Classes
Fair Isle 101 Headband
Fair Isle looks so scary! All those colors and shapes! But it's easy. Cindy Mitchell will show you all the tricks, and at the end of the night, you'll leave with a headband that's almost complete--for real. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Really Clear First Fair Isle pattern, two colors of worsted-weight yarn, a size 5 and a size 7 circular needle, both 16", stitch markers. Saturday, May 22, from 1-4 PM. The instructor will contact you beforehand with a meeting place. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or make an appointment to sign up and pick up your materials.
Cost: $ 28.00
Fair Isle looks so scary! All those colors and shapes! But it's easy. Cindy Mitchell will show you all the tricks, and at the end of the night, you'll leave with a headband that's almost complete--for real. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Really Clear First Fair Isle pattern, two colors of worsted-weight yarn, a size 5 and a size 7 circular needle, both 16", stitch markers. Saturday, May 22, from 1-4 PM. The instructor will contact you beforehand with a meeting place. Click the class name above to sign up online--or call us (814-238-4151) or make an appointment to sign up and pick up your materials.
Cost: $ 28.00
Finish It!
You have a half-done hat, a sleeveless sweater, a snarled scarf, mysterious mittens. Let's get these things done! Eleanor will help you get everything unstuck so you can keep knitting and feel that satisfaction of completion. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Bring in your UFOs, and their patterns, plus all the usual knitting supplies. Sundays, May 16 & 23, from 1-4 p.m. This class will be held outdoors. The instructor will contact you beforehand with a meeting place.
Cost: $ 38.00
You have a half-done hat, a sleeveless sweater, a snarled scarf, mysterious mittens. Let's get these things done! Eleanor will help you get everything unstuck so you can keep knitting and feel that satisfaction of completion. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Bring in your UFOs, and their patterns, plus all the usual knitting supplies. Sundays, May 16 & 23, from 1-4 p.m. This class will be held outdoors. The instructor will contact you beforehand with a meeting place.
Cost: $ 38.00
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. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Make an appointment to stop into the shop before the class to pick up the Easy-Looped Scarf pattern, and the yarn and needles to go with it. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 & 16, 6-8 PM on Zoom, OR Tuesdays, Mar. 16 & 30, 6-8 PM on Zoom, OR Saturdays, May 29 & June 5, 1-3 PM outdoors.
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. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Make an appointment to stop into the shop before the class to pick up the Easy-Looped Scarf pattern, and the yarn and needles to go with it. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 & 16, 6-8 PM on Zoom, OR Tuesdays, Mar. 16 & 30, 6-8 PM on Zoom, OR Saturdays, May 29 & June 5, 1-3 PM outdoors.
Cost: $ 38.00
New Knitter Adventure Year!
This class is for new knitters who know only how to knit and purl, and maybe just a WEE bit more. (Important: If you do not know how to do those two stitches, please take Knitting 101 instead of this class.) Are you tired of making only the knit-stitch scarf you're seeing here? Would you like to learn a little more now so that you can make all the coolest things? We have just the class for you! Join Cynthia for a "Knitting Adventure Year." We'll use her Really Clear patterns to learn how to do everything from cables to Fair Isle to intarsia. If you don't know what those are, that's okay! We'll get you going! Cost: $60 plus supplies. Supplies: You'll need to buy the pattern each month, and the supplies for the project. Cynthia will send out a supply note about a week before each class. To buy the patterns, sign up for a Ravelry account at www.ravelry.com or get them at the shop when you buy the yarn. Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, no class in April, May 13, June 24, July 22, Aug. 12, Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. All from 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 60.00
This class is for new knitters who know only how to knit and purl, and maybe just a WEE bit more. (Important: If you do not know how to do those two stitches, please take Knitting 101 instead of this class.) Are you tired of making only the knit-stitch scarf you're seeing here? Would you like to learn a little more now so that you can make all the coolest things? We have just the class for you! Join Cynthia for a "Knitting Adventure Year." We'll use her Really Clear patterns to learn how to do everything from cables to Fair Isle to intarsia. If you don't know what those are, that's okay! We'll get you going! Cost: $60 plus supplies. Supplies: You'll need to buy the pattern each month, and the supplies for the project. Cynthia will send out a supply note about a week before each class. To buy the patterns, sign up for a Ravelry account at www.ravelry.com or get them at the shop when you buy the yarn. Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, no class in April, May 13, June 24, July 22, Aug. 12, Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. All from 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 60.00
Quaker Yarn Stretcher
This scarf or shawl has interest with diagonal stripes and changes in texture. And the name is correct--it uses very little yarn for its size! Play with all types of yarn for this one. Join Anne for a calm, pleasant evening. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Pattern (let us get it for you on Ravelry), and yarn and needles as suggested. Wednesday, Apr. 21, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
This scarf or shawl has interest with diagonal stripes and changes in texture. And the name is correct--it uses very little yarn for its size! Play with all types of yarn for this one. Join Anne for a calm, pleasant evening. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Pattern (let us get it for you on Ravelry), and yarn and needles as suggested. Wednesday, Apr. 21, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Really Clear Year 2021
As you may know, Cynthia designs knitting patterns (along with quilting patterns!). This class provides you with an interesting adventure into learning new things while you find any part of the pattern that isn't "really clear." We've had such fun in these classes for the past few years, working through her new ideas. This is a chance to play with surprise patterns, and to make requests for patterns you've always wanted (no guarantees on that one!). What we do each year is a bit of a mystery (even to her!). You might want to go to reallyclear.com to see patterns she's designed in the past. Join us in the fun! Cost: $60 plus supplies. Supplies: We'll get supply lists as we go along throughout the year. Thursdays, Jan. 21, Feb 18, Mar. 18, no class in April, May 13, no class in June, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16. Your choice of 9-11 AM or 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 55.00
As you may know, Cynthia designs knitting patterns (along with quilting patterns!). This class provides you with an interesting adventure into learning new things while you find any part of the pattern that isn't "really clear." We've had such fun in these classes for the past few years, working through her new ideas. This is a chance to play with surprise patterns, and to make requests for patterns you've always wanted (no guarantees on that one!). What we do each year is a bit of a mystery (even to her!). You might want to go to reallyclear.com to see patterns she's designed in the past. Join us in the fun! Cost: $60 plus supplies. Supplies: We'll get supply lists as we go along throughout the year. Thursdays, Jan. 21, Feb 18, Mar. 18, no class in April, May 13, no class in June, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16. Your choice of 9-11 AM or 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 55.00
Sock Club
Eleanor loves making socks! She?ll find a new pattern each month to work on, and we?ll tackle it together. This is a chance to use some of that sock yarn you couldn't resist buying! Or to be unable to resist buying more! Cost: $38 plus supplies. We have lots of glorious sock yarn at the shop. Make an appointment to pick out something special! Supplies: Eleanor will contact you before the first class with supplies needed. Sundays, April 25 and May 2, from 1-4 PM. This class will be outdoors; Eleanor will contact you beforehand with the location.
Cost: $ 38.00
Eleanor loves making socks! She?ll find a new pattern each month to work on, and we?ll tackle it together. This is a chance to use some of that sock yarn you couldn't resist buying! Or to be unable to resist buying more! Cost: $38 plus supplies. We have lots of glorious sock yarn at the shop. Make an appointment to pick out something special! Supplies: Eleanor will contact you before the first class with supplies needed. Sundays, April 25 and May 2, from 1-4 PM. This class will be outdoors; Eleanor will contact you beforehand with the location.
Cost: $ 38.00
Tips and Tricks
Yarn can be tricky! But Cindy Decker-Raynak has it all under control, and will show you tips and tricks so you can do the same! What happens when you discover a dropped stitch a few rows back? How do you make a jogless color change? How do you count with markers? How do you change colors of yarn without knots? And more! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Be prepared with scrap yarn and about a size 6 needle of any type. Wednesday, April 7, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Yarn can be tricky! But Cindy Decker-Raynak has it all under control, and will show you tips and tricks so you can do the same! What happens when you discover a dropped stitch a few rows back? How do you make a jogless color change? How do you count with markers? How do you change colors of yarn without knots? And more! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Be prepared with scrap yarn and about a size 6 needle of any type. Wednesday, April 7, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
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! We'll get you going! NOTE: You must already know how to do free-motion quilting to take this class. Cost: $28 plus supplies. 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 for your machine from your sewing-machine dealer so that you have them in time for the class. Machingers gloves are required. You need a wash-out blue pen. Prepare about three quilt sandwiches and have contrasting, good-quality thread. Feel free also to have ready to quilt a placemat or table runner made from ugly fabrics! Fresh needles are essential. Tuesday, Mar. 23, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
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! We'll get you going! NOTE: You must already know how to do free-motion quilting to take this class. Cost: $28 plus supplies. 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 for your machine from your sewing-machine dealer so that you have them in time for the class. Machingers gloves are required. You need a wash-out blue pen. Prepare about three quilt sandwiches and have contrasting, good-quality thread. Feel free also to have ready to quilt a placemat or table runner made from ugly fabrics! Fresh needles are essential. Tuesday, Mar. 23, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Landscape Quilts
Landscape quilts are classics, and Cynthia will show you the ropes for making them! You can talk to her about your vision for the quilt, and she'll help you pull it off. Each of the quilts in this class will be different! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Have an inspirational photo. If you don't have one of your own, talk to Cynthia. Try to find a photo that has mostly horizontal lines, like the one pictured here. Have scraps of material in landscape colors, along with basic sewing supplies and your machine. Batiks work particularly well. You'll need fabric glue, and then we'll sew the fabrics down with a machine. Make an appointment to pick up supplies! You?ll need the book Accidental Landscapes, which we have at the shop. Tuesday, May 11, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Landscape quilts are classics, and Cynthia will show you the ropes for making them! You can talk to her about your vision for the quilt, and she'll help you pull it off. Each of the quilts in this class will be different! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Have an inspirational photo. If you don't have one of your own, talk to Cynthia. Try to find a photo that has mostly horizontal lines, like the one pictured here. Have scraps of material in landscape colors, along with basic sewing supplies and your machine. Batiks work particularly well. You'll need fabric glue, and then we'll sew the fabrics down with a machine. Make an appointment to pick up supplies! You?ll need the book Accidental Landscapes, which we have at the shop. Tuesday, May 11, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Log Cabin Block
The log cabin is one of the oldest and most beautiful blocks. It used to be done with foundation piecing, but today, we have rulers that make quick work of it! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Bring in scraps of light and dark fabrics. You'll also need to buy the Creative Grids log-cabin ruler (6- or 12-inch size), which you can get at the shop. You'll need basic sewing supplies and your machine. Tuesday, May 4, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
The log cabin is one of the oldest and most beautiful blocks. It used to be done with foundation piecing, but today, we have rulers that make quick work of it! Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Bring in scraps of light and dark fabrics. You'll also need to buy the Creative Grids log-cabin ruler (6- or 12-inch size), which you can get at the shop. You'll need basic sewing supplies and your machine. Tuesday, May 4, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
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! Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Pattern, and fabric as shown on the pattern. Bring along basic sewing supplies and a machine. Mondays, May 3 & 10, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
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! Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: Pattern, and fabric as shown on the pattern. Bring along basic sewing supplies and a machine. Mondays, May 3 & 10, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
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; Cynthia will show you just what to do. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Sewing machine, recently cleaned and oiled, with a new needle (I recommend a Microtex #80/12); walking foot for your machine; three 12?18" quilt sandwiches?cotton fabric on the top and bottom (muslin is a terrific choice), cotton batting in the middle, and basted together in the way you prefer (e.g., pins or spray-basted); a small project on which to practice quilting with your walking foot (e.g., a placemat, table runner, or wall hanging), basted and ready to quilt; 50 weight cotton thread in a color that contrasts with your fabric sandwiches; 1" blue painter?s tape; small ruler such as a hem gauge; basic sewing supplies; and Jacquie Gering?s book Walk: Master Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot, which you can get at the shop. Thursday, March 11, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
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; Cynthia will show you just what to do. Cost: $28 plus supplies. Supplies: Sewing machine, recently cleaned and oiled, with a new needle (I recommend a Microtex #80/12); walking foot for your machine; three 12?18" quilt sandwiches?cotton fabric on the top and bottom (muslin is a terrific choice), cotton batting in the middle, and basted together in the way you prefer (e.g., pins or spray-basted); a small project on which to practice quilting with your walking foot (e.g., a placemat, table runner, or wall hanging), basted and ready to quilt; 50 weight cotton thread in a color that contrasts with your fabric sandwiches; 1" blue painter?s tape; small ruler such as a hem gauge; basic sewing supplies; and Jacquie Gering?s book Walk: Master Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot, which you can get at the shop. Thursday, March 11, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 28.00
Creativity Boost
Have you been wanting to stretch your creativity, but are feeling a bit lost? This is the perfect class! We'll have a gentle prompt each class, and then we all take it from there to play with fiber! Any type of fiber will do, and we've seen it all in this fun class. You'll do the assignments outside of class, and we'll get together to discuss them. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: The first assignment is to make something with your favorite shape or shapes, or with a shape you'd like to play with: Circle? Square? Triangle? Rectangle? Diamond? Or something else! Use any medium you'd like. Tuesdays, Feb. 9, March 30, June 1, and July 27, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 38.00
Have you been wanting to stretch your creativity, but are feeling a bit lost? This is the perfect class! We'll have a gentle prompt each class, and then we all take it from there to play with fiber! Any type of fiber will do, and we've seen it all in this fun class. You'll do the assignments outside of class, and we'll get together to discuss them. Cost: $38 plus supplies. Supplies: The first assignment is to make something with your favorite shape or shapes, or with a shape you'd like to play with: Circle? Square? Triangle? Rectangle? Diamond? Or something else! Use any medium you'd like. Tuesdays, Feb. 9, March 30, June 1, and July 27, 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Cost: $ 38.00
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Call us now: (814) 238-4151
Email: cynthia@stitchyourartout.com
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