STITCHESCLASSES & EVENTS

Where it all comes together.

Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut

APRIL 27–30, 2017

REGISTRATION OPENS November 21, 2016, 9:00am CSTTo make immediate choices, we recommend

online registration at www.STITCHES.Events/United

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Thursday5:00 PM Attendees Only

Student Market Preview At STITCHES Market vendors from around the world gather to bring their newest and best for fiber enthusiasts. Thursday night’s special preview is open to all attendees. Your student badge gets you in the door and gives you the chance to shop before the Market is open to the public!

THURSDAY CLASSES 9:00am–12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:30pmSPECIAL MARKET PREVIEW 5:00pm–8:00pm Attendees ONLY, shop before the market opens to the public.

Show Sponsors page 2 The Key to Classes page 6 Hotel Info page 6 Class Schedule page 7-10 Teachers & Classes page 11-71 Registration Form page 72

SUNDAY CLASSES 9:00am–12:00am THE MARKET 10am–4pm CLASSES 1:30pm–4:30pm

Cash Grand Prize Drawing 1:00pm 3 lucky winners! You must be present to win.

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CLASSES 9:00am–12:00pmTHE MARKET 10am–6pm CLASSES 2:00pm–5:00pm

From KNITTER’S Pages 12:15pm Join Knitter’s Editor Rick Mondragon for an up- close and behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating Knitter’s Magazine.

Student Banquet & Style Show 6:30pm This is what STITCHES is all about — sharing your craft with others.

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CLASSES 9:00am–12:00pmTHE MARKET 10am–6pm CLASSES 2:00pm–5:00pm

Fashion Show 6:30pm See the best of the STITCHES Market live on the runway

Dinner 8:00pm

PJ Party 10:00pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 27–30, 2017

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6:30 PM

Fashion Show See the best of the STITCHES Market live on stage! Knitter’s Magazine editor, Rick Mondragon, hosts this exciting, full-runway show. Be inspired as our professional models take to the catwalk with some of the most beautiful garments you’ve ever seen.

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Friday

8:00 PM

Fashion Show Dinner Following the Fashion Show, join us for a great dinner where winners will walk out the door with prizes galore!

10:00 PM

Pajama PartySlip on your bunny feet and sleeper socks for an energetic after-hours event full of show & tell and prizes.

12:15 PM From the pages of KNITTER'S Magazine with Rick Mondragon Join Rick for an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating Knitter’s Magazine.

6:30 PM

Student Banquet & Style Show STITCHES is all about sharing the crafts we love! You'll be amazed and inspired as knitters, crocheters, sewers, and quilters highlight their best pieces. You could be one of them! Everyone who shares is eligible to receive one of 4 Participation awards. Everyone attending is eligible to win the Banquet Grand Prize — a STITCHES certificate good for 4 days of classes and the special events (a $590 value).

All ticket holders are also eligible to win one of the many Banquet Door Prizes donated by STITCHES vendors.

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HOTEL ROOMS STITCHES United hotel room blocks

will be open for reservations at

9:00am CST, November 21, 2016

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Here you can easily access classes in a specific area. Go to the Tags drop-down menu and select your area of interest, then click the Go button. Only classes in that area will be listed, and they will be in order by day and time. This is especially helpful because some classes are applicable to more than one area.

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Online Information

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90-Minute Sessions!

Classes are $40 and

Lecture/Demos are

$15 regardless

of the number

of sessions taken.

We have a block of rooms set aside for STITCHES attendees. Be sure to mention STITCHES when you call the hotel; there are a limited number of rooms available at these prices. NOTE: Additional hotels will be listed on the STITCHES web site when the room block fills. These will be further from the Convention Center but within close driving distance. Prices will vary.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Marriott Hartford Downtown Connected to the convention center.

200 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT 06103

877-901-6632

Hilton HartfordJust 4 blocks to the convention center. *

315 Trumbull St Hartford, CT 06103

860-728-5151 or 800-HILTON

*Shuttles available

$165 Single / Double

$159 Single / Double

Class Costs Determine the cost of your classes by totaling the number of 3 and 6 hour classes you have selected. Then find that number on the chart on page 72. Note: “Works” and

“Almost the Works” package pricing are no longer being offered.

KEY to Selecting Your Classes

Class Color Codes

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Class Levels:

NO SKILLS REQUIRED No previous experience in the craft is required.

EASY You should know the basics of the craft and have made at least one project.

INTERMEDIATE You should be comfortable with the craft and ready to learn something new.

ADVANCED You should have made several projects and should be comfortable making minor changes to patterns. Advanced is fun and challenging for thinking crafters.

CLASS LENGTH IN HOURSIndicates a 3-hour

or 6-hour class.

CLASS COLOR & NUMBERThe COLOR of the box indicates the type of

class and 4 digits make up the CLASS NUMBER.

SKILL LEVELDefinitions of skill levels are on this page, below.

CLASS NAME

NOTE Certain skills OR additional fees required for this class.

(Fees payable in cash to the teacher in class.)

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7010 Crochet for Knitters Learn basic crochet techniques for edgings and finishing details. Note: This is a basic how-to class for those with little or no crochet experience.

NEW Indicates new to this venue.

THURSDAY, April 27

TEACHERS AM PMBell, Denise

Berg, Steven 3141 Big City Knits in a Hot Minute 4101 New Perspectives on Unique Garments and Amazing Accessories (continues Friday AM)

Berk, Anne 5098 Argyle Socks

Bird, Marly 3084 Curvy Knits: Plus-size Knitting 4078 My First Pair of Gloves

Bortner, Gwen 4076 Knit a Masterpiece from Leftover Yarns 5263 Fun with Fine Yarns

Briar, JC 3047 Slick Set-in Sleeves 3125 Wedge Shawl Design (continues Friday AM)

Bryant, Laura

Byrd, Melinda

Demers, Carson 7006 Ergonomics for Knitters 7119 Choosing your Seat

Depre, Mickey 9007 Castle Wall the Block

Eckman, Edie 8072 Understanding Symbol Crochet 8068 Crochet Confidence

Eisner Strick, Candace 4103 Morphing a Mobius 5229 Thumbs-up Continental Knitting

Fitzgerald, Gyleen 9026 Trash to Treasure

Flanagan, Mary

Grover, Karen 7114 Intro to Shibori and Indigo Dyeing

Habit, Franklin 9024 Bow Ties are Cool: An Introduction to Hand Sewing

Hiatt, Michelle 9016 Jenn’s Journey—Modern Snail’s Trail

Jarchow, Deborah

Jurgrau, Andrea 6217 A Taste of Lace

Klein, Barry 3146 From Sewing Pattern to Knitting Pattern

Leggett, Pamela 9045 The Perfect T-shirt Workshop

Lyons, Patty

Matteotti, Linda 9034 Getting to Know Your Sweet 16 9035 Quilting with Rulers and Templates

Mullett-Bowlsby, S&J 3133 Fashion, Fit, Form, and Function: Designing Garments for EveryBODY

Pascale, Judy 7016 Nuno-felted Scarf

Peasley, Sarah 6108 Basic Cable Techniques 4108 Old School Cuff-to-Toe Socks

Post-Quinn, Alasdair 5153 Introduction to Double-knitting

Shangold, Judith 7081 Tapestry Weaving for Wearable Textiles

Skacel, Karin 7096 Artfelt®: Learn-the-Basics-in-a-Day Workshop

Stern-Hasemann, Jennifer 9017 Learn to Sew Knit Garments Using Your Sewing Machine

Sullivan, Nancy

Trock, Stacey 5158 Cuff-down Socks 7071 Fun with Needle Felting

Walker, Katrina 9001 American Pojagi by Machine 9003 Divine Details

Whiteside, Beth 6221 The Beauty of Long Stitches 6134 Stripes of All Types

Wood, Myra 1048 Pattern-free Possibilities 4107 Bead Knitted Bag

Yellen, Gail Patrice

Zilboorg, Anna 6064 Twisted Traveling Stitches

Choose from 1½-hour, 3-hour & 6-hour classes.

7To register, go to www.STITCHES.Events/UNITED and click on the classes link.

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FRIDAY, April 28

TEACHERS AM PMBell, Denise 3138 Possibilities of Pi

Berg, Steven 4101 New Perspectives on Unique Garments and Accessories (continued)

Berk, Anne 6216 Bohus Knitting Techniques

Bird, Marly 8048 Single-crochet Entrelac 5252 Miter Me This, Miter Me That

Bortner, Gwen 7112 Making Money from Your Hobby 5166 The Language of Patterns

Briar, JC 3125 Wedge Shawl Design (continued) 2060 Cast-on Trickery

Bryant, Laura 1002 Intro to Color 1005 Fascinating Fibonacci

Byrd, Melinda 7115 Off-loom Rya Rug Making (continues Saturday AM)

Demers, Carson 7120 Ergonomics for Fiber Enthusiasts 7119 Choosing your Seat

Depre, Mickey 9020 Hello Hexies Mug Rug 9025 Pieced Hexie—Tumbler

Eckman, Edie 8081 Straight-Edge Crochet

Eisner Strick, Candace 2018 Skirts for Every Body

Fitzgerald, Gyleen 9028 Big Stitch 9027 Over and Under Rainbows

Flanagan, Mary 9049 Intro to Wool Applique

Grover, Karen

Habit, Franklin 6091 Knitted Tesselations: Playful Powerful Patterns in Practice

Hiatt, Michelle 9004 Finley’s Fence 9002 Migrating Geese

Jarchow, Deborah 7053 Learn Rigid-heddle Weaving and Use up Your Stash

Jurgrau, Andrea 6218 Starting at the Center: Techniques for Working Lace in the Round

Klein, Barry 3147 Let’s Neck!

Leggett, Pamela 9046 Custom Dress Form Lecture

9047 The T-shirt and Sweater Makeover

Lyons, Patty 3135 Customizing Sweater Patterns 5260 Improve Your Knitting Technique

Matteotti, Linda 9040 Free Motion Fun 9036 Start with a Stencil

Mullett-Bowlsby, S&J 7104 Stitch and Click: Photographing your Fiber 8069 Couture Finishing for Crochet and Knitting

Pascale, Judy 4047 Beaded Vine Lace Scarf

Peasley, Sarah 5174 Graft a Toe Like a Pro 5201 Care to Join Me? 2062 Block Party!

Post-Quinn, Alasdair 5152 Multi-color Double-knitting 5153 Introduction to Double-knitting

Shangold, Judith 7087 Weave a Log Cabin Cowl 7116 Kumihimo— Basic Round Braid

Skacel, Karin

Stern-Hasemann, Jennifer 9005 Easy Fit and Sew Tank Top 9009 Easy Fit and Sew Yoga Pants

Sullivan, Nancy

Trock, Stacey

Walker, Katrina 9006 Sew Constructive 9011 Cotton Chic

Whiteside, Beth

Wood, Myra 3052 Creative Knitting: Crazy Quilt Style

Yellen, Gail Patrice 9022 Collage It!

Zilboorg, Anna 2024 Embroider your Knitting

Choose from 1½-hour, 3-hour & 6-hour classes.

8To register, go to www.STITCHES.Events/UNITED and click on the classes link.

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SATURDAY, April 29

TEACHERS AM PMBell, Denise 4100 Wrapped in Warmth: The Shetland Hap Shawl

Berg, Steven 5256 Mix Your Six: A Game of Modifications

Berk, Anne 5241 Gauge Master Class 2065 Perfect Edgings: Zippers

Bird, Marly 5141 Four Play: How to Master Double-pointed Needles

Bortner, Gwen 6006 Entrelac Basics

Briar, JC 6210 Beginning Brioche 5278 Tink Drop Frog

Bryant, Laura 1026 Color Blending 1054 Intro to Ikat for Knit and Crochet

Byrd, Melinda 7115 Off-loom Rya Rug Making (continued)

Demers, Carson 7006 Ergonomics for Knitters 7009 Applying Ergonomic Techniques to your Knitting

Depre, Mickey 9008 Pieced Hexies Buffet

Eckman, Edie 6136 Treasuring Stitch Dictionaries 8080 Foundation Crochet Stitches

Eisner Strick, Candace 3108 Scallops: They’re Not Just for Dinner 3134 Basically Yours: Custom Skirts

Fitzgerald, Gyleen 9029 Play Modern

Flanagan, Mary 9049 Intro to Wool Applique

Grover, Karen

Habit, Franklin 3065 Working with Antique Patterns

Hiatt, Michelle 9010 Whirling Lemoynes

Jarchow, Deborah 7100 Weaving a Mohair Scarf

Jurgrau, Andrea 7069 Drop Spinning for Lace-weight Yarns

Klein, Barry 3060 Simply Short-rows

Leggett, Pamela 9048 Custom Dress-Form Workshop

Lyons, Patty 5275 Twice the Fun, Half the Work 6211 Let it Go: Drop-stitch Patterns

Matteotti, Linda 9038 Success with Feathers 9035 Quilting with Rulers and Templates

Mullett-Bowlsby, S&J 8074 Creating FAB Fabrics: Unlocking your Inner Textile Designer

8078 Crochet Charts in 90 Minutes

Pascale, Judy

Peasley, Sarah 3145 No-sew Set-in Sleeves

Post-Quinn, Alasdair 5173 Textured Double-knitting 5155 Double-knitting Lace

Shangold, Judith

Skacel, Karin 7117 How to Incorporate Artfelt® into your Projects

Stern-Hasemann, Jennifer 9013 How to Use Your Measurements to Draft Your New Favorite Skirt

Sullivan, Nancy 9042 Leaf Sampler

Trock, Stacey

Walker, Katrina 9012 Fit to be Fabulous

Whiteside, Beth

Wood, Myra 8075 Modern Irish Crochet

Yellen, Gail Patrice 9021 It’s All About Embellishment! 9023 Triangulate the Tee Lookbook

Zilboorg, Anna

Choose from 1½-hour, 3-hour & 6-hour classes.

9To register, go to www.STITCHES.Events/UNITED and click on the classes link.

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SUNDAY, April 30

TEACHERS AM PMBell, Denise 6209 Get the Skinny on Lace 9041 Wrap Your Head Around the Calaveras Applique

Berg, Steven 3149 Whip it Into Submission: Personalize Pattern Perfection in 5 Easy Steps

Berk, Anne 2064 Perfect Edgings: Borders & Buttonholes

Bird, Marly 3109 Hobby to Profession: Becoming a Designer

Bortner, Gwen 5248 Knitting Hacks with Gwen

Briar, JC 7093 Manage Those Numbers

Bryant, Laura 5014 Short-row Savvy 6032 Stitch Strategies for Hand-dyed Yarns

Byrd, Melinda

Demers, Carson

Depre, Mickey 9014 A Taste of Summer Carnival

Eckman, Edie 7010 Crochet for Knitters

Eisner Strick, Candace 3144 Gores, Godets, and Insets

Fitzgerald, Gyleen 9030 Going in Circles

Flanagan, Mary

Grover, Karen 7114 Intro to Shibori and Indigo Dyeing

Habit, Franklin 2035 Snip and Zip: Steeks and Zippers 1043 Artfully Agitated Stripes: An Introduction to Mosaic Knitting

Hiatt, Michelle 9019 Diamonds in the Sky

Jarchow, Deborah 7101 Color Blending on the Loom

Jurgrau, Andrea

Klein, Barry 8070 Tunisian Crochet from Beginning to End

Leggett, Pamela

Lyons, Patty 5276 Fantastic Cast-ons & Bind-offs 5277 Help! I Took a Wrong Turn! Miraculous Cable Fixes

Matteotti, Linda 9037 You can Do that on a Longarm? 9039 Quilting on a Grid

Mullett-Bowlsby, S&J 8077 Crochet Cables: Put a Little Twist in Your Stitches! 7104 Stitch and Click: Photographing your Fibers

Pascale, Judy 7113 Furniture Accent Scarf

Peasley, Sarah 6083 Basic Fair Isle Techniques 1016 Basic Intarsia Techniques

Post-Quinn, Alasdair

Shangold, Judith

Skacel, Karin 7118 Having a Ball with Felt

Stern-Hasemann, Jennifer 9033 Tee Fit Workshop

Sullivan, Nancy 9043 Drunkard’s Path (With NO curved piecing)

Trock, Stacey 8035 Pattern Reading for Crocheters

Walker, Katrina 9031 Hearths Aglow Pojagi

Whiteside, Beth 5095 Round Up! 4 Ways to Knit in the Round

Wood, Myra 1070 Gradient Magic

Yellen, Gail Patrice

Zilboorg, Anna 5103 Surprisingly Special Techniques

Choose from 1½-hour, 3-hour & 6-hour classes.

10To register, go to www.STITCHES.Events/UNITED and click on the classes link.

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The Key to Selecting Your Classes on page 6 explains the skill levels and color coding.

Denise BellWhen she was growing up, Denise always performed some kind of handwork. When she learned to knit she was instantly addicted. Wherever she looks, De-nise sees patterns, so it’s no surprise that her knitting emphasis is lace. What is surprising to many knitters is that Denise is also a quilter and loves needle-turn appliqué.

Travel and spending time in the natural world pro-vide inspiration. She recently visited Shetland and Scotland to delve further into the history of fine lace knitting. Her business, Lost City Knits, named for the community nearest her Oklahoma farm, offers fine hand-dyed yarns and original designs. When not knitting, teaching, dyeing, or designing, Denise puts her pattern-seeking abilities to work solving cryptic

crossword puzzles, and because no one can do just one thing, she also kayaks on lakes and streams near her eastern Oklahoma home. Along with her hus-band, she is the author of the book Ultima Thule: Patterns Inspired by the Shetland Islands.

For more about Denise, go to lostcityknits.com

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3138 Possibilities of Pi Whether you learned about Pi Shawls from reading an Elizabeth Zimmerman book, from seeing them in Ravelry, or admiring them on display in a museum, you already know they are round and use the precision of the mathematical ratio Pi for increasing the size of the shawl. Don’t let that math scare you!When knitting a square, rectangle, or triangle shawl you have numerous options on how to begin, including bottom up, side to side, and top down. A Pi Shawl, on the other hand, always starts in the center and grows in circumference. In this class we’ll start by learning the Emily Ocker cast-on, then using an easy-to-understand mathematical formula and stitch dictionaries, we’ll begin a shawl swatch using lace weight merino.What’s fun about circular shawls? They are knit in the round, sometimes with an attached border which is knit flat. You’ll knit the majority of a Pi Shawl on a circular needle. Instead of long purled rest rows, you’ll enjoy long knit rest rows.We’ll start on double-pointed needles and move to a shorter circular needle as we progress in class. You’ll learn the Pi Shawl formula and tips on choosing stitch patterns to enlarge your swatch. We’ll talk a little bit at the end of class about blocking and vari-ous ways to wear a circular shawlNote: If you are proficient using the Magic Loop method, feel free to bring a circular needle the appropriate size and length although we will NOT be learning or discussing Magic Loop in this class.

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Denise Bell (continued)

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 4100 Wrapped in Warmth: The Shetland Hap Shawl Not all Shetland shawls are knit from skinny yarn and can pass through a wedding ring. While we love those that do, the traditional Shetland Hap Shawl is generally knit with jumper-weight (fingering-weight) yarn in the natural colors of true Shetland-bred sheep. In this class we’re going to add a little twist to the traditional everyday Shetland shawl. Bring 3 to 5 solid-colored fingering-weight non-superwash wool yarns to class. While the traditional choices are natural sheep colors, your swatch need not be so. Scraps of 100-200 yards are perfectly fine for our swatch. (There is a time and place for multicolored superwash sock yarns, but this is neither.) For this class you’ll choose one of your colors as your main color and plan the others to coordinate a pleasing palette. We’ll discuss traditional techniques and color placement in class and work on a swatch to learn the basics of modern Hap Shawl construction. Finally, we’ll discuss how to block/dress a Hap Shawl. Note: Should have some chart reading experience.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6209 Get the Skinny on Lace While it’s true that any type of yarn can be used to make lace and that there are many wonderful works made from heavier yarns, there is something special about a lace shawl made from true lace-weight yarn. There is no need to be lace-phobic!If you’ve admired light-weight shawls that lift with a gentle breeze and weigh next to nothing but felt intimidated by wispy yarn, it’s time to get your skinny on. Learn the basics of triangle shawl knitting from a self-acknowledged lace junkie. You’ll go home with the confidence to complete it.

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 9041 Wrap Your Head Around AppliquéThe oldest example of appliqué—an Egyptian funeral tent—dates to 980 BC and was made of gazelle hides. In the Calaveras class (“Calaveras” means skull), we’ll use the prac-tice of contemporary needle-turn appliqué with cotton scraps, embroidery thread, and our wild imaginations to create an appliquéd square featuring a sugar skull as typically seen in Mexican celebrations.

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Steven BeSteven Berg is a whirlwind of color and texture and every encounter with him will leave you irrevocably changed—awed, inspired, and ready to tackle a new challenge. Steven’s adventurous and fashion-filled life has taken him around the world and back home to Minneapolis where he holds court in his 6,000 square foot firehouse-turned-fiberhouse, StevenBe.

Steven is known for his cavalier attitude toward the rules of the fiber arts, often heard to be pronouncing that “there are no mistakes, only variations.” His chunky funky style has made Hollywood and runway knitwear fashions accessible to all knitters and his belief in the transformative power of creativity will have you

under his spell and ready to cast on anything you can imagine. With Steven anything is possible!

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 3141 Big City Knits in a Hot Minute No rules fun, fast, and furious knit and crochet with StevenBe! Capture this season’s hot trends right off the runway and make them this weekend! Explore the use of large circular knitting needles and with uber chunky yarns and combinations of fibers that will blow your mind. You will be inspired by his creative use of both traditional and non-traditional fibers and how to use them in unconventional ways. This workshop is intended to power up your creative juices and boost your imagination into overdrive. You will become comfortable using unconventional yarns with unconventional gauges and needle sizes and cast on simple knits with unusual techniques and Glitter Knitter flair that capture the concept of relaxing and thoroughly enjoying your knitting. Steven will review current trends and hot projects from his designer collections. This fashion and art presentation is interjected with anecdotes from Steven’s past in the world of high fashion and the inspiration he finds in his travels around the world. Break free from the rules of the pattern because there’s no such thing as mistakes, only variations!

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Steven Be (continued)

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM & FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 6 HRS EASY 4101 New Perspectives on Unique Garments &

Amazing Accessories Broaden your knitting horizons and change your life with StevenBe. This workshop is de-signed to be an amazing opportunity to have fun while learning Steven’s best tips and tricks. It will set you free from patterns as written and help you feel comfortable making your own modifications and design decisions. Allow StevenBe to help you release the hidden designer within.Experience the magic of mixology, taking a variety of yarns from different brands, weights, and fiber contents to create magical and unique garments and elaborate ac-cessories (such as the Shawlvest). Start with your own cut-out shape and a base pattern from Steven and learn different methods of creating angles and edges, using modular knitting to add to the shape, adding new colors, and combining fibers in unique ways to customize the pattern and truly make it yours. Note: This class begins Thursday PM and concludes Friday AM.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5256 Mix Your Six: A Game of Modifications You’ve heard Steven say it, now experience it: a pattern is only a guideline! Pick six things from our playlist to create your custom Mixify Menu and find playful ways to incorporate them into a base pattern from a StevenBe or Westknits accessory or garment pattern. Free yourself from the traditional boundaries of the pattern by learning to modify the written instructions to make your imagination come to life. Steven will teach you his famous tips and tricks while you learn to let go and knit with wild creative abandon.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE3149 Whip it into Submission: Personailze Pattern Perfection

in Five Easy StepsFound a pattern that’s almost perfect but not quite? The shape is right but the stitch pattern is wrong or the yarn is too boring or the fit is just a little off. Everyone’s been there. Enter StevenBe, master of the substitution. In this workshop, Steven will guide you through taking your pretty darn good pattern and making it perfect with an artful use of short rows, stitch patterns, gauge modifications, yarn substitutions, and other techniques. You will leave this workshop with the confidence and chutzpah it takes to wrangle any pattern into submission and make it obey your every whim.

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Anne BerkAnne Berk was certified by TKGA as a Master Knitter in 2003. She has designed for many yarn companies and has written patterns and articles for publica-tions including Piecework, Sockupied, ColorKnit and Twist Collective. Her DVDs, Inside Intarsia and Intarsia InDepth, are produced by Interweave.

Anne has taught classes nationally on subjects rang-ing from argyle socks to zipper insertion. Next Steps in Intarsia is her Craftsy class. Annetarsia Knits is a refer-ence book for working intarsia flat or in the round, in stockinette or garter stitch.

And all of this is after-hours! Anne is an optometrist in Portland, OR.

For more about Anne, go to annetarsia.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5098 Argyle Socks Argyle Socks are classic and have a timeless appeal—especially for men. They have a unique construction, because they are most efficiently knit flat using the intarsia technique, and then joined and knit in the round following the gussets. Mattress stitch is used to invisibly join the leg and the instep seams. This class will have samples, charts and instructions for all sizes, from baby socks to adult male, and will show how to mod-ernize the Argyle using new yarns and fun color combinations. Learn to do intarsia, read a color chart, work duplicate stitch, invisible seaming, how to knit a gusset heel flat, ways to knit and close a toe, and how to weave in ends efficiently.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS ADVANCED 6216 Bohus Knitting Techniques The Bohus Knitting collective created a unique style in the 1960’s using yoke construc-tion, stranded knitting technique, and custom fingering-weight yarn in a merino-angora blend. Original sweaters have become collector’s items, and modern knitters seek to emulate the rich colorwork and subtle shading achieved with the fine yarns and use of both knit and purl stitches in the stranded charts.This class covers how to read and design charts in the Bohus style, how to strand with more than two yarns at a time, the merits of pullovers versus cardigans (to steek or not to steek?), what modern yarns are suitable for Bohus-style knitting, and buttonhole choices for cardigans.We’ll examine sweaters knit from original Bohus patterns and swatch a Bohus-style chart. This is not a history class, but it will give knitters the tools to navigate this challenging style with confidence.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 5241 Gauge Master Class You know the importance of stitch gauge to manage the fit and size of a garment, but do you know how to gain and use that knowledge? This class will give you tips to efficiently knit and measure your gauge swatches to reveal their secrets for successful knitting results. Stitch, row, and yarn gauges will all be covered, using multiple weights of yarn and needles of different sizes. You will knit swatches and compare your results with classmates to see how gauge differs from knitter to knitter. Learn to use gauge to calculate the amount of yarn needed for any section of your project. Gauge mastery is fun, and you will be amazed at how much you will learn in the process of swatching!

SATURDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 2065 Perfect Edgings: Zippers Learn a four-step process which will give you a perfectly flat and secure zipped border every time! Knitted and crocheted fabric is flexible and sometimes fragile, and zippers are not. A properly inserted zipper will function beautifully without distorting your fab-ric. You decide whether it will be a design element or remain invisible.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–10:30 AM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 2064 Perfect Edgings: Borders and Buttonholes Adding an edging to a piece of fabric increases stability, as well as creating an opportu-nity for embellishment. Learn how to pick up stitches properly, so that the edging is firm, secure, and beautiful. Explore the best stitch patterns for edging a garment, and use I-cord to create both edging and buttonholes.

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Marly BirdMarlaina ‘Marly’ Bird fled the world of financial services to launch a career in the yarn industry and she hasn’t looked back since. To Marly, a bi-crafty girl who both knits and crochets, the yarn is the star, not how you work with it.

She is the national spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns, hosts the YarnThing podcast, is the author of Cold Weather Crochet and I Can’t Believe I’m Entrelac Knitting, and co-author of Knitting for Dummies, 3rd ed. You’ve seen her designs in Knitter’s Magazine, Interweave Crochet, Knitscene, Love of Crochet, Love of Knitting, and in the books Knitter’s Book of Socks, Unexpected Afghans, Simply Crochet, Lace Yarn Studio, Blueprint Crochet Sweaters, and Knitting Plus.

Along with her designing and podcast, Marly has a successful YouTube channel where she teaches both knitting and crochet. On top of all that, Marly also has several online classes available with Creativebug and Craftsy.com.

In her spare time, Marly is a wife to a very understanding husband, raises three kids, and because life was not crazy enough—has three dogs.

For more about Marly, go to www.marlybird.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3084 Curvy Knits: Plus-size Knitting In Curvy Knits: Plus-size Knitting you’ll learn to select the perfect pattern for your shape and to make easy fit adjustments to bust, sleeves, neckline, and other trouble spots. Learn how to transform swatching from a boring chore into a valuable tool. You’ll use your favorite sweater, right out of your closet, to tell you things you never knew about yourself. Get advice and help from Marly as you learn the same techniques knitwear designers use. You can get a perfect fit and finish every time! Note: Must have knit at least one sweater and know how to increase, decrease, and read a pattern.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 4078 My First Pair of Gloves If you’re smitten with mittens then you will be gleeful about gloves! Don’t let all those fingers frighten you away from these wonderful winter accessories. Marly Bird will show you how to turn any mitten pattern into a glove (or fingerless glove if texting is your thing) and help you master fingers and eliminate holes.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 8048 Single-crochet Entrelac Let’s try something new. How about learning to crochet a fabric that resembles basket-wo-ven stripes? That sounds a lot like entrelac. But entrelac is only for knitters, you say. NOPE!Get the look of basic entrelac with a crochet hook instead of knitting needles. This class doesn’t use the Tunisian technique to complete each square or diamond and triangle —simple single crochet is all you need!Amaze your friends with your newfound crochet skill. Create striking blankets, accessories, and garments. And have fun! Note: Must have a good command of basic crochet skills.

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5252 Miter Me This, Miter Me That Learn how to knit the building blocks of the knitting world. The mitered square has long been a staple in knitting design, and now it will be a staple in your knitter’s toolbox. These magical mitered squares are knit in a variety of stitches. In class, learn how to make one in garter, a mix of garter and stockinette, and plain stockinette as well as a variety of center decreases that can be used to create the dividing line down the center. Also, these squares are joined as you go making miters the perfect traveling project for any knitter.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5141 Four Play: How to Master Double-pointed Needles Let Marly show you how to master those double-pointed needles. No more dropped needles, lost stitches, or unsightly runs in your knitting! Learn a unique, never-fail cast-on; how to keep the stitches between each needle join snug; and how a few tips and tricks along the way can help in your future knitting projects.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3109 Hobby to Profession: Becoming a Designer You have fallen in love with knitting and crochet and now you want to become a profes-sional designer, but you aren’t sure where to start...or how.This is the class for you! Learn from crochet and knitwear designer Marly Bird as she shows you how to take a design from a rough idea to a full proposal. This comprehensive, how-to class benefits designers of all levels and gives you a set of tools that you will need as you venture into design.

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Gwen BortnerGwen Bortner is a Craft Yarn Council Certified Teacher teaching at venues throughout the country, is the author of Entree to Entrelac and the past Interim Executive Director of The National Needlearts Association.

Gwen’s passion is teaching. Whether teaching through the local community education program, at a national knitting convention, or at the local yarn shop, meeting new people and sharing the love of knitting is one of her greatest joys.

Gwen’s teaching philosophy can be summed up in the following quote, “My job is to make the students’ toolbox bigger. If all you own is a hammer, every-thing looks like a nail! I believe there are lots of right

answers. The more options you have, the more skills you develop, and a better knitter is the result. My mantra is knitting is fun. If you add something to your knitting toolbox and have fun doing it, then I consider that a successful class.”

For more about Gwen, go to gwenbortner.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 4076 Knit a Masterpiece from Leftover Yarns If you knit enough projects, you have leftover yarn—a lot of it! Or maybe you just buy a single skein as a souvenir from each of your travels. But the question remains: What to do with all those bits, pieces, and odd skeins?Class begins with learning how to organize the yarn for easier use. Next, working with the yarn brought to class, experiment with different fabrics that only require a minimal amount of any given yarn. Finally, discuss options for utilizing the fabrics to create a masterpiece project.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY 5263 Fun with Fine Yarns Love the beauty of fine weight yarns, but looking for alternatives to socks and shawls? Love the feel of fine yarn, but dread knitting with tiny needles? Gain hands-on experi-ence as you explore a variety of techniques and methods to use fine yarns on not-so-fine needles. Gain insights on picking yarns and colors to create your own gradients. Use a spinning techinque to bulk up your yarn without having to manage multiple balls. Uncover the advantages of using fine yarn even when a heavier yarn is required. Knit-ting with fine yarn can be fun, even if you don’t like knitting with tiny needles.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7112 Making Money from Your Hobby So often we dream of getting paid for doing what we love. But can you really make enough money to make it worthwhile? If so, how do you possibly get started in the in-dustry? Get answers to these and many questions along with an overview of the MANY ways you can make money utilizing the love and skills of your favorite hobby. Discussion will include the pros and cons of each type of endeavor, the basic skills required to be successful, and tips for getting started off on the right foot. You probably won’t get rich, but you may be able to pay for your hobby and really enjoy doing it!

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5166 The Language of Patterns Knitting patterns use a language all their own, and there is more to it than just under-standing the abbreviations. Learn tricks for translating the language of knitting, clues for decoding the ‘secret messages,’ and hints for making educated guesses when nothing else seems to work. Students will gain experience locating key information and understanding the real intention of actual patterns as the class works through examples written in a variety of styles.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6006 Entrelac Basics Have you always wanted to learn entrelac but thought it would be too hard? Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this class is for you. During this class, each student will have the opportunity to knit a small project to gain hands-on experience in the entrelac technique. Participants will learn the seamless entrelac technique and basic entrelac construction. Hints and tips on the fine points of entrelac, a discussion of other project possibilities, and an overview of knitting in both directions will also be included.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5248 Knitting Hacks with Gwen Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, but I might argue that it is actually lazi-ness! As a ‘lazy knitter’ I have developed a number of tricks and techniques that I use regularly to either speed up my progress, simplify my knitting, or ultimately make it neater with no additional effort. My best hacks do all three! Join me to learn the various hacks I have developed to speed up finishing, minimize mistakes, and keep track of my projects. Some may be old, some may be new, but all of them will improve your ef-ficiency in some manner.

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JC BriarA self-confessed ‘technique freak’ and ‘skill junkie,’ JC dabbles in all kinds of knitting, but has a special fondness for textured knitting and novel construc-tion techniques. If it involves lace, cables, or seamless construction, it’s sure to catch her eye. JC shares her enthusiasm by teaching at shops and fiber festivals and through her book, Charts Made Simple. Her latest venture is Stitch-Maps.com, a website for viewing and creating grid-free charts of unparalleled fluidity, authenticity, and beauty.

For more about JC, go to jcbriar.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3047 Slick Set-in Sleeves Set-in sleeves give a sweater a crisp, tailored look, and for easy knitting, you just can’t beat sleeves knit from the top down. When you pick up stitches from the body and shape the sleeve cap with short rows, you avoid the bulk of a seam and the fuss of eas-ing a sleeve cap into an armhole. Learn to adapt an existing pattern to this approach or to design according to your own measurements.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM & FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3125 Wedge Shawl Design Stunning shawls are often formed with lace ‘wedge,’ sections that gradually grow wider as the knitting progresses. Triangular shawls formed with 2 wedges are a familiar option. But shawls of 3 or more wedges are also possible, and often sit more securely on the wearer’s shoulders.Take this class to learn how to design a wedge shawl of your own. Pick from a selection of lace wedges, or learn to tweak your favorite lace pattern into a wedge shape. Choose your edgings and a spine to appear between the wedges. By the end of class, you’ll be well on your way to a new, unique shawl. Note: Must be comfortable reading charts and knitting lace. This class begins on Thursday afternoon and concludes on Friday morning.

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 2060 Cast-on Trickery It’s a shame that many knitters aren’t familiar with provisional and tubular cast-ons. They permit all sorts of trickery: no-sew hems, scarves with identical ends, seamless under-arms in top-down sweaters, ribbing that appears to flow from one side of the fabric to the other, and much more. Try a few provisional cast-ons, and find your new favorite. Discover options for creating the perfect tubular cast-on.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 6210 Beginning Brioche Brioche knitting creates cushy fabric suitable for comfy garments and all sorts of cozy accessories. Done in two colors, it creates vertical stripes, even though only one color is used at a time. Take this class to learn all the basics: working brioche rib in one or two colors; maintaining tidy selvedges; fixing mistakes; working pretty increases and decreases; and casting on and binding off effectively. You’ll practice by knitting a small sample in class, but take away the skills needed to complete a lovely patterned scarf.

SATURDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 5278 Tink Drop Frog Experienced knitters know how to recover from mistakes. You, too, can be an experi-enced knitter. Learn the three essential recovery techniques: tink, drop, and frog. Practice on swatches and in simple situations to gain the confidence needed to tackle bigger disasters, and the ability to judge which technique to use when.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS ADVANCED 7093 Manage Those Numbers! What’s the best way to manage all the numbers in the patterns you write? With a spreadsheet! Learn spreadsheet basics for organizing gauges, measurements, and notes. Make friends with functions and formulas for determining stitch counts, figuring sleeve increases, estimating yardage requirements, and more. Pick up tips for ensuring your patterns are as error-free as possible. Note: This is NOT a class on design. Students must already be familiar with basic design concepts, such as calculating stitch counts from gauge without the help of a spreadsheet. Familiarity with spreadsheets is helpful but not required.

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Laura BryantAfter developing a life-long passion for color while earning a degree in fine arts from the University of Michigan, Laura began Prism Yarns in 1984. She continues as Prism’s creative force, specializing in color, hand-dyed yarns, and developing designs and patterns that use them in exciting and innovative ways. Laura has written six books including The Yarn Stash Workbook, The New Knitter’s Template (coauthored with Barry Klein), and recently produced the DVD Knitter’s Guide to Color with Laura Bryant and the video, Yarn to Fit with Barry Klein. Artful Color, Mindful Knits from XRX Books is her latest book.

Laura is a nationally recognized weaver with work in many major corporate collections and is the recipient of an NEA individual artist grant in support of her work. Laura teaches and designs with a ‘no rules’ approach, and her classes are designed to bring out the creativity within all of us.

For more about Laura, go to prismyarn.com

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 1002 Intro to Color Color brings life and excitement to our fiberwork, yet many experienced knitters, cro-cheters, weavers, and stitchers feel uncertain about how to approach it. The human eye is capable of discerning over three million distinct colors, yet most of us have untrained eyes. Learn about color from an artist’s perspective and begin a journey of enhanced perception.Laura presents color effects in tangible visual terms that illustrate why color combina-tions work or don’t work. While a basic understanding of the color wheel is useful, this class will not present wheel-based formulas. A new way of sorting color and seeing relationships becomes the basis for exploring color through the fiber arts.You will achieve a deeper understanding of color and perception, and Laura promises you will never look at color in the same way again. You will leave understanding Laura’s favorite axiom: You don’t get WOW by doing the expected!

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 1005 Fascinating Fibonacci Fibonacci numbers describe a mathematical sequence that occurs repeatedly in nature. This relationship is particularly pleasing to the eye, and artists and designers have used these numbers throughout civilization. Learn the history while you explore this fascinat-ing tool for designing rows of color for stripes, blocks, and perfect shading. Learn a method for controlling color combinations, and participate in hands-on swatching with fun yarns and colors. Swatching can be done in knit or crochet; weavers and quilters can design blocks on paper. Optional materials fee: $3 for assorted fashion yarns.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 1026 Color Blending If we think of a stitch as a pixel, we realize that the fiber arts are the perfect vehicle for color blending. Take the next color step with Laura and learn how to select colors to maximize optical mixture, creating lovely shading and color blending. Learn to work your own magic on a large group of colors, controlling and selecting just the right ones for a Monet’s garden of yarn. Simple swatches or yarn wrapping will provide hands-on experience. You will achieve a greater sense of confidence about selecting colors and leave with a deeper understanding of Laura’s favorite axiom: You don’t get WOW by doing the expected! Note: Must have taken any one of Laura’s color classes. Materials fee: $3.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 1054 Intro to Ikat Knitting or Crochet If you have ever wanted to fool around with patterning hand-dyed yarn, Ikat knitting or crochet is the easiest introduction. You’ll spend three fast-paced hours swatching Ikat-dyed yarns with several different approaches to design, and along the way you will gain skill at manipulating colors, forcing them to do your will. Lots of design options will be discussed and illustrated. Materials fee: $10.00 for Ikat-dyed yarn.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5041 Short Row Savvy Short rows, the act of working a partial row and then turning, offer amazing possibilities to both shape knitting and for stunning graphic effects. You will learn the mechanics of the “wrap and turn” necessary to avoid holes that form when work is turned in the center of a row. We will explore short rows with contrasting colors for visual design elements; to create flounces and ruffles; to place fullness where desired, as in bust darts; and to accommodate a need for longer lengths, such as in backs that tend to hike up.

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6032 Stitch Strategies for Hand-dyed Yarns If you have ever fallen in love with a hand-dyed yarn, only to be disappointed in the finished fabric, this class is for you. We’ll explore stitch strategies to avoid the often undesired pooling, patterning, and striping of hand dyed yarns. Learn to read a skein of hand-dyed yarn, the different types of dyeing, and then explore the stitches that will help you coax the inherent beauty from even the most difficult color combinations. Some hands-on swatching during class. Optional materials fee: $3 for hand-dyed yarn

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Melinda ByrdMelinda Byrd was born into a rya rug family. Her grandparents, Angie and Bill Lundgren, imported Scandinavian rya yarn, backings, and kits at the beginning of the ‘mid-century modern’ era when Scandinavian design was the rage in the USA.

After learning this centuries-old craft from her grandparents, she continued to develop her skills in designing ryas and has taught off-loom rya classes since 1981.

Through the years, Melinda worked in parks and environmental education centers as a Naturalist, so nature-inspired abstract images are abundant among her designs.

The worldwide resurgence of interest in the off-loom rya craft is reflected in the over 330,000 viewers who have watched the YouTube video of her rya work.

Her homebased Byrdcall Studio provides rya supplies. For more about Melinda, go to http://byrdcallstudio.com/

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM & SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 6 HRS EASY 7115 Off-loom Rya Rug Making Revival In the days of the Vikings, if you had a sturdy loom, you would weave a rya rug. Now you can revive this forgotten art by learning the technique of off-loom rya rug making. Choose or adapt traditional motifs or create your own design, and then begin knotting your own rya. We will meet for two 3-hour sessions giving time between sessions to process design ideas and prepare for hands-on rya work.

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• The fascinating history of rya in the Nordic countries• About the supplies used today: rya yarns, backing, needles, graph paper• The knotting technique (which can be mastered in minutes)• Variations to the knotting process you can try• The magic of color blending• Designing techniques (both graphing and drawing on the backing)• How to calculate yarn requirements for each color: a math-lover’s way as well as techniques for the mathematically-challenged.

You will not complete your rya during class. However, you will be a master of the technique.This class is especially suited to anyone who likes to play with color blending, has interest in Nordic fiberarts, or wants to work with a larger needle. Bring a favorite photo or magazine clipping for color and design inspiration. Learn how to turn your passion for other fiberart forms into creative rya designs. This is a class of variety, fun, and discovery.Materials fee: $30 includes Designer’s package: Backing and yarn, needles, and special graph paper

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Carson DemersBy day, Carson is a physical therapist who runs an ergonomics program for a San Francisco Bay Area medical center. Every other moment, he’s knitting, spinning, designing, teaching, writing, or otherwise up to some fiber fun with a watchful eye toward ergonomics. His passion and experience in fiber arts combine with his expertise in physical therapy and ergonomics to create a unique skill set that he eagerly shares with the fiber community at local yarn shops, guilds, and major knitting events across the country. He is a regular contributor to Ply magazine. His aim is to keep us all creating healthfully and comfortably ever after.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM OR SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7006 Knitting Happily Ever After: Ergonomics for Knitters Ever known a knitter who hasn’t said, “Just one more row”? Me neither! I’ll bet they’ve also complained of aches and pains while knitting. In this class, you’ll learn how knitting effects the ‘fabric that makes the fabric—your body and see how your knitting technique impacts your efficiency and productivity. By completing a Risk of Injury assessment in class, you’ll learn how knitting contributes to those aches and pains throughout your body. But more importantly, you’ll learn how to reduce them. A little knowledge and some simple changes can keep you knitting comfortably and safely ever after. Students who’ve taken this class have said that it should be “required learning for all knitters regardless of experience level and it’s as important as the knit and purl stitches!” This class is taught by a passionate knitter who is also a physical therapist. Note: This class is not an individual knitting assessment.

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THURSDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM OR FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS LECTURE/DEMO $15 7119 Choosing your Seat: Fit before you SitCrafters, your chair is one of your most important tools because it impacts the posture of your entire body. Its selection should be done mindfully and not left to chance or based on what’s available. In this class you’ll learn neutral seated postures, why they’re impor-tant and whether they’re possible for your craft. More importantly you’ll learn what to do if they aren’t! The class will instruct you in what to look for in a chair for doing everything from fiber and fabric work to using your computer. You’ll learn how your chair impacts the mechanics of your spine and upper body. Don’t risk back pain or other ergonomic discomfort that can result from using the wrong chair.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7120 Ergonomics for Fiber Enthusiasts Do you do more than knit or spin? This class takes inventory of the ergonomic pros and cons for a variety of fiber arts including weaving and finer needle work. You’ll learn how injuries occur and the contributions your craft makes both to their occurrence and prevention. You’ll learn to identify ergonomic risk in your craft and techniques to prevent injuries including improved posture, stretching and exercise.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED7009 Applying Ergonomic Techniques to Your KnittingLearn the basics of knitting’s ergonomics and the put them into practice in this unique class. You’ll learn everything from neutral postures to optimal tensioning techniques to help you be a comfortable, lifelong knitter. We’ll apply various strategies that can im-prove your productivity, efficiency and comfort. Working in small groups you’ll examine your yarn tensioning techniques, and all phases of stitch creation first with simple then more challenging swatches and stitches. We’ll also look at ways to add movement to knitting to avoid stiffness and injuries caused by disuse including walking while you knit. Class is appropriate for students who are comfortable with basic knit purl stitches.

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Mickey DepreMickey Depre was introduced to fiber arts by her own personal “grand masters” at the age of four. Grandmothers, great aunts, aunts, and her mother filled her days with cloth, needles, yarn. Then in 1997, she discovered quilting.

As she made a name for herself as an art quilter—with a flair for the whimsical—she made traditional quilts for her family, Paul Sr., Paul Jr., and Emily.

English Paper Piecing has become a slight obsession for Mickey and has lead to the publication of Pieced Hexies. Via English Paper Piecing and Beyond, she has put her own spin on this quilting tradition.

And now she has traveled “a full circle in her quilting life” with her latest book, Half-Scrap Quilts. It features patterns for traditionally pieced bed quilts that show off her favorite half-scrap palette.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9007 Castle Wall The Block Let’s tackle a block that could cause you to pause at your machine but when hand pieced will become your ‘Go-To’ choice for de-stressing! Hand Piecing Rocks! Join me for a slow-stitch workshop covering the tips and tricks of hand piecing the Castle Wall Block. When sewn by hand, this versatile and complicated block becomes a joy to work. Perfect points happen almost automatically! We will use traditional templates to cut out the shapes with scissors. This entire workshop is about easy, peaceful quilting. Note: Bring a thimble if you use one, but no previous hand-sewing experience is necessary.Materials fee: $25 includes templates, thread, needles, pins, and markers

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9020 Hello Hexies Mug Rug Discover the magic of English Paper Piecing Hexagons by hand.Yes, HEXIES by hand! The perfect go-anywhere project. This simple, traditional quilting method allows creative use of fabric that you may have never considered before. This introductory workshop covers basic methods of construction. You will complete a “Mug Rug” that measures approximately 7.5". Variations will be discussed so each student will truly make the project their own. Note: Bring a thimble if you use one, but no previous hand-sewing experience is necessary. Material fee: $7 for Hexagon Papers, thread sample, thimblepad, and fusible pellon

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FRIDAY 2:00 AM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9025 Pieced Hexie—Tumbler Learn how to take the Hexie to a whole new level with my Pieced Hexies patterns. The magic of Pieced Hexies is wrapping small quilt blocks around your papers to create a hexie that brings endless individual creativity to any English Paper Piecing project. The key is marking the alignment guides so that each Pieced Hexie lines up. Let me show you how. Together we will create TUMBLER Pieced Hexies. Students will leave class with their imagination running wild. Notes: Experience with English Paper Piecing is helpful but not necessary. Sewing ma-chines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $10 for Hexie papers, hand needle sampler, thread, and thimble pad

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS EASY 9008 Pieced Hexies Buffet Learn how to take the Hexie to a whole new level with my Pieced Hexies Patterns. Together we will create SPARKLE, TUMBLER, and JACKS Pieced Hexies. Experience with English Paper Piecing is helpful but not necessary.Students will leave class with three new design samples and their imaginations running wild. Pieced Hexies are a lot like potato chips—you can’t stop at just one. And making them keeps your hands busy and out of the chip bowl, so bonus-bonus!Notes: Experience with English Paper Piecing is helpful but not necessary. Sewing ma-chines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $10 for Hexie papers, hand needle sampler, thread, and thimble pad

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 9014 A Taste of Summer Carnival Join the fun of a colorful and adventurous day with making the Meems quilt block fea-tured in Half-Scrap Quilts in the quilt Summer Carnival. Strips of fabric 1.5" and 2.5" wide are sewn, cut, and sewn again to make this twist on a traditional Sisters’ Choice block. There are so many variables—two-color palette, florals, print themes, or just dig into your scrap bin and play. I want you to make this block your own, show off your style, and have fun. Confident Beginners to Advanced Quilters will enjoy this workshop. Now gather up your scraps because we have some Meems blocks to make!Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.

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Edie EckmanEdie Eckman is a popular author, teacher, designer and editor who loves both knitting and crochet. Just don’t ask her to choose one over the other! Her comfortable and encouraging teaching style empowers students to gain the skills they need to confidently and enthusiastically take on any crochet or knitting challenge.

Edie teaches online at Craftsy.com and Creativebug.com and she serves as a Master Teacher for the Craft Yarn Council’s Certified Instructors Program, helping train others to become knitting and crochet teachers. She has written a number of best-selling crochet books including The Crochet Answer Book and Around the Corner Crochet Borders. Her next book, Every Which

Way Crochet Borders, comes out in January 2017.

For more about Edie, go to edieeckman.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 8072 Understanding Symbol Crochet More and more crochet patterns are using international crochet symbols. With symbol crochet, you can see what your stitch pattern is supposed to look like and see the rela-tionship of stitches to one another. Many crocheters find this way of presenting patterns easier to follow than written-out instructions, allowing them to avoid mistakes before they happen! Learn the fundamentals of symbol crochet and see how this universal crochet “language” makes it easy to read patterns from any country.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY 8068 Crochet Confidence You’ve got the basic crochet stitches down pat, but you still have questions. How do I tell the right side from the wrong side? Why are my edges crooked? How do I decrease without making a hole? How do I weave in ends invisibly and securely? How do I read a pattern? If these and similar questions plague your crochet, now’s the time to clear up the confusion. No matter your level of crochet experience, if you have questions, then this is the class for you! You may even find answers to questions you didn’t know you had. Crocheters of all experience levels are welcome. Leave class ready to tackle your next project with confidence! (Students enrolled in the Craft Yarn Council’s Certified Instructors Program will find this class helpful.)

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 8081 Straight-Edge Crochet Does your crochet wobble at the edges? Do you lose stitches or gain stitches without realizing it? You aren’t alone! Fortunately, there’s a fix for that. Edie will explain the most common causes of wonky edges, and you’ll get some hands-on practice in learning how to prevent them.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6136 Treasuring Stitch Dictionaries Stitch dictionaries. You’ve seen them: books filled with intriguing stitch patterns, rows of baffling text, and perhaps charts that look unfamiliar. Maybe you even own one or three. But what to do with such a book? Learn how to go about turning a stitch pattern on a page into a finished object, and how to choose a pattern. Find out what multiples are all about, why charts are your friends, and how to adapt back-and-forth directions into knitting-in-the-round directions. We’ll look at examples of many different stitch diction-aries. You’ll leave ready to delve into that untapped treasure on your bookshelf.

SATURDAY 3:30 PM–5:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 8080 Foundation Crochet Stitches Frustrated by your too-tight foundation chains? Wish you knew a way to start your crochet without that little wormy chain? Foundation crochet stitches are beautifully flexible and serve as a great alternative to the standard foundation chain. Learn how to make single and double foundation stitches, and how to use them. It will change your crocheting life! Note: Must know chain, single and double crochet.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7010 Crochet for Knitters Knitters can appreciate the use of basic crochet techniques for edgings and finishing details. This is a basic how-to class for those who have little or no crochet experience. Learn basic crochet stitches and quickly review pattern reading. Note: This is a basic how-to class for those with little or no crochet experience.

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Candace Eisner StrickLearning both music and knitting at the age of three, Candace Eisner Strick has followed these two loves all her life. A former cellist, she now devotes her time to all aspects of knitwear. She is the author of eight books, her most recent being Knit My Skirt (XRX, Inc., 2016).

She lives in rural Connecticut with her pianist/knitting husband Ken, rescue wonder-bunny Abraham, and a parrot who owns her. Her designs can be found at the Ravelry store and at Love Knitting website. Appropriately, strick mean to knit.

For more about Candace, go to strickwear.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 4103 Morphing a Möbius A möbius shawl? What the —?? It’s true; it can be done, and you get the geometric beauty of a mobius framing your face. Factor in the added benefit that it will keep your shawl on your shoulders through a hurricane! In this class we will learn the super-easy cast-on to start your möbius from the spine and work outwards. Learn when and how many stitches to bind-off so you can morph directly into a shawl. The knitting is pleasant and easy to do, and it yields spectacular results. Note: Must be familiar with circular knitting.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5229 Thumbs-Up Continental Knitting Learn continental knitting and purling the Candace-way that eliminates almost all mo-tion. Two fingers do it all, and one is your thumb! You won’t believe how lazy your wrists will become once they stop doing all the exercise! Your knitting and purling will become so smooth and fast that you will be begging to knit a seed stitch full-length coat. Note: Must be willing to use the non-dominant hand.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 2018 Skirts For Every Body Most knit skirts use a turned-down waistband with elastic. This creates bulk right where most people don’t want it! With Candace’s unique method you can banish that bulk. Also learn all the necessary techniques to knit a custom-fit skirt. Sample some fun and flirty design options: from ruffles, to inserts, to handkerchief hemlines!

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3108 Scallops: They’re Not Just for Dinner You’ve done mitered squares, you’ve done diamonds, and now you’re looking for some curves, right? Scallops have arrived, and they have nestled into a beautifully shaped shawl. Any yarn, any size needle, and you can customize the colors too. Add some nice techniques to your repertoire along the way.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3134 Basically Yours: Custom Skirts Make yourself a custom-fit skirt that is completely yours. It will fit, it will drape, it will flatter, and it will look good whether you are sitting, standing, or dancing. With just a smidgeon of math and some beautiful yarn, you can enter the zone of skirt knitting. You will plan out a basic A-line skirt to custom fit you. Once you have the basics, a myriad of variations are within your reach, along with some charming hemline special effects. Come in curious; leave skirt obsessed.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3144 Gores, Godets and Insets Dressmakers know all about them, but knitters can use them too. While mostly confined to skirts and dresses, these little designer details can be added to sweater bottoms and sleeves, as well as skirts. They can be flattering, feminine, flirty, and elegantly interesting. Make some class samples while learning the difference between the three, then start brainstorming where to use them. They are fun, safe, and can use up small amounts of odd yarn.

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Gyleen FitzgeraldGyleen Fitzgerald makes quilts that blend color, pat-tern and texture to provide a contemporary essence in traditional quilting. Her strength as a quilter is demonstrated by the infusion of engineering tools and innovative techniques to simplify visually com-plex quilts. She shares her enthusiasm for quilting through interactive lectures and workshops. As a writer, Gyleen centers on haiku poetry, quilt project books, magazine articles and children’s books.

An avid quilter, Gyleen has earned Best of Show honors and as a publisher, she is a repeat Gold Medal winner for Quilts: Unfinished Stories with New Endings and Polygon Affair—So Easy You’ll Fall in Love. She is best known for inspiring Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts and the creation of the Pineapple Tool by

Gyleen. Gyleen has appeared on The Quilt Show and Lifetime TV promoting a contemporary spirit in traditional quiltmaking.

For Gyleen, dreams hold no limits. Ray, her husband is her shining light and quilt-ing is her passion; together they color her world in a very special way. Gyleen is a Philadelphia, PA native, who spent her formative years in Taiwan and Japan.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 9026 Trash to Treasure Okay isn’t it time to clear the clutter in your life? What about using up all those bits and pieces stuff in nooks, crannies and boxes? Better?Let’s make an old fashion favorite pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist; sewn with perfection and totally random; and without paper piecing! This workshop turns trash to a treasured one of a kind pineapple quilt.Sew fast and free. You will learn how to use the Pineapple Tool to “trim to accuracy”. Experiment with design layouts to discover the diversity of one block. It has endless possibilitiesBasic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Material fee: $30 for Pineapple Tool and Trash to Treasure Pineapple Book

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9028 Big Stitch In this workshop students will learn three different “fast” hand-quilting stitches to use alone or as an added design element to machine quilting. Gain knowledge on which needle to use, thread choices and how to select and use the right stencil. By the end of class, students will have developed a personal “hand” stitch.Material fee: $15 for perle cotton, stencil, marking pencils, Sashiko needles, handout

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FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9027 Over and Under Rainbows Modern with a twist! “KNOT” as hard as you think! It’s visually dynamic with fast easy piecing. Don’t let cutting “tie” you up. All you need is one 2.5" strip set and 3.5 yards of background.You will learn how to use the Angle Trim Tool to make effortless 45 degree joins. Learn to have courage with color cross pairing.Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Material fee: $25 for pattern and Angle Trim Tool

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9029 Play Modern It’s fast, it’s quick, it’s geometric and it’s free-style piecing with control. We will start with the thought of having fun and being in the moment. The technique is to use the Polygon2 Tool and Butterfly Seam to create a BOLD wall-hanging that shouts, “Mod-ern” or “Contemporary”. This workshop is about you.Learn the Butterfly Seam technique while exploring design.Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Material fee: $45 for pattern, Polygon Tool, and Polygon2 Tool

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 9030 Going in Circles Very similar to the Drunkard’s Path with an extra curve. Learn raw edge applique technique to achieve perfect “stress-free” curves without piecing. Experiment with dif-ferent layout designs to produce a unique design. This project stitches very fast; most finish complete top during the workshop. Wall hanging (25” x 25”) uses 16 fabrics from 4 color groups.Learn how to raw edge applique. Practice with design and balance.Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Material fee: $10 for pattern

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Mary FlanaganMary Flanagan Woolens started offering high quality woolens for textile crafts in 2000. Mary has been designing in a number of capacities for the past 30+ years. After receiving degrees in Business and Theatrical Costume Design, Mary started her own clothing design and manufacturing business. The designs focused on wool collage blazers, coats and jackets for women. A love of textiles, especially wool, led to textile arts. We have our wool fabrics milled especially for us and are experts in hand dyeing those fabrics to achieve consistency in color.

FRIDAY 8:30 AM–10:00 AM OR SATURDAY 8:30 AM–10:00 AM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 9049 Introduction to Wool AppliqueWool applique is such a versatile needle craft, it can look very antique/primitive to very modern, all depending on choices of fabrics and threads. This class offers comprehensive information about the materials used and sewing techniques that will ensure that you are successful in achieving your chosen look from the first time you try it. Mary will discuss wool fabrics, “felted” wool fabrics, and show many examples of what results from the choices you make when buying wool. Choice of thread is the other essential component to wool applique, and the class will include a thread sampler collection to give you the opportunity to try them all. Together we will look at the variety of stitching techniques that are the traditional starting point for basic wool applique.We will also look at examples of more advanced projects where the sizes of the applique pieces are more complicated, tips for doing more advanced stitches, and how to approach wool applique patterns. The class project will be a classic “penny rug” which is basically stacked circles of various sizes which are then joined together to create a shaped mat such a circle, rectangle, diamond, or square. Each student will choose their own pre-cut wool in colors and sizes of circles to suit their own taste in style. Each project in the class will be unique!! Materials fee: $5 includes pre-cut, hand-dyed wool fabrics exclusively from Mary Flanagan Woolens; needle and thread sample.

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Karen GroverKaren’s life-long love of textiles is evident! From her youth, she has made her own clothing, incorporating sewing, embroidery, and knitting. For over thirty years she has been dyeing everything she can get her hands on. She is a former owner of a yarn shop and now Karen’s yarn is available through Seven Sisters Arts, her company based in Maine.

Shibori is a passion since she has had the privilege of learning from some of the foremost shibori artists in the world.

For more about Karen, go to sevensistersarts.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM OR SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7114 Intro to Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Karen introduces you to basic techniques of shibori and indigo dyeing to create surface designs on fabric using arashi, hajime, and stitching. Participants will have an opportunity to apply one or more of the methods to 2 items during the class. Using prepared vats of pre-reduced indigo, you will be able to dye silk scarves or fat quarters of cotton. Note: Wear old clothes or an apron.Materials fee: $20: Includes use of dyes and all equipment, and silk fabric

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Franklin HabitDesigner, teacher, author and illustrator Franklin Habit is the author of It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons and proprietor of The Panopticon (the-panopticon.blogspot.com), one of the most popular knitting blogs on the Internet. On an average day, upwards of 2,500 readers worldwide drop in for a mix of essays, cartoons, and the continuing adventures of Dolores the Sheep.

Franklin’s varied experience in the fiber world includes contributions of writing and design to Vogue Knitting, Yarn Market News, Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, PieceWork, Twist Collective; and regular columns and cartoons for Knitty.com, PLY Magazine, Lion Brand Yarns, and Skacel Collection. Many of his independently published designs are

available via Ravelry.com. He travels constantly to teach knitters at shops and guilds across the country and internationally; and has been a popular member of the faculties of such festivals as Vogue Knitting Live!, STITCHES Events, Squam Arts Workshops, Sock Summit, and the Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 9024 Bow Ties are Cool: A Introduction to Hand Sewing The word is out: hand sewing can be as relaxing, rewarding, and beautiful as knitting, crochet, and weaving. In this day-long workshop, participants will work on the ideal introductory project—a bow tie—as they learn and practice the fundamentals: cutting, stitching, interfacing, pressing, turning, and more. As you work, Franklin will share fascinating lore and artifacts from the history of hand sewing. Please note that not all students will finish their ties during the class; but all will receive thorough instruction in the required techniques. Materials fee: $5

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6091 Knitted Tessellations: Playful and Powerful Patterns in

Practice A hands-on introduction to the creation of tessellations: motifs that interlock without gaps or overlaps. Tessellations are as old and pervasive as design itself; they can be found in some of the most ancient examples of human craft, and were famously used in the modern era by the artist M.C. Escher.In this class, we will begin by discussing the theories behind tessellating, and put into practice the basic techniques for designing new tessellated patterns in hand-knitted fabrics. In this expanded, six-hour edition we will also delve into eleven varieties of sym-metry, and use them to create striking, original new designs. Note: Fluency in the basics of knitting in the round (or, if it is the student’s preference, speed-swatching or flat stranded colorwork). Students are offered the choice of working in knit/purl texture patterns or in two-color (stranded) knitting; those choosing the latter should be adept at it. A sense of humor, a taste for adventure, and a reasonable ability to concentrate are strongly advised.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3065 Working with Antique Patterns Don’t let the tiny type and archaic language fool you — there’s a gold mine of beautiful, functional designs waiting to be discovered within the pages of Victo-rian and Edwardian books and magazines. In this session, we’ll discuss the history of patterns; the selection of appropriate yarn and needles; methods for deci-phering and trouble shooting, and ‘reverse engineering’ from photographs and pieces. You don’t need to be a historian or re-enactor to enjoy this class — just a knitter with a curious mind.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 2035 Snip and Zip: Steeks and ZippersThis empowering class is designed to guide timid and/or inexperienced knitters through two operations: the cutting of steeks (slashed openings in knit fabric) and the installation of zippers. These techniques are famous for causing anxiety in the uninitiated. Note: Fluency in the basics of knitting, including knitting in the round and fluency in stranded two-color work (i.e., Fair Isle Knitting). Materials fee: $5

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 1043 Artfully Agitated Stripes: An Introduction to Mosaic

KnittingAt first glance, Mosaic Knitting looks like garden variety stranded color work—but it’s not. Mosaic patterns are really two-row stripes, joggled here and there with slipped stitches. The result? Beautiful designs and intriguing fabrics in stockinette, garter stitch, and hybrids thereof. And amazingly you’ll never knit with more than one color in a row. Want to find out how it works, and how to design your own mosaic color patterns? Join us, and bring your imagination.

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Michelle Renee HiattMichelle Renee Hiatt is passionate about quilting. Her 20-year love affair with quilting is evident in her own pattern line Sew On The Go as well as Modern 180, the Modern pattern line for Studio 180 Design.

Michelle Renee’s designs have appeared in Modern Quilting Unlimited and Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting.

A certified Professional Process Expert (LSSMBB); Michelle applies her process improvement techniques to quilting, and uses them to teach others how to simplify their piecing while improving the quality of their quilt making. Michelle Renee is a certified Instructor for Studio 180 Design, known for her humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement!

For more about Michelle go to www.Sewonthego.net

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9016 Jenn’s Journey—Modern Snail’s TrailA Snail’s Trail quilt is a goal on many quilter’s bucket-list. Wait no longer; this version, using Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design’s large Square Squared™ and the Diamond Rects™ tools requires no paper piecing! Michelle designed this modern play on Snail’s Trail layout in honor of longtime friend Jenn. Michelle and Jenn both love the positive/negative aspect of this design. This twin-size design makes excellent use of those 1-yard fabric cuts you have been collecting, however there are 3 sizes available. The class will include step-by-step use for both tools, tips on piecing, and proper pressing techniques for perfect results! We will discuss border prep, application, and ways to improve your general machine piecing. You will complete this journey with ease. Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam. Note: Sewing machines are provided for use in the classroom. Materials fee: $6 for pattern

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9004 Finley’s Fence Finley’s Fence features playful rings of interwoven colors, made from Fat Quarters for a modern play on an Irish Links quilt. This quilt comes together easily with the help of Studio 180 Design’s Corner Pop™. Michelle’s inventive use of the ruler makes this otherwise difficult angled/bias unit tons of fun to create. Michelle designed this interlocking quilt for Modern 180 Designs. The class will include step-by-step use of the Corner Pop™ plus tons of tips on matching points, squaring up your blocks, and general machine piecing will just make your quilting life easier. Basic-quilt making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam.Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $6 for pattern

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FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9002 Migrating Geese This complicated-looking design is constructed from squares using precision piecework. It is made using a 20+ year-old technique developed by Georgia Bonesteel and modernized with Deb Tucker’s fabulous, simplified technique. You’ll make a sample row or two to become familiar with the process, then view a number of ideas for project planning. Hints and tips to improve the precision-piecing techniques and steps for adapting the border to other size options will be addressed. Depending on what you want to do with your class sample, you may want to purchase and put aside additional coordinating fabric for post-class completion of the project. For pictured 44” x 44” quilt, I used 2 yards of focus fabric, 2½ yards of background fabric, and a good portion of 9 Fat Quarters.Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4” seam. Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $6 for pattern

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9010 Whirling LemoynesFeatured in Modern Quilting Unlimited magazine, Whirling Lemoynes was inspired by those whirling flowers used as lawn ornaments. This fun and whimsical quilt teaches you how to assemble Lemoynes and 4-Pointed Stars without paper piecing. Learn how to use Deb Tucker’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star™ and Corner Beam™ as you make this fun quilt. The class will include step-by-step use of both tools, as well as tips on matching points, piecing on-point quilts, strip piecing techniques, and general machine piecing hints and tips.Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4" seam.Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Material fee: $6 for pattern

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9019 Diamonds in the SkyLearn how to use Deb Tucker’s Corner BeamTM as you make this fun quilt. You’ll create brilliant 4-piece Diamonds that radiate next to the beautiful alternating solid block, adding dimension and allowing it to shine! Michelle designed this dazzling quilt for Modern 180 Designs. The class will include step-by-step use of the ruler, as well as tips on matching points, piecing on-point quilts, strip piecing techniques, and general machine piecing hints and tips. Basic quilt-making skills required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4” seam.Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $6 for pattern

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Deborah JarchowAfter many years of teaching knitting and crochet, Deborah discovered weaving in 1996, and her love of fiber, texture, and color came together. Since then she has worked full time as a weaver and artist, including teaching fiber arts, creating and selling wearable art, giving lectures, and showing in local, regional, and national exhibits. Deborah’s work has been exhibited at galleries and museums across the country, and she has won numerous awards and written articles for national publications. Her work has been commissioned by churches and is in many private collections. Since 2004 she has been an artist in residence, teacher, and weaver at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, CA.

Deborah loves helping knitters discover the joy of weaving.

For more about Deborah, go to www.deborahjarchow.com

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7053 Learn Rigid-heddle Weaving and Use Up Your StashIf you are looking for ways to use up those leftover balls of yarn, this method of weaving is easy, fun, and creative. Learn ways to combine different colors, textures, and fibers as you make a unique and beautiful scarf. Note: Rigid-heddle looms provided for class use.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM– 5:00 PM 6 HRS EASY 7100 Weaving a Mohair Scarf While learning to weave, you’ve probably been advised to stay away from hairy yarns. During this class, you’ll learn the secrets of working with beautiful mohair yarn. Although a bit tricky, you can tame the hairy fiber in both warp and weft to create a stunning piece. Learn to add beads or tie decorative knots to tame the fringe. Overcome the challenges and add another skill to your weaving accomplishments! Note: Rigid-heddle looms provided for class use.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 7101 Color Blending on the LoomLearn the secrets for blending the colors in your weaving. Have you looked at some of the gorgeous color packs so many dyers are making and wondered how to best use them in your weaving? By using one of those color packs and the techniques you learn in this class, you can create a piece that blends the colors beautifully! Colors will be mixed in both the warp and the weft so the gradients flow together almost invisibly. This technique can provide the basis for many future exciting projects! Note: Rigid-heddle looms provided for class use.

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Andrea JurgrauAndrea Jurgrau is a designer of lace knitting. Her work has been published in Vogue Knitting, SpinOff, Piecework, and KnitScene magazines. You can find her lace in Knit Red: Stitching for Women’s Heart Health and One+One: Scarves, Shawls and Shrugs. She is the author of New Vintage Lace, and New Heights in Lace Knitting. Andrea’s instructional video, Knitting New Vintage Lace, is all about lace technique! Andrea teaches workshops with a focus on lace knitting and spinning for lace. She lives in New York with her family and way too much yarn.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6217 A Taste of LaceThe focus of this workshop is a small lace sampler that illustrates 4 different lace knitting styles; Shetland, Estonian, German and Orenburg. We will begin by learning a provisional cast-on. And then move on to each of the lace traditions, discussing the differences and similarities. We will work on the sampler together, practicing the techniques which include two different ways to make nupps. We will discuss how to turn the sampler into a scarf project. Finally, we will culminate with a blocking dem-onstration, blocking the sampler and discussing best blocking practices.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM– 5:00 PM 6 HRS ADVANCED 6218 Starting at the Center: Techniques for Working Lace

in the Round This class will cover at least 3 different techniques to start at the center of a piece and then work lace in the round. We will master the cast-ons and then move on to tricks for working lace in the round, reading lace charts, and working with both double-point and circular needles. We will conclude with working a decorative crochet bind-off and blocking techniques. The workshop is hands-on, with participants working on techniques and knitting a small doily if they choose. There will be a selection of doily patterns provided. Placing beads will be demonstrated and participants can choose to try that technique themselves. Beads will be provided. The conclusion with be a demonstration of blocking one of the pieces we work on.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7069 Drop Spinning for Lace-weight YarnLearn the basics of drop spinning with a focus on creating yarn for lace knitting. Students with basic spindle skills can hone them, learning techniques for creating a smooth, thin yarn. Students new to spinning can learn basic spindle-spinning tech-niques and practice them. We will talk about spinning singles as well as plying, with demonstrations of Andean plying, setting twist in your singles yarn, using a niddy-noddy to make skeins and blocking your yarn. We will also discuss fiber preparation and choosing appropriate fibers and spindles for spindle-spinning lace weight yarn.

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Barry KleinTrendsetter Yarns company owner/designer Barry Klein has been knitting for 40 years. He started knitting by working in his family’s knitting store, where all patterns were designed for the knitter’s body. For the past 25 years he has worked as an industry teacher, doing knitting classes all over the world.Barry has designed knitwear for magazines, television shows, ice skaters, and movie stars. He has authored 5 knitting books and worked as a spokesman on Knitting Daily and other television knitting shows. He loves to share his love of yarn and everything that can be done with it. Barry has been voted one of the Top 10 Men who Knit/Design throughout history. Learn why ‘Let the yarn do the work’ is his favorite motto.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3146 From Sewing Pattern to Knitting PatternBy using the sewing pattern as a template, so much work has already been done for getting a beautiful sweater or cardigan. We’ll break up into groups, open up templates, and learn how to translate a sewing pattern into a knitting pattern. We’ll take yarns and create swatches, talk about yarn choice, pattern stitches and ideas that will help in creating the shape. Once the swatch is done, we’ll go about doing the math to turn the sewing pattern/template into a knitting pattern.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3147 Let’s NeckLet’s approach necks and neck shaping in many new ways. We’ll look at the body and make notes on where the shapes fall on us and what we need to make the finished item look best. We will approach different shapes and different ways of getting to this new look. We’ll look at different ways to get the shaping in place.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3060 Simply Short RowsThis fun technique can be used in multiple ways to create flares, extra fabric, body style details, and in wonderful ways to make your knitting easier to assemble. We will discuss and knit the different variations of short rows. This class will help you in ways you can’t imagine, to create sweaters that feel and fit better and accessories that drape beauti-fully around the neck..

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 8070 Tunisian Crochet from Beginning to EndThis class will take you through all of the basic techniques of Tunisian Crochet from yarn selection on up to the getting started, changing fibers, changing directions and variations from there. We will look at accessories for the home, wearable garments and the different styles of Tunisian Crochet and how they will fit into your future.

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Pamela LeggettPamela Leggett has been teaching sewing since 1981. Specializing in pattern fitting, fine garment-sewing skills, knits, and serging, she has developed a fun and informative teaching style that is available in her patterns and instructional DVD’s.

One of Pamela’s passions is creating garments that flatter and fit the wearer. Her desire to teach others to achieve the perfect fit led her to the Palmer/Pletsch pattern-itting method, which she has used to help hundreds of women successfully achieve good fit and a renewed love of garment sewing. It is with this knowledge that she created Pamela’s Patterns, which have many fitting solutions and adjustments built in the patterns.

Pamela’s Patterns have been reviewed and featured in magazines and on-line review sites. Pamela is a contributing writer, book author, and DVD personality for Threads Magazine, an instructor for Craftsy online classes, director of the Palmer/Pletsch Philadelphia and Connecticut Sewing Workshops, and a national sewing/serging educator. She has also appeared on PBS’s Sewing With Nancy and Canada’s The Shopping Channel.

Pamela lives in Connecticut and has a teaching studio in Vernon CT.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9045 The Perfect T-shirt Workshop You probably think of a T-shirt as that comfy top you throw on to do the housework. In reality, a nice fitting T-shirt can be the most versatile top in your wardrobe. This selection from Pamela’s Patterns addresses all the fitting issues women face (rounded shoulders and back, full bust, hip room, etc.), and gives you a T-shirt you’ll be proud to wear anywhere! Make it casual, dressy, or anything in between. You’ll use this pattern over and over again! Note: Wear a camisole or tank top to class. Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $18 for pattern and stay tape

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FRIDAY 10:00 AM–11:30 AM 1.5 HRS LECTURE/DEMO $15 9046 Custom Dress Form LectureA dress form is a useful tool for garments and design. The problem is getting one to fit all your curves. Custom forms are expensive and can’t be easily altered, and duct tape forms collapse over time. I will show how to “build and pad” a standard adjustable form to look just like you, using a bra and undies, batting and fiberfill, and bandaging from the drug store. The best thing is that you will be able to change the dress form as your body changes!

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 9047 The T-shirt and Sweater Makeover Do you have collections of those oversized T-Shirts from vacations, school activities, concerts, etc? Even though they might have a super cool logo or design, you probably only wear them to bed or for cleaning the house. Now, thanks to Pamela’s Patterns, you can turn those big T-shirts into fitted and stylish tops you’ll be proud to wear anywhere! The technique is simple and fast. Just think—in no time you could have a whole new wardrobe of cute tops!Bonus—Pamela will also show you how you can do makeovers on sweaters, polo’s, cardigans and more!

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED9048 Custom Dress Form WorkshopA dress form is a useful tool for garments and design. The problem is getting one to fit all your curves. Custom forms are expensive and can’t be easily altered, and duct tape forms collapse over time. In this class, we will use an adjustable form that you will “build and pad” to look just like you! Other than the dress form, the supplies are simple - a bra and undies, batting and fiberfill, and some bandaging from the drug store. The best thing about this form is that with the skills you learn in this class, you will be able to change the dress form as your body changes! We’ll finish the form with a custom cover. You will now be ready for your fitting and design challenges.

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Patty LyonsPatty is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the ‘why’ not just the ‘how’ in her pursuit of training the ‘mindful knitter’. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. Patty teaches nationally at guilds and knitting shows around the country, and her popular classes can also be found online and on DVD at Interweave, Annie’s and Craftsy where one of her classes was name most popular class of 2013!

Patty’s designs and articles have been published by various yarn companies and in Knitter’s Magazine, Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, Cast On, Knit ‘n Style, and Creative Knitting magazines, where

she also writes a knitter’s advice column called “Patty’s Purls of Wisdom”.

For more about Patty, go to pattylyons.com

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3135 Customizing Sweater Patterns How many times have you thought, I’d like that sweater but I wish it had . . . Learn the simple math to change basic sweater elements. Using a simple pattern as a base, we will work through changing a crew neck to a V-neck, changing the sleeve length, adding waist shaping and more. Learn how working a sweater in a different gauge can be to your advantage. Make every sweater pattern your own!

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5260 Improve Your Knitting Technique We know how to knit, but do we know how to build a perfect fabric? There’s always room for improvement! Does your knitting ‘row out’ (your purl stitch is looser than your knit stitch), are you looking for a better way to control your gauge? What about alternative ways to tension your yarn when working with stiff yarn or slippery yarn? We’ll explore ways to improve your knitting technique by looking at the most important fundamentals, like the job of the left needle tip and the right needle shaft, stitch sizing, and even the correct exit path of your stitch. We will explore edge stitches, cast-on and bind-offs and a huge array of knitting tips. The last part of the class will be open for all knitting questions (those you have put in the “bag of why”), so come with your ques-tions and let’s explore our knitting.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5275 Twice the Fun, Half the Work Learn the fun and time-saving technique of working any two items, in the round, two at a time! Whether socks, sleeves, or wristers, getting both pieces done at once means you’ll never suffer from a “second item syndrome” again! First, we will go over the basics of working magic loop and two circulars. Then we’ll move on to the secrets of how to cast on and work two items for both magic loop and two circulars. We’ll also go over professional tips for improving the look of your work in the round Note: Must know long-tail cast-on and how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Experience in one other method of working in the round helpful.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 6211 Let it Go: Drop-stitch Patterns Remember when the thought of dropping a stitch made your heart stop? Now learn to let that GO! Discover the beauty of dropping a stitch on purpose! Drop stitch patterns are fun and add a wow factor to anything you knit. In this hands-on knitting class, we will explore a variety of beautiful drop stitch patterns that include manipulated drops and lifted floats. Add a bit of wow to any pattern. Come on, drop a stitch, and let it go!

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5276 Fantastic Cast-ons & Bind-offs How you start and end a project is an important decision. There are so many amazing cast-ons and bind-offs, I’ve gathered some of my favorite and most practical. We will go over great cast-ons and bind-offs for lace, for rib, and more. We will also look at pairing cast-ons and bind-offs that look great together. Let’s start and end with a bang! Note: Must know the long-tail cast-on ( in slingshot position).

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5277 HELP! I Took a Wrong Turn: Miraculous Cable Fixes Cables are beautiful and intricate, but oh my—do mistakes jump out. No need to live with them anymore. Crossed the wrong way, or on the wrong row, or did you even forget a cable entirely? No problem! If fear of fixing mistakes has kept you from trying out larger cable projects, no need to fear. We will master fixes while your stitches are still on the needle as well as some pretty amazing fixes you can make to your cables after your stitches have been bound off. Go back and fix those past knitting mistakes—help is here!

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Linda MatteottiLinda has been a Handi Quilter educator since 2008, providing expert instruction on the full line of longarm machines from the Sweet Sixteen sit-down to the highly computerized Infinity. “I love it all!” she says.

She is an award-winning quilter who is equally comfortable with free-motion or computerized quilting, and loves to share her experience with her students. They find she is a patient, knowledgeable, and thorough teacher.

Linda is also a certified Art & Stitch teacher, an experienced Electric Quilt instructor, and a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Recently she has had great success teaching the art of

Zentangle as it relates to quilting.

Linda resides in Tempe, Arizona. For more about Linda go to lindamatteotti.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9034 Getting to Know Your Sweet 16 Sit-down longarm machines are built exclusively for free-motion stitching, they have the space to quilt pieces up to the size of a large bed quilt. Learn multiple ways to practice your free-motion quilting skills and control your stitch length. Two students will share a machine, so sign-up with a friend or make a new one in class when you join the fun! You’ll be surprised at how much you’ll learn between turns at the machine. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM OR SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9035 Quilting with Rulers and TemplatesRulers, templates—the names are used interchangeably. Either is correct. Precision quilting can be achieved by using these wonderful tools. Use straight edges, circles, ovals or a combination to create perfect designs. Even learn to love stitch-in-the-ditch. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY9040 Free Motion FunDoes free motion quilting worry you? Start with baby steps and learn tricks to get you practicing correctly. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll be able to do with a little guidance. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

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FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9036 Start with a Stencil Start with a decorative stencil or stencil grid. With the stencil as your guide, expand the design from basic to spectacular. Add extended and secondary designs, repeats, fills and special effects. Learn marking techniques and tools for applying designs to quilt tops. Learn fillers and embellishments to enhance a design. Even make your own sten-cils. Stencils are wonderful guides to use as foundations for fills and embellishments. You will look at stencils as more than just an outline. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE9038 Success with FeathersIf you have tried feathers before or you are completely new to feathers, you will love quilting “Feathers My Way.” Start with the anatomy of a feather and work up to amaz-ing designs. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY9037 You can do That on a Longarm?A longarm isn’t just for quilting tops! Learn how techniques usually done with a sewing machine can be accomplished with a longarm machine. You’ll leave with shortcuts and ideas for quick and easy projects. You’ll learn to strip piece small projects, create chenille, couch decorative threads and even to apply binding with the longarm. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY9039 Quilting on a GridLearn to quilt repetitive background designs by using a grid as the base design. Grids can be applied with a marking tool and a ruler, or they can be stitched. Students will make their own personal grid stencil. Note: Sit-down longarm machines provided for class use.

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Shannon & Jason Mullett-BowlsbyShannon and Jason are the DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz behind the design studio of Shibaguyz Designz and Shibaguyz Photography.

Shannon’s award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications, and he currently has over 300 published patterns credited to his name. Shannon has been teaching adults for 20+ years and is a Craft Yarn Council certified instructor. His quirky sense of humor and relatable teaching style have made him a sought after teacher in both local and national venues.

Jason is a professional fashion and portrait photog-rapher whose fashion photography can be seen in

many of the Shibaguyz pattern books. Jason also works as a freelance book-packaging designer and photographer for indie knitwear designers as well as major publishing companies like Sterling Publishing, Leisure Arts, Quayside, and Creative Publishing. Jason is known for his candid style of photography in his portrait work and is sought after in the fiber arts community for his insights into what it takes to show an artist’s work at its best.

Shannon and Jason live in Seattle, Washington with their three Shiba Inu who, more or less, support their ventures as long as enough time is taken for walks and treats.

For more about Shannon and Jason go to ShibaguyzDesignz.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 3133 Fashion, Fit, Form, and Function: Designing Garments

for EveryBODY There are a million patterns in the naked city...yeah...a million...and wouldn’t it be nice if just ONE of them fit?!? Well, my friend, the search is OVER! Shannon and Jason will teach you the basics of fashion, fit, form, and function that we use daily as fashion designers. We’re going to go deep into the minds of a designer and show you just what all this fit, ease, and drape talk is all about and what that means to YOU and YOUR body type and shape.We’ll start with making sure you can look at a pattern and KNOW if it’s going to work for your body based on how the finished garment will sit on your body and how your body moves around inside the finished garment. You will learn how to make basic alterations to a pattern that you will be able to use for every garment you ever want to make...EVER...did we mention the ever part?We will cover many questions. What measurements do I take from where and how do I apply them to my pattern? How do I make a garment that fits a certain style or body type? For whom am I making this and where will they wear it? Finally, how to take your swatch and convert that into a pattern. Materials fee: $5 includes cardi pattern template with measurement and sizing charts; calculation worksheet.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM OR SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7104 Stitch & Click: Photographing your Fibers Nothing is more disappointing than finishing a FAB fiber project and not being able to take an equally FAB photo of it. In Stitch & Click we will show you how to take great photos that show off your stitch and fiber work.Don’t have an expensive camera or fancy photography studio equipment? No worries! We will show you simple tips and tricks to use what you have around the house to create photos that will really show off all that hard work you put into your handmade projects.In this class we’ll teach you the basics of how all cameras work whether you have a DSLR, or a mobile device. We’ll learn where to find the right light for photographing any hand-made project, how to create a professional environment for taking your photos, explore a few downloadable apps to assist you in your quest for the perfect photo, and give you one sure-fire tip that is certain to take your photos from drab to FAB. We’ll even share our favorite DIY solutions so you can set up great photos at home without breaking the bank! Finally, we’ll practice hands-on so you get experience setting up your own stage and lighting for a signature look and receive immediate feed-back from the experts.By the time this course is through you’ll have all the information needed to step boldly into basic product and consumer photography and take FAB photos that truly show off your work!Goals: Basic understanding of a good photo • Learn the unique qualities of fiber projects that create special photography issues, and how to overcome each one • Understand how to use any digital camera, point and shoot, and even camera phones to get great results • Learn about DIY camera equipment you already have in your house • Take a GREAT photo...or two...

FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 8069 Couture Finishing for Crochet and Knitting Master sewists and finishers work for years to perfect their finishing skills and they are sought out by couture designers for the skills that give their work the flawless finishes it deserves. You’ve worked hard on making your stitching skills the best they can be, now it’s time to bring your finishing skills up to the next level.FAB finishing is the key to producing handmade projects that have that extra little something stand out from the crowd. In our Couture Finishing class, we share the professional skills we use in our studio to create the Shibaguyz Designz line of garments, accessories, and home décor.We will break down each step of the finishing process from blocking to weaving in ends to flawless seaming. Understand and apply professional finishing techniques including blocking, end cap finishing stitch, locking mattress stitch and mattress stitch for sewing invisible seams, setting in sleeves, and setting in zippers. As you practice your new skills, you’ll learn a well-kept secret: The finishing process is just as much fun as the stitching!

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 8074 Creating FAB Fabrics: Unlocking Your Inner

Textile Designer Whether you’re making a scarf, an afghan, a dress, or a cardi, good fabric makes or breaks a design. No matter how good the design concept is, if the fabric isn’t right, the design just isn’t going to work.While there are many factors regarding fiber content and type of yarn are important in creating fabrics, we’re going to concentrate on the foundation for all fabrics: the stitches!We’ll start at the beginning with strong base stitches that you probably already know. As those stitches evolve step-by-step into fabrics that are as different as tree bark and tapioca, we uncover the basic principles of textile design.Then, we’ll work on stitches that you might not be familiar with and apply the same prin-ciples to them. The result is unique and FAB custom fabrics made by your own two hands!By the time we’re finished, you will have an understanding of how to create fabrics from the inside out and the tools for experimenting with designing custom fabrics of your own!

SATURDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 8078 Crochet Charts in 90 Minutes Enough of drooling and getting itchy fingers every time you see one of those FAB stitch dictionaries... only to discover it is all in charts... and a language that looks a lot like the charts. All those pretty pictures just taunting you! It’s time to laugh in the face of those squiggles and dashes and get your hook moving rather than drooping. In 90 minutes we WILL unravel the mystery of the crochet stitch chart. You WILL understand how to make a swatch reading only a chart. You WILL be the master of your crochet destiny!!

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 8077 Crochet Cables: Put a Little Twist In Your Stitches! We all love the look of those luscious, sumptuous cables in sweaters, afghans, hats, scarves, and...well...we just love cables! What’s that? You thought cables were only for knitters? Not so! In this class we will learn to wield our hooks to create these wonders of twisted yarn in ways previously reserved for those with pointy sticks (knitters).We will work swirling left and right crossing cables then work our way up to wide cables with stabilizing stitches. Finally, we’ll put your cables together to create stunning fabrics of twisted, twirling stitches.In the end, you will leave class with the knowledge and skills necessary to add these useful and stunning design elements to your bag of stitching tricks.Goals: Understand the concept of cabling and how it works in crochet fabric through the use of post stitches • Work sample blocks with different combinations of left ‘twist’ and right ‘twist’ stitches to create beautiful cable patterns.

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Judy PascaleJudy Pascale, a native of Connecticut and a life-long knitter, launched her career as a professional knitting instructor and designer in the early 1990s. She has professionally sold her unique knitwear under the name The Judith Collection, both privately and at juried shows. For several years she was employed at a yarn shop where she taught knitting classes and assisted numerous customers with their knitting and finishing problems. She is now exclusively teaching knit and design classes with the emphasis on customizing fit.

The second phase of Judy’s design career combined knitting with beads. Using a non-prestringing technique and textured stitches, she has designed classes from small projects to garments. The most

recent phase is wet felting. This ancient textile process remains vibrant and fascinating today. Either a Nuno scarf to wear or a decorative table runner or a bowl to decorate your home—creativity is endless.Her teaching experience includes: STITCHES, The National Needle Art Association (TNNA), Vogue Knitting Live (VK Live), The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA), and yarn shops and guilds all over the country. Most importantly, Judy has joined the ranks of other talented members of the knitting community whose explosive interest is creating a renaissance for the ageless art of knitting.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED7016 Nuno-felted Scarf Use an ancient Japanese art form to create a featherweight, contemporary, Nuno-felted scarf that drapes beautifully. Coax fibers to easily penetrate a piece of silk, and the result is a highly-textured accessory scarf. You will also learn to accent this scarf using hand-dyed silk hankies. Note: Must be able to stand for much of the class.Materials fee: $10 for rovings and $15 for a hand-dyed silk scarf

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE4047 Beaded Vine Lace Scarf The no pre-stringing technique allows the bead to slip onto an SSK or a k2tog to create a unique fashion accessory. You will complete critical segments of the Vine Lace and Eyelet Lace patterns in a mini version of the full-scale scarf. While attractive on their own, the pat-terns are enhanced when combined. Value added: Experiment with ways to wear scarves, including Judy’s favorite-a braided technique that works with any scarf all day long. Material fee: $3

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS EASY 7113 Furniture Accent Scarf In this class you will create a decorative cover to not only enhance but also protect your fine furniture. You will be impressed by the durability of even a finely felted piece.The finished scarf can be a traditional shape or an interesting free form for seasonal ac-centing. The colors and design are only limited by your imagination. Materials Fee: $15 for merino roving

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Sarah PeasleySarah is a Michigan-based designer, teacher, and technical editor. She teaches at local yarn shops and guilds, for regional and national conferences, and on Craftsy.

Sarah’s passion is making knitting accessible to everyone. She is known for the patience and humor with which she teaches, for the relevance and detail of her class notes, and for her ability to instill confidence and provide her students with a wide range of lasting skills.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 6108 Basic Cable Techniques Do you love those beautiful textures, but think cables are too difficult? Think again! Conquering cable knitting is simply a matter of knitting your stitches in the proper order.Right leaning or left leaning, back and forth or in the round, with or without a cable needle, Sarah will help you get it all sorted out. And while we’re at it, let’s demystify those wacky chart symbols, and whip a few mis-crossed cables into shape.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 4108 Old School Cuff-to-Toe Socks Plain old vanilla socks may sound boring, but traditional, cuff-down, heel-flap socks are an excellent first sock project, an ideal choice for on-the-go knitting, and a great way to connect to knitters of yore (although sock yarn is WAY more fun now than it used to be!). Use double-pointed needles to knit a sock from the cuff down. Start with a ribbed cuff, turn a perfect heel (without that pesky hole at the corner!), and finish with a round toe. You’ll make a mini sock in class, but you’ll leave with the information needed to make your own custom-fit cuff-down socks!

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–10:30 AM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 5174 Graft a Toe Like a Pro! Do you flat out refuse to knit socks from the cuff down because of the dreaded Kitch-ener Stitch? That eensy weensy little bit of grafting at the very end of the toe, on hardly any stitches? Suck it up, buttercup! Sarah gets you going step by step, then shares some awesome hints that will make you toss your cheat sheet aside and Kitchener like nobody’s business. Be the boss of those sock toes, one grafted stitch at a time!

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FRIDAY 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $40 5201 Care to Join Me? The end of the skein. Changing to a new color. A knot or a thin spot in the yarn. You can’t avoid it—at some point you’ll have to join a new strand of yarn to your knitting. What’s the best way to do that? How do you avoid join-related issues, like knots, bumps, jogs, or twisted stitches? What works best for different projects, like stockinette, cables, intarsia, or Fair Isle? Practice a variety of joins, then compare and contrast the effects and discuss the pros and cons of each. Weaving in ends will be mentioned in passing, but is not the main focus of this class. Join the ranks of smarter, more confident knitters, with Sarah as your guide!

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS EASY $402062 BLOCK PARTY! How do you wash your knitting? How confident are you in your blocking skills? Partici-pate in an eye-opening demo and a practical discussion about options for laundering and blocking your hand knits; including tools, techniques, interpretation of those cryptic laundry symbols, and a basic tutorial on different types of fiber.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE3145 No-Sew Set-in Sleeves Are you tired of trying to figure out how to sew in a set-in sleeve? Have you ever tried to design one from scratch? Those bell curves and ratios can drive you nutty! Learn how to design an armhole to fit YOUR body, then pick up and knit a perfect set-in sleeve from the top down with very little math, and no unsightly seams! Armhole shaping variations, alternative stitch patterns, and sleeve decrease calculations will also be discussed.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 6083 Basic Fair Isle Techniques The Fair Isle technique has been around for centuries, but can be learned in a matter of hours. Learn to read charts like a pro. Practice knitting in the round with 2 colors while trapping those pesky floats. Discover the beauty of corrugated ribbing. Hold your breath while you cut open a steek. There’s nothing to it. What are you waiting for?

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY 1016 Basic Intarsia Techniques Intarsia knitting creates a single layer of multicolored fabric, as in Christmas stockings with a jolly Santa motif or a vertically striped sweater. Learn a variety of tricks to keep your intarsia knitting on track and (mostly) tangle free, including preparing your materi-als, reading a chart, weaving in ends, and mastering duplicate stitch.

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Alasdair Post-QuinnAlasdair is a computer technician in the Boston area who spends much of his spare time as a knitting designer. He focuses on double-knitting, which is a knitting technique that creates a fabric with no wrong side. Until recently, a typical double-knit fabric was either tubular or reversible with the opposite side showing a mirror image design in opposite colors. Over the past few years, people here and there have been expanding the definition of double-knitting to include more complex color and structure variations.While Alasdair cannot claim to be the only one pushing these boundaries, he is among those on the forefront of innovation in double-knitting. His books, Extreme Double-Knitting and Double or Nothing, document his repertoire of esoteric

double-knitting techniques, but he is continuing to develop techniques and apply them to new designs.

Alasdair has been teaching double-knitting around North America since 2005 and adds new techniques to his workshops regularly so that even experienced double-knitters or veterans of his previous workshops will have something new to learn. He also teaches on Craftsy, but for many there’s no substitute for face-to-face learning.

For more about Alasdair, go to double-knitting.com

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM OR FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5153 Introduction to Double-knitting Double-knitting is a unique method of making a fabric with no ‘wrong’ side and a built-in capacity for reversible colorwork pattern. Significantly different from the standard intarsia and Fair Isle colorwork, double-knitting is a labor-intensive but wholly worthwhile technique to have in your repertoire.In this workshop you’ll learn Alasdair’s 2-color cast-on for double-knitting, get comfortable with the techniques involved, then move into colorwork. By the end of the workshop you should have completed a motif swatch and be confident that you can tackle a larger standard double-knitting pattern.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5152 Multi-color Double-knitting Bored with only 2 colors in your double-knitting? Add a third—or a fourth! With more than 2 colors per row in double-knitting, the rules change a bit. Learn how to choose a color rotation and maintain it throughout a 3-color pattern. In this workshop you’ll get to play with 3-color single-pattern as well as 2-pattern double-knitting and open new doors to design possibilities that were previously impossible (or at least improbable). You’ll also learn how to integrate the third color into a foolproof double-knit selvedge, and a bind-off that mirrors the cast-on.

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SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5173 Textured Double-knitting Do you love the reversible fabric of double-knitting but want something more than end-less stockinette? Not quite ready for double-knit cables or lace? Add some intrigue with double-knit textures! Add purls to your reversible repertoire to expand the possibilities available to you. In a small swatch, you’ll learn a few interesting ways to add texture to your double-knitting and the pros and cons of each. As with most of my other work-shops, you’ll also learn a really clean double-knit selvedge and a bind-off that mirrors the cast-on. Note: Previous double-knitting experience is required. (You should have taken Alasdair’s Introduction to Double Knitting or have done some other standard [not slip stitch] double-knitting colorwork on your own or in another workshop.)

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS ADVANCED5155 Double-knitting Lace Alasdair says it best: “The more I double-knit, the more possibilities open up before me. I love the possibilities of lace, the elegant shapes and flowing forms that can be gener-ated with just a few holes and decreases. As I push the boundaries of double-knitting, how could I not try double-knit lace? It turns out that there are myriad ways to do it and not all of them are interchangeable.”In this workshop you’ll learn 3 of these methods of double-knit openwork and the pros and cons of each. As with the other advanced workshops, you’ll also learn a really clean double-knit selvedge and a bind-off that mirrors the cast-on. Note: Previous double-knitting experience required. (You should have taken Alasdair’s Introduction to Double-Knitting or have done some other standard (not slip-stitch) double-knitting colorwork on your own or in another workshop.)

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Judith ShangoldJudith owned a yarn shop in Brooklyn for 10 years. She was a sales rep for several yarn companies and then the importer and distributor of Manos yarns. She was a weaver before she became the knitwear designer behind Designs by Judith, A Bear in Sheep’s Clothing and many Manos del Uruguay patterns. Using a rigid heddle loom, she now enjoys combining knitting and weaving and bringing her design skills to the woven garment. Her book Weave*Knit*Wear (XRX Books, 2014) features stylish clothing that does not require a lot of cutting and sewing. She is also interested in exploring the ancient Japanese techniques of braiding called Kumihimo to make jewelry.

For more about Judith, go to judithshangold.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 7081 Tapestry Weaving for Wearable Textiles Learn to paint with yarn using tapestry techniques. We usually think of tapestries as densely woven, weft-faced weaves used for wall hangings and rugs. The same techniques can be used with finer yarns and balanced weaves, however, to create textiles suitable for clothing and accessories.You will come to class with your rigid-heddle or multi-harness loom warped for a cowl. After learning various ways to join colors, you will weave your cowl. Finishing and seaming will be demonstrated so that you can complete your project at home.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 7087 Weave a Log Cabin Cowl Learn how to design and thread your loom for this 2-color, plain weave cowl. By alternating the color sequence in different blocks you will create complex-looking patterns using the simple rigid-heddle loom. Bring your loom and yarns; we will warp in class and then begin to weave. Finishing and seaming will be covered so that you can complete your cowl at home. Note: Some weaving experience is helpful but not essential. Must come to class with a loom.

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED $40 7116 Kumihimo—Basic Round Braid Kumihimo is an ancient form of braiding developed in Japan. The techniques go back to the Samurai, whose armor was held together with kumihimo braids. One can braid with string, yarn, leather, wire, strips of fabric—almost anything flexible. You will learn the basic 8-strand round braid using a foam disk and satin cords to make a necklace or bracelet with a magnetic clasp. All materials will be provided, including your choice of colors and clasp. Materials Fee: $20

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Karin SkacelKarin is the leading authority on artfelt® in North America. She was the first to experiment with the paper and through trial and error has discovered many amazing possibilities using the paper as a base for felting. She is currently working on an artfelt® book and has been teaching classes and doing demonstrations throughout the United States. Prior to working with artfelt®, Karin taught classes in glass fusing and lampwork, clothing design, sewing, knitting, crochet, and pottery painting. She has been involved in the artistic crafts industry her entire life and is currently president of Skacel Collection, Inc.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7096 Artfelt®: Learn-the-Basics-in-a-Day Workshop Artfelt, a felting method based on a special paper, is the newest and most rapidly growing method of felting in the marketplace. But what exactly is it, and how is it done? One of the best ways to learn Artfelt is through trial and error. This Artfelt workshop is. It is for those who would like to learn all there is to know about Artfelt in one day. The first few hours will be an interactive tutorial and demonstration on the different way the Artfelt method can be used with many samples to examine. The remaining time will be used to make small samples using these different methods. Students will be encouraged to experiment with different layering techniques, various roving, the inclusion of locks, beads, and ribbons. Although not one particular project will be made, through the creation of these small samples, students will go home knowing the many uses of the Artfelt paper and will be ready to get creative with it on their own. Materials fee: $20 includes all necessary supplies.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7117 How to Incorporate Artfelt® into your Projects

for that Extra Dimension Whether you knit, sew or crochet, felt can enhance any piece you make. In this three hour class, you will learn exactly how to add felted components to your apparel, as well as how to create simple and exotic felt material to either enhance your project or to use solely as the main material. Artfelt® is the quickest, most stress-free way to create felt material, and an actual demonstration, from start to finish, will show you exactly how easily it is done. Samples will provide you with inspiration and the demo will give you the knowledge to go home and get started.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7118 Having a BALL with Felt Felt balls have become all the rage. Small ones are great for jewelry and crafting, me-dium ones with bells on the inside entertain cats or can be used as holiday ornaments, and large ones are fantastic for babies to play with. Learn how to make balls of all sizes, without ever touching a felting needle! Experience the technique from start to finish, without exerting yourself, or even getting wet! Curious? Then sign up now, this quick and easy method of making felt balls will open your eyes to a whole new world! Materials Fee of $10.00 includes all necessary supplies.

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Jennifer Stern-HasemannJennifer Stern-Hasemann, owner and designer at J Stern Designs, has a solid background in pattern design and drafting, fit, and construction.

Her original line of fashion patterns— jeans, a cup-sized fitted shirt, and a unique tee—focus on flattering designs with easy-to-follow instructions and fit techniques. She loves to work with knit fabric and has specially designed an Easy Fit and Sew Collection of patterns for knits.

She shares a wide variety of sewing, serging, fitting, and construction techniques via her J Stern Designs on the YouTube Channel, with over 100 video tutorials. Additionally, she teaches for the Master Seamstress Program at URI and online

at craftsy.com and patternreview.com.

For more about Jennifer go to jsterndesigns.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY9017 Learn to Sew Knit Garments using your Sewing MachineIf you’re new to sewing clothes for yourself, this class is for you. You will work with a kit that includes a variety of fabrics and notions, with step-by-step in-structions to help you get professional results sewing knit garments. Knit fabrics are easy to work with because the raw edges do not fray and they have built-in stretch that make them easy to fit. We’ll start by discussing the best needles and notions to use, then talk about a variety of knits and how to use them. You will leave class with a reference binder full of knit samples that include a variety of seam treatments and finishing techniques. Your reference guide will take the mystery out of working with knits at home.Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $20

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9005 Easy Fit and Sew Tank Top Sewing a comfortable and flattering tank top is easier than you’d think! My Easy Fit and Sew Tank Top Pattern offers 2 style variations—fitted with a gathered neckline or a relaxed fit. You’ll have the opportunity to try on samples to find your best starting size and style. Then I’ll show you simple adjustments to fine-tune your pattern for a flattering, comfortable fit. Use those adjusted pattern pieces to cut out and sew your new favorite tank. I’ve taken the guesswork out of choosing the right fabric; stretch knit is included in your kit. Learn tricks and tips to get professional results to sew knit garments with your sewing machine. Note: Sewing machines provided for use in classroom.Materials fee: $35 Includes pattern, tracing paper, knit fabric, and step-by-step instructions

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FRIDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9009 Easy Fit and Sew Yoga Pants If you have ever wanted to sew for yourself, but felt like you needed a little help along the way, this class is perfect. Using my Easy Fit and Sew One-Piece Yoga Pant Pattern, you’ll have the opportunity to try on samples to find your best starting size. Then I’ll show you simple adjustments to fine-tune your pattern for a flattering, comfortable fit. Use those customized pattern pieces to cut out and sew your new favorite yoga pants. I’ve taken the guess work out of choosing the right fabric; black 4-way stretch knit is included in your kit. Learn tricks and tips to get professional results to sew knit garments with your sewing machine . Note: Sewing machines provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $40 includes pattern, tracing paper, black knit fabric, and step-by-step instructions.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS EASY 9013 How to use Your Measurements to Draft Your

New Favorite Skirt Let’s make a skirt pattern that you can sew into a great-fitting straight skirt. If you’ve never tried pattern drafting, this is the perfect beginning project! You’ll pair-up to take a set of body measurements, then use those measurements to draft your own basic straight skirt pattern. After lunch, use your pattern to cut out and sew a custom muslin. You will leave class with your completed personal skirt pattern and perfectly fitting muslin. The Skirt Draft Workbook includes step-by-step instructions with a variety of waistline treatments, and how to draft them using your front and back skirt pattern pieces. If straight skirts are not your thing—no worries—see how to easily add fullness for an A-line or flared silhouette. Plus, enjoy a trunk show of a variety of skirts designed using my custom straight skirt pattern. You’ll be amazed at the many different designs you can create using your new custom-fit straight skirt pattern. Note: Sewing machines provided for use in classroom.Materials fee: $25 includes the Skirt Draft Workbook, pattern paper, and muslin

SUNDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY9033 Tee Fit Workshop Join me as I take you step-by-step through the process of fitting your new favorite knit top. The Tee Pattern has unique above the bust seams that make it easy to get a great fit no matter what your fitting challenges may be. Start by trying on knit muslins to determine which size to work with. Then, I’ll show you simple pattern adjustments—including a full bust adjustment and neckline and shoulder adjustments. You can customize the look and fit of your Tee by relaxing the fit of the front and back lower bodice pieces and choosing between sleeveless, short or 3/4 length sleeves. Learn how to select fabric with the right amount of stretch to get flattering results. We’ll play with a variety of knits that are included in your kit. You’ll leave class with a pattern that’s ready for fabric and the confidence to pick out the perfect fabric.Materials fee: $35 for Tee Fit Pattern, Tee Fit Workbook, tracing paper, and a variety of knit fabric samples

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Nancy SullivanMy love of creating started with helping my grandmother hook rugs. I went on to a job as a graphic artist, then a career as a muralist and faux finisher. I’ve always incorporated fiber arts to my daily life. As a Sue Pelland’s certified teacher, I can now help others by teaching her ruler techniques and watch their creativity bloom.

SATURDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9042 Leaf SamplerSee how Sue Pelland’s Leaves Galore templates can help you do rotary-cut appli-que, including leaves, vines, and flowers, in no time. We will apply Misty Fuse to our fabrics and the cutting will begin! Machine stitch the appliques to backing, and you will have a sampler for your studio!Basic quilt-making required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4” seam.Note: Sewing machines are provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $28.00 for Leaves Galore template and Misty Fuse.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM –12:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 9043 Drunkard’s Path (With NO curved piecing) The traditional Drunkard’s Path is a pieced block that many quilters avoid because of its curved seams. Using Sue Pelland’s Hearts and More template, we will learn to rotary cut the shapes for fusible applique. Raw edges are finished with decorative machine stitching, and the 4-square blocks are sewn into either the Winding Ways or Diamonds arrangement. The entire process is very user-friendly and fun. Making the Drunkard’s Path block with no curved piecing is a big plus! Basic quilt-making required: rotary cutting, piecing a 1/4” seam.Note: Sewing machines are provided for use in the classroom.Materials fee: $30.00 for Hearts and More template, Misty Fuse, and pattern.

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Stacey TrockStacey has been bringing fun into the craft world with her successful designs and blog, FreshStitches, since 2008. She is the author of multiple books and the instructor of several Craftsy courses. Stacey firmly believes there is no ‘right way’ to knit, crochet or craft and enthusiastically experiments with a variety of techniques to achieve the desired finished product. This philosophy spills over into her teaching style; she enthusiastically guides students in the way that works best for them…crafting should be fun, of course!

For more about Stacey, go to freshstitches.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5158 Cuff-down Socks Socks have a reputation for being scary, but they don’t have to be! Learn how to knit a cuff-down sock! How can we do that in 3 hours? Because we’ll be knitting a mini-sock!Learn all of the techniques you need to know: how to work a heel flap, turn a heel, decrease for gusset and toe stitches, and the kitchener stitch. By the time you leave class, you’ll have a minature sock and feel confident about casting on a pair of socks for you! Note: Should feel comfortable using double-point needles.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS NO SKILLS REQUIRED 7071 Fun with Needle Felting Did you know that with just one needle, you can turn a fluff of wool into an adorable animal? It’s called needle felting!The scales on wool make it naturally want to cling to itself or ‘felt.’ (A lesson you’ve probably learned if you’ve accidentally thrown a sweater into the washing machine!) Learn how to harness this property of wool to make an adorable bear.You’ll discover the basic technique of needle felting (which requires no water!) and how to add embellishments like beads and embroidery. Not only will you leave with a cutie, but you’ll have the skills to tackle larger projects on your own.The best news? No experience in crocheting or knitting is required!

SUNDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 8035 Pattern Reading for Crocheters Have you learned to crochet from a friend and feel like you ‘know how to crochet,’ but feel like you ‘don’t get’ patterns? In this class, you’ll learn how to read crochet patterns by tackling more difficult stitch patterns gradually, and you’ll end up making a fabulous sampler cowl! We’ll also discuss things you need to know to make your crochet project a success—like picking the right hook size and yarn weights.In no time you’ll be crocheting with ease and feel confident picking up a new book to crochet the patterns inside!

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Katrina WalkerKatrina Walker is a designer, educator, and author known for her expertise in textiles, construction techniques, and modern American pojagi piecework. Her work is featured in many magazines including Threads, SewStylish, Stitch, SewNews, and Creative Machine Embroidery. She is a popular instructor both at national sewing shows and online, where her classes for Craftsy, Taunton Workshops, BurdaStyle, Craft University, and Craft Daily have enrolled thousands of students worldwide.

When she is not creating in her studio, Katrina is travels to spread her love of sewing with Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9001 American Pojagi by Machine Patchwork, piecework – whatever you like to call it – we all love it! Take yours to a whole new dimension by exploring the beautiful world of single-layer piecework inspired by Korean pojagi—learn alternative seaming methods to create gorgeous, reversible pieces of art. Explore several different techniques while you build a detailed reference notebook. As you create your samples, you will piece using silk, linen, and batiks. If you are looking to add a new dimension to your quilting, or try a new skill–this class is for you! Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $20 for all materials and notions used in class including needles, threads, fabrics, use of instructor’s tools, detailed reference notebook, and glue stick for mounting samples.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY 9003 Divine Details Want to sew like a designer? Turn plain seams into Divine Details with beautifully decorative techniques and inserts. Add texture, color, and dramatic visual and artistic interest to your wearables. Build a detailed reference notebook with step-by-step instructions of all the tech-niques learned in class, and enjoy a trunk show of fabulous fashion and piecework garments. Taught by the instructor of Craftsy’s popular 5-star rated “Decorative Seams”.Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $20 for all materials and notions used in class including needles, threads, fabrics, ribbon, use of instructor’s tools, detailed reference notebook, and glue stick for mounting samples.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9006 Sew Constructive Let’s get down to basics – seams, seam finishes, hems, and darts! These basic construc-tion skills are the foundation for successful garnents. Practice, or simply refresh these skills as you build a detailed take-home reference notebook. Katrina is the instructor of Craftsy’s popular “Sew Smarter”.Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $20 for all materials and notions used in class including needles, threads, fabrics, use of instructor’s tools, detailed reference notebook, and glue stick for mounting samples.

FRIDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS LECTURE/DEMO $15 9011 Cotton Chic Learn the secret to making chic clothes from quilting cotton! They provide us with a virtually unlimited array of gorgeous prints—many perfect for garments. Learn how to interpret cotton broadcloth prints into chic, flattering garments that have unmistakable style and character.

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS EASY9012 Fit to be Fabulous Successful garment-sewing requires great fit! Learn the steps to fitting your bodice and identifying required pattern adjustment areas. You will build a reference notebook as you practice making pattern alterations for common fitting challenges, including a full-bust adjustment that really works—no gaposis! Katrina is a Palmer/Pletsch Certified Fit Instructor. Materials fee: $15 for detailed reference notebook and all supplies.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY9031 Hearths Aglow PojagiBask in the glow of iridescent handwoven silk organza as you hand piece a sheer, revers-ible Log Cabin block. You will learn how to sew reversible single-layer piecework using techniques inspired by traditional Korean pojagi. Create secondary colors as the translu-cent fabrics overlap and blend at the seams. Come and warm your soul with the beauty of silk transformed by your needle. Materials fee: $20, silk organza, silk thread, needles, thread conditioner, instructions, use of instructor’s specialty tools

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Beth WhitesideA former software professional, Beth now mixes her enthusiasm for yarn and fiber, teaching and learning, design of all kinds, and words and numbers into her own business, Beth Whiteside Design. She is originally from New England but currently lives in San Francisco, where mountains, ocean, and Haight Street are always good sources of inspiration. A STITCHES Expo teacher since 2005, she can now also be found online at Annie’s Attic and Craftsy. What she loves most about teaching is making light bulbs pop on in her students’ heads and giving them the confidence to continue forward on their own!

For more about Beth, go to www.bethwhitesidedesign.com

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE6221 The Beauty of Long Stitches The size of our stitches in width and height is determined largely by the size of the needles we use. But there are some neat tricks we can use to make stitches bigger, to elongate them either across an entire row or in isolation on a stitch-by-stitch basis, and show off the color and texture of the yarn itself. In this class we’ll look at several ways of making stitches longer and discuss when you might choose one technique over another. Then we’ll look at how these long beautiful stitches can be slipped, twisted, crossed, wrapped and threaded to create fabulous fabric.

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY6134 Stripes of All Types Stripes: the simplest and one of the oldest types of decorative markings. From tiger stripes to rock strata, Breton T-shirts to pin-striped suits, Dr. Who scarves to Baby Surprise jackets, stripes are all around us.In class we’ll look at both design and technique basics: ways to play with proportion, when to cut and when to carry, how to mix stripes with stitch patterns and knitting techniques like short rows. We’ll stretch the definition of stripes just a bit to include patterns using only 1 color per row, whether the end result looks like a stripe or not (mosaics!). Take the stripes we practice in our class sampler, and apply them to your next self-designed project!

SUNDAY 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 5095 Round Up! 4 Ways to Knit in the Round Love knitting in the round, but have trouble with small circumferences? Tried it a few times but still intimidated by that cord connecting the sticks? We’ll go over the basics of knitting around on circular needles of all lengths for making knitwear of all sizes. Learn how stitch patterns are worked when you go round and round and round. Once you’ve practiced the old standard techniques (16 and 24” circulars and double-points), we’ll go over two newer methods, the 2-circulars and Magic Loop. When you head home, you’ll be ready to finish our class projects, a neck warmer and fingerless mitts!

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Myra WoodMyra is a fiber artist, designer, and author of Knit in New Directions (XRX Books), Crazy Lace, and Creative Crochet Lace. She’s appeared on TV shows including Knitty Gritty, Knit and Crochet Now, Uncommon Threads, and on online classes. With a background in fine and graphic arts, Myra teaches a wide range of inspiring classes specializing in all things creative.

For more about Myra, go to myrawood.com.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 1048 Pattern-free Possibilities Simple rectangles and squares offer endless creativity. It’s all in how you put them together!Start with a rectangular template, divide the space into sections, then knit to fill each section. Experiment with combining stitch patterns, techniques, and colors to create completely unique fabrics. Techniques include mitered squares, modular pieces, log cabin, and bias knitting.Learn a join-as-you-go method and a modified mattress stitch to create a finished piece that can be turned into a bag or even part of a sweater design

THURSDAY 1:30 PM–4:30 PM 3 HRS EASY 4107 Bead Knitted Bag I’ll show you how to add beads to your knitting, the fun and fast way, while making this wonderful little bead knitted bag. You’ll learn several methods for adding beads to thread or yarn and how to knit the beads into your stitches. I’ll also cover finishing the bags and adding a strap. This is definitely a potato chip project! There’s no way you can make just one. Optional Materials Fee: I will have a limited number of hanks of size 8 beads available as well as knitting needles for sale.

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FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 6 HRS INTERMEDIATE 3052 Creative Knitting: Crazy Quilt Style Learn how to design and knit in different directions to make a unique fabric based on an overall template rather than a specific pattern. A basic template will be provided to make a pillow or purse, but you’ll learn how to make your own clothing templates as well.Learn to combine triangles, squares, and rectangles to fill your shape like a jigsaw puzzle or traditional crazy quilt. We’ll discuss how to knit shapes to exact sizes, ways to join as you go, and finishing and embellishing to complete your wearable work of art. You’ll never look at your knitting (or your stash) the same way again!

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 8075 Modern Irish Crochet Irish crochet has exploded across the globe in recent years! Magazines like Duplet from Russia feature a whole new, multi-color vision of a long treasured technique. Rather than using tiny hooks and cobweb thread, learn how to create incredible Irish crochet inspired work with size 10 thread and a B or C hook. You’ll learn how to interpret Russian charts and symbols and how to crochet motifs. Tons of examples will be shown! Materials fee: $4 for foam base and muslin

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE1070 Gradient Magic Yarns that graduate from one color into the next may be called many things—long color repeats, self striping, ombres—but they can all be used in endless creative ways. Learn how to separate a ball of yarn to make it appear to be several balls of the same yarn in different colors. Find out how to make the most of those balls and how different techniques high-light their usage. We’ll play with stitch patterns that create wonderful effects by using parts of the balls in different ways.

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Gail YellenIn 1998, Gail began taking classes at a local sewing center, and sewing quickly became a passion and a form of creative expression. Teaching classes and interacting with all levels of sewing enthusiasts continues to be a source of inspiration and fun. Experimenting with embellishment techniques is a favorite pastime. Her fascination with sergers is an ongoing source of ideas for embellishments.

Gail is a member of the American Sewing Guild CT Chapter and moderated the Manchester Neighborhood Group’s activities for over 10 years. She has taught classes and workshops for American Sewing Guild National Conferences, the Puyallup Sewing & Stitchery Expo, Joi’s Sewing

Holiday, Sewcial, Original Sewing & Quilt Expos, American Sewing Expo—Novi, MI (2015 Teacher of the Year), and numerous American Sewing Guild Chapter events. Her Craftsy class, 40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know, is one of their bestsellers. Gail is a contributor to Threads, Sew News and Notions. F+W Media published Gail’s book, Serger Essentials Master the Basics & Beyond! in December 2015.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9022 Collage It! Color blocking and collaging fabrics is all the rage! Using several different fabrics and fusible interfacing, you’ll learn how easy and fun it is to create an artful pillow top. The butted seam technique keeps the seams bulk-free and smooth. Add decorative stitches or your favorite embellishment technique to give it your own personal style. We’ll explore several different joining stitches that are strong and beautiful. You’ll love this collage technique and take it to the next level for future projects like jackets, scarves, or shawls Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $22

SATURDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 9021 It’s All About Embellishment! Learn how to create eye-catching, beautiful embellishments. You’ll make ‘windows’, ‘charm-ing’ window dressing, gorgeous appliqué and reverse appliqué techniques. You’ll couch fibers, try a quick ‘Un-Beweavable’ weaving technique, and use a twin needle. We’ll discuss color, composition, and placement. My embellishment trunk show is loaded with inspiration galore for your next garment, quilt, or home décor project!Note: Sewing machines provided for class use.Materials fee: $24

SATURDAY 1:30 PM–3:00 PM 1.5 HRS LECTURE/DEMO $15 9023 Triangulate the Tee Lookbook Let’s take a look at many of the different variations one versatile top pattern offers. Color block and combine fabrics or lengthen it to your new favorite dress or tunic. Use ‘vanishing’ binding or an unbound neckline to deepen the ‘V’. A V-insertion back piece adds visual inter-est as well as design options. You’ll love the wardrobe options—all from one pattern!

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Anna ZilboorgNow an Anglican Solitary living in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anna shares her knowledge on embroidering your knits with Splendid Apparel (XRX books). Her other books include Magnificent Mittens and Socks, Fancy Feet, 45 Fine & Fanciful Hats to Knit, Knitting for Anarchists, and Socks for Sandals and Clogs.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM –12:00 PM 3 HRS ADVANCED 6064 Twisted Traveling Stitches Austrian twisted travelling stitches create patterns in high relief that resemble woodcarvings. They can also provide a wonderful base for embroidery. They require a few special techniques (among them, how to interpret the special charts), careful knitting, and some practice, but are well worth the effort. This class will focus on flat knitting, which is much harder than working these patterns in the round but gives the greatest flexibility for usage. After a few exercises, we’ll make a cell-phone cover that could easily turn into cuffs for an elegant sweater.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS EASY 2024 Embroider Your KnittingEmbroidery has been used always and everywhere to embellish fabric, while knitting has been left bare save for a few lazy daisies and French knots. In this class we’ll integrate simple embroidery stitches into simple knit stitches to create many different effects, both new and wonderful. Learn to incorporate back stitch, cable chain, Palestrina knot, cross stitch flower, and others into ribs, cables, and other stitches whether you are right- or left-handed.

SUNDAY 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3 HRS INTERMEDIATE 5103 Surprisingly Special Techniques Learn techniques that Anna has found more useful than she ever imagined. Most im-portant is the perfect buttonhole—and it IS a perfect buttonhole. There is also a k1, p1 rib with neat, even stitches; easy wrapping for clusters—once, twice, and thrice; knitting backwards with 2 colors (never purl Fair Isle again); plus other hints which are more or less arcane but no less useful.

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72 STITCHES United APRIL 27–30, 2017 CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER, Hartford, CT www.stitches.events/united

with payment to STITCHES Registration PO Box 965, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-0965

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with credit card information 1-800-237-7099

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CLICKOr go to www.stitches.events/united

E-mail questions to stitches.registration@xrx-inc.com

3 Easy ways to register: Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address ¨new address ________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip, Country ________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( ) ___________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________

¨Vegetarian meals required ¨Gluten-free meals required

METHOD OF PAYMENT: ¨Check ¨Visa ¨Master card ¨Discover ¨American Express

CARD # ________________________________________________________ EXP DATE ______________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________ SECURITY CODE _________________

Cancellations are subject to the following fees: Before March 13, 2017 15% of the cost of the order.Cancellations received after March 13, 2017 will not receive a refund but may be considered for a credit to a future STITCHES event minus a processing fee equal to 15% of the entire registration. Registrations cancelled less than 24 hours before the event may not be eligible for any credit. Credits will be valid 3 years and may be used for any STITCHES event.

Class Change Fee: Any schedule changes made after your original registration are subject to a $10 fee.

STITCHES reserves the right to cancel any class.

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

January 25, 2017

CLASSES 24 Class Hours $475 $595 $ _________ 21 Class Hours $460 $550 $ _________ 18 Class Hours $410 $495 $ _________ 15 Class Hours $355 $425 $ _________ 12 Class Hours $300 $365 $ _________ 9 Class Hours $235 $275 $ _________ 6 Class Hours $160 $190 $ _________ 3 Class Hours $85 $100 $ _________

90-Minute Classes QTY___ x $40 $ _________ Lecture/Demo QTY___ x $15 $ _________

Fashion Show & Dinner (FRI) $65 $ _________ Fashion Show only (FRI) $25 $ _________

From the Pages of Knitter’s with Rick Mondragon (SAT)

Student Banquet (SAT) $50 $ _________

TOTAL Enclosed $ _________

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EVENTS

REGISTRATION OPENS November 21, 2016, 9:00am CSTTo make immediate choices, we recommend

online registration at www.STITCHES.Events/United.