We have some great activities planned this year. Classes, a bus trip, and more!
| Cherry Blossoms: An Original Rozashi Design by Margaret Kinsey Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16, 2011 |
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| Cherry Blossoms, in Japanese, Sakura, are the most popular early spring images in Japanese Art. The Cherry Blossoms in this Rozashi study are worked in the traditional threads designed especially for the ro. The colors are the traditional soft pinks. The threads are all silk, a mix of metallic and silk, and metallic. The background is a soft color representing the soft colors of spring. The stitches are ichi dan and ni dan straight, ni dan step, the line stitch, satin and ji zashi. The kit comes complete with all threads, ro attached to frame, a needle, instruction booklet, and nori paste. The designer, Margaret Kinsey, has a wonderful website that you may enjoy visiting. http://www.makincdesigns.com/index.htm Proficiency level: All Time: 2 days Date: Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16, 2011 Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Place: Please contact us for more information. Cost: Kit fee is $80.00 Lunch: On your own. One hour is scheduled. Several eateries are close. Deadline: Sign up/pay by May 10, 2011. No Refunds after June 1, 2011. For more information please send an email to the Rozashi Class contact via the Contact page. This class is co-Sponsored by the Illinois Prairie Chapter of ANG and Peoria Area Stitchers´ Guild |
| Beginning Tatting Class: July 11, 18, & 25, 2011 |
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There will be a beginning tatting class taught at Peddler's Way Quilt Co. in Washington,IL in July taught by Peggy McFeeters. Proficiency level: Beginner Time: 3 days Date: Mondays: July 11, 18, 25, 2011 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Place: Peddler's Way Quilt Co. Please call for more information: 309-444-7667 Cost: Class fee is $30.00 What to Bring to Class: Book: The Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones Tatting Shuttle Pearl Cotton size 8 in white or ecru Scissors or clippers Special Notes: Optional: Aero tatting shuttle and aero bobbins We love to see old lace and shuttles in class! For All Classes: Please purchase all supplies PRIOR to class. Thanks so much. Enjoy your class! |
| Bus Trip to Zionsville, IN - September 17, 2011 |
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| We will be traveling to Zionsville, IN for shopping, food, and fun. There are many interesting shops including Persnickety Stitchers, Village Yarn Shop, and Ganache Chocolatier. There will also be a shuttle service to both nearby Carmel, IN to Quilt Quarters and the Museum of Miniature Houses and to Indianpolis, IN for the 11th Annual Museum of Miniatures Show. There will be water onboard but bring your own coffee if you need it. There will only be one rest break on our way there and one on the way back but there are restrooms on the bus! Meals are on your own before you board the bus. The cost is $45.00 per person. Reservations are required by Sept 3, 2010 For more information or if you have questions please send an email to the bus trip coordinator via the Contact page. |
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