Monday, October 29, 2012
Make Friends with Your Machine
Shirley is a magnificent machine appliquer (my computer says that this is not a word, but what else would you call someone who appliques?). She made a glorious Autumn Wheelbarrow that you can see on the Knit One Smock Too Facebook page or here on our Flickr site.
She is working on this kit from Edyta Sitar from Moda Fabrics. Click here to jump over to the Moda blog to see the finished project. We have two of these kits available in the shop. They come with all the pieces diecut and fusible, placed in individual packets for each block and border! We also have the Aurifil thread set that coordinates with the Edyta Sitar batiks. The Aurifil link has two videos with Edyta showing the thread collection and the finished quilt that Shirley is working on.
Come by the shop to see Shirley's applique work in person. You be amazed at how she can make that machine go and do. Purchase one of these fabulous kits and ask her for a tip or two. You'll make friends with your machine too!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Classes for October
Here is the Class Schedule for October. Call the shop at 336/765-9099 to register.
Come join us!
Crochet
Easy Crochet Cowl 2 sessions. $30 plus supplies. Tuesday, October 16 and 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
This is an easy but interesting project for an advanced beginner or beyond. You must already know "basic" crochet. Instructor: Karen Johnson.
Knitting Classes
Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Monday, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
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 Socks using the Magic Loop--Top down $40 plus supplies. 3 sessions, Thursday, October 4, 11 and 18, 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. 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. 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
Beginner Baby Quilt $75 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Thursday, October 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 9:30 - 11:30 a.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.
Wool Applique Workshops
Join Kathleen once a month for her wool applique workshop. She has openings in her second Wednesday evening class (October 10, 6:00 until 8:00) and the third Monday (October 15) from 1-3 p.m. Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop. Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive! $20 per class.
Beginner 9-Patch $65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Sunday, October 28, November 4, 18 and 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.
Beginning Hand Applique $50 (includes
kit). 1 session, Saturday, October 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This three hour class will cover the basics of hand applique and you will go home with a very useful needlecase. 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. Click here to see the interior.
New! Kaleidoscope $25 per class plus supplies for 4 sessions, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 20, 27 and December 11. OR Saturday, January 12, 19 and 26, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This traditional quilt is a classic! Come take my 4-week piecing class. I'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. We'll pick fabrics in the first class and lear
n how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle. We'll piece in the second class, set in the third and finish up in the fourth class. The look you get depends on the fabrics you choose and the light/dark combinations. This quilt is challenging and very rewarding! Kits are available if you like the shop sample and you can add from your own stash. Come join us! Instructor: Kathleen Baden.
Bless This House Eleven month block of the month. $25 per month plus supplies. Third Friday each month beginning October 19, 10:30 a.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.
T Shirt Quilt Class $55 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a T shirt quilt before Christmas! Theresa makes these quilts professionally, so you'll get great tips to give your t-shirt quilt the best!
Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.
Serendipity Sampler $25 per month. 5 sessions. 2nd Saturday beginning in January 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 3rd Friday beginning in January 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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
Classes for Smocking and Embroidery
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| Candy Corn Bishop |
Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Tuesday, October 2 and 9, 6-8 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.
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| Santa Surprise |
Picture Smocking $30 includes supplies. 1 session, Tuesday, October 16, 6-8 p.m.
Learn to stack cables like a pro! Bring small scissors.
Holly/Hunter with Insert $50 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Tuesday, October 23, 30, November 6, and 13, 6-8 p.m
Make the little boy or girl in your life this classic garment for the holidays and beyond. You'll learn how to insert a smocked piece into any garment! Add a blouse or turtleneck and make a great cool weather garment or use as a sunsuit in the summer. This is a great sewing class for beginners with or without smocking!
Smocking Workshop- $10.00 per session
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 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.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Dream Club: October
It's here! The October Dream Club Yarn of the Month goes on sale this morning. Come by and pick up your one-of a kind skein and exclusive pattern today. We only have 10 skeins...
Also, today through October 15th, all Halloween fabrics are 35% off and all yarns containing cotton are 35% off.
Come see us! When it's so wet and gray a boost of color is what we all need!
Happy Fall,
Martha
Also, today through October 15th, all Halloween fabrics are 35% off and all yarns containing cotton are 35% off.
Come see us! When it's so wet and gray a boost of color is what we all need!
Happy Fall,
Martha
Friday, September 28, 2012
New Fabric Friday
The UPS people were good to us this week:
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| French General's Chateau Rouge by Moda |
We love those French General fabrics! I think the one below is our favorite.
Next came the featherwale corduroy; perfect for cozy cool-weather sewing and quilting!
Those little packages are embroidered!!
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| Embroidered Featherwale! |
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| Floral and Polka dots! |
Hope you have a chance to stitch this weekend. My first Owlie Sock is getting a toe tonight and then I'll show you my next knitting project!
Martha
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Just a reminder...
Tagged fabric is still $6 per yard or clear the bolt for $3 per yard!
And
There are LOTS of yummy yarns and knitting books still 50% off!
See you in the morning!
Martha
Monday, September 3, 2012
September Class Offerings
We're excited to share our September schedule with you! Hope you can join us for a class or just stop by and be inspired by the new Fall projects we have "in store" for you! Click on the picture captions to connect to our Flickr site
We will be closed for a little "R and R" Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3. We'll resume our normal business hours September 4.
Saturday, September 8, we will resume our fall and winter hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Knitting Classes
New! Block By Block $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Thursday, September 13 , 20, 27, and October 4, 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
You want to knit a project, not too big like a sweater, but still a challenge. This is the class for you! Let's knit blocks: a new block each week for 4 weeks. You'll learn new stitches, how to read a chart, change colors and more!
Stop by the shop and see the book Block By Block by Nicky Epstein.
Beginning Knitting $45 plus supplies. 4 sessions.
Monday, September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00noon OR
Thursday, September 27, October 4, 18 and 25, 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.
Magic Loop Crash Course $20 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday,
September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Want to make a hat, sock, fingerless glove, or other knitted tube without using those dreaded double-pointed needles? This is the class for you! Come learn this wonderful technique. Bring your pattern, yarn and needles to start your project or just needles and yarn to practice with.
You'll love it!!
Knitting Workshop $10 for 1 session or $30 for 4 sessions:
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 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.
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| Sunflower Box |
Join Kathleen once a month for her wool applique workshop. She has openings in her second Wednesday evening class (6:00 until 8:00) and she is starting a new daytime workshop in September. The daytime class will meet on the third Monday at 1:00 p.m. Come see the beautiful wool samples in the shop. Wool applique is fun, fast and addictive! $20 per class.
Beginner Wool Appliqué 1 session. $25 includes sunflower box kit. Saturday, September 22, 2:00 - 4:00 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.
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| Carpenter's Star |
New! Carpenter's Star $50 plus supplies. 3 sessions.
Friday, September 7, 14 and 21, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This class is for the confident beginner. You'll increase your piecing skills and have fun. too! The quilt features half square triangles and is stunning in two colors. Instructor: Laura Patridge.
Beginner 9-Patch $65 plus supplies. 4 sessions, Sunday, September 16, 30, October 21 and 28, 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.
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| We Gather Together |
This 6-month block of the month will sharpen your applique and piecing skills. We will work from Jan Patek's book, We Gather Together, as you draft your own quilt. I'll have the patterns, suggestions and samples. You can decide on your own layout and you will have a great quilt for next fall! Instructor: Kathleen Baden
New! Ohio Star Wall Hanging 4 classes. $20 per class plus supplies. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9. Pattern is included in class fee. Kits will be available.
Come join TJC as she walks you through the making of an Ohio Star wall hanging. The quilt highlights piecing, setting triangles, and easy appliqué. This beautiful creation will be perfect for your home or office. (Quilt Sample taken from the North Star of the Underground Railroad)
Sample coming soon! Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.
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| needle case exterior |
Beginning Hand Applique $50 (includes kit). 1 session, Saturday, September 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This three hour class will cover the basics of hand applique and you will go home with a very useful needlecase. 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.
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| Kaleidoscope |
Tuesday, November 13, 20, 27 and December 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
This traditional quilt is a classic! Come take my 4-week piecing class. I'll have samples using different finished blocks sizes and fabrics. We'll pick fabrics in the first class and learn how to cut the pieces using a great ruler from Marti Michelle. We'll piece in the second class, set in the third and finish up in the fourth class. The look you get depends on the fabrics you choose and the light/dark combinations. This quilt is challenging and very rewarding! Kits are available if you like the shop sample and you can add from your own stash. Come join us! Instructor: Kathleen Baden.
Bless This House Eleven month block of the month. $25 per month plus supplies. Third Friday each month beginning October 19, 10:30 a.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.
T Shirt Quilt Class $55 plus supplies. 1 session. Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a T shirt quilt before Christmas! Instructor: Theresa Johnston-Crews.
Coming in January 2013 - Serendipity Sampler!
Classes for Smocking and Embroidery
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| Candy Cane Bishop |
Beginning Smocking $45 includes supplies. 2 sessions: Tuesday, September 11 and 25, 6-8 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.
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| tinted embroidery |
Learn the techniques needed to get started on a fun, new project! You will learn how to prepare your fabric for tracing and tinting and all the embroidery stitches you need to make the Gardener's Alphabet Quilt and many similar projects. We'll get started with these two sessions and then have the option of meeting monthly. Come by the shop and see all the possibilities!
Smocking Workshop- $10.00 per session
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or
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.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Best Laid Plans...
I couldn't let the summer end without a final report on my Olympic needlework projects, the projects that I wrote about here in the previous post.
I also finished this pretty cowl made of ladder yarn and Kidsilk Haze. I used Christine's Easy Drop Stitch Scarf (find it under free patterns on her blog) and a size 11 needle.
When the closing ceremony ended my appliqued quilt square--Finished!
Smocked dress--not even started yet. Soon...
Owlie socks--completed to the heel flap. So cute! I love those little blue-eyed owls. BUT when I slipped them on they were way too tight! So I ripped them back to the ribbing and went to a bigger needle. I just got back to the same spot, so onward!
I also finished this pretty cowl made of ladder yarn and Kidsilk Haze. I used Christine's Easy Drop Stitch Scarf (find it under free patterns on her blog) and a size 11 needle.
And I almost finished this pattern made of Berroco Linsey. Photo to follow soon, I promise! I actually finished it, wore it to the shop one day and roasted. The sleeves were too full and didn't end at quite the right spot, so they have been ripped back and are being reworked. I know it will be great to wear as soon as the temps hit below 80 degrees!
The cowl, sweater and applique were my sanity-saving projects while sitting with my mother in the hospital. It's amazing how keeping my hands busy can get me through stressful events. Plus handwork is so soothing and calming. Thanks to all for the kind words and prayers during this time. That also helps so much.
Leave a comment and let me know what you've been working on lately.
Take time to stitch this Labor Day weekend. We'll be closed on Labor Day, but will be back rested and ready to go Tuesday morning!
Martha
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