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.

Sale!!

Happy Holidays!

Our gift to you:

30% off all in-stock merchandise

40%ff all Christmas fabrics

50% off all Needlepoint canvasses

December 28, 2009-January 2, 2010

Holiday Store Hours:

We will close New Year's Eve at 2 p.m.

and reopen at 10a.m. on January 2nd.

Stitching therapy

I read this on Flylady.net the other day:

"What I'm doing to pamper myself this holiday season is to knit!
I love to knit but my other responsibilities throughout the year often preclude it. So I decided that I would knit at least three times a week throughout this holiday season. I decided that instead of trying to make a large project, I'd make Christmas Ornaments that are mini-sweaters, each one different.

In just the last week and a half, from doing this, I've made 20 ornaments and mastered three new knitting techniques that I've been wanting to do for ages! The ornaments are so small that I can get a good portion of them knitted in a 15-minute block, and one day when I had a lot of waiting time, I carried the knitting along with me and made 3 of them while I would have otherwise been bored or irritated by "wasting time" waiting. Instead I was calm and happy.

Bernadette"


I 'll bet Bernadette is doing something like these.

What kind of stitching activity pampers you? I love to look through my old smocking and knitting magazines and find new projects and Shirley likes to look though her quilt books.

Susann likes to work with her orchids and talk to her grandchildren, which leads her to her applique books to create more cute outfits like these:

Tell us your favorite way to spend some stitching time!

911 for your projects!

We had a special visitor at smocking workshop the other day: Patsy's new granddaughter! Peggy gave her a lesson on the machine.


You never know who is going to show up for workshop and what new projects you will see! This time of year workshops are full of stitchers finishing up good things for Christmas. Some people come each week just to have some uninterrupted stitching time and fun with fellow stitchers.

If your project needs rescuing or just a little push to get it going again, We have a workshop to fit you schedule.
Call the shop at 336/765-9099 to reserve your seat. Most sessions are limited to 6 students so that we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, so you need to sign up each week.

Knitting workshops are Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, or Thursday afternoons.

Smocking workshops are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.

Teachers are available at other times for one-on-one sessions. Call the shop to schedule a lesson.

December 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 chair is always open for you to 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.

Needle Felting Fun!

Christmas Ornament $35. 1 session. Saturday, December 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

This class is a must!! Come and learn to make these beautiful felted Christmas Ornaments. They are a wonderful addition to your tree and they make great

gifts. You will learn to needle felt and wet felt while making this quick, fun project. You’ll make three ornaments.

Smocking and Embroidery

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies meets monthly: Monday, December 7, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Join us on the fourth Monday 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 Wednesdays 6-8:30 p.m. OR Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

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! Beaded Necklace $25 plus supplies for 1 session, Thursday, December 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Get a taste of knitting with beads. This necklace will make a quick and easy, but beautiful gift!

Knitting Mittens using the Magic Loop $40 plus supplies 3 sessions Thursday, December 3, 10 and 17, 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.

Mittens: Mini class $25 plus supplies. Saturday, December 5, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.

If you already know how to do the magic loop, you may do a little prep work before class and come learn how to work the “hard parts”!

Knitting Workshop

$10 for 1 session

or $30 for 4 sessions:

Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. or

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-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.

Quilting Classes

Fat Quarter Bag $35 plus supplies. 1 session. Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Just in time for Christmas gifts! A great bag for carrying everything. If you have your 6 fat quarters cut before class you’ll go home with a finished bag. We promise! Limit 4.

Wintergraphix Tablerunner or Wallhanging Technique Classes. $5 each session.

1 session each. Saturday, December 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (tablerunner);

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (wallhanging).

Sit down with Theresa and she’ll share with you the tips and techniques for completing these beautiful pieces. Kits will be available for purchase.

Fair Winners!

We are so proud of our customers who entered items in the Dixie Classic Fair! Our two youngest winners, Hannah and Connor, designed and machine appliqued their own quilts. They are both 5 years old, and these are not their first sewing projects. We are soooo proud of them!!

On our Flickr page you can view pictures of the projects of our other fair winners: Patricia, Betsy, and Paula won for their smocked dresses; Jennifer Carpenter won for her Christmas Stockings and a beautiful sweater (pictures to follow!) and Jennifer Edwards won awards for her painting. Painting as in Art, not the kind that I do on my walls! Click on the flickr badge located in the right-hand column of this page (the block of photos that says "what is this?") to view the fair winners and other photos from the shop.

Jennifer Edwards has just opened an online store to sell her own crochet and knit patterns, Yarnworks by Jennifer
You can view and purchase her patterns and link to her blog and art sites. Congratulations, Jennifer!

As more winners bring in their items for us to photograph, we will add them to our flickr page.

Congratulations to all!!

Classes for November

Classes for Needle Felting

Snowman Ornament $20 includes kit. 1 session. Sunday, November 15, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
This little guy is really cute! You’ll want to make one for all your friends. Make this ornament in one class and get an early start on Christmas gifts.

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Christmas Ornament $25 includes kit. 2 sessions. Wednesday, November 4 and 11, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.(4th) and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (11th)
This class is a must!! Come and learn to make these beautiful felted Christmas Ornaments. They are a wonderful addition to your tree and they make great gifts. You will learn to needle felt and wet felt while making this quick, fun project.

New! Santa Claus Ornament $25. 1 session. Saturday, November 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Very cute Jolly Old Elf. Stop by and see the sample. Another great addition to your tree and lots of fun to make.
　
New! Mrs. Santa Claus Ornament $25. 1 session. Saturday, November 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Santa Claus’ better half!!!!!!!

New!! Wool Applique
One session. Tuesday, November 10 or Wednesday, November 11; 6:00 – 7:30 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
Fat Quarter Bag $35 plus supplies. 1 session. Thursday, November 12, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Just in time for Christmas gifts! A great bag for carrying everything. If you have your 6 fat quarters cut before class you’ll go home with a finished bag. We promise! Limit 4.

Quilting Bee $20 per session: Thursday, November 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Kathleen will spend the first 30 minutes on a "skill builder" and then you can work on any project you like. Sign up early, as the class is limited to 6 people.
Sewing machines are welcome!

Beginner Appliqué $50 includes a pre-washed kit. 2 sessions: Tuesday, November 24 and December 8, 6:00 – 8:30 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, Monday, November 9, 16, 23 and 30, 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.

Smocking and Embroidery
New! Christmas Redwork $28 plus kit. 1 session, Saturday, November 14, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. OR Thursday, November 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Learn the stitches of traditional redwork while making a beautiful embroidered hand towel or kitchen towel. This is a great beginning embroidery class.

Embroidery Workshop
$15 per session plus supplies
Meets monthly: Monday, November 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Or Friday, November 13, 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on the second Friday 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.
Beginning in September, the group will begin a beautiful Jacobean leaf sampler featuring new stitches each month. 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 Wednesdays 6-8:30 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.
　
Crochet Workshop
$10 per session or $30 for 4 sessions: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring an ongoing crochet project or one you’d like to begin and Jennifer will help you! Sign up each week so we know you are coming. These crochet students are having a great time and making some wonderful things. If you like to crochet come join this group!!
　

Knitting Classes

New! Beaded Necklace $25 plus supplies for 1 session, Saturday, November 14,
10:00 a.m.-noon.
Get a taste of knitting with beads. This necklace will make a quick and easy, but beautiful gift!
　

New ! The Weekend Jacket $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Weekend Jacket will be a stylish addition to your Fall and Winter wardrobe! Knit with chunky yarn this will be a fun project. Stop by the shop and see the sample. You must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.
　

Socks….. Getting Ready for Christmas!
Knitting Socks using the Magic Loop Cuff down $40 plus supplies. 3 sessions, Saturday, November 7, 14 and 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. OR Monday, November 2, 16, and 30, 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. This class will have you going so you can start on Christmas gifts! You must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and rib.　

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.

Fair Rumors!

We keep hearing that lots of you have won prizes at the Fair! Congratulations!!!

We have heard Patricia Chandler, Jennifer Carpenter, Lisa Crozier, Jennifer Edwards, Jandell's daughter and many, many more of you are big prize winners.

Next week when you claim your ribbons, bring your prize-winning items by the shop so that we can take a photo to post here. If you won for a food category, just let us know so we can make a list, and if you would like to bring us some fresh-baked samples, feel free!

We are so proud of all of you!!!

Smocking, Embroidery and Quilting Classes for October

Smocking and Embroidery

Beginning Smocking $45 plus supplies for 2 sessions, Thursday, October 1 and 8, 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.

Bishop Dress 4 sessions, $50 plus supplies. Monday, October 12, 19, November 2, and 9, 6-8:30 p.m.

Make a bishop dress from start to finish even if you've never sewn before! If you are an experienced seamstress, there will be lots of new techniques to learn. This is a great first smocking project. Supply list provided when you register.

Yoke Dress or Bubble 4 sessions, $50 plus supplies; Thursday, October 22, 29, November 5 and 12, 6-8:30 p.m.

A yoke-style dress, romper, or bubble can be make for special occasions or for play. Learn all the techniques to make a beautiful garment. For advanced beginners. Supply list provided when you register.

New! Lace Collar 1 session, $25 plus supplies; Thursday, October 15, 6-8:30 p.m.

Learn the techniques to make the beautiful lace collar pictured on the cover of Australian Smocking issue #87!

Beginning Embroidery $30 includes kit. Sunday, October 4, 2-4:30 p.m.

Come learn the basics of embroidery while stitching a cute snowman in redwork or bluework . Your pattern, fabric, and needles are included. Bring small scissors to cut threads.

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies

Meets monthly: Monday, October 26, 6-8:30 p.m. OR Friday, October 9, 12:00-2:30 p.m.

Join us on the fourth Monday or second Friday of each month for stitching time and fellowship! Learn how to prepare your 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.

Beginning in September, the group will begin a beautiful Jacobean leaf sampler featuring new stitches each month. 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 Wednesdays 6-8:30 p.m. OR Thursdays 10 a.m. -noon

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.

Quilting Classes

New! Country Sunshine Block of the Month $25 per session for 5 sessions plus supplies

Join Kathleen as she shows you how to applique this beautiful quilt. She will help you "custom size" your piece and share her tips for successful applique and piecing over this five month class. This is an intermediate applique class. Kits are available. Come see the custom quilted sample in the shop. Class will meet the third Friday evening of each month from 6-8 p.m. or the fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. Limit 6 students per class.

Quilting Bee $20 per session: Thursday, October 15, 6-8:30 p.m. or Friday, October 16 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Kathleen will spend the first 30 minutes on a "skill builder" and then you can work on any project you like. Sign up early, as the class is limited to 6 students. Sewing machines are welcome!

Beginner Applique $50 includes a pre-washed kit. 2 sessions: Tuesday, October 6 and 20, 1-3:30 p.m.

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

Beginner 9-patch $60 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6-8:30 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 students.

Bow tucks Tote $4o plus supplies. 2 sessions, Monday, October 26 and Wednesday October 28, 2-4 p.m.

This tote is really functional, with lots of interior pockets, and looks more like a purse. You'll have your purse completed in one week! Sewing machine required.