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Back-to-Basics Boot Camp for Knitters

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM


Whether you know how to knit a scarf but not much more; used to knit but now feel rusty; or are confident in your beginning knitting skills but want to make sure you're ready for an intermediate class or project, this workshop is for you.

Back-to-Basics Boot Camp for Knitters

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM


Whether you know how to knit a scarf but not much more; used to knit but now feel rusty; or are confident in your beginning knitting skills but want to make sure you're ready for an intermediate class or project, this workshop is for you.

The Art and Technique of Applique

Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM


This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of techniques and stitches available for sewing one piece of fabric to another. Participants should have a basic knowledge of quilt making.

18th-Century Clothing and Customs: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM


Learn about the customs and culture of 18th-century society during a full day in Fredericksburg. Tour includes visits to Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary, lunch is at the Inn at Fredericksburg Square, and free time to explore Caroline Street in the heart of the historic district.

Sewing Basic Units in Pieced Quilts

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM


When making a traditional patchwork block, quilt makers sew pieces into a bigger unit. In this workshop for piece makers, students sew the half-square triangle, the four-triangle, the square-within-a-square, and the flying geese units.

Knitting in Living Color

Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? Would you like to take your knitting to the next level? Or do you enjoy meeting new knitters and experimenting with yarn and needles? If you said yes to any of the above questions, this workshop exploring color techniques in knitting is for you.

Knitting Circle

Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM


Join an instructor and other knitters to start a project, get help on a project-in-progress, and learn tips to improve your knitting skills. There is no set curriculum; instead, students themselves decide what techniques they would like to learn about and practice.