Wooden Spools Quilting Knitting & More

The Great American Afghan Class now DROP-IN!

Vicki — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:55:06 +0000

Great American Afghan Summer Blocks

Beginning with the June Block, The Great American Afghan “block of the month” class has changed its format to a “drop-in” .

Join the group and knit a different block each month for just a $5.00 drop in fee per class. The dates remain the same, but now you can choose which classes you wish to attend. For example, come to the first one, get some instruction and go for it on your own – or drop back in for some more help as needed in a week or so….

Each square uses different stitches or techniques that will enhance your knitting skills.

June’s Block is “Stockinet Replica”

With this block you’ll learn a six-row pattern utilizing unique cabled stitches to replicate a stockinet pattern. Then create an I-cord embellishment to decorate the edges

Stockinet Replica

Tuesdays, June 5, 12 and 19

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

with Audrey Cheadle

Stitch & Slash: Carol Ann Waugh

Vicki — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:31:57 +0000

STITCH & SLASH

This one-day, 5 hour class will teach you the unlimited design possibilities of raw edge cut work and add to the surface texture techniques you learned in Stupendous Stitching. (not a pre-requisite)

Starting with simple machine stitching (either free motion or regular stitching) you will stitch a design on the back of your layered fabrics. Then, it’s ripping and tearing (the most fun part!) to uncover a geometric pattern on the top.

The final steps will be to hand/machine stitch to create your textured fabric art. If you thought Stupendous Stitching was addictive – wait until you finish your first “Stitch & Slash” piece! This is another fun class where every design decision you make is based on the decision you made before.

And, there are no rules except to have fun!

Wednesday, September 12th (10 am to 3 pm)

Self Portrait Workshop: Carol Ann Waugh

Vicki — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:26:24 +0000

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 will select appropriate fabrics and construct a portrait that can be taken home for final finishing. No particular skills are required other than the ability to let loose your imagination and have fun. By the end of the day, you will have broken out of your barriers and will approach future compositions with a new found confidence and freedom to play, create, and be as original as you are — in your artwork and in life!

Monday, Sept. 10th

10 am to 4 pm

Stupendous Stitching: Carol Ann Waugh

Vicki — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:16:41 +0000

STUPENDOUS STITCHING: Carol Ann Waugh

In this 1-day 6 hour class, you will be combining hand embroidery with decorative machine stitching that will help you create fabulous textures and colors on batik cotton fabric. This is the class you need to explore and use all those hundreds of “decorative stitches” included in your sewing machine. Not only will you learn numerous hand embroidery stitches, decorative machine stitching and couching, you will also learn a new way to bind your piece with rattail cord – a professional (and easy!) finish to every piece to be hung on the wall. You will leave this class with a finished masterpiece!

Saturday, Sept 8th

9:30 am to 4:30 pm

$75.00 plus $15 kit (payable to Carol on day of class)

SPRING-SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE IS READY!

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:16:48 +0000

We have a great line up of classes for this Spring and Summer. Many repeats of favorites, plus some new and exciting classes – even some for children!

Click the link below if you’d like to download a complete listing, or visit the calendar section of our website for individual postings for each class – including photos of samples and more!

Give us a call to register: (303) 761-9231

http://www.woodenspools.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spring-summer-12-schedule.pdf

FIRST QUILT with Jane Dumler (5 of 5)

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:33:36 +0000

FIRST QUILT!

This course is an extension of Jane’s popular “Start Quilting” class, and you will be introduced to and taught the various aspects of modern quilt making. Topics covered include rotary cutting, machine piecing, color selection, sashing, cornerstones, applying borders, preparing a top for quilting, marking your quilt top for quilting, machine quilting and binding.

This is a 5 week course:

Thursdays: June 21st and 28th and July 12th, 19th and 26th

Instructor: Jane Dumler

FIRST QUILT with Jane Dumler (4 of 5)

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:31:54 +0000

FIRST QUILT!

This is a 5 week course:

Thursdays: June 21st and 28th and July 12th, 19th and 26th

Instructor: Jane Dumler

FIRST QUILT with Jane Dumler (3 of 5)

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:31:09 +0000

FIRST QUILT!

This is a 5 week course:

Thursdays: June 21st and 28th and July 12th, 19th and 26th

Instructor: Jane Dumler

FIRST QUILT with Jane Dumler (2 of 5)

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:30:26 +0000

FIRST QUILT!

This is a 5 week course:

Thursdays: June 21st and 28th and July 12th, 19th and 26th

Instructor: Jane Dumler

Adventures in Bargello (1 of 2): Heather Thomas

Vicki — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:50:34 +0000

In this class you will learn how to sew “Strata”, re-cut it and design as you sew your own unique Bargello style wall quilt. Then I will show you how to use various design sources to create dimensional appliqué to accent your quilt with. For anyone who is familiar with rotary cutting and strip sewing.

This is a two class series.

Thursday, August 16th 1 to 4 pm

and

Thursday, August 30th 1 to 4 pm