Sewing & Stitchery

Lap Quilting, Beginning

($40)
This method of quilt making employs machine piecing and hand quilting and the use of a lap hoop.  Focus is on correct technique for applique as well as piecing of squares, triangles, diamonds, and curves to produce a variety of blocks which will be assembled in a quilt top with borders and sashing.  Supplies will be discussed during the first class.
Randleman Library
CSP4000AG 08165 - 1:30-4P, Th, 9/9-10/28

Stitchery Secrets

($28 - Supplies will be discussed at the first class.)
This course is for students who wish to learn one or all of a variety of stitchery techniques listed below.
• Crewel Embroidery - Learn the art of transferring patterns and filling in with different stitches.
• Crochet - Learn basic techniques of crochet including terms, abbreviations, stitches, and correct supplies.
• Knitting - Learn two main stitches (knit and purl), pattern basics, yarn and needle selection, and gauge.
• Lap Quilting (Hand Quilting) - Learn to piece and quilt without using a machine.
• Swedish Weaving on Monk Cloth - Learn how to use four-ply yarn to form a pattern on monk cloth.
Archdale
CSP4000GH 08156 - 9:30A-12P, F, 7/9-8/27
CSP4000GH 08157 - 9:30A-12P, F, 9/3-10/22

N.C. residents 65 years or older are exempt from registration fees in some classes. Please ask when you register if your class is exempt.