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Mystery Granny Squares
with Sheila Nelson
Get hooked on the fun of surprise stitches! In this 4-night class, a pattern will be randomly selected with a different granny square pattern each week. We will crochet two of that week’s design. From classic to quirky, no two weeks are the same! By the end of the session, you’ll have a colorful collection of squares ready to be stitched into a one-of-a-kind pillow sham. Students should have a basic knowledge of crocheting.
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
** CLASS UPDATE **
Due to a scheduling conflict the dates of this class have changed. The new dates for this class are April 2 - April 30 (no class on April 23)
Hand Embroidery for Beginners
with Heather Coombs
Have you ever wanted to learn how to hand embroider? Look no further! In this two-night class, Heather will teach you the ins and outs to get you started on your hand embroidery journey. You will learn basic stitches, learn about materials you can embroider, and understand how the right needle and thread can make all the difference. This is a great class for all skill levels. By the end of the class, you will have completed an embroidery piece that you can display proudly in your home.
Don't forget to bring your imagination!
A kit fee of $25 is due at the start of class to the instructor.
Sewing & Quilt Weekends
with NACE Staff
Finish those UFOs (aka unfinished objects) or start a new one. Pick up helpful tips from fellow stitchers and make new friends! Escape those constant interruptions at home with over five hours of sewing and camaraderie. Show and tell is encouraged, and no one is too new to join in the fun! Bring handwork or your sewing machine and supplies. Iron, ironing board, cutting mats and rulers supplied.
Space is limited to 16 people so be sure to register early!
Class times are as follows:
Friday: 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
* Senior Rate (65+ is $10) to register for senior rate, please call 207-676-3223
Coffee Filter Quilt
with Dale McKibben
This beginner friendly, fun quilt uses coffee filters as your pattern. The background squares can be the same color or scrappy. There are lots of possibilities to put it together. Decorative stitches on your machine are a plus. We'll be making a queen size quilt which requires 3 yards of the background fabric and 3 yards of fabric for the circles.
No class: 4/22, 5/13
Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 8
Make Your Own Bargello Needlepoint Earrings
with Heather Coombs
Get into the festive spirit with this fun, one-night class just in time for the holidays! Learn the bold, colorful art of Bargello needlepoint and create a stylish pair of handmade earrings—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Join instructor Heather who will guide you through the basics of Bargello stitching, a retro geometric technique that's easy to learn and impossible to forget. Choose your colors, stitch your patterns, and turn your work into wearable art.
A materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of the class.
Minimum: 5 | Maximum: 12
Fabric Landscapes Made Easy
with Elizabeth Chickering
Create beautiful landscapes from batik and cotton fabric scraps and embellishments. You do not need an expensive pattern or a kit to make this wall-hanging that you will want to frame. Techniques taught are based on Karen Eckmeier’s original book: “Accidental Landscapes, Surprisingly Simple Quilted Scenes”.
Download the materials list for the fabric landscape class here.
( Optional book purchase available from instructor for $21.95 )