Socks Toe Up, Two-at-a-Time
(meets 3x)
with Nancy
Wednesday, March 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 21 & 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m
$35 + supplies, pattern included
If you already know how to knit, purl and cast on, you can learn to knit socks from the toe-up, two-at-a-time on two circular needles. Use worsted weight yarn and two pairs of US 4 circular needles, 24″ or longer. It helps if one is bamboo and one metal.
Modern Quilt Block of the Month
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with Stephanie Rose Monday, March 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $15 + optional fabric kit sold separately.
Join us in making this simple and beginner level quilt block for our first Modern Block of the Month series. This month we will make the “Gee Whiz” block inspired by the free form blocks made by the Gee’s Bend Quilters. You will learn strip piecing, stack and slash techniques and get a refresher on rotary cutting.
Students must have a copy of Carefree Quilts by Joy Lily. Copies are available for purchase at Home Ec.
Participants are welcome to join in the Modern Quilt Block of the Month during any month. You do not need to have made any of the prior quilt blocks or commit to future classes.
Make it easy, buy a kit! Each month new kits will be available for purchase for $7-$15. This will provide you with enough fabric to make at least one or two blocks. Kits will be available each month in coordinating themes/fabrics/colors, so you can put all your blocks together for a cohesive quilt!
Participants need basic sewing skills for this series of classes, but you do not need to know how to sew a quilt. A familiarity with the 1/4″ seam allowance, use of the rotary cutter, and previous sewing machine experience are required. |
Vintage-Inspired Knit Pillow
with Kristen Rummelhart
Wednesdays, March 21 & April 4, 6 – 8 p.m.
$35 + supplies
A vintage inspired pattern for a round pillow that is an ideal project to play with color and design. Create a pillow to reflect your style, compliment your decor, or use leftover yarns of similar gauge. This project is suited to all knitting levels and can be varied endlessly and easily in size and color.
In the first class we will play with design ideas, pick out yarn, and get started on the pattern. We will have two weeks between classes to give participants the opportunity to get the pillow knitted up and gather for the second class to work on the finishing.
Gelatin Printing on Fabric
Saturday, March 24, 1 – 4 p.m.
$45, all supplies included
Design your own fabric with this versatile and fun printing technique. Create patterns from various objects and found textures or draw directly onto the gelatin plate. This class has limited space, so be sure to sign up early!
Cake Stand Applique
Wednesday, March 28, 6 – 9 p.m.
$38, all supplies included
Learn a simple appliqué technique to make your own cake wall hanging. Use one of our hand printed cake stand fabrics and create your own cake on top using Home Ec’s fabulous fabric, trims, ribbons, buttons and doilies to embellish your cake to suit your taste! Your cake will be stretched around a canvas and ready to hang.
Spice Market Tote
Mondays, March 26 and April 2 , 6 – 8 p.m.
$35 + supplies (pattern included)
Make this super sturdy bag that can be used daily for pretty much everything! It is easy to make and can be made in two sizes. This bag has pockets galore (if you want them) and wide comfy straps that run under the bag for extra support
Quarter Log Cabin Block
with Steff Rose
Saturday, March 31, 12 – 4 p.m.
$35 + Jelly Roll
Start with a pre-cut fabric jelly roll, add a few more cuts, and sew a few strips to make this colorful and easy project. In this class, we will cover the basics of quilting, learn how to properly use a rotary cutter and practice the 1/4 inch seam allowance. Most of the cutting is done for you, so you’ll get to sewing in no time. With a single “Jelly Roll” participants should be able to make a large lap quilt. Jelly rolls can be bought in advance at the shop, and prints work just as well as solids.
Finishing Techniques for Knitters
With Master Knitter, Lisa Wilcox Case
Monday, February 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
$30
Do you love to knit but hate to put the pieces together? Are you intimidated by certain projects because you are unsure of how to sew seams or pick up stitches for button bands or necklines? A few simple techniques can take the pain out of these necessary parts of the process. You will be amazed at your results. Part I covers SEAMING: VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL. Part II will cover: PICKING UP STITCHES FOR BUTTONBANDS AND NECKLINES. Prior to class, you will need to make some simple small swatches, so check in at Home Ec. for the details.
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