Shop 'til you drop

Does this look like heaven to you?

Shirley, Jandell and Susann are busy getting kits and other goodies ready for our booths at two needlework shows this month. We will be at the Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace in Sanford, NC, Friday, January 7 and 8. Click here for more info and directions.

On January 28 and 29 our traveling shop will be at the Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza in Statesville, NC! Click here for directions to the Statesville Civic Center. Both of these shows make a fun day trip of shopping.

These shows are not just for quilters. Jandell got the fabulous vintage buttons for her red sweater at one of these shows last year, and I got a wonderful footstool upholstered with a vintage quilt for my sewing room!
We have discount tickets for admission for both shows at the shop, so stop in and pick up a coupon. If you can't make it to Sanford or Statesville, stop in and shop from our kits for quilting, knitting and embroidery in advance of everyone else!!

Our booth at a previous show.

Classes for January

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! We always enjoy having you drop in and sit and do your handwork.

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.

Thursday, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR

Thursday, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 - 8:30 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.

Knitted Slippers $30 plus supplies. 2 sessions. Wednesday, January 12 and 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Knit a cozy pair of slippers for these cold nights. You must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Cable V-neck Vest $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Monday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Want to try cables and too afraid to tackle them on your own? Kathy will guide you through this project every step along the way! You must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Knitting Workshop

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

Tuesday 10:00-12:00 p.m. or

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

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

Friday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

This is the "clinic" for all your knitting emerge

ncies! 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.

Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions

Tuesday, January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 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. Limit 4.

Coming in February - New Crochet Project!

Quilting Classes

Beginner 9-Patch $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, January 18, February 8, 15 and March 8, 5:30 - 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. Limit 4

Appliqued Chicks Quilt- Beginner Hand Applique

In this class you will learn hand appliqué, a new way to piece half square triangles and much more to make a cute (really cute) quilt. Stop by the shop and see the quilt.

$50 plus supplies. Thursday, January 20 and February 17, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Beginner Wool Applique 1 session. $25 includes needlecase kit. Monday, January 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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

New Group!! The Golden Girls will meet the 2^nd Thursday (January 9th) each month, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This is a group for early intermediate quilting. Space is limited. Call the shop for more information.

Coming February 4^th!!!!!!!

Super Bowl Sew In - Sign up now and join us for some fun. Friday, February 4, 5:30 until.... Bring your UFOs to work on and enjoy sewing all night long. Space is limited.

Quilt Club

This Club will meet monthly and work on a quilt from start to finish. Beginning in February the next quilt will be Hope - Collection for a Cause by Moda. Theresa will guide you with picking out your fabrics and improving your piecing skills, ... from start to finish. A great way to stay focused! You may join this group the 2^nd Wednesday evening or the 3^rd Sunday of each month. Call the shop for information. The cost is $15.00 per month. Seating is limited.

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Smocking Workshop - $10.00 per session

Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesdays 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 6:00 -8:30 p.m.

Thursdays 9:30-12:00 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 Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Wednesday, January 12 and 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, January 13 and 20, 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

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies

Meets monthly: Monday, January 24, 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. This month will be devoted to finishing projects in preparation for a new Embroidered Tote Bag coming in February!

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.

Holiday Hours and a sale!

The days are swiftly passing!! I STILL have packages to wrap and a few to buy and lots of fun meals to plan and shop for! The house will be full again soon--fun!!!

Here are the revised shop hours and two other little tidbits. The January Class Schedule will be up next week. Get ready to learn a new skill and make something beautiful in the new year!

Holiday Hours
December 23: 10 am-5pm No Sit and Stitch tonight!
December 24: 10 am-2 pm
December 25 and 26: Closed--Merry Christmas!
December 27-29: regular hours
December 30: 10 am-5pm No Sit and Stitch tonight!
December 31: 10 am-2 pm
January 1 and 2: closed--Happy New Year!
January 3: back to normal!

Gift Certificate Special!!!
now through December 24, 2010

For each $50 Gift Certificate you purchase you will receive a special $10 gift certificate free!

Regular gift certificates spend just like money and are good for one year. Use them for merchandise, classes, anything!
We'd love to help your favorite "Santa" design a gift card for whatever your heart desires or play Santa for a friend.

The $10 special gift certificate is for in-stock merchandise through the month of January. It's a great bonus for you or a friend!

Fabric Sale

Select Christmas fabrics 30% off
now through December 31, 2010

half-yard minimum !

there's STILL time to knit!!

I made this Neck warmer in a couple of hours Saturday night before I went Christmas shopping! I used Katia Fabula and a size 17 circular needle. The yarn was great to knit with and it only took two skeins!
Come by the shop to see and feel my neck warmer. The cables look better in person!


Here's the pattern:

Cabled Neck Warmer

C4: Place 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in back, knit next 2 stitches, knit the 2 stitches from cable needle

Cast on 48 stitches with a size 17 circular needle 16 or 24 inches long.

Join and work k2 p2 rib for 4 rounds.

Round 5: *K2, p1, inc 1. Repeat from * to end of round. You now have 60 stitches.
*I increased by doing a lifted increase, but you may also knit into the front and back of the stitch.

Round 6 (Rib round): *k4, p2. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 7 (Cable round): *C4, p2. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 8- 11: work Rib round.

Round 12: work Cable round.

Repeat rounds 8-12 again

Next round: * k2, p1, p2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 48 stitches remain.

Work k2 p2 rib for 4 rounds. Bind off loosely in rib pattern.

Enjoy!!

Time To Knit!

Doesn't this cold weather make you want to sit by the fire and knit?

I spent a snowy Saturday evening making these cup cozies. They will be stuffing the stockings at my house along with a gift certificate to our favorite neighborhood coffee shop. The pattern is from the book Knitted Gifts by Ann Budd. We have this book for sale at the shop. The pattern is a free pattern on Knitting Daily.




Glitzy scarves are another fun thing to make this time of year. I made this mesh scarf to wear to a holiday party. The pattern is easy! I've written it out below. Come by the shop to pick out your yarn and we'll give you a copy.

Mesh Scarf

Cast on 23 stitches (or any odd number)

Row 1: K3, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, k2

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: K2, *k2tog, yo, repeat from* until 3 stitches remain, k3

Row 4 and all even numbered rows: Purl

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length. Bind off and block to open up lace pattern.

I used a size 10 needle. Adjust your needle according to the thickness of your yarn and the openness desired.

Our friend Cindy has made this beautiful scarf using the Branching Out pattern from Knitty.com The sparkle doesn't photograph quite as pretty as real life. It looks like a scarf a winter fairy would wear.


We have lots of other ideas for easy quick knits: fingerless gloves, dish and face cloths (add a bar of fancy soap and you have a great hostess gift!) and lots of fun hats!

If all this makes you want to learn to knit NOW, call the shop at 336-765-9099 and schedule a beginner private lesson. We can have you knitting a simple scarf out of a beautiful luxurious yarn in a hour!

Come see us!

Martha

New Fabric Friday

The UPS Man has brought us lots of big, heavy boxes this week. This means new fabric! (Yarn boxes are bigger, but lighter!)

Summertime by Quilt Soup

Click here to see a cute table runner using this new fabric!

Soul Blossoms from Amy Butler!!!!

Morris Tapestry from Moda

Cute floral and companion for smockers and quilters.

I love it when we get something for everyone! The UPS man may be as popular as Santa when that brown truck full of big boxes pulls into our parking lot.

Have a great weekend. Next post will be for Knitters!!!

Martha

November Classes

Knitting Classes


Frontier Blues Sweater $45 plus supplies for 4 sessions. Monday, November 15, 22, 29, and December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come knit this beautiful sweater embellished with gorgeous ribbon. This will be a sweater you can tailor to your style! Stop by the shop and see the sample. You must be able to knit , purl, increase and decrease.

Knitting Mittens using the Magic Loop $35 plus supplies for 2 sessions. Thursday, November, 11 and 18, 6:00-8:30 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. Great Christmas gifts!

Beaded Scarf $35 plus supplies for 2 sessions. Wednesday, November 10 and December 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Come see this beautiful scarf knitted with hand- dyed yarn and beads! You will lean how to knit with beads without using those itty-bitty needles. This is a great gift project or something fun to make for your self!

Knitting Workshop

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


Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 6-8 p.m.

Learn the basics of crochet. Crochet a sampler with different stitches. Learn to read a pattern. Your will be ready to crochet a simple project afyer this class. Limit 4.


Needle Punch Classes

Snowman or Santa Claus Ornament $20 plus kit and tools/supplies. One session, Saturday, November 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. OR Thursday, December 2, 7-9 p.m.

Join Jennifer and learn to needle punch while making this cute snowman or Santa Claus. You choose!

Needle Felt Classes

Sheep Ornament $20 plus kit and tools/supplies. One session, Saturday, December 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. OR Wednesday, December 8, 7-9 p.m. (Kit makes 2 sheep)

A cute addition to your Christmas tree or leave him out year 'round! This is a fun project!


Christmas Ball Ornament $20 plus kit and tools/supplies. One session, Saturday, December 11, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.

A fun project to make for yourself or give to friends! (kit makes 3 balls!) Click here to view these ornaments!

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery
Smocking Workshop
Mondays 9:30 a.m.-noon; $10 per session
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions
Wednesdays 6-8:30 p.m. $10 per session
Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions

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 you space.

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies Monday, November 22, 6-8:30 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!

Quilting Classes

Tipsy Trees Wall Hanging $40 plus supplies. 1 session, Saturday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
We're not sure how they got tipsy but they're really cute. Join Theresa to make this fun wall hanging.
Click here to see this cute quilt!