Posts Tagged ‘February’

Scarf Workshop with Suzanne

Join the Ruffle Revolution! This yarn made by Katia of Spain is still one of the most popular trends around. We have several different styles for you to choose from. Suzanne will show you how easy it is to create beautiful scarves for yourself and maybe even for some gifts too!

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 11
Level: Beginner

Baltimore Hand Appliqué with Brenda

If you’ve wanted to learn and master the techniques of traditional hand appliqué, this series of classes is for you. Once a month for 9 months we will be working on a 12 block sampler from Rosemary Makhan’s Rose Sampler Supreme. (Optionally you can make the full 20 block project by completing the balance of the blocks on your own). Truly a keepsake when completed. Learn to choose fabrics, prepare a block, appliqué and embellish.

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, May. 19
Cost: Book extra
Level: Beginner

Conquering Circular Needles with Suzanne

Come and learn to overcome your fear of circular needles! While knitting a stylish hat, you’ll learn all the benefits of these ergonomically friendly needles. You’ll see how they can be used to knit two sleeves on one needle, how to knit seamless garments and lots more!

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date: Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 15
Level: beginner knitting experience

Crazy Shortcut Quilts with Katrina

In this class you will be making a “crazy” quilt with fat quarters instead of scraps! We’ll help you with fabric planning, coordinating the colors with your home decor and best of all you’ll be you will be using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to do all of the quilting, in small and easily manageable sections. This class is for anyone from beginner to expert – but watch out because we change a few of the “traditional” quilt-making rules, making this a fun project that gives you a finished quilt in just hours!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 10
Cost: Includes book, with additional patterns
Level: Beginner

Fun’n Done with Nicole

You can choose any one of the Fun’ n Done series of patterns to create your own quilt as you go masterpiece! The quilting is completed while you construct each block. Sew the blocks together, and you’re done! Now that’s fun!

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 7
Level: Beginner

Hunter’s Star Runner with Nicole

Have you seen the latest ruler? The Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star Ruler by Deb Tucker allows you to construct the pesky Hunter’s Star block without any of those nasty inset Y seams! Nicole will show you how to make a beautiful runner – it’s sure to be a ruler you’ll use again and again!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 15, Feb. 29
Cost: includes ruler
Level: Beginner

Intermediate Knitting/ Refresher with Suzanne

Has it been a while since you’ve picked up that knitting project? Afraid you’ve forgotten everything you once knew? Join Suzanne to refresh your skills – techniques like increasing and decreasing, sleeve construction, picking up stitches and professional seaming. Maybe you have another specific issue you’d like help with? No problem – bring it along and she’ll help you through it!

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 7
Level: Some knitting experience

Knitting for Beginners with Suzanne

Let Suzanne take the mystery out of knitting for you! You’ll learn the basic knitting stitches (knitting and purling), including how to cast on and cast off. You’ll be making a lovely hat on two needles – you can decide whether it’s a man’s, ladies or children’s hat. This class is designed for those with absolutely no knitting experience so don’t be afraid – we’ll have you on the road to knitting in no time!

Time: 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 6
Cost includes pattern
Level: Beginner

Learn To Quilt with Barb

Have you always wanted to learn how to make a quilt top – we’ll take all the mystery out of it for you in this series of classes. You’ll learn all the basic techniques including rotary cutting and accurate piecing, and you’ll finish a beautiful quilt top. We’ll also give you tips on quilting your top yourself. This lovely lap quilt will teach you all that you need to go on to do your next project all on your own.

Please note that some sewing at home will be necessary to make sure we finish this project!

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Date: Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
Cost: includes pattern
Level: Beginner

Machine Appliqué with Barb

We’ll learn about both finished and raw-edge appliqué techniques, play with various threads for embellishment and discover different ways of finishing your raw edges. Perfect for getting ready for that first McKenna Ryan project that you’ve always wanted to start!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Date: Feb. 24
Level: Beginner