Home Ec. Workshop

Scroll down to see what’s happening in May at HOME EC.

Friday, June 7, 5 – 8 p.m.

Mother Hover

A glimpse into a verdant realm where the habitants have gathered for a celebration, Macy’s Day Parade style. This diorama has been sculpted, sewn, cast, painted, doodled, wrapped and cut by the Industrial Glitter duo, Kelly Moore and Amber Morris.

Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
$30 + supplies

Join the Old Capitol City Roller Girls on May 7th at 7pm for a craft night at Home Ec. We’ll be making fashionable hip packs with cool, limited edition OCCRG designs. Get ready to sew and have lots of fun. The cost is $30 dollars per person + supplies, and space is limited. Questions?
Email oldcapitolcityrollergirls@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesdays, May 28 & June 4, 6 – 9 p.m.
$60, ($16 pattern included!)

fabric, marking pen & notions sold separately.

Please schedule a time to come in and cut out your pattern/fabric before the first class.

This sweet and flattering dress features a cut-out scoop neckline, an above-the-knee hemline, pockets, and shirring in the back for an easy, comfortable fit. No zippers or closures are needed, making it a wonderful project for the intermediate sewist! The pattern can be made without sleeves, with a basic scoop neckline, as a tunic, or with a longer skirt to achieve a large number of different looks. You’ll be thrilled with all of the variations you can create with this fantastic pattern!

- description from made-by-rae.com

by Thimble Blossoms Designs

Monday, May 13, 6 – 9 p.m.

$35, includes quilt pattern

Make this adorable quilt block in only a few hours with quilter, Riann Garbett. You will learn how to cut and piece this quilt block, quickly and accurately. You should finish your first block in class. This is a 24″ block and could be made into a throw pillow, baby blanket or you can make 8 more blocks to finish a full sized quilt. All of these options and instructions will be discussed in class.

Wednesday, May 22, 6 – 9 p.m.

$30, approx. 2 yards woven cotton fabric

Make a flattering & comfortable fitting skirt that will curve around your curves. Learn how to draft a pattern based on your measurements and sew a skirt you can work and run around in all summer long.

Thursday, May 23, 6 – 8 p.m.
$35 + supplies

Learn how to neatly insert a zipper and make a zipper pouch using the adorable Color Block Pouch pattern by V and Co. We love them and know you will too! This pattern is perfect for combining all of your favorite fabrics and comes in three sizes. This is a great class for beginners.

Quilt Block of the Month
Wednesday, May 29
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

$15 + optional kit and book required- sold separately.
Join us once or every month for the new Block of the Month series.

This month we will do the wonky log cabin block! You will make a single block that can be used by itself in the BOM sampler, or for a larger quilt top if you make more later.

Participants MUST have a copy of “Block Party: The Modern Quilting Bee” by Carlton and Lejneiks, which is available through the shop.

Want to see what you can make with these BOM’s?
Check out the Flicker Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/blockpartyquilting/pool/

Saturday, May 25, 1 – 4 p.m.
$45 + one yard of fabric & stuffing (includes book)
$25 + one yard of fabric & stuffing (if you already have the book)

From the book, One Yard Wonders, this fabulous pet bed is constructed out of a series of trapezoids. It has a flat bottom and deep sides that your furry little baby will love to snuggle up in.

Thursday, May 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

$15 + supplies

If you know how to cast on, knit and purl, you can learn to knit a variety of bobbles. Bobbles can be used in hats, sweaters and other accessories to add a little flair to your knits. In class we will work on a bobble sampler that can become a potholder or a felted trivet. Supplies needed are worsted weight (wool, if you plan to felt) yarn and US 6-8 needles.