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Join us for an afternoon, learn the basics of crocheting, relax and enjoy yourself, and make a charming, easy scarf that you can wear, or give to someone special as a gift.
Our instructor and yarn addict, Laura Chalifoux, has specially designed this unique project – and some special tips and tricks – to teach you how to successfully crochet, and end up with a quick, attractive project that’s fun to complete!
The class is three hours long in one session, and limited to six students. We’re offering this class on two different dates, both Sunday afternoons, just in time for holiday gifts.
Sunday, November 11: 1pm to 4pm
Sunday, December 2: 1pm to 4pm
Please choose the date that is most convenient for you.
More details are in the upcoming newsletter.
Cheryl's pillow came back from the finisher and is so very wonderful. It is stitched simply in tent stitch with a skip tent stitch background that recedes silently behind all the design elements of the pillow. Our finisher did it with an inset of fabric surrounding the needlework and put different cording/twist around the seam and the exterior. I hope she doesn't pick it up too promptly, as it makes me feel happy and summery just to look at it.
I must remember to take more pictures of finishing that comes back...for our mutual pleasure!
We are again running the highly successful FLAT FOLD FINISHING CLASS. This is a great way to finish a holiday small that will be folded flat and put away, occupying only a modicum of space, until the following year when you pull it out to display along with your other treasures.
The class will run on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 to 1, here in our classroom. Heidi Curtis will be teaching. Please have a small item stitched and ready to go. In order to finish in the time allotted, it needs to be no larger than 4 by 5 inches, or so. We need to have mat board cut for your pieces, so please email in or call with your measurements by November 8. You will also learn to make twisted cord edging, so please bring some extra money to class for buying your perle cotton #5 and metallic thread. We ask that it not be needlepoint, as there is no time allowed in class for blocking. You need to bring about a fat quarter of fabric to enhance your design, about 6 inches of ribbon, sewing thread and a sharp needle. We will furnish the mat board and the quilt batt. The cost of the class will be $25, and registration is not considered complete until the class fee has been paid. Please sign up soon, as space is limited.
Should you not have a piece stitched and ready for finishing, you can just bring in fabric and make it up for practise, as though it is a treasured family heirloom.
This is why I need a stand and a lamp upstairs and downstairs. This is also the first time in 2.5 months that JACK and DASH have established this kind of intimacy without someone crying "MOM! He's bothering me!" Dash is the Russian Blue in the foreground and he's the guest. Jack is the black and white, very spoiled resident.
I have started a new cardigan and Dash has never seen dangling yarn before, so life has a new challenge.
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The first two images are of Joyce's canvas to celebrate her trip to Venice. The third image is Stephanie's interpretation of a vivid canvas. I got her started with silk ribbon and she, being an artist, went far beyond my capabilities. The bird is a work in progress by Flo. We will be doing some hot-fix crystals on those sunglasses, as soon as she finishes the top knot and the background. I printed off an image and hung it with that particular canvas from the WATERWEAVE trunk show because that piece doesn't come with a stitch guide.
Please click on the images to enlarge them. About 60 - 70% of these canvases are accompanied by stitch guides. The prices range from $30 to $180. There is an ascending discount for multiple purchases. The first canvas is full price. The show will hang through Sept.29th. Please stop in early for the best selection. We can also mail order for those who cannot come in.
