailed, but uses very easy stitches and I have learned lots of tips and techniques as I stitched mine that I will be sharing with you!

Call or come by the shop to register for either of these classes. The number is 336-765-9099. Both the shawl and quilt are hanging there so you can see them "in real life"!

I'll post some of our knitting and quilting classes tomorrow. Stay tuned!!

Martha

Snow day (sort-of!)

Today we are experiencing what the meteorologists call a "wintry mix" so I'm spending the day at home (the shop is closed) catching up on:

Mending a sweater and sewing on scout badges

Kitchener stitching the second sock of a pair!!!

Making buttonholes for these two beauties!

And LOTS of pleating! So I can get to the fun part:

Knitting and stitching on my two current projects. Hope you get to work on your favorite things today too!
Martha

End-of-January Classes and a Sale!!!

We have four upcoming classes to tell you about:

T-shirt Quilt $45 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, January 23, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 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. This will be great way to get started and be finished by graduation!!!

Knitting Socks using the Magic Loop Cuff down $40 plus supplies 3 sessions Thursday, January 28, February 4 and 11, 6:30-8:30 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.

Ruffle Scarf January 29 1-3:30 pm $25 plus supplies for 1 session. Friday, January 29, 1-3:30

Have you seen the Cha-Cha scarf? Come learn the special technique to knit with this ruffled yarn. This is a fun, easy-to-knit project! Advanced beginner: You must know how to cast-on, knit, increase and decrease.

Knitted Shrug $35 for 2 sessions plus supplies. Saturday January 23 and 30, 1-3 p.m.

This is a great first project after Beginning Knitting. You will learn to follow a pattern and sew two seams together. Come see the sample in the shop. Advanced beginner: you must know how to cast-on, knit, purl, increase, and decrease

Call the shop ASAP to hold your place in any of these classes. They are starting soon and filling up fast!

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All of our Christmas fabric is on sale for 30% off now through January 30!!!

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The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza

Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 from 9am - 5 pm

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 from 9 am - 5pm

Statesville Civic Center

300 South Center St., Statesville, NC 28677

Admission $4.00

One stop shopping for 38 of the best quilting and creativity vendors.

To see a complete list of vendors go to http://quiltersgallery.net/qneae2009.htm

QFAM

We had a great time at the Quilting and Fiber Arts Marketplace (QFAM!)

A very talented lady took pictures of our booth for us:


Thanks so much! We made lots of new friends in Sanford.
Now we'll get ready for lots of new classes and projects at the shop AND the Statesville show at the end of January.

The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace

The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace is in Sanford, NC this weekend and we will be there! (Don't worry--the shop here in Winston will be still be open!) Details and a list of vendors can be found here.

We are busy making lots of kits to sell this weekend, so come by the shop if you can't get to Sanford and see what we are taking with us! We'll have projects for knitting, smocking and quilting, plus what's left of our marked-down needlepoint canvases.

Hope to see you in Sanford or here at the shop this week!

January classes

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! Our comfy couch is always open for you to drop in and sit and do your handwork.

Smocking and Embroidery

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies

Meets monthly: Monday, January 25, 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!!

Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions, Thursday, January 14 and 21, 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.

Machine Applique $30 includes kit. 1 session. Saturday, January 16, 10:00 – 12:00noon.

Learn the technique for machine appliqué. This is a great way to embellish T shirts and jumpers. Bring your sewing machine. Limit 4.

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.

Lindsey Jumper or Sundress $50 plus supplies for 4 sessions. Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6-8:30 p.m.

This back wrap style is a favorite for cool weather jumpers and summer sundresses. The construction is easy enough for a beginner. Lindsey can be made with smocking or without.

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting

$45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.

Thursday, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. OR

Thursday, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:30 – 8:30 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!

Favorite Son zippered cardigan $60 plus supplies. 6 sessions, Monday, January 4, 18, February 1, 15, March 1 and 15, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Join Martha and knit this zippered cardigan for the male in your life or for yourself. We will use the Retrofit Pattern from Knitty.com. Class will meet every other week so that you can get help every step of the way. There are lots of new techniques to learn while making this sweater, including sewing in that zipper!

You must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Toe-up Cabled Socks using the Magic Loop $35 plus supplies for 2 sessions: Saturday, January 16 and 23, 1:00 – 4:00 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. If you have never done cables, this is your chance! You must know

how to knit using the magic loop method.

The Weekend Jacket $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, January 12, 19, 26

and February 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Weekend Jacket will be a stylish addition to your Winter wardrobe! Knit with chunky yarn, this will be a fun project. You must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

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 1:00-3:00 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!! Wool Applique

One session. Wednesday, January 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, January 20, 6:00-8:00

p.m. - $25 includes needlecase kit.

Come learn how to appliqué with wool in this technique class. It’s lots of fun and you’ll pick up lots of pointers and practice on a sample needlecase. Limit 6.

Quilting Classes

T-shirt Quilt $45 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, January 9, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 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. This will be great way to get started and be finished by graduation!!!

Beginner Appliqué $50 includes a pre-washed kit. 2 sessions: Thursday, January 14 and 28, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

This is the class for serious appliqué. Learn the freezer paper technique for the first in Kathleen’s series of appliqué blocks. Learn how to make bias stems, needleturned dragonfly bodies, and perfect points. Come see the sample at the shop. Limit 4

Beginner 9-Patch $ 60 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, January 12 and 26 and February 2 and 16; 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.