2015 WMQFA Fall University Day: All About WoolClass & Teacher Descriptions

Three-Hour Workshops

Beginning Knitting#905WDescription: Learn to knit - whether you are right or left-handed! Beginning skills taught willinclude cast on, knit and purl stitches, bind off. Students will also be introduced to readingpatterns both written and in diagram. We will begin a sampler of various stitches, and if time allows, complete it!Make It / Take ItSkill Level: No experience required.Kit fee - $15. Includes knitting needles, yarn and written instructions.Instructor: Jan NosseJan has been knitting since 1969 and spinning her own wool and camelid yarns since 1984. Jan spends a great deal of time volunteering at the Milwaukee Zoo where she obtains the camelid hair for spinning and knitting.

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Latvian Mitten Cuff Techniques#902WDescription: This is a "hand on" class where students will learn to knit an ornate Latvian mitten cuff. The cuff begins with a scalloped edge that can be worked in one or two colors.The cuff is knit in an overall pattern with most rows containing two colors. A Latvian braid in 2 or 3 colors is also featured. Upon completing the cuff, Sandy will lead a discussion on how tofinish the rest of the mitten, including selection of an overall pattern and fitting it into the mitten,working the thumb, and the decreases used for the tip of the mitten and the thumb tip.Make It / Take ItSkill Level: Intermediate. Student must have 2 color knitting experience and know how to knitwith double pointed needles.No kit Supplies List: Sport weight yarn in 4 colors: light color or white; a dark color; a color of medium value; and an accent color (something eye catching). (Naturespun works great.) A set of 5 double point needles, size 2. A magnetic board for tracking pattern is helpful. Also scissors, a darning needle, and other basic knitting tools you use.Instructor: Sandy De MasterSandy De Master is returning in 2015 by popular demand! Sandy has taught classes on Latvian and Estonian mittens throughout the US and has travelled to both of these countries to study knitting techniques. She teaches regularly at Sievers School of Fiber Arts, Washington Island, Wisconsin.

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Proddy, Poked or Pegged Rug#903WDescription: The original prodded mats were made from good sections of old worn outclothes. Short strips of fabric were poked or pulled through some sort of backing. This wasrepeated until a shag-like carpet was made. Today we use new hand-dyed wool and a linen backing. You will be making a mat approximately 9" x 11"Make It / Take ItSkill Level: No experience required.Kit fee - $25. Includes frame, backing, wool and proddy toolSupplies list: Fabric scissorsInstructor: Joyce Krueger has been sewing and doing some type of needlework since childhood. As an adult, working with wool is her passion - using wool in prodded mats, rug hooking, braiding, fabric flowers, knitting and embroidered wall hangings. Joyce is knownas an expert on rug hooking and has won many awards statewide and nationally.

Rug Braiding

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#904WDescription: Learn the basic techniques for rug braiding and create a trivet 8 to 10 inches in diameter.Make It / Take ItSkill Level: Beginner - no experience requiredKit fee - $35. Includes Braidkin for lacing, Vari-folders for braiding, tapestry needle, wool.Supplies list: Needle-nose plier (optional)Instructor: Sandy KubSandy Kub has been braiding rugs for many years. Sandy enjoys creating rugs and runnersfor the floor as well as adding fancy braided borders to her hooked pieces. In 2014, she demonstrated rug braiding at Fall UDay. This year you have the opportunity to practice and take home your own braided piece.

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Scrap Wool Pin Cushion#906WDescription: Learn to make easy hand and machine stitched scrap pin cushions. Terri will show you how to make a simple log cabin pattern or create one of your very own using scrap pieces of high quality wool. Terri will demonstrate on her machine how to use Lana thread and decorative stitches. Or, learn how to use hand embroidery stitches to make a fast and fun pin cushion.Make It / Take ItSkill Level: Basic hand and machine sewing experienceKit fee - $10. Includes scraps cut to size, stuffing and threadSupplies list: Fabric scissorsInstructor: Terri SankovitzTerri Sankovitz has been sewing since she was thirteen years old. Her grandmother, Mary Mathews, taught her the fundamentals of hand piecing quilts at an early age. Terri has been active in the quilting community as a professional since the late 1980’s. She is an accomplished long arm quilter and quilt instructor. Terri was instrumental in the Museum building project.

Sheep Silk Punch Needle#901WDescription: Make and take a fall inspired punch needle pin made with a wool and silk thread blend, called 'sheep silk'. Learn the ancient craft of Punch Needle and create

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your own pin from a choice of original designs by Nancee Ariagno. (Black cats or laughingpumpkins)Make It / Take ItSkill level: No experience required.Kit fee - $15. Includes pattern, fabric, thread, pin clasp, hoop.Supplies list: Small scissors, crewel needle. Bring your own Punch Needle – or purchase a #3 Bernadine from Nancee for $20, the day of the class.Instructor: Nancee AriagnoNancee Ariagno's studio, The Cooperage, is located in the WMQFA Farmhouse Gallery, where the class will be held. Nancee's work can be found in the museum gift shop, at her EtsyShop (called the Cooper's Cottage) and at various art venues around the area. Nancee isa member of the Cedarburg Artists Guild.

The Next Step in Wool Appliqué#907WDescription: Learn wool appliqué "my way". There are many styles of wool appliqué today -from primitive to heavily embellished. Lynn Schmitt's style falls somewhere in between.

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This class will teach you how to build beautiful wool hand appliquéd projects with truly an invisible stitched appearance. New techniques for sharper images, easier layering, and anelevated (almost trapunto) appearance in the final project. The workshop project will focuson the rich color and textures of fall and be highlighted with the use of mixed mediumtextiles and beaded embellishment.Make It / Take ItSkill level: Some comfort with handwork.Kit fee - $48. Includes pattern, hand dyed wool, wool thread, textured silk matkasbackground fabric, surface embellishments.Supplies list: Typical sewing notions, including Chenille sewing needles size 20-24,freezer paper, sharp fabric scissors, and paper scissors.Instructor: Lynn SchmittLynn Schmitt has worked in a design capacity throughout her professional career. With a BFA in Interior Design and experience in commercial interiors for over 30 years, Lynn is now owner of A Different Box of Crayonsl Through her business, Lynn designs patterns and kits for the adventurous quilter using new techniques and Eclectics (mixed medium textiles such as silk matka, raw silk, linen, woven wools, home decor fabric), illustrating how quilters of all ages can experience a new "box of crayons" to create with!

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