Liberty Cottage Classes – July through September 2010

-Register and pay deposit for classes by one week ahead so that we may prepare any kit materials needed or order equipment.  Unless someone has canceled at the last minute we will no longer take last minute registrations for any classes.  Deposits will be refunded only if cancellation is received before the one week deadline.

-Visiting teacher classes have a minimum of three students and the class will be canceled if minimum is not met by the one week deadline.

-Classes with a * after the class name require your selection of pattern, threads or materials ahead of time, this must be done before the class not during.

-Classes with a # after the class name are suitable for young people who are accompanied by an adult, please ask for details.

-Contact Suzanne with any questions or to register for classes at (585) 393-1070 or sjmcheshire@hotmail.com

Punch Rug Class *#                               July 1^st             6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

Are you a spinner, weaver or knitter with leftover yarns?  Raid that stash for the tree of life design full of primitive flowers and fruit, an original by Suzanne.  You choose your own yarns and colors to create a one of a kind masterpiece.  Class teaches how to transfer design to foundation, color plan, choose yarns select equipment and gives the best tips for your masterpiece.  No yarn stash?  Raid ours.  Punch needles and hoops are also available if you don’t have your own, we suggest not using gripper frames.

Tatting for beginners with Sherry        July 3rd,10-12 noon     Kit $6.00 & $10.00 per class session

Many of you have asked for tatting classes and supplies, after a long search we are finally able to offer both.  Visiting teacher Sherry Townsend will be teaching basic tatting during class.  Each kit includes two tatting shuttles and basic written directions.  Sherry has extensive experience in tatting and bobbin lace (watch for this later in the future), has been featured in several publications and loves to teach.  Tatting will be a continuing class which will be offered at least once every month during which you may choose to progress further into more technical work with Sherry.  This group will meet the first Saturday of every month, any changes to dates will be posted at www.libertycottage.com under the special events button.

Rug Hooking Class (beginner)*#           July 8^th                     6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

With instruction from Suzanne hook a project of your choice from our selection of kits.  Kits contain all the materials to complete your project including a rug hook.  Student needs to provide an 8-10 inch hoop or hooking frame if they have one.

Redwork Stitchery Class #                   July 10^th          10-12 noon        Class $5.00 + kit $6.00

Traditionally worked on embroidered quilts, it is worked with a single shade of red thread using simple embroidery stitches.  This is a new original design and can be worked into a quilt at the end of the series.  Small 8 inch embroidery hoop and scissors are suggested.

Punch Needle Class*#                          July 15^th           6-8 pm              Class $5.00 plus materials

These charming mini rugs are all the rage and so simple to do!  A large assortment of patterns and threads are available for your selection.  Tight hoop and punch needle required.

Penny Rug Class*                                  July 22^nd          6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

Choose from our large selection of patterns or kits for wool appliqué using the freezer paper transfer method on wool felt to create a table rug or wall hanging.

Locker Hooking Class*#                       July 29^th          6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

These simple rugs made from cotton fabric strips and cotton twine worked with a hook and eye tool on rug canvas.  Student will need to provide five colors of fabric, ask for yardages when registering for the class.  Pillow or rug kits w/pattern are available or pattern books.  Ask for fabric yardage if using your own stash.

Wool Quilt Appliqué Block*                   July 31st          6-8 pm       Class $5.00 + materials & pattern

Using Lakeview Primitives’ patterns, this is one quilt block used to construct a bed rug (wool quilt).  Join us for one block, enough for a wall hanging or a new one every three months.  Bring scissors, pins and thimble if you use one.

YoYo flowers                                       August 5^th, 6-8 pm   Class $5.00 - Kit w/yoyo makers $20.00

We are making yoyos to turn into flower bouquets from homespun cottons.  So easy, they are made using yoyo makers from Clover.  Kit includes fabrics, makers, stems and thread.  Bring fabric shears if you have them.  Looking for something different for wedding bouquets?  Check out the bouquet made with wedding fabrics.

Tatting for beginners with Sherry        August 7th,10-12 noon  Kit $6.00 & $10.00 per class session

            See July 3^rd class description.

Proddy Rug Class*#                              August 12^th       6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

Selvage edges cut from rug hooker’s wool fabric were saved to make these multi-colored fun rugs in the past.  We will be prodding a small rug or pillow and discussing edge finishing and pillow construction.  A proddy tool is needed for class and you can use fabrics from your stash or scraps leftover from other projects.

Beginning Embroidery*#                       August 14^th, 10-12 noon      Class $5.00 + materials & pattern

We will be starting with the basics including tools, materials, designs and how to age the finished project. Bring an 8 inch hoop and scissors if you have them.  Please choose from one of our many patterns and threads or raid your stash for a design that you have put away to be stitched in the future.

Rug Hooking Class (intermediate)*        August 19^th & 26^th, 6-8 pm              Class $10.00 + materials

We will be working with ¼” to ½ inch wool strip(#8 to #10 cut) on primitive linen.  Student needs to provide a quilting hoop or hooking frame if they have one and the usual hooking tools.  First session covers history, choosing wools and colors, cutting wool, deciding binding method and tips for handling the wider cuts.  Second session is questions, problem solving, and discussing steps to complete your rug when the hooking is done.  Bring your own design to fit 18” x 30” linen or choose from our selection.  Use wools from your stash or select from ours.

Needle Felting  #                                 August 28^th      10-12 noon        Class $5.00 - Kit $15.00

This 3-D mouse is a delight for all ages with its rose covered vines or fall leaves.  Mouse is assembled on a sewing machine and stuffedat home later; we will be doing the needle felting during class.  Kit includes everything to complete this project including the filling.

Design Transfer Class                           September 2^nd, 6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

Bring any project that you need transferred to the working ground fabric and Suzanne will help you move it from the pattern and demonstrate several different methods.

Tatting for beginners with Sherry        Sept 4th, 10-12 noon      Kit $6.00 & $10.00 per class session

See July 3^rd class for description.

Binding Rug Edges                                September 9^th, 6-8 pm              Class $5.00 + materials

Is your rug completed except the edges?  Suzanne will show you several ways to finish rugs to protect and add that perfect final touch.  Bring your rugs and binding materials if you have them or we have them available here.

Rag Rug Weaving Class*                        September 11^th,10-12 noon    Class $12.00 + loom & fabrics

Create personalized Rag Weaving to match your home colors.  Looms for mug rugs to room size rugs are available.  You will need to pre-purchase and wash fabric for the class or raid your stash.  Suzanne has yardage requirements for each loom size.

Sweatshirt Wool Appliqué Jacket*        September 16th,6-8 pm          Class $5.00 plus materials

            Turn a sweatshirt into a special garment you will love to wear everywhere with wool             

appliqué.  We stock the patterns and wool materials or if you already have them in your stash bring them to use (all must be pre-washed before class).  We have a few sweatshirts or you can bring one that is prewashed.

"I can’t believe I’m quilting!” with Kathie Lewis (2 sessions)* Sept. 18^th & Oct. 7^th, 10 am - ? , Class $12 + materials

A sampler block, quilt for the beginning quilter or as a refresher for anyone.  Taken from the book by the same name each block teaches basic quilting techniques and good habits.  Bring your machine (basic knowledge of the machine is required before hand) and other equipment.  Fabrics should be pre-washed and ironed, call the shop for yardage information.

Primitive Dolls* (2 sessions)       September 23^rd & 30^th, 10-12 noon  Class $10.00 + materials

            Choose a pattern from our large selection and Suzanne will help with the choice of fabrics.   Second session includes finishing touches including facial sculpting, tea dying to age and hair.