Villiage Needlework's Class Calendar
We offer instruction and classes in Knitting, Crochet, Beading, Cross Stitch and more. Sign up now by calling 319-362-3271 or stop by the store. Registrations must be prepaid one week in advance, unless otherwise noted, to hold your place in the class After that, call to see if space is still available. We reserve the right to cancel class if a minimum is not reached.
Painted Canvas Example
Open Stitching Groups
We are trying to get more stitching groups started so bring a friend, bring your project, or purchase a new project for open stitching. This is for new and existing group members. Share your experiences and learn from each other. All Stitching Groups are free.
Weekly Groups
Crochet/Knitting, Wednesdays, 10am to Noon
Beading, 2nd & 4th of Month 10am-Noon
Cross Stitch, 4th Saturday of month, 1-4pm
Counted/Painted Canvas, 2nd Saturday, 1-4pm
Community Stitching on 4th Thurs, 1-3pm
Are you ready for 2019? If you have some extra time and enjoy stitching, join us in making holiday gifts for senior citizens. Our goal is to deliver stitched door hangers and lap robes to various care facilities in the community. We cross stitch small pillow type door hangers and knit or crochet the lap robes. We would welcome whoever wants to join in. The more we have the more people we can cheer up. If you can’t attend but would like to contribute supplies (fabric, stuffing, threads, Aida cloth yarns, etc) or finished cross stitched pieces, please call the store at 319-362-3271 for details.
Kids Can Stitch Too
First Saturday of the Month
1-3 pm – Cost $15
Cross Stitch: Jan 5
Needlepoint: Feb 2
Beading: March 2
Embroidery: April 6
Knitting: May 4
Crochet: June 1
Take a Class
Beginning Classes (no prior experience needed)
Learn a new or refresh your skill at any of our beginning level classes. Call to reserve you space.
Beginning Crochet
When: Mondays Jan 7, 14, 21, & Feb 4 at 1-3pm or 6-8pm
or Saturdays Jan 5, 12, 19, & Feb 2 at 10am-Noon
Cost: $60 (plus supplies)
This is a four-session class. Students will learn about threads/yarns and crochet hooks and learn the basic stitches to create both a square and a circular pattern. Then you can pick a beginning level pattern and receive assistance in starting the project.
Beginning Knitting
When: Thursdays Jan 10, 24, 31, & Feb 2 at 1-3pm or 6-8pm
or Saturdays Feb 9, 16, 23, & Mar 2 at 10-Noon
Cost: $60 (plus supplies)
This is a four-session class. Students will learn to cast on & off, knit, purl, yarn over, increase & decrease. You will learn to read charts and patterns. Then you can pick a beginning level pattern and receive assistance in starting the project.
Beginning Counted Cross Stitch & Canvas
When: Fridays Jan 4 & 11 at 10-Noon
Cost $30 (plus $10 kit fee)
In this 2-session class you will be introduced to the world of counted embroidery which includes both cross stitch and canvas work. You will learn the types of fabrics and threads that can be used and work on a small sampler of each. We will then start a simple pattern that can be used for a scissors fob. We will also learn to make twisted cord to match the fob.
Beginning Punch Needle
When: Saturday Jan 5, or Wednesday Feb 6 or Saturday Mar 2, or Wednesday April 10 (1 Session)
Time: 1-3pm
Cost $15 (plus supplies)
Learn the basics of Punch Needle and get started on a project of your choice. The instructor will help you in choosing the correct tools and threads. Please stop in and pick your pattern and supplies before the class starts.
Beginning Painted Canvas
When: every Tuesday 1-3pm
Cost $15 plus supplies for 1st session
Come join Julia and she will help guide you in the selection of a Painted Needlepoint Canvas and in selecting threads and stitches for the project. Then, if you need additional instruction, you can then attend any other Painted Canvas session for only $10. You can start on any of the above dates.
Beginning Embroidery
When: Saturday Jan 12, 19, & Feb 2, 9 at 1-3pm
Cost: $50 (includes kit fee)
Stitch a piece of the pie and learn new embroidery stitches to add interest to your needlework. These will be stitches that can be used in both standard (floss) and crewel (wool) embroidery. We will be creating a small sampler using your choice of floss colors. We will also explore a variety of additional threads and how to select colors. For ages 14 to adults. No prior experience needed.
Beginning Knitted Socks
Skill Level: Knowledge of basic knitting
When: Friday Jan 11, 18, & Feb 1, & 8 at 1-3pm or
Jan Saturday 12, 19, & Feb 9, 16 at 3-5pm
Cost: $60 plus supplies
Never end with 2 socks of a different size again. This is a four-session class where you will learn to knit both socks at a time. You will also learn how to knit them to fit your foot and make a smooth, invisible toe. This is an intermediate class, so knowledge of basic knitting is required. For ages 14 to adults.
Projects
Beaded Bracelet
When: Tuesday Jan 15 at 10-Noon
Cost: $15 plus supplies
Create an interesting bracelet, no prior beading skills required. Choose from a variety of colors. Bring a friend and receive a discount of 2 for $25 for the class fee.
Knitted Stocking Cap
When: Friday Jan 18 & Feb 1 at 10-Noon or
Feb Saturday 9 & 16 at 1-3pm
Cost: $30 plus supplies
This is a 2-session class. Make this fast-knitted stocking for a gift or for yourself. Choose from a variety of chunky yarns. This is an easy to add a second color to a plain standard stocking cap. Learn how to make a large pom-pom.
Ukrainian Whitework
Dates: Wednesday Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13 at 6-8pm
Cost: $60 plus materials
This is a 4-session class. Use the traditional Ukrainian stitches to create this delicate doily. It can all be worked in white or in a color of your choice. No prior experience necessary. Registration deadline for this class is Jan. 9 to allow us time to purchase the supplies. Any late registrations may not have the needed supplies by the first class.
Mosaic Block Party Knitted Scarf
Dates: Wednesday Jan 16, & 23 at 1-3pm
Cost $30 plus materials
This is a 2-session class. This Mosaic technique is worked by knitting every row while slipping contrasting colors. This is an easy way to have a 2-color pattern, but yet creating a scarf that looks very complicated with an underside that is beautiful also. Knowledge of basic knitting stitches is required.
Understanding Knitting Charts
Dates: Thurday Jan 17 at 1-3pm or Saturday Feb 23 at 3-5pm
Cost $15 plus materials
Take the mystery out of those charts that are in many knitting patterns. We will make some samples following a variety of charts. Knowledge of basic knitting stitches recommended
Private Lessons or Individual Assistance Available
Call 319-362-3271 to schedule an appointment.
We are trying to get more stitching groups started so bring a friend, bring your project, or purchase a new project for open stitching. This is for new and existing group members. Share your experiences and learn from each other. All Stitching Groups are free.
Weekly Groups
Crochet/Knitting, Wednesdays, 10am to Noon
Beading, 2nd & 4th of Month 10am-Noon
Cross Stitch, 4th Saturday of month, 1-4pm
Counted/Painted Canvas, 2nd Saturday, 1-4pm
Community Stitching on 4th Thurs, 1-3pm
Are you ready for 2019? If you have some extra time and enjoy stitching, join us in making holiday gifts for senior citizens. Our goal is to deliver stitched door hangers and lap robes to various care facilities in the community. We cross stitch small pillow type door hangers and knit or crochet the lap robes. We would welcome whoever wants to join in. The more we have the more people we can cheer up. If you can’t attend but would like to contribute supplies (fabric, stuffing, threads, Aida cloth yarns, etc) or finished cross stitched pieces, please call the store at 319-362-3271 for details.
Kids Can Stitch Too
First Saturday of the Month
1-3 pm – Cost $15
Cross Stitch: Jan 5
Needlepoint: Feb 2
Beading: March 2
Embroidery: April 6
Knitting: May 4
Crochet: June 1
Take a Class
Beginning Classes (no prior experience needed)
Learn a new or refresh your skill at any of our beginning level classes. Call to reserve you space.
Beginning Crochet
When: Mondays Jan 7, 14, 21, & Feb 4 at 1-3pm or 6-8pm
or Saturdays Jan 5, 12, 19, & Feb 2 at 10am-Noon
Cost: $60 (plus supplies)
This is a four-session class. Students will learn about threads/yarns and crochet hooks and learn the basic stitches to create both a square and a circular pattern. Then you can pick a beginning level pattern and receive assistance in starting the project.
Beginning Knitting
When: Thursdays Jan 10, 24, 31, & Feb 2 at 1-3pm or 6-8pm
or Saturdays Feb 9, 16, 23, & Mar 2 at 10-Noon
Cost: $60 (plus supplies)
This is a four-session class. Students will learn to cast on & off, knit, purl, yarn over, increase & decrease. You will learn to read charts and patterns. Then you can pick a beginning level pattern and receive assistance in starting the project.
Beginning Counted Cross Stitch & Canvas
When: Fridays Jan 4 & 11 at 10-Noon
Cost $30 (plus $10 kit fee)
In this 2-session class you will be introduced to the world of counted embroidery which includes both cross stitch and canvas work. You will learn the types of fabrics and threads that can be used and work on a small sampler of each. We will then start a simple pattern that can be used for a scissors fob. We will also learn to make twisted cord to match the fob.
Beginning Punch Needle
When: Saturday Jan 5, or Wednesday Feb 6 or Saturday Mar 2, or Wednesday April 10 (1 Session)
Time: 1-3pm
Cost $15 (plus supplies)
Learn the basics of Punch Needle and get started on a project of your choice. The instructor will help you in choosing the correct tools and threads. Please stop in and pick your pattern and supplies before the class starts.
Beginning Painted Canvas
When: every Tuesday 1-3pm
Cost $15 plus supplies for 1st session
Come join Julia and she will help guide you in the selection of a Painted Needlepoint Canvas and in selecting threads and stitches for the project. Then, if you need additional instruction, you can then attend any other Painted Canvas session for only $10. You can start on any of the above dates.
Beginning Embroidery
When: Saturday Jan 12, 19, & Feb 2, 9 at 1-3pm
Cost: $50 (includes kit fee)
Stitch a piece of the pie and learn new embroidery stitches to add interest to your needlework. These will be stitches that can be used in both standard (floss) and crewel (wool) embroidery. We will be creating a small sampler using your choice of floss colors. We will also explore a variety of additional threads and how to select colors. For ages 14 to adults. No prior experience needed.
Beginning Knitted Socks
Skill Level: Knowledge of basic knitting
When: Friday Jan 11, 18, & Feb 1, & 8 at 1-3pm or
Jan Saturday 12, 19, & Feb 9, 16 at 3-5pm
Cost: $60 plus supplies
Never end with 2 socks of a different size again. This is a four-session class where you will learn to knit both socks at a time. You will also learn how to knit them to fit your foot and make a smooth, invisible toe. This is an intermediate class, so knowledge of basic knitting is required. For ages 14 to adults.
Projects
Beaded Bracelet
When: Tuesday Jan 15 at 10-Noon
Cost: $15 plus supplies
Create an interesting bracelet, no prior beading skills required. Choose from a variety of colors. Bring a friend and receive a discount of 2 for $25 for the class fee.
Knitted Stocking Cap
When: Friday Jan 18 & Feb 1 at 10-Noon or
Feb Saturday 9 & 16 at 1-3pm
Cost: $30 plus supplies
This is a 2-session class. Make this fast-knitted stocking for a gift or for yourself. Choose from a variety of chunky yarns. This is an easy to add a second color to a plain standard stocking cap. Learn how to make a large pom-pom.
Ukrainian Whitework
Dates: Wednesday Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13 at 6-8pm
Cost: $60 plus materials
This is a 4-session class. Use the traditional Ukrainian stitches to create this delicate doily. It can all be worked in white or in a color of your choice. No prior experience necessary. Registration deadline for this class is Jan. 9 to allow us time to purchase the supplies. Any late registrations may not have the needed supplies by the first class.
Mosaic Block Party Knitted Scarf
Dates: Wednesday Jan 16, & 23 at 1-3pm
Cost $30 plus materials
This is a 2-session class. This Mosaic technique is worked by knitting every row while slipping contrasting colors. This is an easy way to have a 2-color pattern, but yet creating a scarf that looks very complicated with an underside that is beautiful also. Knowledge of basic knitting stitches is required.
Understanding Knitting Charts
Dates: Thurday Jan 17 at 1-3pm or Saturday Feb 23 at 3-5pm
Cost $15 plus materials
Take the mystery out of those charts that are in many knitting patterns. We will make some samples following a variety of charts. Knowledge of basic knitting stitches recommended
Private Lessons or Individual Assistance Available
Call 319-362-3271 to schedule an appointment.
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