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NOVEMBER 2009
QUILTING, KNITTING, & SEWING CLASSES
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Simply Charming Club
Kathy Shaker
1st Sundays: November 1, December 6, January 3, & February 7
1 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$40
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Start with a charm square pack or jelly roll (or
fabrics from your scrap bag) and make a different
item each month. Most projects are small and quick to
complete – perfect for gifts or a fun pick me up!
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Espresso Junction
Lawry Thorn
Monday, November 2 & 9,
6 - 9 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30
We used batiks for this
quilt -- but you decide on
the fabrics using two different
color families. The sample
uses browns and blacks
with a bit of cream to create
a “mocha!” The construction
of the blocks is easy--sewing strips and using the “snowball” technique – yet
the quilt has a “that must be hard to make” look to
it. This is a fun 65 1/2” x 71 1/2” quilt.
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*Pattern purchase required: Modern Classic Collection:
Espresso Junction by Lawry Thorn ($9.95 less 15%
class discount).
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Fabric and Paper Collage
Alma de la Melena Cox
Monday, November 2, 9 - 12 noon
All Levels BSS
$25* |
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Wondering what to do with all your small bits of
fabric? Join Alma in making one-of-a-kind greeting
cards and small artworks with fabric and paper
collage. Elements of design, composition, value and
color will be discussed and we will punctuate our artwork
with dimensional paint and rubber stamps. An
easy paint technique will be shown to create unique
paper and fabric to incorporate into your work.
*$5 lab fee payable to instructor at class. |
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Bali Bowls
Jackie Erickson
Wednesday, November 4 & 18, 2 - 5 pm
Basic Sewing Skills BSS*
$30
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Learn to make these beautiful,
artful-looking bowls and
baskets. We used batiks and
covered clothesline rope and
zigzag-stitched the colorful rope
together. The first class will
focus on preparation, with actual construction of the
bowls during the second class.
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*Pattern purchase required: Bali Bowls by Aunties Two ($9.50 less 15% class discount).
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Basic Sock on Two Circular Needles
Catherine Childress
Thursday, November 5 & 19, 10 - 1 pm
Thursday, November 12, 10 - 3 pm
Intermediate
$45
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Learn to knit a basic sock on two circular needles.
On the first day of class, we will cast on, create the
ribbing for the top of the sock and start to knit the
basic body of the sock. |
The second class will focus
on creating a gusseted heel and completing the heel
turn. In the final class, we will finish the sock with a
simple “star toe”.
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Nature’s Sample
June Jaeger
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, 9 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$45
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In this unique sampler class, you will have many
opportunities to personalize your quilt.You can create the size that suits you, your technique, and your personal
colors and block placement. June will teach different
types of appliqué, perfect piecing, block sizing,
how to use color to keep the eye moving, and more. This tree theme can be combined with other subjects
to further personalize your quilt. |
*Pattern purchase required: Nature’s Sample by June
Jaeger of Log Cabin Quiltworks Patterns ($14.50 less
15% class discount).
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Selvedge It
Johanne Gibson
Monday, November 9, 9 - 1 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$25
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Go Green. Recycle. Join Johanne to learn a fun
new way to use the selvedge edges of your fabrics
instead of tossing them in the trash. Create new fabric
from the selvedges of your stash and then use the
fabric in a variety of projects from postcards to tote
bags to quilts. You may even begin purchasing fabric
because you like the selvedge! In class, you will create
some selvedge fabric and then begin your project. |
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Knit a Bottom-Up Earflap Hat
“Shrink-to-Fit with I-Cords”
Debi Pryor
Monday, November 9, 16, & 23, 9 - 12 noon
Advanced Beginning
$35
We start this hat by knitting the I-cord first, followed
by the earflaps. Stitches are then cast-on and
joined to work in the round (see black & orange hat on left). You will learn to increase
and decrease stitches and cast-on knitting techniques.
When the hat is finished, it is washed in warm water
and dried in a dryer to its desired size.
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Crochet an Earflap Hat
Debi Pryor
Tuesdays,
November 10, 17, & 24,
9 - 12 noon
Advanced Beginning
$35
This fun hat is
worked in the round
from top down. Earflaps
are then added. You will
learn how to add braided
ties and rows of new
colors.
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Let’s Get Technical!
Every second and fourth Wednesday at the Stitchin’ Post from 9-12
noon, we will have a mini class focused on specific knitting and crochet
techniques. Debi Pryor will walk you through these focused classes.
Finishing Techniques for Knitting and
Crochet
Advanced Beginning - November 11
9 - 12 noon
Each session costs $10.
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Sorry, the quilt workshops with Karen Stone
November 12 - 15, 2009 have been cancelled.
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Fall Mystery
Lawry Thorn
Friday, November 13,* 5:30 - 10:30 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$30
Pick up your Supply List and fabrics, and solve
this mystery! You might start by sewing strips together,
cutting out triangles, or something else – we never
know what Lawry has up her sleeve! Plan on a light
dinner – and some “sweets” to keep your blood sugar
level primed for an evening of sewing and fun!
*This class is will held off site in the Heritage Building, 220
Pine Street, Sisters.
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PAJAMA SALE
Saturday, November 14
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
(See Calendar page for more details) |
Contempo
Lawry Thorn
Sunday, November 15 & 22, 1 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30 |
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Master sewing gentle curves while creating the blocks for this 61 1/2”
x 79 1/2” quilt. You can
choose from several different
settings for the blocks.
By selecting either batiks,
contemporary, or vintage
fabrics, you will set the style of your quilt. Plan on
getting the pieces cut and sewn during the first
class and arranging the blocks and sewing them
together during the second class.
*Pattern purchase required: Modern Classic
Collection: Contempo by Lawry Thorn ($9.95 less
15% class discount).
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Sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Moon Over Mountain
Jean Wells
Monday, November 16,
1 - 5 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$20
Jean has taken this
popular design and redrafted
it to a rectangular block.
She uses the machine blind
stitch appliqué technique
taught in Harriet Hargrave’s
appliqué book. The results
are accurate and fast. She
will show you variations for design and quilting ideas.
*Pattern purchase required: Modern Classic Collection: Moon Over Mountain by Jean Wells ($9.95 less 15%
class discount). |
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I Spy Quilt
Dawn Eby
Tuesday, November 17, 9 - 12 noon
Monday, November 30, 9 - 3 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$40
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Imagine the delight on a child’s face to be able to
find a frog, a starfish, or a treasure chest in this whimsical
interactive quilt. Gather all those fun kids’ prints
you’ve been collecting and let’s get started making
this energetic quilt. We’ll be fussy cutting the squares
on the first day and then we’ll swap fabrics with each
other to have more of a selection. A variety of novelty
prints will be needed so start collecting now. |
Sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Flora
June Jaeger
Thursday, November 19, 9:30 - 4:30 pm
All Levels BSS*
$35 |
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Here is a fun, one-day quilt. Flora is a great class
for the beginner or for more advanced quilters, who
want a quick project. June will share her shortcuts as
well as accuracy techniques to help you complete your
quit top. Bring your lunch and your pre-cut fabric to
class and spend a fun day with June.
*Pattern purchase required: Flora by Valori Wells Designs
($10.95 less 15% class discount). |
Sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Paper Piecing 101
Joyce Boyd
Friday, November 20, 9 - 12:30 pm
Beginning BSS**
$20
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Learn the basic concepts of Paper Piecing without doing a project. We will do sample sections from
several quilts to experience the many facets of paper
piecing. Enjoy the relaxing class atmosphere while
learning a new skill.
*$1 lab fee for paper pattern pieces, payable at class.
** Book purchase recommended: Paper Piecing with Alex
Anderson ($14.95 less 15% class discount).
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Collaborative Chicks
Saturdays; September 19, October 17, November 21,
December 19, January 16, February 20 (note new date)
10 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$40 each class or $200 for all six classes (includes lunches)
Six Stitchin’ Post quilt instructors (the collaborative chicks) have
joined together to explore quilts in Freddy & Gwen Collaborate
Again: Freewheeling Twists on Traditional Quilt Designs, by Gwen
Marston and Freddy Moran. Six months, one Saturday each month,
will be devoted to a workshop with a different instructor. Each
instructor has chosen a quilt from the book and will interpret it in
their own color and fabric style palette, adding their personal flair
and expertise. In March, when Freddy and Gwen return to teach
a workshop, we will host an evening Show and Tell event with the class/club
quilts. The finished quilts will also be in a special exhibit at the Sisters Outdoor
Quilt Show’s 35th anniversary.
The classes will be limited to 24 students and will include a light lunch. Sign
up for all six classes and receive one class free or take what you like. If you are
a six-month member you are also invited to create a “self portrait chick” that will
be added to the Collaborative Chicks banner for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
special exhibit.
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Liberated Wedding Ring
Joyce Boyd
Saturday, November 21,
10 - 4 pm
The charm of this Wedding Ring variation is in its repetition of shape and color.
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*Book Purchase Required: Freddy & Gwen Collaborate Again: Freewheeling Twists
on Traditional Quilt Designs by Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston ($24.95 less 15%
class discount) |
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Christmas in the Mountains Open House
Friday - Sunday, November. 27 - 29
(See Calendar page for more details) |
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Memory Keepsake Book
Joyce Boyd
Friday, November 27,
9 - 12:30 pm
Beginning BSS*
$20
Make a small book of memories for someone special.
Joyce will inspire you with creative ideas to make
your personalized book a treasure. Explore the many
techniques of altered board book making. |
*Board book purchase required. A variety of board book shapes and sizes are available: Create & Treasure Blank
Board Book ($6.95-$7.95 Less 15% class discount).
Make sure to special order your board books 10 days
before class.
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Whimsical Wired Angel Ornaments and Pins
Marion Shimoda
Saturday, November 27,
1:30 - 4:30 pm
All Skill Levels
$25 |
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Create angels using fabric and fiber scraps,
beads, charms and wire. Use the angels to adorn
packages, to wear, or to dangle. A kit will be provided
to learn the basics including how to make fabric beads
and Angelina film wings.
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Let’s Get Technical!
Every second and fourth Wednesday at the Stitchin’ Post from 9-12
noon, we will have a mini class focused on specific knitting and crochet
techniques. Debi Pryor will walk you through these focused classes.
Needle Felting
Beginning -
November 25
9 - 12 noon
Each session costs $10.
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Fabric and Wood Jewelry
Alma de la Melena Cox
Saturday, November 28,
1 - 4 pm
All Levels BSS
$25*
Join Alma in creating a fun piece of wood jewelry
using fabric and paper collage, beads, and embellishments.
Make a necklace or earrings, or both, for
yourself or as a special gift. Design, composition,
value, and color will be discussed.
*$10 lab fee payable to instructor at class.
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Holiday Open House
at the Stitchin’ Post & Twigs
Monday, November 30
5:30 - 8:30 pm
As a conclusion to our Christmas in the Mountains weekend, we
would like to invite you to an evening filled with inspiring creativity,
refreshments, the holiday spirit and so many gift and packaging ideas.
In the spirit of the holiday season, 10% of the profits for the
evening will be donated to Redmond/Sisters Hospice.
Twigs will be offering demonstrations on some of their favorite
products and will help you create a personalized gift basket and give you endless ideas for
table settings.
Handmade Gifts from Stitchin’ Post Employees
Our creative and talented employees will be selling their one-of-a-kind, handmade gift items.
The stock is limited so if you want your own original, don’t miss this!
This is an evening we dedicate to you, our loyal customers, so join us for this fabulous event! |
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Fingerless Gloves
w/Thumb Gusset
Debi Pryor
Monday, November 30, December 7 & 14,
9 - 12 noon
Advanced Beginning
$35
Make a statement
and stay warm at the
same time! You will
learn how to knit a
thumb gusset, work in
the round, and increase
stitches.
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How do I rate my Skill Level?
(Sewing)
Beginning: I have little or no experience with quilt making
Advanced Beginning: I have experience with rotary cutter and piecing
Intermediate: I am comfortable with interpreting patterns and designs
Advanced: I am comfortable with all levels of designing, sewing,
and creating quilts
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.
(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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