Friday, January 4, 2013

Call or come by the shop for more information or to register for classes.
Hope to see you in class!

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Beginning Smocking   $50 includes supplies. 2 sessions, Tuesday, January 8 and 15, 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.  
Easter is March 31st this year!  Learn to smock for Spring now!! 

Bishop Dress  $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, January 22, 29, February 5, and 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 
Make a sweet smocked 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.

Picture Smocking $28 plus supplies. 1 session, Thursday, January 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  
Learn to stack cables like a pro!  Bring small scissors.

Holly/Hunter with insert $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Thursday, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Make the little boy or girl in your life this classic garment for spring or summer.  You’ll learn how to insert a smocked piece into any garment!   Add a blouse or turtleneck and make a great cool weather garment with the same pattern.  

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.

Coming Before Easter:  Heirloom sewing by hand and machine!


Crochet Class

Beginning Crochet  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 
Tuesday, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5,  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

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions. 
Monday, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00noon
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 January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 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.  

Flip-Top Mittens $45 plus supplies.  3 sessions, Thursday, January 10, 17, and 24, 6-8 p.m.
These cute and practical mittens are knitted flat and sewn together.  You’ll learn shaping, seaming, and duplicate stitch embroidery.  You must know how to cast-on, knit, purl, and rib. 
Instructor: Martha Neely

Knitting Socks using the Magic Loop--Top down $45 plus supplies. 3 sessions, Saturday, January 12, 19 and February 2, 10:00 – 12:00 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. (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

Beginning Hand Appliqué 1 session, $50 (includes kit) Monday, January 14, 9:30 – 12:30p.m.
This three hour class will cover the basics of hand appliqué. You will go home with a very useful and beautiful needlecase. Click here and here to see the sample! 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.

Beginner 9-Patch $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Thursday, January 10, 17, 31 and February 7, 6:00 – 8:00 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.

A Gentle Life

Beginner Wool Applique 2 sessions. $50 plus  supplies.    Wednesday, January 16 and 23, 10:00 – 12:00 noon   
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.

Bless This House  Eleven month block of the month.  $25 per month plus supplies. Second Sunday each month beginning February, 2:00 – 4:00 p.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.

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.

Serendipity Sampler
Serendipity Sampler $25 per month. 5 sessions.  3rd Friday beginning in January 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  0r 2nd Saturday beginning in January 10:30 – 12:30
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.

Coming in February**Beginner Baby Quilt  $75 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Thursday, February 28, March 7, 14 and 21, 10:00 – 12:00 noon  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.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

January Dream Club


It's here!  This month's yarn is Perfectly Posh Sport: 70% wool, 10% cashmere,10% silk, 10% mohair.
100% Fabulous!!!

Hope you have time to stitch today, I'm off to work on some mittens!

Martha