A thing of beauty...

There's a beautiful new quilt hanging in the shop. It was made by a very talented group of women headed up by Jill Bowman and quilted by Theresa DeWalt. Wouldn't you love this covering your bed--I know it would look great on my four-poster!

This is the Raffle Quilt for the Heart of the Triad Quilt Guild Show. It's hanging in the shop right now and we have a big manilla envelope FULL of chances waiting for you! I heard that one of our quilt teachers bought A LOT of tickets. I'm off to get mine now while I decide what color to repaint my room...

Come see us!

Martha

Found Time and Sanity

My friend London saves me hours of time each week. Do you wonder how she performs this amazing feat, especially since I see her maybe once a week?

She has saved me much time and aggravation by making me one of these beautiful necklaces for my reading glasses. I put it on when I come to the shop each morning, and all day long I know where my "specs" are and I can see to inspect someone's smocking or knitting and read the tiny print of all those yarn labels and I have on a beautiful piece of jewelry. Amazing!

I love my necklace so much that London is now making these for you. They are so pretty, I'm thinking that maybe I need another one for my "sewing room" glasses!

She is now making custom necklaces for your Clover cutters. Come by and place your order.

Thanks, London!

April Classes

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: Saturday, April 9 and 16, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 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.

Picture Smocking $28 includes supplies. 1 session, Thursday, April 7; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Learn to stack cables like a pro! Bring small scissors. Supplies provided.

Romper or Jumper with Insert $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Thursday, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5.
Get ready for warm weather with this cute romper or dress. This is a great beginning sewing project. Make it with or without the smocked insert.

T-Shirt with Insert $30 plus supplies. 1 session, Thursday, April 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Learn to place a smocked insert into a t-shirt or onesie! It is best to have your insert smocked before class, so register early to receive instructions for smocking your insert!

Tea Towel Bishop $30 plus supplies includes pleating your dress. 1 session, Saturday, April 30, 9:30a.m.-noon
Get a taste of machine heirloom sewing while constructing this sweet dress. You will come out of this workshop with your dress ready to be smocked!

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies Meets monthly: Monday, April 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!

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting - Mornings $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Saturday, April 16, 30, May 7 and 14, 9:00 – 11:00 a.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.

Beginning Knitting - Evenings $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:00 – 8:00p.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.

Seville Jacket $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Saturday, April 9, 16, 30 and May 7; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
This “jacket” will be a beautiful accessory to your wardrobe! Perfect for Spring and Summer. Join Kathy and she will walk you through the pattern step by step.

Spring Sweater Class $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Monday, April 18, May 2, 16, and June 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Choose from three patterns with lace panels to make the perfect spring into summer into fall sweater. You’ll learn how to make a sweater that fits and how to read and follow those lace charts! Come by the shop to select your favorite style.

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 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

The Golden Girls will meet the 2nd Thursday each month, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This is a fun group for early intermediate quilters. Space is limited. Call the shop for more information.

Beginner 9-Patch $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, April 19, May 10, 17 and 31, 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.



Simply Cottage Quilt – coming in June








T Shirt Quilt Class $45 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, April 9, 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Learn to make a T shirt quilt for your graduate (or yourself)! Let’s get started so you’ll have it complete and ready to give at graduation.

New! Friendship Star $65 plus supplies. 4 sessions: Tuesday, April 12, 26, May 24 and June 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This class uses a Layer Cake! A good next class after the beginner quilt class. Come see the sample hanging in the shop.

Binding Class Thursday, May 19,6:00 – 8:00p.m. $25 plus supplies
Come learn how to bind your quilts in this demo class. We'll show you how to cut and sew down your binding so that you give your quilts a professional finish.

Dancing and Knitting

Did you read the article in yesterday's WS Journal about this dance performance? Well, Helen Simoneau is not just a choregrapher, but also a KNITTER!!

She has been one of our customers since she was a undergrad at the School of the Arts. We love all our student-knitters (and quilters and sewers, too!)

If you are interested in attending the Thursday or Friday performance, we have info at the shop.

Congratulations, Helen, we are so proud of you!

Additions to the February Schedule

We've added a few extra classes to February and early March. The remainder of the schedule is listed in the previous post. Have a great week enjoying as much sunshine as you can!!

Quilting Classes Beginner 9-Patch--New Dates! $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, February 15, March 8, 15 and 29, 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 Serendipity Sampler $25 per month plus supplies for 5 months. Class meets the 4th Thursday of each month beginning February 24, 6 p.m. Improve your hand applique and piecing skills while you make this gorgeous Kim Diehl design. Kits available! Click here to see Kathleen's quilt. Hop to It Hand Applique Block of the Month Option 1: 3rd Friday of each month for 12 months, 2:00 p.m. $17.50 per month plus supplies. Begins Saturday, February 18. Option 2: 4th Saturday of each month for 6 months, $25 per month plus supplies. Begins February 26. Whether you choose option1 and make one block per month or be adventurous and make 2 blocks per month with option 2, you are sure to learn lots (and finish!) in one of Kathleen's excellent classes. Click to view Kathleen's example here. Appliqued Chicks Quilt- Beginner Hand Applique $50 plus supplies. Thursday, February 17 and March 10, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 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. Coming in March!! T-shirt Quilt $45 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, March 5, 9:00 a.m. - noon. 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!!!

Crochet Classes

New! Read a Pattern $25 for 1 session

Monday, February 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m

Have trouble deciphering those crazy crochet directions? Karen will help you learn the code! Bring any "problem patterns" with you!

Needle Punch for Spring!

Spring Blossoms 2 sessions, Saturday, February 26 and March 5, 9:30a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $43 includes kit.

Bring your hoop and punch needle (available for sale at Knit One Smock Too) and get ready for a taste of spring! Beginners welcome, no previous experience required.

needle punch flowers

February Class Schedule

Quilting Classes
Coming February 4th!!!!!!! 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.


New!! The Golden Girls will meet the 2nd Thursday 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.

Beginner 9-Patch $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Tuesday, February 8, 15, March 8 and 15, 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 $50 plus supplies. Thursday, February 17 and March 10, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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.

Crochet Classes
Beginning Crochet $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions Wednesday, February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 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.

Knitting Classes


First Project Class $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Thursday, February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
If you know the basics of knitting, but don't want to attempt that first sweater on your own, this class is for you. The next class after beginning knitting, you’ll get help all along the way to complete your first project!

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Thursday, February 10, 17, 24 and March 3, 10:15 – 12:15 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.

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions. Wednesday, February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 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.

Knitting Socks using the Magic loop--Top down $40 plus supplies. 3 sessions, Saturday, February 5, 12, and 19, 9:30-11:30 am.
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.

If you have made socks before, come to this class and learn a decorative elastic cast-on AND how to embellish your socks with Embroidery!

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 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.

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Bishop Dress $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Wednesday February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 9:30 a.m.-noon.
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.

Sundress/Bubble/Jumper $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions: Thursday, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 6-8:30 p.m.
This cute bubble (for boys) or dress is a great first sewing and/or smocking project. Both the bubble and dress may be smocked or not! Beginners are welcome!
More pictures of this garment can be seen here.




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.


Traditional Embroidery 1 session: Saturday, February 5, 1-4:00 p.m. $35 includes your supplies
Come spend a fun afternoon learning the basics of embroidery. We’ll practice stem, outline, back stitch and more!

Heirloom Embroidery 1 session: Saturday February 19, 1-4:00 p.m $35 includes your supplies
Another afternoon of fun! You’ll learn the stitches used to embellish heirloom garments and more: shadow embroidery, featherstitch, bouillon roses, and padded satin stitch.

Embroidery Workshop $15 per session plus supplies Meets monthly: Monday, February 28, 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!

Snow Day

We're staying home today! I live on a main thoroughfare and not many cars have ventured out yet--very unusual!!

If you need to come to the shop tomorrow, call first and make sure we are open! Who knows how much of this will melt?

Enjoy the white, peaceful world, drink something warm, and stitch by the fire (or by the netflix!).
I'm working on the embroidery and applique for this. My basement sewing room is chilly so I'm glad that I brought this home to wear with my cozy hand knit socks!

Wish me luck! I wish YOU lots of happy stitching time, too!

Martha