Bungalow Quilting - The Uptown in Any Town
I made this quilt for Peter’s band instructor. She isn’t going to look at my website. She’s not a quilter, and she is too busy teaching all those high schoolers how to play instruments. So, I added it here. I added a little tail to make it into an eighth note. It turned out well. It’s my original design. I am going to get it quilted with music notes on
Learn to knit cables with this simple headband. You won’t believe how easy it is to cable. This class is April 10th at 10:30 a.m. and costs $20. Supplies are one ball of worsted weight yarn approximately 125 yards. Size 8 needles, straight 12 inch or circular 16 inch size 8. Cabling needle not necessary, bring a small double point needle. Supplies can also be purchased at the Bungalow. Taught
This is an introduction to free motion quilting. Taught by Judy, she has been free motion quilting for over 10 years. April 10th at 5:30 to 6:00, it will last about an hour. You can pick this up in no time. Just come after work and we will teach you the basics of this method of quilting. Supplies needed: Sewing machine in excellent working condition. Free motion foot or darning
Learn how to use this delightful ruler. There are so many great patterns that are all done with this ruler. This one looks like pop beads. It only uses a 1/2 yard of each color, and you can make it whatever size you want. This class will be taught by Judy Gauthier. Class takes place Wednesday April 29th at 7:00 p.m. in Ripon, and in Milwaukee at 12:00 noon. Here
Make this child size hooded sweater with pouch (hence Wallaby). This is a advanced beginner knitting class. Four Saturdays in May. The 2nd,9th,16th and30th. $40.00/ $45.00 if credit card. Payment due at time of signup but we are more than happy to take payment by phone.
A Tisket, A Tasket I love my Picnic Basket! Make a picnic basket. Wisconsinites love nothing more than to eat outside. That’s because it’s such a novelty. We do it for so many gatherings. We invented tailgating. We love to have company for dinner in the summer and put our finery on the picnic table. And we love to surprise a loved one with an outdoor picnic. Make a picnic
Make this adorable little dress for your little one! Skills learned include finishing edges using a bias trim, sew-in elastic casing, setting in sleeves, hemming and covering sewing on buttons. Class Length / Schedule: 2 – 90 minute classes April 14th and 21st (Tuesday) 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Please note that the class fee is due at the time of sign-up. We are more than happy to take a payment over
So somewhere down the line we were sold a bill of goods. That bill of goods was that we were not to use anything but 100% cotton in our quilts. Other fibers were not to be considered unless, of course you were an art quilter. Every other serviceable or beautiful fabric was discounted. Okay there were a few people who pushed the boundaries such as “Blue Underground”. They created silk
Let us introduce you to the world of stranded colorwork, often called Fair Isle knitting. In this class we will learn the basics of knitting in color, covering several methods of holding your yarns, reading charts, how to introduce new colors, the concept of yarn dominance, how to avoid tangled yarns, weaving in ends, and finishing techniques. This class is for absolute stranded knitting beginners and those looking to brush
Wine and Wool 2015 was a huge success and a great deal of fun. The wine at Vines and Rushes is so wonderful. There was just enough of the sweet and the dry. We had wonderful food made by Ripon College, and the yarn was a delight as well. Make sure to reserve your spot when it comes around again next year.
Kim Van Berkum Bates
Kelly Robbert
