Guilds, Festivals, Folk Schools and Libraries
If your organization would like to book a class, please contact me.
7
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.
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
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.
Embroidery 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
30
June2026
Fish Lips Kiss Sock HeelTired of knitting the same sock heel, why not pivot and learn the Fish Lips Kiss sock heel. Dawn, The Stitching Coach will guide you through all the steps of this fun and all-purpose heel. Bring your own yarn to practice with or ask the shop for suggestions. Registration required, call 860-426-1006 to sign up.
3:30-5:30pmNew England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Wednesdays
July2026
Short Row ConfidenceShort Rows are a technique used to shape knitting, often at the back of the neck, shoulder or heel. Never again let short rows prevent you from attempting a pattern. You will gain confidence and muscle memory with each class. This great stash-busting series will help you master this useful knitting technique used in shaping and colorwork.
Choose as many sessions as you like to discover your favorite method. Using the Leftie Shawl pattern will allow you to compare techniques, and works as a bandana or a shawl.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner. You should be able to cast on, knit and purl in order to take these classes.
July 1, 2026 – German
July 8, 2026 – Wrap and Turn
July 15 – Yarn Over
July 22 – Japanese
July 22 – Shadow wrap
Materials: Raid your stash for fingering weight yarn, or purchase a Leftie kit at New England Yarn. You will need 100 grams or less of your main color. Registration required or call 860-426-1006 to sign up.
Choose as many sessions as you like to discover your favorite method. Using the Leftie Shawl pattern will allow you to compare techniques, and works as a bandana or a shawl.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner. You should be able to cast on, knit and purl in order to take these classes.
July 1, 2026 – German
July 8, 2026 – Wrap and Turn
July 15 – Yarn Over
July 22 – Japanese
July 22 – Shadow wrap
Materials: Raid your stash for fingering weight yarn, or purchase a Leftie kit at New England Yarn. You will need 100 grams or less of your main color. Registration required or call 860-426-1006 to sign up.
2-4pm
New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
7 & 21
July2026
Shetland Wool Week HatCan’t make it to the Shetland Islands for the famous Wool Week festival in September? Neither can we, but you can play armchair traveler and join the annual world-wide Knit-A-Long of the official 2026 Wool Week hat. New England Yarn has the official kits, while supplies last. Students should be comfortable knitting in the round and have some experience with simple colorwork with at least two colors. Let me guide you through the always distinctive Fair Isle patterns featuring six colors, pattern and chart reading, managing floats and loads of tips and tricks. Zoom option available if you are unable to join us in person.
Skill level: Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate
Pre-class homework: Cast on and work up to “Body Of The Hat”. Registration required or call 860-426-1006 to sign up.
Skill level: Adventurous Beginner-Intermediate
Pre-class homework: Cast on and work up to “Body Of The Hat”. Registration required or call 860-426-1006 to sign up.
9:30-11:30am
New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
New England Yarn, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
18
July2026
Mini Sweater Ornament Learn the basics of top-down circular yoke sweaters with a mini version of an Icelandic Lopapeysa. Less time and yarn but with all the steps you need to know for the grown up version. You should know how to cast on, knit in the round and bind off. In this stash busting class you will conquer colorwork and picking up stitches. When you are done, your tiny sweater makes a great key chain, ornament, gift tag or make 26 for an advent calendar!
Register online or call 860.990.5230.
Register online or call 860.990.5230.
12-3pmEwe & You Fiber Arts, 8A Pasco Drive
East Windsor, CT 06088, United States
East Windsor, CT 06088, 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)
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
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.
25
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
Close to Home – Southington, 995 Queen Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489, United States
Upcoming Connecticut Library In-person Classes
July 21 @ 2pm — T-shirt Bags at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Branch Library, Trumbull. Register here.
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.