Events :: Wooden Spools Quilting Knitting & More

Calendar of Classes & Events at Wooden Spools

March 2012

← February 2012 April 2012 → Event List Calendar

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 CHARITY CHALLENGE – First Thursdays CHARITY CHALLENGE – First Thursdays March 1, 2012 10:00 am – March 1, 2012 6:00 pm First Thursdays are Charity Challenge Days – Drop in or bring your lunch and spend the day at Wooden Spools crocheting, knitting or quilting for your favorite charity. Groups are…	2 T-SHIRT QUILT with Jessica Vaughn T-SHIRT QUILT with Jessica Vaughn March 2, 2012 10:00 am – March 2, 2012 5:00 pm We all have them – T-shirts we’ve kept because of their memories… Here’s your chance to learn how to get started on a fabulous memory quilt made with those T-Shirts. Learn all…	3 Stupendous Stitching: Carol Ann Waugh (2 of 2) Stupendous Stitching: Carol Ann Waugh (2 of 2) March 3, 2012 1:00 pm – March 3, 2012 5:00 pm STUPENDOUS STITCHING: Carol Ann Waugh Class 2 of 2 In this 2-day 8 hour class, you will be combining hand embroidery with decorative machine stitching that will help you create fabulous…
4 BEGINNING KNITTING, American Style: Debbie Due BEGINNING KNITTING, American Style: Debbie Due March 4, 2012 12:00 pm – March 4, 2012 4:00 pm Learn to knit! Debbie will teach you to knit from the very beginning! You’ll learn to: * Cast on * Knit * Purl * Bind off Master all of these techniques as… Hand Quilting with Jane Dumler Hand Quilting with Jane Dumler March 4, 2012 12:00 pm – March 4, 2012 4:00 pm HAND QUILTING Learn the traditional way of quilting, focusing on techniques that will help you with stitch length and consistency! Instructor: Jane Dumler Sunday, March 4th 12 noon to 4 pm	5	6 OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm We’re open late every Tuesday night. SHOP, CROCHET, KNIT OR QUILT. Come join us – the Spool Room is open! And….it’s free! Bring a snack to share if you’d like, Every Tuesday… The Great American Afghan – March (1 of 3) The Great American Afghan – March (1 of 3) March 6, 2012 12:30 pm – March 6, 2012 2:30 pm Knit “The Great American Afghan” one month at a time….. This block-of-the-month series will guide you through three more squares from “The Great American Afghan.” You can jump in any month… Illusion Tulips: Explore the use of color in knitting (1 of 2) Illusion Tulips: Explore the use of color in knitting (1 of 2) March 6, 2012 3:00 pm – March 6, 2012 5:00 pm ILLUSION TULIPS: Taught by Audrey Cheadle We will learn the shadow-knitting technique to create this gorgeous “now you see it – now you don’t” pattern. Express your personal color palette in… SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (1 of 6) SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (1 of 6) March 6, 2012 6:00 pm – March 6, 2012 8:30 pm This popular 6-week class will teach you, one step per week, to knit a pair of basic socks. Clearly written instructions will be followed, in order to ensure that you…	7	8 Self Portrait Workshop: Carol Ann Waugh Self Portrait Workshop: Carol Ann Waugh March 8, 2012 10:00 am – March 8, 2012 5:00 pm This workshop will teach you how to create a self-portrait in fabric. You will learn how to create a face and transfer that drawing to a pattern. Students…	9 PLAYING WITH SHIVA PAINTSTIKS – HEATHER THOMAS PLAYING WITH SHIVA PAINTSTIKS – HEATHER THOMAS March 9, 2012 1:00 pm – March 9, 2012 5:00 pm Learn what all the fuss is about with these cool and easy to use fabric paint sticks. Try out lots of different techniques from direct application, brushed stenciling, watercolor effects,…	10 Knitted Ruana Workshop with Cheryl Oberle Knitted Ruana Workshop with Cheryl Oberle March 10, 2012 10:00 am – March 10, 2012 1:00 pm Knitted ruanas are glorious garments! They drape and wrap you in wonderful fibers. In this hands-on workshop, learn the shaping and construction techniques for two different ruanas as well as how… BACK BASTING APPLIQUE with Linda Rhodes (1 of 2) BACK BASTING APPLIQUE with Linda Rhodes (1 of 2) March 10, 2012 2:00 pm – March 10, 2012 4:00 pm Learn to appliqué without the hassle of templates or freezer paper. Applique supplies and their importance will be taught along with many techniques to make the appliqué process a smooth…
11	12 FLIP/FLOP EMBROIDERED BASKETS – Bonnie Colonna FLIP/FLOP EMBROIDERED BASKETS – Bonnie Colonna March 12, 2012 1:00 pm – March 12, 2012 5:00 pm FLIP-FLOP EMBROIDERED BASKETS This class begins with a short embroidery software demo by the instructor, featuring the basic steps in digitizing a flip/flop embroidery pattern. Students do not need…	13 OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm We’re open late every Tuesday night. SHOP, CROCHET, KNIT OR QUILT. Come join us – the Spool Room is open! And….it’s free! Bring a snack to share if you’d like, Every Tuesday… The Great American Afghan – March (2 of 3) The Great American Afghan – March (2 of 3) March 13, 2012 12:30 pm – March 13, 2012 2:30 pm Knit “The Great American Afghan” one month at a time….. This block-of-the-month series will guide you through three more squares from “The Great American Afghan.” You can jump in any month… Illusion Tulips: Explore the use of color in knitting (2 of 2) Illusion Tulips: Explore the use of color in knitting (2 of 2) March 13, 2012 3:00 pm – March 13, 2012 5:00 pm ILLUSION TULIPS: Taught by Audrey Cheadle We will learn the shadow-knitting technique to create this gorgeous “now you see it – now you don’t” pattern. Express your personal color palette in… SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (2 of 6) SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (2 of 6) March 13, 2012 6:00 pm – March 13, 2012 8:30 pm This popular 6-week class will teach you, one step per week, to knit a pair of basic socks. Clearly written instructions will be followed, in order to ensure that you…	14 CHRISTMAS PICKLE with Lynda Milligan CHRISTMAS PICKLE with Lynda Milligan March 14, 2012 10:00 am – March 14, 2012 3:00 pm CHRISTMAS PICKLE The tradition of the blown glass Christmas pickle ornament began many years ago in Germany and inspired this quilt, designed by Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith of Possibilities. This beautiful…	15	16 “Come Quilt With Me” ST. PADDY’S EVE SEW-IN with Jessica Vaughn “Come Quilt With Me” ST. PADDY’S EVE SEW-IN with Jessica Vaughn March 16, 2012 5:00 pm – March 16, 2012 10:00 pm Come Quilt with Me! No pattern required, just the willingness to quilt, share and enjoy fellowship with like-minded quilters. Jessica will be on hand to help you with those pesky…	17 “DOODLE & DANCE” Beginning Free-Style Machine Quilting: Heather Thomas “DOODLE & DANCE” Beginning Free-Style Machine Quilting: Heather Thomas March 17, 2012 10:00 am – March 17, 2012 1:00 pm This class is for quilters with no previous quilting experience or for those who are struggling with poor results. You will learn how to properly baste your quilts… BACK BASTING APPLIQUE with Linda Rhodes (2 of 2) BACK BASTING APPLIQUE with Linda Rhodes (2 of 2) March 17, 2012 2:00 pm – March 17, 2012 4:00 pm Learn to appliqué without the hassle of templates or freezer paper. Applique supplies and their importance will be taught along with many techniques to make the appliqué process a smooth…
18	19	20 OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm We’re open late every Tuesday night. SHOP, CROCHET, KNIT OR QUILT. Come join us – the Spool Room is open! And….it’s free! Bring a snack to share if you’d like, Every Tuesday… The Great American Afghan – March (3 of 3) The Great American Afghan – March (3 of 3) March 20, 2012 12:30 pm – March 20, 2012 2:30 pm Knit “The Great American Afghan” one month at a time….. This block-of-the-month series will guide you through three more squares from “The Great American Afghan.” You can jump in any month… SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (3 of 6) SOCKS: Step-by-Step Intensive with Audrey Cheadle (3 of 6) March 20, 2012 6:00 pm – March 20, 2012 8:30 pm This popular 6-week class will teach you, one step per week, to knit a pair of basic socks. Clearly written instructions will be followed, in order to ensure that you…	21	22 CURE CURVE PHOBIA with Barb Gardner CURE CURVE PHOBIA with Barb Gardner March 22, 2012 10:00 am – March 22, 2012 5:00 pm Feeling confined by straight line piecing…but not too sure about curves? This technique class will show you how to sew free form curves, freezer paper turning, raw edges, inset circles,…	23 Learn to Knit CONTINENTAL STYLE Learn to Knit CONTINENTAL STYLE March 23, 2012 12:00 pm – March 23, 2012 2:00 pm Continental Style Knitting Instructor: Simone Fischle-Brendel You’ve observed with envy those knitters who knit without “throwing” the yarn around the needles (English/American Style) –you know the ones… it seems like they are…	24 Stitch & Slash: Carol Ann Waugh Stitch & Slash: Carol Ann Waugh March 24, 2012 10:00 am – March 24, 2012 5:00 pm STITCH & SLASH This one-day, 6 hour class will teach you the unlimited design possibilities of raw edge cut work and add to the surface texture techniques you learned in…
25	26 The Language of Color and Design: Heather Thomas (7 of 13) The Language of Color and Design: Heather Thomas (7 of 13) March 26, 2012 10:00 am – March 26, 2012 1:00 pm Whether you are a traditional quilter or a contemporary mixed media artist, harnessing the power of color and the dexterity of design will improve what you create and make the…	27 OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm OPEN NIGHT – We’re open ’till 9pm We’re open late every Tuesday night. SHOP, CROCHET, KNIT OR QUILT. Come join us – the Spool Room is open! And….it’s free! Bring a snack to share if you’d like, Every Tuesday…	28	29	30 SCRAP MASTERY with Jessica Vaughn SCRAP MASTERY with Jessica Vaughn March 30, 2012 10:00 am – March 30, 2012 1:00 pm “Have you ever wondered what to do with those pesky little pieces that you just can’t bring yourself to throw away? Well, I have the answer for you in this… Scrappy Log Cabin: Jessica Vaughn Scrappy Log Cabin: Jessica Vaughn March 30, 2012 1:30 pm – March 30, 2012 5:30 pm Using scraps we have mastered in our Scrap Mastery workshop, you’ll learn a time-honored pattern using your scrap collection. We may share scraps in class. (Scrap Mastery is a pre-requisite) 4-Hour…	31 Edges & Finishes: Heather Thomas Edges & Finishes: Heather Thomas March 31, 2012 10:00 am – March 31, 2012 5:00 pm Tired of traditional bindings? In this class you will learn lots of different ways to finish the edges of your quilts. From satin stitching to couched fibers, couched ribbons…