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~ QUILTING & KNITTING CLASSES AT THE STITCHIN POST ~


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DECEMBER 2010
QUILTING, KNITTING, & SEWING CLASSES

(Listings are in order by date of first class.)

metolius fish quilt

Metolius
Jean Wells
Thu, Dec 2 and 9 9:30-3 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$45

A single trout is suspended in the beautiful waters of the Metolius River, one of my favorite places on earth. You can choose to make this wall quilt or expand on the concept and create a larger quilt. The first session will be spent on creating the water using the gentle curve method of piecing that I have developed and a short session on free motion quilting. We will then audition fabrics for the trout. I have lots of great Batiks that work well for fish that I will bring to share in class. The second week will be spent designing and stitching the large trout and how to finish it with appliqué.

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beginning felting class

Beginning Needle Felting
Paula Johnson
Thu, Dec 2
10-12 pm
Beginning
$15
c ticket to creativity

Learn to decorate items such as totes and purses, Christmas decorations, and pin cushions using basic needle felting techniques.

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Christmas Wall Hanging
June Jaeger
Fri, Dec 3 9:30-3:30 pm
All Levels BSS*
$35

christmas wall hanging

c ticket to creativity
Have fun making a quick and striking Christmas wall hanging. There will be options to add other finishing touches to the pattern. June created this simple fast fusible project for busy customers who want to dress up their homes for the holiday season. Plan on bringing your lunch and spend the day learning helpful tips and tricks while creating.

*Pattern purchase required: Christmas Wall Hanging by June Jaeger of Log Cabin Quiltworks Patterns ($14.50 less 15% class discount).

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Sunday Sewing with Jean and Valori

$90 for all five classes or $20 per class
(Sundays, September 12, October 24, November 14,
December 5, and January 9)

Apron and Project Bag
Dec 5 1-4 pm
$20*
project bags, apron class

c ticket to creativity
I love these aprons as I am a messy cook, and everyone loves getting one as a gift. The project bags come in three sizes so choose your size and go for it. I have used them for gift bags and the small one is great for sewing notions or jewelry when you travel.

*Pattern purchase required: Church Ladies’ Apron by Mary Mulari ($6.50 Less 15% class discount) and/or Project Bags Sewing Card by Valori Wells Designs ($3.00 Less 15% class discount).

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Happy Accident
Kathy Shaker
Mon, Dec 6 10-3 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30
c ticket to creativity

happy accident class kathy shaker

Are your quilts too predictable? Add serendipity and spontaneity by incorporating random, playful elements into your designs. Kathy will demonstrate a variety of construction and embellishment techniques, and then will use a series of prompts to focus your creativity as you design 1 to 2 small art quilts.

*Book purchase recommended: Art Quilt Workbook by Jane
Davila and Elin Waterston ($27.95 Less 15% class discount).

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Felted Beads, Balls & Baubles
Paula Johnson
Thu, Dec 9 10-12 pm
Beginning
$15*
c ticket to creativity

felted beads & baubles

Have fun making gorgeous beads, balls, and baubles using the rich color palette of wool roving we have at the store. The beads make beautiful necklaces and bracelets and the balls and baubles are art by themselves!

*Book purchase recommended: Alterknits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting and Felting by Leigh Radford ($24.95 less 15% class discount).

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strips that sizzle

Strips that Sizzle
Ruth Ingham
Fri, Dec 10 10-2 pm
Thu-Fri, Dec 16-17 10-2 pm
All Levels BSS
$35

Using Margaret Miller’s book, Strips That Sizzle, Ruth will work up some new samples to show you. This has always been a popular class. It includes color theory and design principles. You will end up with a wall quilt that is your own design.

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What are my Basic Sewing Supplies (BSS)?
BSS includes sewing machine in good working order, rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, scissors, tape measure, pencil, pins, and seam ripper.

How do I rate my Skill Level?

(Sewing)
Beginning: Little or no experience with quilt making.

Advanced Beginning: Experience with a rotary cutter and piecing.

Intermediate: Comfortable with interpreting patterns and designs.

Advanced: Comfortable with all levels of designing, sewing,
and creating quilts.

(Knitting/Crochet)
Beginning: Little or no experience knitting or crocheting.

Advanced Beginning: Experience with the following: knit and purl, cast on and bind off, increase/decrease stitches, and knitting in the round. Ability to read simple patterns and an understanding of making and calculating gauge samples. Knowledge of simple pattern stitches is very helpful. Use of double pointed needles and basic finishing techniques are also helpful.

Intermediate: Ability to read and understand moderately complex patterns – such as garments – and experience with simple color changes. Knowledge of cable stitches, beginning lace stitches, the ability to short row and experience with a three needle bind-off are recommended.

Advanced: Experience with adjusting and adapting patterns, gauge, and size. Also an understanding of knitting and crocheting terminology (abbreviations), and interpreting stitch charts. Experience with Fairisle, Intarsia, Entrelac, Aran, and Kitchner stitches is also recommended.

Be sure to read and understand our Class Registration Policies and Procedures on our Class Directory page.

 

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