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Spring 2013

Below you will find the initial listing for our workshops planned for

In addition to classes, individual tutoring is available!

On Tuesdays and Fridays, Mary is here (weather permitting) to help beginning stitchers and those needing to complete troublesome projects.  

Fee: $20.00 per hour.

 
  Stitch Night are the 2nd Wednesday of the month (excluding July & August)

from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. 

 Bring your unfinished projects and get help or simply enjoy the company of fellow stitchers.

 Coffee and Tea will be on us.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesday May 8th - open to all, please RSVP

Instructor: Iryna Varabei and Ietje Jackovich Time: 6pm – 8pm Kit fee: $15.00 Nizanka Bookmark Nizanka is a Belarusan Wicker stitch, that is completely reversible.  Learn this easy technique, that can be used to quickly dress up any table runner, table cloth, pillows, and even sheers. Each kit will include 18ct natural Cork Linen, 2 colours of wool (your choice), and the instructions.

Saturday May 25th - all levels

Instructor: Iryna Varabei and Ietje Jackovich Time: 1pm – 4pm Kit fee: $30 plus supplies Nizanka This is an intermediate pattern.  Because of it's many applications, such as table runners, needle or eyeglass case, etc.  the supplies will be determined by your choice of project.  Drop by the shop to see some that we have stitched. You are welcome to bring some of the supplies from home, and the shop will have the rest for purchase.

Date:  TBA

6 students required to schedule class

Please let us know if you are interested.

• 8” x 12” stretcher bars, tacks or staples, your preference
• Clamp or frame weight
• Your usual stitching accoutrements, magnifiers, light, needle magnets, etc.
• Thread conditioner:  beeswax or Thread Heaven (optional, but I like it for some fibres)
• A laying tool of some kind:  a thick, blunt needle is fine
• Fibrefill stuffing