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  • ode to hand-sewing

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  • no foolin’

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classes, online, sewing

Deluxe Hand Sewn Shirt 2024 (Fall session)

at last! many of you have contacted me, and finally here are the full details for the Fall session of Deluxe Hand-Sewn Shirt. this virtual class will take place over… Read More
September 3, 2024
by cal
classes, retreats, travel

Medomak Fiberarts Retreat

retreat season is upon us! many of you probably know that teaching at retreats is my favorite type of gig. i would SO much rather teach in the woods near… Read More
June 5, 2024
by cal
classes, teaching

May classes in Maine

as i mentioned in my previous post, i will be teaching 4 workshops from May 9-12 (SOON!) at my dear friend Katherine Ferrier’s dreamy studio in Rockland, Maine. we would… Read More
April 26, 2024
by cal
classes, teaching

2024 teaching schedule is up!

at last, i’ve posted my 2024 teaching schedule! i meant to get it all up sooner, but for various reasons i am late. i always do recommend subscribing to the… Read More
April 25, 2024
by cal
classes, sewing, studio

befriend your sewing machine

i hear it all the time: “i WISH i knew how to sew.” well, here’s your chance! Sewing is an essential life skill, whether for basic wardrobe maintenance and home… Read More
January 22, 2024
by cal
classes, patternmaking, studio

BOXY top/DRAPY tunic

this is the class to take if you’d like to get hooked on drafting your own custom patterns and making your own wardrobe! with this one pattern, you can really… Read More
January 22, 2024
by cal
thanks to ALL of you who visited our booth and sup thanks to ALL of you who visited our booth and supported @thecwordcrochet and #crochetatrhinebeck today! we are doing it again tomorrow, Sunday from 9-4! i always suggest the Sunday for those who want a bit less frenetic experience. but Saturday is always the most spectacular parade of crocheted fashion! come see exquisitely hand dyed yarn and kits featuring our patterns by @birchhollowfibers, hilarious animal ceramics, tea towels and totes by @lorashelley, super cool steel and plant fiber yarn and spinning fiber by @hangingonbyastring, handspun yarn by @erinvonholdt and @stitchedbymelody and linen smocks by yours truly, plus all of our cozy and fun crochet samples and patterns!
i finally found 5 minutes to join this month’s # i finally found 5 minutes to join this month’s #circleQAL with @heidi.parkes! it’s Sheep & Wool week though, so projected additional output is low until after the weekend. if you’re coming, stop by @thecwordcrochet booth in Barn 39!
sunday scrapping with my #colorwashquilt. i have 7 sunday scrapping with my #colorwashquilt. i have 75 blocks, i think another 75 should give me a nice-sized lap quilt… or maybe it should become a dress? thanks to @trowstudios for sharing her cool idea! #fabricscraps #saveyourscraps #scrapquilt #pieceout
can you guess what i’m doing for #the21dayprojec can you guess what i’m doing for #the21dayproject ? #iykyk @dothe100dayproject
who’s ready to take their hand-sewing skills up who’s ready to take their hand-sewing skills up a notch and try a little pattern drafting to transform a simple boxy top into a real live shirt with a collar and button placket? YOU ARE!!! this virtual class will take part over six sessions (starts 9/25), spaced two weeks apart. together we will sew a shirt that you design yourself, with collar, placket, cuffs, pockets, or whichever of those you desire. this is the 3rd time i am running this class and we always have a great time! this is an intermediate-level class, and assumes you have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. prerequisite is either my live or video simple Hand Sew A Shirt class, or skills you have learned elsewhere (self-taught is cool!). links to all are in my profile. get in touch if you have questions, but email will get the quickest response!
later this Fall i’ll be back at @snowfarmcraft t later this Fall i’ll be back at @snowfarmcraft to teach a 2-day session of Crochet Rag Rugs and baskets. this is another wonderful way to repurpose textiles and keep them out of landfills by making them into BEAUTIFUL and USEFUL household objects! class runs October 25-27 at the glorious Snow Farm in western MA. it’s a true escape from your real life, with all your meals provided so you are free to immerse in your craft. in other words, BLISS ☺️🍁🌻🍂 we have a few spots open and would love for you to join the fun! details in my profile. (📷 final photo by my best rug-making student ever!) #crochetragrug #snowfarmcraft
we have a few spots open in Friday’s Boxy Tee/Dr we have a few spots open in Friday’s Boxy Tee/Drapey Tunic class at @beetleandfred in Beacon, NY. if there is one pattern you can use to make a whole wardrobe of simple garments, this is the pattern! it is a versatile workhorse that can become tops, dresses, blouses, sweatshirts, cardigans, jackets, button-down shirts… come try out pattern drafting and stitch up a test garment and you will be off and running! link to details and registration at @beetleandfred see more possibilities at #calpatchboxytee
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