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NOVEMBER 2012
QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, & CROCHET CLASSES
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Your Land, My Land
June Jaeger
$65 +BSS
Class meets three times: Nov 2, 3 and 4
9-4 pm
Working from any landscape photo you desire,
you will begin by drafting the pattern. June will teach
you her “paint-by-number” technique using fabric and
fusible web. Come to class with your fabrics already
chosen and ready to work, and then watch your landscape
bloom into your personalized wall hanging.
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Fingerless Gloves
Paula Johnson
$30*
Class meets two times: Fri, Nov 2 and 9
10-1 pm
Fingerless gloves ~ the perfect solution for keeping hands toasty warm while fingers remain available for tasks requiring dexterity! Paula teaches you how to knit in the round using your choice of needles: double points or circular. Using only one skein of yarn to complete the pair, fingerless gloves are the perfect gift to make this holiday season. |
*Pattern purchase required: Welted Fingerless Gloves by
Churchmouse Classics
($5.00 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Of the Earth
with Jean Wells
November 5 - 9, 2012 |
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At The Stitchin’ Post
$295*
(includes lunches)
Monday-Friday, November 5 - 9, 2012
9-4 pm
Let the magic “Of
the Earth” be your
inspiration as you explore
design possibilities
in an abstract-like
process of simplifying
what actually exists.
Capture the essence
of your subject and
find your own voice
through a series of
mini assignments. Move on to interpret what you
feel about the earth.
*Book purchase recommended: Intuitive Color and Design by
Jean Wells
($27.95 less15% class discount)
Additional $3 Lab fee payable to instructor at
class.
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My First Hat (x2)
Patricia Drake
$35*
Fall Session meets three times:
Mon, Nov 5, 12, & 19 ~ 1-4 pm
Winter Session meets three times:
Mon, Jan 21, 28, & Feb 4 ~ 10-1 pm
This is a great starting place for knitting hats!
Class concentrates on knitting with straight needles
(no circulars, no dreaded double pointed needles!)
Learn the skills necessary for making the jump to circular
knitting while having the ease of straight needle
knitting. Create two hats with two distinct looks; learn
to create ribbing, how to decrease and how to seam. |
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*$2.50 Lab Fee payable to instructor at class.
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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PAJAMA SALE
Saturday, Nov. 10
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
The early bird gets the worm ~ and
during pajama sale, the early shopper gets
the biggest discount! The earlier you start
shopping, the more you will save.
Anyone who shops wearing their PJs
receives an extra 5% discount!
6:30 am – 8:30 am......................... 30% off
8:30 am – 11 am.............................25% off
11 am – 2 pm..................................20% off
2 pm – 5 pm...................................15% off |
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Journey to Inspired Art
Quilting Club
Jean Wells
$55* +BSS
~ 2nd Saturdays ~
Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Mar 9,
and Apr 13 (no Feb meeting)
12-4 pm
Continue your art
quilting journey along with
Jean on a monthly basis.
Her new book, Journey
to Inspired Art Quilting,
will be the foundation for
the course. Each month
there will be engaging
assignments, a lecture or
inspirational speaker, and
group participation in constructive critique sessions.
The purpose of the club is to continue to
feed your creativity and build on your experience
in the ongoing journey as an art quilter.
*Book purchase required: Journey to Inspired Art
Quilting by Jean Wells ($29.95 less 15% class
discount.)
Sorry, this club is full,
but we can take names for the waiting list.
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Painted Canvas Tote Bag
Jean Wells
$25* +BSS
Sunday, November 11
12-4 pm
Fancy this: a painted canvas
and fabric appliqué tote for groceries
or just for stuff! It is created
by painting on canvas and by adding bits of
your favorite fabrics, resulting in a unique carryall. We
will supply the canvas, paints, and brushes. You bring
a theme fabric with one or two coordinating fabrics,
and a sewing machine. Plan for a fun time! |
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*$8 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.
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Flowers Galore
Lawry Thorn
$25* +BSS
Tue, Nov 13
1-5 pm
Daisies, sunflowers or poinsettias ~
you get to choose! Lawry
teaches you how to use the Leaves
Galore template to cut out petals
and leaves to create fusible appliqué flowers, which
can be used to adorn anything your heart desires.
Students will also learn how to use the Leaves Galore
Template to create beautiful curved edges that really
dress up placemats and table runners. |
*Pattern purchase required: Flowers Galore Placemat
Pattern by Sue Pelland Designs ($10.50 less 15% class
discount.) Template purchase required: Leaves Galore-
Norme by Sue Pelland Designs ($24.00 less 15% class
discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Mix & Mingle Table Topper
Lawry Thorn
$25 +BSS
Wed, Nov 14 ~
9-1 pm
Look closely…can you tell how
this table topper was put together?
Following Lawry’s directions, you
too can create this perplexing woven
wonder. With accurate cutting, and careful placement,
you will come away from class with a beautiful table
topper and new sewing skills. (Shhh…partial seams
are the secret!)
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Fina Skirt
Laura Simmons
$35* +BSS
Thu, Nov 15
9-4 pm
The Fina skirt is a flattering A-line style with a
contrasting yoke and lining, which lets you play with
fabric combinations. The skirt was designed for use
with woven fabrics: cotton, linen, or rayon. This pattern
is so simple, you could have it made today and be
wearing it out to dinner!
*Pattern purchase required: Fina ~ Girlfriends Pattern by Valori Wells & Nick Coman
($16.00 less 15% class
discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Shoulder Cozy
Patricia Drake
$30*
Class meets two times: Thu, Nov 15 and 29
1-4 pm
The perfect touch of warmth for all seasons!
Scrunch it around your neck with your coat while on
the way to an event then slip it around your shoulders
when you arrive. Students will learn how to create soft,
elastic edges in casting on and binding off; circular
knitting technique is used with decreasing to create
shape. The pattern has two sizes (S/M and L/XL). |
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*Pattern purchase required: Shoulder Cozy by
Churchmouse Classics
($5.00 less 15% class discount.)
$2.50 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Journey to Inspired Art Quilting Workshop
with Jean Wells
November 16 - 18, 2012 |
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At The Stitchin’ Post
$185*
(includes lunches)
Friday - Sunday, November 16 - 18, 2012
9-4 pm
Take a three-day
journey with Jean into
the wonderful world of
Art Quilting. The first
day and a half will be
filled with exercises to
spark your creativity
and explore various
approaches to design.
Then you will embark
on a new project of
your choice ~ using
your intuitive skills.
*Book purchase required: Journey to Inspired Art
Quilting by Jean Wells ($29.95 less 15% class
discount.)
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Sorry, this class is currently full,
but we are taking names for the waiting list. |
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Sawtooth Star Garden
Jackie Erickson
$30* +BSS
Mon, Nov 19
10-3 pm
Choose a two-color palette or expand your color
choices for a more contemporary look; either way the
quilt is classic. This is a great class for perfecting your
piecing skills and learning a few more in the process.
Jackie will help sharpen your cutting skills and teach
a little ruler work. In class, students will break down
the star block and see how it is constructed- basically
flying geese with a twist! By the end of class you will
be ready for templates.
*Pattern purchase required: Saw-Tooth Stars by Stitchin’ Post Publications
($9.95 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Paper-Piecing 101
Joyce Boyd
$15* +BSS
Wed, Nov 21 ~
9-1 pm
Want to learn the technique of
paper-piecing without the commitment
of a full project? This is the
introductory class for you! Joyce will teach
you all her favorite tips for paper-piecing, while guiding
you through several blocks from the book 50 Little
Paper-Pieced Blocks. Ideas will be shared for using
the blocks you make in class.
*Book purchase required: 50 Little Paper-Pieced Blocks by Carol Doak
($12.95 less 15% class discount.)
Additional $2 Lab Fee payable to instructor at class.
We're sorry, this class is FULL,
but we can take names for the waiting list.
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Art Party!
$25
*Holiday ~ Mon, Nov 26 ~ 6-8 pm
Winter ~
Tue, Feb 5 ~ 6-8 pm
Grab your friends
and head down to the
Stitchin’ Post for an
evening of creativity
and fun! Artistic
facilitators will be on
hand to guide you
through a variety of
crafty projects. We
provide the inspiration,
materials and
snacks; you supply the creative touch. Each art party will
feature different projects…you won’t want to miss any!
Advance registration is required as space is limited.
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Winging It Pillows
Barbara Ferguson
$30* +BSS
Tue, Nov 27 ~
10-3 pm
Time to dig through your scrap bag and pull out
some old favorites~ these fun to make pillows are a
great way to use up bits and pieces. Choose one “focal” fabric to be the inspiration for your color palette,
then sort through your scraps for pieces that compliment
your main fabric. Barbara will help you design
and make your own version of these simply pieced
pillow tops. You can work with any size pillow form.
*Book purchase recommended: Quilting Modern by
Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen
($26.95 less 15%
class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Charming Hexagon Runner
Kathy Shaker
$15* +BSS
Wed, Nov 28
9-1 pm
Start with a pack of 5” charm
squares or a roll of 2 ½ strips, and
you’ll have a great looking table
runner in no time! Kathy shows you how to
quickly cut and sew “half-hexagons” for simple piecing
without Y-seams. Learn how to do a pillowcase turn
finishing technique (in place of traditional binding) on
the complex edge of the table runner.
*Book purchase required: Country Threads Goes to
Charm School
by Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene
($24.99 less 15% class discount.)
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‘Breaking Away from
Tradition’ Series -
Strips, Stripes and a Few Stars
Judy Johnson
$20 +BSS
Thu, Nov 29 ~ 10-1 pm
In this class, students will
use strips of fabric as
inserts or accents to
create contemporary
blocks composed of
stripes. Just for fun,
Judy will also show
you how to make a
few wonky stars! Additional
resources will
be suggested and a portion of class will be spent
making sample blocks using fabric Judy provides
(or bring your own scraps).
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Knitted Holiday Ornament
Paula Johnson
$20*
Fri, Nov 30
10-2 pm
Create colorful and festive
ornaments inspired by Scandinavian
tradition! Paula teaches you
how to knit the basic ball shape. Then let your
creativity be your guide, as you decorate the ball using
duplicate stitch technique. Paula shares other bonus
techniques in class.
*Book purchase required: 55 Christmas Balls to Knit by
Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison ($24.95 less 15%
class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Saturn Table Runner
Colleen Caulfield
$50* +BSS
Class meets two times:
Fri, Nov 30 and Dec 14
10-4 pm
This contemporary table runner calls for fabric
with bold and bright prints from designers like Valori
Wells, Kaffe Fassett, or Phillip Jacobs. With an illusion
of a floating ribbon running through the quilt, the
piecing is easier than it looks! Let Colleen show you
how to use Angle Play templates and how to keep
everything organized as you go.
*Pattern purchase required: Saturn by Margret Miller
($10.50 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.
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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.
Class Registration Policies and
Procedures
The following applies to all classes offered in
this Class Schedule:
What do I need for class?
Each class has a Supply List. There may be
additional class costs for special sewing supplies,
such as freezer paper for a piecing class, special
templates, or rulers, etc. Fabric requirements will
be listed. Some classes require preparation prior
to your first class, e.g., pre-cutting fabric, bringing
design ideas, etc. Once you register for your class
and receive your Supply List, you will receive a
15% discount on all required supplies. To receive
the discount, you must have your Supply List with
you when you make your purchase.
Registration Procedures
Pre-registration and payment are required.
Register during our Fall/Winter Preview Party
and receive a 10% discount on the fee.
You may register by phone (541-549-6061)
or at the store. You receive a 10% discount any
time you register on-line at www.stitchinpost.
com/classes.html (sorry, discount does not apply
to Clubs, Workshops, Retreats and/or Special
Events).
Class Cancellation Policy
You must cancel at least TEN (10) DAYS prior
to the class for a full refund. If the Stitchin’ Post
cancels a class, you may take a store credit or
request a refund.
Sometimes We Cancel a Class…
On occasion we will cancel a class due to
insufficient enrollment. We make that decision
ten (10) days before the scheduled class. We
recommend that you call to confirm that the class
has met its minimum enrollment and will go on
as scheduled. The safest bet is to do your class
purchases within ten (10) days of the class date. |
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