THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Sunday – June 24 – NYC with my yaya’s
Sundays – All Sundays in July and August – Summer Break.

THIS CLASS IS FULL (an additional class is a possibility)
Susan is joining us once again to teach us her smocking techniques. This is for the beginner only (or someone wanting to refresh their memory).
Starting with the pleater and pleating, we will then move on to blocking and stitching. The stitches will be easy enough for the novice and tempting enough for the intermediate. By the end of class you will have made a great ornament! This class is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes a light lunch.
If you couldn’t get into this class and are very interested in learning how to smock, I’m sure we can convince Susan to put on another class.
Call 203-488-0536

July, 2012 – 3 mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Tuesday 7/10, Wednesday 7/11 & Thursday 7/12.
Fee: $90.00 plus tax.
Project: Beach Towel Tote. Fabric and towel included in camp fee and may vary from that pictured.
Camp is for young sewers between ages 9 and 14. This project will include putting in a zippered pocket along with precise measuring and stitching. The students will make their bags their own by making additional trims to adorn their totes. Students will bring their sewing machine, in good working order along with basic sewing supplies including Coats & Clarks XP sewing thread in white.

Space is limited to 6 students so book in advance by calling 203-488-0536

August, 2012 – 3 mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Wednesday 8/1, Thursday 8/2 & Friday 8/3.
Fee: $90.00 plus tax.
Project: Screen Tote Bag. Material and trim included in fee. Screening color will be either orange or pink.
Camp is for young sewers between ages 9 and 14. The main material for this project will be pet screening in bright orange or bright pink. This will allow sand to fall right through the bag. They will learn to make a zippered pocket on one side of the bag and a double pocket on the other. The inside seams of the bag are finished with bias binding.

Space is limited to 6 students so book in advance by calling 203-488-0536

Everyone is still smiling!
We are all hoping she will come back to us next year. We asked if she would teach us her new “Zippity-Do-Da Rainy Day Coat”. I will certainly keep you posted.

What a fabulous two days we had with Kari!
The projects were so very precious. We learned so much. Rick rack flowers and Whimsy Sticks will never frighten us again!

Look what Kari convinced me to do! I took the books that I use often and had them spiral bound at Staples for $4.99 each! The best money I ever spent.

GAIL DOANE will be joining us again on November 2, 3 & 4, 2012.
We are more than excited about Gail coming to teach us once again. Gail lives just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Her work began appearing in Creative Needle and Sew Beautiful magazines in the early 1990’s. Her first project published in Australian Smocking and Embroidery was in 2002. She has a good eye and great appreciation for quality fabrics. Gail brings to the classroom 25 years of hands-on, real life experience, dressing seven children, and now an ever expanding crew of grandchildren in beautiful heirloom clothing.
There will be two versions of this outfit offered for this workshop. One dressy and one casual. This is the dressy.

Jacket – The jacket is silk brocade, lined and has covered buttons.

Dress – Petal pink silk dupioni dress with exquisite smocked front, beaded smocking and beaded embellishments on piped sleeves.

All merchandise is 20% off from July 10th through July 20th