Guilds, Festivals, Folk Schools and Libraries, etc.
If your organization would like to book a class, please contact me.
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November2026
Sign Your Knits at The Fiber Festival of New EnglandPainters create calling cards, quilters sew on labels, embroiderers stitch their initials into their work and sewists have garment tags, but knitters often don’t “sign” their work. In this class you will learn ways to add your initials and date into your projects. We will cover three methods for signing your knits – custom charts, duplicate stitching and pattern modifications that can be used in steeks, folded hems and cuffs. These methods eliminate the need for scratchy labels that can fall off.
12:30-2:30pmEastern States Exposition, 305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield Massachusetts 01089
Online classes
You can take lessons with me from the comfort of your own sewing, knitting or crafting space. No commutes, more crafting fun time! Use my personal link to sign up for individual or group classes.
Knitting classes
Last Saturdays
2026
Knit ClinicLooking for help with a stubborn stitch, does a new technique have your teeth clenching or do you need help translating the alphabet soup that knitting patterns can often resemble? Join your fellow knitters for tips, tricks and company. Registration required.
1-2pmNew England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
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July2026
Color WorkshopLearn to knit with more than one color in this full day workshop or pick and choose the method you want to improve. Students should know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Let me guide you through reading charts, managing floats and loads of colorwork tips and tricks. Zoom option available if you are unable to join us in person.
Skill level: Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate
Pre-class homework required: Intarsia block: Use long tail method to cast on 28 stitches in your dark color and purl one row. Mosaic block: Cast on 23 stitches in your dark color and knit two rows. Stranded block: Use long tail method to cast on 23 stitches in your medium color and purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row.
8am-4pm New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
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August2026
Cast On, Bind OffReady to expand your options for casting on and binding off your knitting? In this two-part class you will learn six cast ons and companion bind offs that pair well together. Bind off class is September 3. Sign up for one or both.
Skill level: Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate
Supply list: Book: Cast On, Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor One ball each of light, medium and dark worsted weight yarn Needles in size recommended on ball band of yarn (If using Berroco Lanas, size US7).
10am-12:30pm New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
19 & 26
September2026
Mittens That FitLearn the basic recipe for knitting mittens in this two-part class. You will learn to measure your hands and, combined with a pre-knit gauge swatch, make a pair custom fit mittens. Pre-class work requires a 4″ square gauge swatch in a worsted weight and stockinette stitch pattern with needles in size recommended on yarn ball band.
This class requires that you know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. $55.
Supply list: Pattern: Fittin’ Mittens Ravelry Download $5. One ball of worsted weight yarn (Berroco Lanas is recommended) Needles preferred for knitting in the round in size recommended on ball band of yarn and two sizes smaller for ribbing. (If using Lanas, size US7 and US5)
9-11am New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Sewing & Quilting classes
Contact me to book a class to learn how to use your domestic sewing machine, Studio 180 tools, techniques or patterns.
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July2026
Christmas in July PlacematGrab your favorite holiday or winter-themed jelly roll for a fast and fun Christmas in July placemat. Using the Studio 180 Design Star 60 tool, we will create a three dimensional box pattern. Advanced registration required.
10:30am-12:30pmClose to Home – Southington, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
13, 20 & 27
October2026
Spirit of AmericaGrab your favorite patriotic-themed fabrics to make a fun version of the Stars & Stripes just in time for Verteran’s Day. Using the Studio 180 Design Wing Clipper and Tucker Trimmer I tools, you will learn a no-waste/four-at-a-time method to create Flying Geese and Friendship Stars. Perfect for a wall hanging or, with a simple modification, enlarge it for Quilts of Valor. Registration required or call 860-793-6639 to sign up.
6-8pm Close to Home – Southington, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Embroidery classes
If you would like to book a class at your shop, school or group meeting, please contact me.
Upcoming Connecticut Library In-person Classes
July 23 @ 2pm — Mini Bookmaking at Bloomfield (Prosser) Library. Register here.
July 30 @ 6pm — Patriotic Star at Watertown Public Library.
Oct. 6 @ 3:30pm — Arm knitting for Teens at Plainville Public Library.