Saturday, April 28, 2012

New (inspiration for) Fabric Friday


Jandell and I LOVE Country Living Magazine!  In the April issue there is a pretty article on Blue and White Botanical prints. You can click here to see the online version of the photo that reminded us of these cotton and linen prints that we carry.  How fun to make your own pillows inspired by the magazine!












Thursday, April 19, 2012

Dress of the week

Jandell's ready-to smock
We're starting a new feature today!  Each week we'll show you a new inspiring garment to make. Some will be smocked, some not. Sometimes a dress, sometimes a boy's outfit, sometimes an adult garment.

This week our featured dress is the bishop.  Both of these dresses are ready-to-smocks, which means that we've done the sewing, and you get to do the smocking.  If you'd like to make your own bishop, we use the Ultimate Bishop Dress pattern by Ellen McCarn.  Come see us and we can help you get started.

Jandell made the sweet angel sleeve bishop pictured above with the Little Apples fabric by Aneela Hoey for Moda.
This dress is a size three, but you can order any size as long as the fabric lasts!

Tea Towel Bishop and Linen Bibs
I made this size 12-month ready-to-smock out of the beautiful hemstitched linen towels that we carry.  The original directions for this dress were published in the beloved Creative Needle Magazine.  You can come to a class to learn to make this dress or let us make one for you.  We also carry the Battenburg hangers, embroidered linen bibs and burp cloths shown.  These make great baby gifts!

I hope you'll enjoy this feature each week.  If you'd like more smocking inspiration, click here to view the Smocking and Clothing Set located in the right-hand column on our Flickr page.

Happy stitching!!
Martha

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Easter Schedule


We will be closed for the Easter holiday  

on Saturday, April 7th and  
resume our regular business hours on  
Monday, April 9th.  
Have a wonderful weekend! 

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

April Classes


Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions.
Thursday, April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 6:00 – 8:00p.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

Knitting Workshop  $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
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.

Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet  $45 plus supplies.  4 sessions.
Tuesday, April 17, 24 and May 1 and 8, 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

Quilting Classes

Sweet Sunflower box

Beginner Wool Appliqué 1 session. $25 includes sunflower box kit. Thursday, April 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.   
Come learn  how to appliqué with wool in this technique class.  Wool applique’ is lots of fun.  This sweet little box will be a nice addition to your sewing basket or a gift!  Limit 6.  instructor: Kathleen Baden

T Shirt Quilt Class  $50 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Minimum 4 students.
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 send off to college.   Click here to see a great example!! Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews

Beginner 9-Patch $ 65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Sunday, April 22, May 6, 27 and June 17,
2:00 - 4:00 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
 
Susan's Dresden Garden
Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

New!  Susan’s Dresden Garden  $35 plus supplies for 2 sessions.  Saturday, April 14 and 21, 1-3 p.m.
Get started making this heirloom embroidered and appliquéd quilt.  You’ll learn the best techniques for tracing your design and all the stitches needed to complete the embroidered Dresden plates.  Later in the summer we will get together to make the appliquéd Dresden plates.  Click here to see another view of this quilt!  Instructor:  Martha Neely

S1arah's sweet bishop
Bishop Dress  $50 plus supplies. April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 6-8 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.  Instructor:  Martha Neely

Smocking Workshop - $10.00 per session
Mondays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30 p.m.
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.

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.

Friday, March 16, 2012

The Show Goes On

Our Booth
We had a wonderful time at the Forsyth Piecers and Quilters Show today.  So many talented volunteers worked VERY, VERY, hard to make this show a success!

The quilts entered in the show are fantastically beautiful.  We are so proud of all our customers who won ribbons--and there are a lot!!  Heck, I'm proud of everyone who finished a quilt in time to enter it:  quite an accomplishment in these busy times!

Come be inspired Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 from 1-4 p.m.  Directions and details are here.  Not only will you see all the beautiful quilts, but the Guild is running a silent auction and boutique with goodies for you to purchase.  The vendor area is filled with even more treasures!


Come see us!

Martha

Friday, March 9, 2012

March Classes

Crochet Class
Beginning Crochet $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions
Monday, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet. Crochet a sampler with different stitches and learn to read a pattern. You will be ready to crochet a simple project after this class.

Knitting Classes
Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Tuesday, March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 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.

Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Monday, March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 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.

Knitting Workshop
$10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
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  
   
Beginner Hand Appliqué $55 plus supplies. Two sessions
Wednesday, March 28 & April 11; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
In this class you will learn the freezer paper technique, perfect circles, stars, points - all the basics for a beautiful hand appliqué wall hanging. Visit the shop to see the sample.
Limit 4.

Beginner Wool Appliqué 1 session. $25 includes sunflower box kit. 
Friday, March 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 
OR Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Come learn how to appliqué with wool in this technique class. Wool applique' is lots of fun. This sweet little box will be a nice addition to your sewing basket or a gift! Limit 6.

Folk Art Album Wool Appliqué begins in March. Stop by the shop and see the beautiful sample. This class will meet once a month for six months. Classes with meet the third Monday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
Genesis 8:22$25 per month plus supplies. Click here to view this quilt!
 

 
New! Genesis 8:22   March 14, April 12, May 10, and June 7, 6-8 p.m. 
 Or Sunday March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 10, 2-4 p.m. 
$15 per month plus supplies.
Meets once a month for four months. Each month you'll learn lots of different techniques and enjoy being part of a fun group of quilters!
 
 

Classes for Smocking and Embroidery

Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Thursday, March 22 and 29, 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.

Smocking Workshop - $10.00 per session

Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30 p.m.
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.

Embroidery Workshop Full--let us know if you'd be interested in attending a daytime embroidery workshop. $15 per session plus supplies
Meets monthly: Monday, March 26, 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. We are beginning a new Block of the Month in February but you can still join the fun. Call ahead to reserve a kit!



Friday, February 3, 2012

New Fabric Friday

It's Friday and the UPS guy has been very good to us!


This Moda collection is called " A Stitch in Color" by Malka Dubrawsky. We have layer cakes in this set also! We've actually had this since last week and have sold several pieces to make the Olive Ann "Me and Mama Skirt".  








These yummy blues are a linen and cotton blend from Free Spirit. I'm sorry there's not a bigger picture of these, 'cause they're gorgeous!! You'll just have to stop by and see them for yourself.
We just got the fabulous Girl's World by Jennifer Paganell! I'm already planning some sweet dresses using the patterns included in the book with these beauties and the sweet birdies shown below:







You can see more pictures of these fabrics on our flickr site.
I made a set for them here.

It's supposed to be rainy tomorrow, so planning projects for these happy fabrics will be such fun!!

Come join us!

Martha