Miscellaneous

THIS & THAT

RORY From Windham By Whistler Studios

In a French Garden At the 2022 "Pour l’Amour du Fil" Show, Bonnie Sullivan and Dawn Heese decided to do part of the trip together. From there, a desire for joint projects was born. Here you will see quilts, hook rug, cross stich, and punch needle projects, all inspired from their trip through the gardens of Versailles and of the Luxembourg.

STITCHED WITH LOVE KIT Kit includes pattern and all fabric to make the top of the mini quilt 17” x 20” $42.95

HOPPY EASTER KIT Kit includes pattern and all fabric to make the bench pillow cover.  Approx size:  16” x 38” $44.95

New class dates added for popular classes

Beginning Hand Embroidery August 23rd 2:30 – 4:30 Cost:  $30.00

The class will cover the basic embroidery stitches that are used in many projects. Stitches covered will be: Stem Stitch, Outline Stitch, Back Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch, French Know, Blanket Stitch and Chain Stitch.

 

Twilling August 31st or October 5th 1:30 – 2:30 Cost:  $20.00

Twilling is an old-fashioned stitch that adds a lot of elegance to any project.  It is very easy to do and also very addictive.  Once you learn the technique, the possibilities for embellishing quilts are endless. 

Coloring Embroidery Blocks August 30th 2:00 – 4:00 Cost:  $25.00

Learn the Crabapple Hill Studio method of using the colored pencils to add depth and dimension to your blocks.  You will need to bring a traced block or a piece of fabric with shapes traced on it.  The shop will have the Prism colored pencils, blending stumps and other supplies you will need to get going on your project.

Sashiko: A Simple Stitch – A major impact September 18th 3:00 – 4:00 $20.00

Learn the stunning art of Sashiko stitching. Meaning "little stabs", it's a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced running stitches. This eye-catching technique is great for a small hand work projects.  Beginner Class

Beginning Wool Appliqué October 26th 1:30 – 4:00 $30.00

This class is for those who have never done wool appliqué or would like a refresher on the beginning techniques used.  We will discuss a couple of different ways of prepping your project and then review the basic stitches used.  The class project is a little snowman pillow.  The kit is required.  A practice piece will be provided along with needles to try and different types of thread. 

UPCOMING CLASSES 

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• Wednesday Sew Day – August 9^th
• Thursday Sew Day – August 10^th
•  Friday Sew Day – August 11^th
•  Saturday Sew Day – August 12^th
•  Quilt Camp – August 16^th – 19^th
•  Beginning Hand Embroidery – August 23^rd
•  Twilling – Thursday, August 31^st