Classes
Bridal Lace
It's time to do some delicate, beautiful lace--but you're not sure where to begin. Cynthia Mazzant will help you through all the steps. On the first night, we'll talk projects. Then we'll order the yarn and patterns from Stitch Your Art Out. And then we'll get started on the knitting. Price: $45. Supplies: We'll talk supplies the first night. Come with ideas of what you might want to make. Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Mar. 17, Mar. 31, and Apr. 28, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 45.00
It's time to do some delicate, beautiful lace--but you're not sure where to begin. Cynthia Mazzant will help you through all the steps. On the first night, we'll talk projects. Then we'll order the yarn and patterns from Stitch Your Art Out. And then we'll get started on the knitting. Price: $45. Supplies: We'll talk supplies the first night. Come with ideas of what you might want to make. Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Mar. 17, Mar. 31, and Apr. 28, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 45.00
Brioche 101 Scarf
Brioche makes a yummy, squishy fabric, and it's fun to do. Solve the mystery for learning how to create overlapped stitches. Price: $28 Supplies: Really Clear Brioche 101 pattern, one skein of a fun yarn such as Taiyo or Rios, size 8 needles of any length. Time: Monday, Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Brioche makes a yummy, squishy fabric, and it's fun to do. Solve the mystery for learning how to create overlapped stitches. Price: $28 Supplies: Really Clear Brioche 101 pattern, one skein of a fun yarn such as Taiyo or Rios, size 8 needles of any length. Time: Monday, Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Brioche 102 Cowl
You've taken Brioche 101--or you're comfortable with knitting, and want to plunge right into two colors. Join this class and learn how it's done! Price: $28 Supplies: Really Clear Brioche 102 pattern (will be ready by class time), yarn and needles as described in the pattern. Time: Monday, Mar. 23, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
You've taken Brioche 101--or you're comfortable with knitting, and want to plunge right into two colors. Join this class and learn how it's done! Price: $28 Supplies: Really Clear Brioche 102 pattern (will be ready by class time), yarn and needles as described in the pattern. Time: Monday, Mar. 23, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Charity Knitting
Cynthia Mazzant is going to lead this group in knitting charity items. She'll have patterns ready for squares that can be sewn together to make blankets, and she'll have other ideas as well. You know if you've taken classes with her that love and ideas will come pouring out of her! Price: The teacher is supporting both charities and her local yarn shop with this project. No cost if you buy the yarn for the projects at Stitch Your Art Out. Otherwise, $42. Supplies: Talk to Cynthia about supplies the first day of class. Time: Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 21, & May 12, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
Cynthia Mazzant is going to lead this group in knitting charity items. She'll have patterns ready for squares that can be sewn together to make blankets, and she'll have other ideas as well. You know if you've taken classes with her that love and ideas will come pouring out of her! Price: The teacher is supporting both charities and her local yarn shop with this project. No cost if you buy the yarn for the projects at Stitch Your Art Out. Otherwise, $42. Supplies: Talk to Cynthia about supplies the first day of class. Time: Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 21, & May 12, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
Crochet 101
Pick up that hook, and learn to crochet! Kirsten, who crochets all kinds of amazing things, will show you the ropes. Price: $38. Supplies: Crochet hook size G or H, worsted-weight yarn to make a hat, or H or I hook to make a scarf. Cascade 220 is a great choice. We have the best hooks in the world in stock! Thursdays, Feb. 13 & 27, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Note later start time.) Teacher: Kirsten Kerr. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Pick up that hook, and learn to crochet! Kirsten, who crochets all kinds of amazing things, will show you the ropes. Price: $38. Supplies: Crochet hook size G or H, worsted-weight yarn to make a hat, or H or I hook to make a scarf. Cascade 220 is a great choice. We have the best hooks in the world in stock! Thursdays, Feb. 13 & 27, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Note later start time.) Teacher: Kirsten Kerr. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Easy Poncho/Shawl
This is a quick, easy poncho and shawl combo. Knitting it in Silk Garden Sock yarn keeps it interesting the whole way through. (Tip: Anne's version is in Berroco Sesame, which is also wonderful! Feel free to be creative with your yarn choices!) Price: $38. Supplies: Noro Magazine issue 15, 4 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn, sizes 6 and 7 circular needles, 24" or 32". Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & 26, 9-noon. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
This is a quick, easy poncho and shawl combo. Knitting it in Silk Garden Sock yarn keeps it interesting the whole way through. (Tip: Anne's version is in Berroco Sesame, which is also wonderful! Feel free to be creative with your yarn choices!) Price: $38. Supplies: Noro Magazine issue 15, 4 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn, sizes 6 and 7 circular needles, 24" or 32". Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & 26, 9-noon. Teacher: Anne Van Aelst. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
You dropped a stitch, you crossed a cable the wrong way, you missed a yarn over! You made a mistake 10 rows back, and now the object of your dreams has been thrown into a corner for "time out." Now what?? Cindy will take you through all kinds of fixes for your knitting and will put you at ease. Price: $25 Supplies: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch with worsted-weight yarn and size 7 needles; make it half garter and half stockinette. (Bring the needles, extra yarn, and the swatch to class.) Wednesday, Mar. 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (note later start time) Teacher: Cindy Decker-Raynak. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
You dropped a stitch, you crossed a cable the wrong way, you missed a yarn over! You made a mistake 10 rows back, and now the object of your dreams has been thrown into a corner for "time out." Now what?? Cindy will take you through all kinds of fixes for your knitting and will put you at ease. Price: $25 Supplies: Knit a 4 x 4 swatch with worsted-weight yarn and size 7 needles; make it half garter and half stockinette. (Bring the needles, extra yarn, and the swatch to class.) Wednesday, Mar. 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (note later start time) Teacher: Cindy Decker-Raynak. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Knitting 101
Want to learn how to knit? Or need a refresher after many years of neglecting your knitting? Take our beginning-knitting course. You'll learn how to cast on, knit, and purl, and you'll start a scarf. Price: $38 Supplies: Knitting 101 Easy Looped Scarf pattern, appropriate yarn and needles. The teacher will help you the first class. Wednesdays, Jan. 15 & 29, 9-noon., OR Tuesdays, Feb. 11 & 18, 6-9 p.m., OR Mondays, Apr. 6 & 20, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Various teachers. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Want to learn how to knit? Or need a refresher after many years of neglecting your knitting? Take our beginning-knitting course. You'll learn how to cast on, knit, and purl, and you'll start a scarf. Price: $38 Supplies: Knitting 101 Easy Looped Scarf pattern, appropriate yarn and needles. The teacher will help you the first class. Wednesdays, Jan. 15 & 29, 9-noon., OR Tuesdays, Feb. 11 & 18, 6-9 p.m., OR Mondays, Apr. 6 & 20, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Various teachers. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Love in a Mist
You know you have a beautiful skein of fingering-weight yarn sitting around, and this shawl is perfect for it! It begins with simple stockinette, and ends with lace and beads. Super feminine, super pretty! Price: $38 Supplies: At least 437 yards of fingering-weight yarn (plainer will show the lace better), and sizes 5 and 6, 32" needles. Wednesdays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m. OR Wednesdays, Apr. 8 & 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Teacher: Eleanor Martin. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
You know you have a beautiful skein of fingering-weight yarn sitting around, and this shawl is perfect for it! It begins with simple stockinette, and ends with lace and beads. Super feminine, super pretty! Price: $38 Supplies: At least 437 yards of fingering-weight yarn (plainer will show the lace better), and sizes 5 and 6, 32" needles. Wednesdays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m. OR Wednesdays, Apr. 8 & 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Teacher: Eleanor Martin. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Portuguese Knitting
If you've been in a class with Valerie, you've probably noticed her knitting with the yarn going up through a pin, and back down to the knitting. And you've heard that she likes purling more than knitting. She's doing Portuguese knitting! Take this class, and learn all the ins and outs. If your hands hurt when you knit, this might be an alternative. Price: $38. Supplies: Easy Looped Scarf pattern by Really Clear Designs, a skein of worsted-weight yarn, and size 8 or 9 circular needles. A knitting pin is optional; we have beautiful ones! Thursdays, May 21 & June 4, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Valerie Reed. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
If you've been in a class with Valerie, you've probably noticed her knitting with the yarn going up through a pin, and back down to the knitting. And you've heard that she likes purling more than knitting. She's doing Portuguese knitting! Take this class, and learn all the ins and outs. If your hands hurt when you knit, this might be an alternative. Price: $38. Supplies: Easy Looped Scarf pattern by Really Clear Designs, a skein of worsted-weight yarn, and size 8 or 9 circular needles. A knitting pin is optional; we have beautiful ones! Thursdays, May 21 & June 4, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Valerie Reed. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Really Clear Year 2020
Each year, Cynthia designs a whole bunch of new patterns to add to her Really Clear line, and each year, she has a class to take you through that adventure! Projects tend to be small (hats, mitts, cowls) that make great gifts! And there are always interesting techniques and ideas to play with. Join her and be a part of her experiments! Price: $60. Supplies: Supplies will be announced each month. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Section A: Wednesday mornings, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Apr. 22, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, 9-noon. OR Section B: Thursday mornings, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Apr. 23, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 9-noon. OR Section C: Thursday evenings, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Apr. 23, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 60.00
Each year, Cynthia designs a whole bunch of new patterns to add to her Really Clear line, and each year, she has a class to take you through that adventure! Projects tend to be small (hats, mitts, cowls) that make great gifts! And there are always interesting techniques and ideas to play with. Join her and be a part of her experiments! Price: $60. Supplies: Supplies will be announced each month. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Section A: Wednesday mornings, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Apr. 22, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, 9-noon. OR Section B: Thursday mornings, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Apr. 23, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 9-noon. OR Section C: Thursday evenings, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Apr. 23, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 60.00
Reversible Listado Cowl
With its reversible stitch pattern, this long cowl will look lovely no matter how you wear it. An easy-to-learn lace stitch makes this an ideal project for knitflixing or road tripping. Price: $28. Supplies: Let us get your pattern. We love a gradient sport weight yarn like Mountain Colors Perspectives River Wash Sport for this project. Taiyo sock yarn would also work well! Monday, May 4, 9-noon. Teacher: Mary Ellen Litzinger. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
With its reversible stitch pattern, this long cowl will look lovely no matter how you wear it. An easy-to-learn lace stitch makes this an ideal project for knitflixing or road tripping. Price: $28. Supplies: Let us get your pattern. We love a gradient sport weight yarn like Mountain Colors Perspectives River Wash Sport for this project. Taiyo sock yarn would also work well! Monday, May 4, 9-noon. Teacher: Mary Ellen Litzinger. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Sock Club
This popular class will give you the chance to play with all kinds of different sock patterns! Each week, we'll do a different one! Price: $45. Supplies: Eleanor will send you a supply list before each class. Sundays, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 26, and May 17, all from 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Eleanor Martin. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 45.00
This popular class will give you the chance to play with all kinds of different sock patterns! Each week, we'll do a different one! Price: $45. Supplies: Eleanor will send you a supply list before each class. Sundays, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 26, and May 17, all from 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Eleanor Martin. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 45.00
Sweater of Your Choice
As the name of the class says, choose any sweater you wish! Learn to knit a sweater with no experience, start a new one with previous experience, or keep working on one from a previous class! It's your choice! Price: $55. Supplies: Talk to Cynthia before class about your pattern and yarn. If all goes well, her e-book on fit for sweaters will be available for purchase before the class begins! It's highly recommended that you buy this book so that your sweater fits. It can be used as a supplement to whatever other pattern you wish to make. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click to sign up here or call (814) 238-4151, between 10-5:30, Monday through Saturday. Section A: Tuesdays, Feb. 4, Mar. 17, May 5, June 9, July 7, 9-noon. Section B: Wednesdays, Feb. 5, Mar. 18, May 6, June 10, July 8, 9-noon. Section C: Thursdays, Feb. 6, Mar. 19, May 7, June 11, July 9, 9-noon. Section D: Thursdays, Feb. 6, Mar. 19, May 7, June 11, July 9, 6-9 p.m. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 55.00
As the name of the class says, choose any sweater you wish! Learn to knit a sweater with no experience, start a new one with previous experience, or keep working on one from a previous class! It's your choice! Price: $55. Supplies: Talk to Cynthia before class about your pattern and yarn. If all goes well, her e-book on fit for sweaters will be available for purchase before the class begins! It's highly recommended that you buy this book so that your sweater fits. It can be used as a supplement to whatever other pattern you wish to make. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click to sign up here or call (814) 238-4151, between 10-5:30, Monday through Saturday. Section A: Tuesdays, Feb. 4, Mar. 17, May 5, June 9, July 7, 9-noon. Section B: Wednesdays, Feb. 5, Mar. 18, May 6, June 10, July 8, 9-noon. Section C: Thursdays, Feb. 6, Mar. 19, May 7, June 11, July 9, 9-noon. Section D: Thursdays, Feb. 6, Mar. 19, May 7, June 11, July 9, 6-9 p.m. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 55.00
Toe-Up Socks
Most socks are made from the top down, but toe-up socks are terrific! You can fit them as you go, and can knit until you run out of yarn! Price: $42. Supplies: Really Clear Toe-Up pattern, plus fingering-weight yarn and size 1 or 2 needles (you can use double points, 2 circs, magic loop, or FlexiFlips!). Saturdays, Mar. 21, Apr. 4, & Apr. 11, 2:30-5:30 pm. Teacher: Connie Smith. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
Most socks are made from the top down, but toe-up socks are terrific! You can fit them as you go, and can knit until you run out of yarn! Price: $42. Supplies: Really Clear Toe-Up pattern, plus fingering-weight yarn and size 1 or 2 needles (you can use double points, 2 circs, magic loop, or FlexiFlips!). Saturdays, Mar. 21, Apr. 4, & Apr. 11, 2:30-5:30 pm. Teacher: Connie Smith. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
2020 Block of the Month: Blissful Batiks
This year's block of the month is going to be both spectacular and calming, all at the same time. We're going to work in batiks, mainly light-turquoise blues, with a bit of green and purple thrown in. We'll work over 7 months, making 7 different blocks, and you'll receive the fabrics and directions for the grouping of those blocks each month. In other words, you'll be making between 4 and 8 blocks per session. Price: $150, which is the price for the entire quilt top that measures 84" square. (Borders, backing, and binding can be purchased separately for 20% off at the end of the year.) Supplies: Come at your chosen time to pick up your packets each month. Saturdays, Feb. 1, Mar. 14, May 9, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 26, and Dec. 12, all at 10:00 a.m. OR Mondays, Feb. 3, Mar. 16, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, and Dec. 14, your choice of 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 150.00
This year's block of the month is going to be both spectacular and calming, all at the same time. We're going to work in batiks, mainly light-turquoise blues, with a bit of green and purple thrown in. We'll work over 7 months, making 7 different blocks, and you'll receive the fabrics and directions for the grouping of those blocks each month. In other words, you'll be making between 4 and 8 blocks per session. Price: $150, which is the price for the entire quilt top that measures 84" square. (Borders, backing, and binding can be purchased separately for 20% off at the end of the year.) Supplies: Come at your chosen time to pick up your packets each month. Saturdays, Feb. 1, Mar. 14, May 9, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 26, and Dec. 12, all at 10:00 a.m. OR Mondays, Feb. 3, Mar. 16, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, and Dec. 14, your choice of 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 150.00
Curves, Curves, Curves!
Deb loves sewing curves more than almost anything else! (If you know her, you won't be surprised to hear this!) Quilters are often worried about them. But it doesn't have to be worrisome--in fact, it can be fun. Through three nights, Deb will show you three different methods of sewing curves. You'll have fun and learn a lot! Price: $42. Supplies: Book (we have it): Mini Wonderful Curves, and lots of scraps. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies. Thursdays, March 26, April 9, and April 30, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Deb Finocchio
Cost: $ 42.00
Deb loves sewing curves more than almost anything else! (If you know her, you won't be surprised to hear this!) Quilters are often worried about them. But it doesn't have to be worrisome--in fact, it can be fun. Through three nights, Deb will show you three different methods of sewing curves. You'll have fun and learn a lot! Price: $42. Supplies: Book (we have it): Mini Wonderful Curves, and lots of scraps. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies. Thursdays, March 26, April 9, and April 30, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Deb Finocchio
Cost: $ 42.00
Free-Motion Quilting (FMQ) 101
Learn to free-motion quilt! You can do so much--stippling, and making a million other patterns. We'll get you going, and you'll be an expert in no time. If you've made two or three small quilts, you're ready for this class. Price: $28 Supplies: Be sure your machine is in good working order. (Bring along a manual.) You should also have a pair of Machingers, a Sew Slip, high-quality thread, three quilt sandwiches made from fat quarters, and the book Make Your Mark. Monday, April 13, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Learn to free-motion quilt! You can do so much--stippling, and making a million other patterns. We'll get you going, and you'll be an expert in no time. If you've made two or three small quilts, you're ready for this class. Price: $28 Supplies: Be sure your machine is in good working order. (Bring along a manual.) You should also have a pair of Machingers, a Sew Slip, high-quality thread, three quilt sandwiches made from fat quarters, and the book Make Your Mark. Monday, April 13, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Free-Motion Quilting 201: Using Rulers
You've been doing free-motion quilting, but you're curious about the new FMQ rulers you've been seeing. You're not quite sure how to get started. No worries! Joan and Cynthia have teamed up to help you. You must already know how to do free-motion quilting to take this class. Price: $28 Supplies: You can buy the Slim and Archie rulers at the store, and you'll need to get those plus the foot for your particular machine ahead of time. You can get the more generic Westalee ruler foot, or you can check with your dealer to get a specific FMQ ruler foot. (The Bernina foot is a 72 foot.) Be sure you've ordered a foot and the rulers by the end of March so that you have them in time for the class. Machingers gloves are required. A slip-slide for the bed of your machine is optional but highly recommended. You need a wash-out blue pen. Bring about 5 quilt sandwiches with contrasting, good-quality thread in several colors or weights. (Sometimes it helps to put one brand in the bobbin and another in the top.) Fresh needles. Monday, May 4, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Joan Curley. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
You've been doing free-motion quilting, but you're curious about the new FMQ rulers you've been seeing. You're not quite sure how to get started. No worries! Joan and Cynthia have teamed up to help you. You must already know how to do free-motion quilting to take this class. Price: $28 Supplies: You can buy the Slim and Archie rulers at the store, and you'll need to get those plus the foot for your particular machine ahead of time. You can get the more generic Westalee ruler foot, or you can check with your dealer to get a specific FMQ ruler foot. (The Bernina foot is a 72 foot.) Be sure you've ordered a foot and the rulers by the end of March so that you have them in time for the class. Machingers gloves are required. A slip-slide for the bed of your machine is optional but highly recommended. You need a wash-out blue pen. Bring about 5 quilt sandwiches with contrasting, good-quality thread in several colors or weights. (Sometimes it helps to put one brand in the bobbin and another in the top.) Fresh needles. Monday, May 4, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Joan Curley. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Leaders and Enders
You've often heard that you should start and end seams with a little piece of scrap fabric. Deb has an idea: What if you instead started and ended with fabrics that made a quilt? She'll show you just how to do it! Price: $28. Supplies: Come with your sewing machine, basic supplies, and lots of scraps! Thursday, May 14, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Deb Finocchio. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
You've often heard that you should start and end seams with a little piece of scrap fabric. Deb has an idea: What if you instead started and ended with fabrics that made a quilt? She'll show you just how to do it! Price: $28. Supplies: Come with your sewing machine, basic supplies, and lots of scraps! Thursday, May 14, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Deb Finocchio. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Needleturn Applique 101
Mary Beth designs many applique quilts, and she loves needleturn applique more than anything! She'll show you how to do this soothing craft, and give plenty of tips and tricks for getting it to look beautiful. Price: $38. Supplies: We?'l have kits for you. Wednesdays, Mar. 25 & Apr. 1, 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Mary Beth Lemmons. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Mary Beth designs many applique quilts, and she loves needleturn applique more than anything! She'll show you how to do this soothing craft, and give plenty of tips and tricks for getting it to look beautiful. Price: $38. Supplies: We?'l have kits for you. Wednesdays, Mar. 25 & Apr. 1, 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Mary Beth Lemmons. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
New York Beauty
This classic block looks hard, but the paper piecing actually makes it easy. If you've made a few quilting projects, you can do this class! You also may want to take this class if you made the Christmas block of the month last year. Price: $38 Supplies: Pattern, and fabric as shown on the pattern. If you did the Christmas Block of the Month, bring your supplies from that. Bring along basic sewing supplies and a machine. Thursdays, Feb. 13 & 27, 6-9 p.m., OR Mondays, Apr. 27 & May 11, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
This classic block looks hard, but the paper piecing actually makes it easy. If you've made a few quilting projects, you can do this class! You also may want to take this class if you made the Christmas block of the month last year. Price: $38 Supplies: Pattern, and fabric as shown on the pattern. If you did the Christmas Block of the Month, bring your supplies from that. Bring along basic sewing supplies and a machine. Thursdays, Feb. 13 & 27, 6-9 p.m., OR Mondays, Apr. 27 & May 11, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Quilting 101 Placemats
Let's get started quilting. You'll make one placemat in class, and you'll learn all kinds of cool things, such as matching corners, cutting safely, picking fabrics, quilting, binding, and of course, the famous quarter-inch seam (whatever that is!). Price: $42 Supplies: You'll need a machine in good working order (you may borrow ours, but you should have one available at home for homework). You'll also need the placemat pattern and all the fixin's! Stop by at least a few days before the class begins so we can help you pick out your fabric and notions. We suggest our Creative Grids rulers, which are easy to use with a non-slip grip and visible markings, and our Olfa rotary cutters, which are sturdy and easy to use. Fridays, Feb. 21 (first day was cancelled because of snow; we will choose a second time that works for all in class on the 21st), 1-4 p.m., OR Mondays, April 20 & 27, 9-noon, OR Wednesdays, April 22 & 29, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Various teachers. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
Let's get started quilting. You'll make one placemat in class, and you'll learn all kinds of cool things, such as matching corners, cutting safely, picking fabrics, quilting, binding, and of course, the famous quarter-inch seam (whatever that is!). Price: $42 Supplies: You'll need a machine in good working order (you may borrow ours, but you should have one available at home for homework). You'll also need the placemat pattern and all the fixin's! Stop by at least a few days before the class begins so we can help you pick out your fabric and notions. We suggest our Creative Grids rulers, which are easy to use with a non-slip grip and visible markings, and our Olfa rotary cutters, which are sturdy and easy to use. Fridays, Feb. 21 (first day was cancelled because of snow; we will choose a second time that works for all in class on the 21st), 1-4 p.m., OR Mondays, April 20 & 27, 9-noon, OR Wednesdays, April 22 & 29, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Various teachers. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 42.00
Scalloped Bag
We're going into summer, when you'll want a bag that's feminine and fun! The scalloped bag fits that bill. You'll learn to use interfacing to make it work, and you can play with lots of fun fabric combinations! Price: $28. Supplies: Machine and basic sewing supplies, pattern, scalloped forms, and fabrics as required. The placemat set and pattern will allow you to make both the scalloped tote bag and a clutch. You may choose to make one or the other in class. Choose the fabric for whichever one you want to work on. Tuesday, March 24, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cindy Alley. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
We're going into summer, when you'll want a bag that's feminine and fun! The scalloped bag fits that bill. You'll learn to use interfacing to make it work, and you can play with lots of fun fabric combinations! Price: $28. Supplies: Machine and basic sewing supplies, pattern, scalloped forms, and fabrics as required. The placemat set and pattern will allow you to make both the scalloped tote bag and a clutch. You may choose to make one or the other in class. Choose the fabric for whichever one you want to work on. Tuesday, March 24, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cindy Alley. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
T-shirt Quilt
T-shirt quilts are special because they are about memories. We collect t-shirts while traveling on vacation, celebrating at concerts, competing at sporting events, or just to share our personal interests. In this class, you'll learn how to stabilize knit fabric so it's ready for piecing, how to combine logos of different sizes, and how to use cotton fabrics to fill in. You'll end up with the world's most special quilt! Price: $38. Supplies: Machine and basic sewing supplies. T-shirts, interfacing. Other supplies depend on your chosen size and project. Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & 26, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
T-shirt quilts are special because they are about memories. We collect t-shirts while traveling on vacation, celebrating at concerts, competing at sporting events, or just to share our personal interests. In this class, you'll learn how to stabilize knit fabric so it's ready for piecing, how to combine logos of different sizes, and how to use cotton fabrics to fill in. You'll end up with the world's most special quilt! Price: $38. Supplies: Machine and basic sewing supplies. T-shirts, interfacing. Other supplies depend on your chosen size and project. Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & 26, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Mazzant Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Walking Foot Quilting
Let's go beyond the X-across squares! Learn to use your walking foot to its best advantage to quilt your pieces. Squiggles, circles, and lines are all fun ways to quilt; Patricia will show you just what to do. Price: $28 Supplies: Bring along some practice fat-quarter quilt sandwiches, either plain fabrics or quilts you're willing to experiment on. Be sure you have a working walking foot for your machine. Sunday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Patricia Amburgy. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Let's go beyond the X-across squares! Learn to use your walking foot to its best advantage to quilt your pieces. Squiggles, circles, and lines are all fun ways to quilt; Patricia will show you just what to do. Price: $28 Supplies: Bring along some practice fat-quarter quilt sandwiches, either plain fabrics or quilts you're willing to experiment on. Be sure you have a working walking foot for your machine. Sunday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. Teacher: Patricia Amburgy. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Who's the Cutest?
This darling owl is small, but everyone notices it because it's so cute! If you know someone who loves birds, this would be a perfect gift. Price: $38 Supplies: We have kits for you to buy. Saturdays, Feb. 15 & 22, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
This darling owl is small, but everyone notices it because it's so cute! If you know someone who loves birds, this would be a perfect gift. Price: $38 Supplies: We have kits for you to buy. Saturdays, Feb. 15 & 22, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Wildfire Weed Table Runner
Calling all people who love purple! Combine bargello with raw-edge applique to make a stunning table runner. We have kits! Price: $38 Supplies: We have patterns with the kits for you to buy. Saturdays, Apr. 4 & 18, 9-noon Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Calling all people who love purple! Combine bargello with raw-edge applique to make a stunning table runner. We have kits! Price: $38 Supplies: We have patterns with the kits for you to buy. Saturdays, Apr. 4 & 18, 9-noon Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Wind in the Whiskers
A wall hanging of kittens playing with butterflies? You might be overcome with cuteness! Despite the risk of everyone fainting during class, we couldn't help but think that this would be a wonderful project. Price: $38 Supplies: In addition to your normal sewing supplies, you might want to bring along a few smelling salts in case the kittens are too cute for you to handle. In addition, we will have a kit ready for you to buy. Tuesdays, May 12 & 26, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
A wall hanging of kittens playing with butterflies? You might be overcome with cuteness! Despite the risk of everyone fainting during class, we couldn't help but think that this would be a wonderful project. Price: $38 Supplies: In addition to your normal sewing supplies, you might want to bring along a few smelling salts in case the kittens are too cute for you to handle. In addition, we will have a kit ready for you to buy. Tuesdays, May 12 & 26, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Retreat Deposit 2020
Quilting is full. There are still a few spots open for knitting. Please call us to sign up!
Quilting is full. There are still a few spots open for knitting. Please call us to sign up!
Creativity for All!
Let's get creative! This lecture/sharing class will have a new prompt each class. Bring in the item you made from doing this prompt. The craft you choose is totally up to you! Price: $35. Supplies: For the first class, come with the following prepared: "Be inspired by your eye color." Wednesdays, Apr. 8, June 10, Aug. 12, and Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 35.00
Let's get creative! This lecture/sharing class will have a new prompt each class. Bring in the item you made from doing this prompt. The craft you choose is totally up to you! Price: $35. Supplies: For the first class, come with the following prepared: "Be inspired by your eye color." Wednesdays, Apr. 8, June 10, Aug. 12, and Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. Teacher: Cynthia Spencer. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 35.00
Cross Stitch 101
Learn how to cross stitch on a simple pattern with high-quality Aida cloth (or linen, if you've used Aida before). Price: $28. Supplies: We'll have kits for you to purchase the day of the class. You'll also want a cross-stitch needle. Q-snap hoops are optional. Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:00-noon, OR Saturday, May 30, 9:00-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Learn how to cross stitch on a simple pattern with high-quality Aida cloth (or linen, if you've used Aida before). Price: $28. Supplies: We'll have kits for you to purchase the day of the class. You'll also want a cross-stitch needle. Q-snap hoops are optional. Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:00-noon, OR Saturday, May 30, 9:00-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 28.00
Hardanger 101
Hardanger is a beautiful, old-timey craft that has the look of satin-stitch hand embroidery. Ruth will show you how to get started with a simple bookmark. Price: $38. Supplies: We have kits for you to buy. In addition, you'll need a size 26 cross-stitch needle and very sharp embroidery scissors. Saturdays, March 28 and Apr. 11, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Hardanger is a beautiful, old-timey craft that has the look of satin-stitch hand embroidery. Ruth will show you how to get started with a simple bookmark. Price: $38. Supplies: We have kits for you to buy. In addition, you'll need a size 26 cross-stitch needle and very sharp embroidery scissors. Saturdays, March 28 and Apr. 11, 9-noon. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Needlefelted Needle Book
The natural lanolin in wool is wonderful for storing sewing needles. It keeps them smooth and shiny. To take advantage of this, Cindy will show you how to make a little needle book out of wool felt. You'll decorate it using needlefelting for the fun in addition to the practical! You need ZERO EXPERIENCE. Cindy will have ideas for you, or you can create your own. Price: $33. Supplies: Needlefelting kit (sponge and needles). The cost of the class includes the felt and the roving for the basic needle book. Optional: Favorite button(s) for closure, yarn for trim (should be at least 50% wool), small cookie cutters or stencils for shapes, circle template, scissors (with points) that can cut paper and/or cardstock. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cindy Alley. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
The natural lanolin in wool is wonderful for storing sewing needles. It keeps them smooth and shiny. To take advantage of this, Cindy will show you how to make a little needle book out of wool felt. You'll decorate it using needlefelting for the fun in addition to the practical! You need ZERO EXPERIENCE. Cindy will have ideas for you, or you can create your own. Price: $33. Supplies: Needlefelting kit (sponge and needles). The cost of the class includes the felt and the roving for the basic needle book. Optional: Favorite button(s) for closure, yarn for trim (should be at least 50% wool), small cookie cutters or stencils for shapes, circle template, scissors (with points) that can cut paper and/or cardstock. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m. Teacher: Cindy Alley. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 38.00
Tatting 101
Tatting is a way to make small, delicate lace using a shuttle. Join Ruth and learn this classic craft. Soon, you'll be making wonderful little objects! (You can turn your first piece of tatting into earrings or hang it on a small tree.) Price: $32. Supplies: Learn Needle Tatting by Barbara Foster and Learn to Tat by Janette Baker, basic tatting needle set (see if you need them during the class), white or off-white size 10 thread, shuttle with a hook on the end. Saturdays, Jan. 11 & 18, 9-11 a.m., OR Saturdays, May 16 & 23, 9-11 a.m. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 32.00
Tatting is a way to make small, delicate lace using a shuttle. Join Ruth and learn this classic craft. Soon, you'll be making wonderful little objects! (You can turn your first piece of tatting into earrings or hang it on a small tree.) Price: $32. Supplies: Learn Needle Tatting by Barbara Foster and Learn to Tat by Janette Baker, basic tatting needle set (see if you need them during the class), white or off-white size 10 thread, shuttle with a hook on the end. Saturdays, Jan. 11 & 18, 9-11 a.m., OR Saturdays, May 16 & 23, 9-11 a.m. Teacher: Ruth Kohler. Click the class name above to sign up online, or call us (814-238-4151) or stop by between 10 and 5:30, Monday through Saturday.
Cost: $ 32.00
Tatting 104
This class is for previous students. Join Ruth for one-on-one skill building and inspiration. Price: $16. Supplies: Talk with Ruth ahead of time for your supplies. Tuesdays, all 9-11 a.m., Jan. 21, and/or Feb. 18, and/or Mar. 24, and/or Apr. 21, and/or May 19. (Sign up for as many of these dates as you'd like; each session is $16.) Teacher: Ruth Kohler.
Cost: $ 16.00
This class is for previous students. Join Ruth for one-on-one skill building and inspiration. Price: $16. Supplies: Talk with Ruth ahead of time for your supplies. Tuesdays, all 9-11 a.m., Jan. 21, and/or Feb. 18, and/or Mar. 24, and/or Apr. 21, and/or May 19. (Sign up for as many of these dates as you'd like; each session is $16.) Teacher: Ruth Kohler.
Cost: $ 16.00