As the leaves begin to turn and the air gets crisper, there’s no better time to cozy up with a new craft! We’re excited to announce our Fall Knitting and Crochet Classes, perfect for crafters of all skill levels.
Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced artisan looking to refine your skills, we have something for everyone.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! To register or for more information, please contact Heather at heather@heathknits.com or via text to 508-404-7588. Sign Up Today!
Get ready to create something warm and wonderful this fall – we can’t wait to see what you’ll make!
Back by popular demand – Embroidery Workshop! Come enjoy the relaxing and contemplative art of hand embroidery with Donna Stearns.
During the 3-week class you’ll master embroidery basics: – Proper technique – Types of fabric – Embroidery floss and its characteristics – Required needles and tools
If you are new to stitching, Donna will introduce you to the basics, giving you all you need to be successful. For the experienced stitcher, she will help advance your skills so you can achieve your stitching goals. She hopes to inspire all students with the confidence to make stitching a part of your creative life.
Additionally, the class will discuss slow stitching, visible mending, sashiko, boro stitching, kantha, and other forms of hand embroidery.
October 15, 22, and 29. 2022 10 am-12 noon $100 (includes embroidery supplies)
Participants should bring small scissors, a mechanical pencil, a thimble if desired, and an enthusiasm for learning new skills.
Donna’s love of needlework began as a teen embroidering her jeans and those of her friends. For 35 years, her work as a quilt maker was exhibited in juried quilt shows at both the local and national level. Donna became an avid knitter 10 years ago. In addition to taking classes in embroidery, knitting and quilting, she also has taken classes in book binding and mixed media.
Text or email Heather to reserve your spot. Payment is due at time of registration. Space is limited to ensure the best experience possible.
Got a lovely thank you from Mary at AHOPE for everything we’ve donated.
Thank you sooo much for thinking of AHOPE, once again, for your hat, scarf, cowl, and mitten donations! You can feel the love in each stitch and believe me, a breath of sunshine and warmth for everyone lucky enough to receive a hat knit by you!
With so many knitters enjoying color work, especially on yokes of sweaters, I went looking for ways to encourage designing. Working out a design on paper is a traditional starting point and with yokes, it’s no different. So play with all the ideas floating around in your brain.
This knitters’ graph paper will print to your gauge for a clear look at that great idea.
There IS a product that can help relax rolled edges in stockinette knitting. While trolling Amazon for Unshrink It, a product to help unshrink knits, I discovered a world of wrinkle releasers and decreasers. After reading the reviews and searching on line for testimonials from independent sources (aka knitters), it turns out there are lots of brave knitters who regularly use these products.
So I share with you, dear knitter, with the caveat that I personally have not tried these products yet but the Amazon robot assures me that it will be here tomorrow.
Color work includes any project in which more than one color of yarn is used.
When washing a beautiful fair isle knit, striped knit, mosaic knit or other color work knit, add a tablespoon of white vinegar to the soak water. Often color runs during the drying phase while the project is still damp, but the use of vinegar will stop this phenomenon.
