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The Needle Arts Market Columbus 2007 Detailed Class List

Thursday Classes
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TT201-Baby Steps:Innovative Infant Footwear *- Sold Out* Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Includes a one hour break Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Cat Bordhi Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C110 Seats: 24 Remaining: 0 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: scissors, tapestry needle, markers, pencil, paper, tape measure Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Learn your way around one of Cat’s new styles of sock architecture by knitting a unique and delightful baby-sized sock. Adult interpretations of this simple architecture, called “Cedar Socks,” will also be shared. After this class, you’ll be ready to teach your customers not only how to knit some of the socks in Cat’s new book (Knitting Around the Foot: New Directions), but even more exciting, how to easily design within the Cedar Sock’s very cooperative form.

TT202-Color for Knitters Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Includes a one hour break Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Laura Bryant Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C111 Seats: 50 Remaining: 27 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: assorted needles range 6-13 and scissors. Materials Fee: $5 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Color brings life and excitement to our knitting, yet many feel uncertain about how to approach color. If you question your ability to use colors together, this class is for you! Hands-on work with an abundance of colors will teach you to evaluate colors and how to use seemingly unrelated colors together successfully. Several simple yet clever techniques for bringing color into our lives and projects will be covered. You will achieve a greater sense of confidence with color, and will leave understanding Laura’s favorite axiom: You don’t get WOW by doing the expected!

TT203-Laid Fillings 101-Vertical, Horizontal & Straight Trellis Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): John Waddell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C112 Seats: 24 Remaining: 16 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: 8"x8" stretcher bars, tacks or staple gun and usual stitching supplies. Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: We are going to learn the basics of laid fillings. This is a class for everyone. These are great stitching techniques that can be as simple or as complicated as you need. We will work up samples in class and even try developing your own stitching patterns. The finished sample can be usable if you wish.) These also can work up very quickly or be as complicated as you want. We will have a variety of threads in class, but feel free to bring a small bag of threads. It is great fun seeing how other stitchers' patterns look.

TT204-October 31 Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: Bongo Instructor(s): Kathy Paterson Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C113 Seats: 14 Remaining: 9 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: 2 sets of 12" stretecher bars; tacks, #24 needle, #22 needle, rigid beading needle Nymo, size "B" beading thead,white or light yellow and usual stitching supplies Materials Fee: $24 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Hairy spiders, furry cats, shimmering webs and colorful candy! Halloween is showcased in a 6" square, vibrant needlepoint by Bongo. Utilizing 20 different threads, plus seed beads, this class is just plain fun.

TT205-Collaborative Canvas Embellishment Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Includes a one hour break Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): SuZy Murphy Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C114 Seats: 15 Remaining: 7 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: an unstitched challenging painted canvas and a selection of thread that might be used on this canvas. Also you may bring a stitched canvas to share. Homework: None
Description: Each student will be asked to bring an unstitched painted canvas and possible thread choices. In the spirit of sharing, students will then trade ideas and techniques to stitch these canvases. Come prepared to experience a free flow of ideas and go home with fresh embellishment skills.

TT206-Finishing a Biscornu with Wool Applique' Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: Dames of the Needle Instructor(s): Elizabeth Talledo Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C115 Seats: 25 Remaining: 15 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: scissors to be used to cut shapes out of wool and normal stitching supplies. Materials Fee: $20 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Have your customers been asking about the new French rage-Biscornu? This French work meaning 'quirky or irregular' has a new meaning in the needlework world as an eight sided pincushion using two regular squares. This class will show you a joining technique for the linen with a Wool Applique design on the linen. Students should leave the class with the pincushion completed or near completion. Instructions will be provided so shop owners can teach this as a class in their shops.

TT207-Crochet for Knitters Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: XRX/Knitters Instructor(s): Rick Mondragon Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C123 Seats: 25 Remaining: 7 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: few yards of sport and worsted yarns. Homework: 4"x4" swatch of worsted wool in stockinette stitch.
Description: Crochet is a nice way to enhance your knits, whether by using it as a cast on, trim or embellishment. Come see how easy crochet can merge with knitting.

TT209-Cool Socks (Part A) Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Includes a one hour break Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Lucy Neatby Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C125 Seats: 20 Remaining: 1 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Advanced Supplies: Smooth, solid-coloured wool-blend yarns (these need not be ´sock’ yarns) in Worsted or DK/Sport (5-6 sts per inch) in 4 or more light colours. 3 sets of dpns; two in sizes appropriate to your yarn (they need not be the same size) and a significantly finer set. Scissors, crochet hook, blunt darning needles and usual knitting paraphernalia. (Fine sock yarns and needles may be used, but is far easier to see the details of your stitches and techniques in larger yarns and light colours). Homework: None	Click for details
Description: An advanced sock workshop for happy sock knitters who wish to refine or spice up their socks. Casting on and the essential properties of sock tops, including Channel Island cast on (a beautiful edge for a 1 x 1 rib). Heels; Garter Stitch Short Row and Turkish. Grafting assistance with the aid of a Toe Chimney (no loose stitches!). Use of markers, controlling the gathering effect of two-colour-per-rnd patterning and the incorporation of double-knit soles for added warmth. Provisional Crochet Cast On and knitting upwards for long-leg socks and three methods to avoid tight bound-off edges for toe-up socks.

TT211-Making the Most of Ribbon Yarns Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Natalie Wilson Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C211 Seats: 25 Remaining: 5 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: 1. 1-2 balls (or odds and ends at least 5-10 yards each and totaling 50-100 yards) of smooth, flat ribbon yarns. 2. Knitting needles appropriate for the ribbon yarns. 3. A small amount (10-20 yards) of a coordinating or contrasting yarn in worsted or heavy-worsted weight. 4. Needles appropriate for chosen coordinating or contrasting yarn. 5. Cable needle. 6. Pen or Pencil for notetaking; maybe a highlighter, too. 7. Hangtags for labeling swatches 8. Basics: Tapestry/yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape; a crochet hook may be helpful. Materials Fee: $1 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: In this hands-on class, we will go beyond stockinette and garter to try out many stitch patterns that highlight the characteristics and appearance of those popular ribbon yarns. We will elongate, slip, cross, wrap, and loop! Students will also learn expert tips for handling ribbon yarns. Applications in projects from scarves to sweaters will be discussed.

TT212-The Crayon Box Jacket Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Includes a one hour break Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Chris Bylsma Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C212 Seats: 30 Remaining: 9 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: US 10 and US 8 needles of your choice, 4-5 different basic wool yarns in your choice of colorway that knit at 4st/inch on US10 needles such as Classic Elite Bazic Wool, Lamb’s Pride Worsted, Manos, Cascade Pastaza, etc., plus assorted novelties, sock and fingering weight yarns, ribbons, mohair, odds and ends, and anything else that beckons except bulky, chunky and chenille yarns. If in doubt, bring it! Materials Fee: $4 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Don’t ever put yarn on sale again or despair about having orphans and partial skeins. Learn how your customers can create a one-of-a-kind, boxy chanel style jacket in an endless combination of colors, fibers and textures, now for all ages. The ability to pick up stitches and a sense of adventure are the only requirements. The entire body is knit a square at a time but without seams. The class includes sizing (28” to 64”), choosing colors, the dos and don’ts of combining textures and fibers, style options, finishing tricks, care and more. Your customers can start from their stash but invariably yarn envy sets in and new yarns are added abundantly. Even you will find yourself reaching for “just one more” of those pricey, fabulous novelty yarns to add to the mix. (Warning, it can be addictive.)

TB213-Understanding and Deciphering Search Patterns and Web Site Statistics Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Tink Boord-Dill Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C213 Seats: 60 Remaining: 44 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Writing utensils for notetaking. Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Web site statistics are an important part of understanding how to evaluate the effectiveness of your Web site. The statistics are available from your Hosting company as well as outside sources. I discuss the differences, which ones you need to be using, and what it takes to implement them. I also translate the terminology into plain, easy to understand English. Part of understanding Web site statistics is recognizing the different kinds of online searches and why they are important. This course also deals with those issues.

TT214-"Face It" Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Judy Bielec Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C214 Seats: 25 Remaining: 10 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Needle Felting-The art of taking wool roving and felting needles and sculpting a recognizable image (without stabbing yourself.) It sounds very ominous, it's so simple and unbelievably fun. Come join us in making your own individual snowman face pin.

TT215-Meandering Cables Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Kennita Tully Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C216 Seats: 30 Remaining: 11 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles, cable needles or double points 2 sizes smaller, graph paper (not essential) Homework: None
Description: Add movement to your knits with meandering cables. Break away from the norm and try this freeing method of knitting. When you create with moving cables, your knits are transformed into works of art.

TT301-Beading on Canvas Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): John Waddell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C112 Seats: 24 Remaining: 15 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 5" x 5" stretcher bars, tacks and usual stitching supplies. Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: We will do samples of different beading techinques for canvas embellishment. Specifically we will cover beading thread, attaching thread to canvas and the securing of beads to canvas. We will work with different beads and beading techniques to secure beads to the canvas. Beads can be great additions to projects and beads can also be big problems if not handled correctly. The samples will be usable when finished. This will make a nice little class to teach in your shop.

TT302-"Joy" Christmas Banner Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM to Tuesday, May 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: Bongo Instructor(s): Kathy Paterson Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C113 Seats: 14 Remaining: 5 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: 9" x 18" stretcher bars with tacks, #24 needle, #22 needle, rigid beading needle and usual stitching supplies. Materials Fee: $39 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Stitch the word, J-O-Y, in a contemporary typeface, embellish it with hanging ornaments. Complete a fantastic border and you've got an exquisite 4.5" x 14" banner to hang during the holiday season.

TT304-Beyond Embroidery Boundaries Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: Funk & Weber Designs, Monsterbubbles, Sublime Stitching, Dinky-Dyes, Rosewood Manor, Cross Eyed Kat Instructor(s): Beyond Embroidery Instructors Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C120-122 Seats: 40 Remaining: 30 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $60 Correct change appreciated. Please pay each instructor $10 onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Venture beyond your shop's embroidery boundaries and explore modern and innovative needlework and marketing techniques to expand your creativity, knowledge, inventory, and customer base. Jen Funk Weber, Funk & Weber Designs: Everyone wins: The benefits of cause marketing. Heather Holland-Daly, Monsterbubbles: Beyond aida and linen: Stitching on alternative surfaces. Jenny Hart, Sublime Stitching: Attract a new generation of stitchers with Sublime Stitching techniques. Jo Mason, Dinky-Dyes: Techniques for stitching with hand-dyed threads. Karen Kluba, Rosewood Manor: Get more mileage out of patterns: Alterations and adaptations for needlework. Kat Rocha, Cross Eyed Kat: Beyond waste canvas: Alternative wearable needleart.

TT305-Teaching Fun Classes; Where, Why & How Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Barry Klein Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C123 Seats: 48 Remaining: 2 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: assorted needles #8-11, Crochet hooks #F,G,H, large eye sewing needle, scissors, writing utensil and enthusiasm. Materials Fee: $15 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: It is time to have a fun and exciting class schedule for knitters and non-knitters alike. Fun, easy, simple classes that will bring new customers in and old customers back. These classes will involve the direct marketing of ideas, concepts and the selling of new product. It’s all about getting the customer in and having them buy something. These classes will give you ability to do just that.

TB306-How to Increase Sales of Those Novelty Yarns Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Business/Knitting Sponsor: Plymouth Yarn Company Instructor(s): JoAnne Turcotte Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C124 Seats: 20 Remaining: 1 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Homework: None
Description: Novelty yarns, while still beautiful and fun to use, have lost favor with the knitter/crocheter in recent months. This class will give the shop owner new ways to increase demand for and sales of their existing stock of novelties. Techniques discussed will be: Adding novelties to existing patterns as accent and embellishment, creating new patterns incorporating novelties, and using novelties in non knitted/crocheted projects including woven work and craft work. Samples of these techniques will be made in class, all materials supplied.

TT307-The One Skein Wonder: Knit a Darling Shrug All in One Piece, Using Only One Skein of Yarn! Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: Glampyre Knits Instructor(s): Stefanie Japel Room: C210 Seats: 20 Remaining: 11 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: yarn: heavy worsted or aran weight 150-200 yards, needles: size 8US (5mm) 24” circular size 5US (3.5mm) 24” circular, notions: yarn needle and two stitch markers. Materials Fee: $5 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Modern, simple, and stylish! The One Skein Wonder is a great way to show off the new yarns in the shop without the time and expense that it takes to knit a larger garment. This shrug is also perfect for using that teeny bit of expensive handspun, the leftover hank from that favorite project, or the one skein of special yarn that your customers' pocketbook would allow him or her to buy.

TT308-YO! Lace! Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Natalie Wilson Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C211 Seats: 25 Remaining: 5 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: 1. Yarn: 50-100 yards of light-colored, smooth-textured yarn in a DK to worsted weight (i.e., working up to 5.5 or 5 sts/in in stockinette stitch). A classic 3- or 4-ply yarn is recommended; fiber content is your choice though wool-containing yarns may be more forgiving as you learn new techniques. 2. Knitting needles appropriate for the yarn. 3. Pen or Pencil for notetaking; maybe a highlighter, too. 4. Hangtags for labeling swatches. 5. Basics: Tapestry/yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape; a crochet hook may be helpful. Materials Fee: $1 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: In this class we cover the basics of lace knitting, that is, putting holes in your knitting on purpose! Learn the techniques and terms that result in openwork both simple and fancy. We will decode and work from both charted and written instructions. You must know how to knit and purl, and it will be helpful if you can increase and decrease. Take home many tips and confidence to tackle that lace project!

TB309-A Step By Step Guide To Creating Your First Web Site Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Tink Boord-Dill Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C213 Seats: 60 Remaining: 39 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Writing utensil for notetaking. Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: This is a step-by-step guide to getting a shop online. It discusses the 4 types of Web sites and what is involved with each. It explains what steps YOU need to do and which you can delegate. It identifies the Web site elements that are needed to reach BOTH important online audiences. NOTE - This is a course on how to get a Web site online...NOT how to put up a Blog!

TT310-"Face It" Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Judy Bielec Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C214 Seats: 25 Remaining: 5 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Needle Felting- the art of taking wool roving and felting needles and sculpting a recognizable image (without stabbing yourself.) It sounds very ominous, it's so simple and unbelievably fun. Come join us in making your own individual snowman face pin.

TT311-Color Work 101 Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: Dale of Norway, Inc. Instructor(s): Therese Chynoweth Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C215 Seats: 20 Remaining: 1 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: In addition to homework, remnants of 4 additional colors in the same yarn, stitch markers and colored pencils to match yarn colors (optional but recommended). Homework: Using a size 3, 16" needle, cast on 120 stitches using a fine (sport) weight yarn. Join and work 1 1/2" of stockinette in the round, then purl 1 round for a fold line. Knit 2 rounds, then bring to class with stitches on the needle.
Description: Ready to add more color to your knitting? Go beyond simple stripes and learn the basics of working with two or more colors at a time using the stranded (sometimes referred to as fair isle) method. Make a quick headband in this class and discuss several ways of handling multiple strands of yarn at the same time. Before you know it, you'll be making those outstanding Norwegian and Fair Isle sweaters, hats, mittens, socks, as well as countless other items.

TT312-Reversible Stitch Patterns Thursday, May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Kennita Tully Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C216 Seats: 30 Remaining: 13 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Assorted colors of worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Open up your knitting options with these reversible stitch patterns. Many possibilities are often overlooked in doggedly following stitch patterns. Learn to look at patterns in a new light as you consider both sides of the fabric.


Friday Classes
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FT101-Beautiful Effects With Ribbon Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: River Silks Ltd. Instructor(s): Jean Krynicki and Paul Krynicki Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C120 Seats: 25 Remaining: 4 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 7" x 7" stretcher bars, tacks, #22 tapestry needles, scissors Materials Fee: $30 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: An introductory/Intermediate needlepoint class with River Silks Ribbon. This class follows the book, “OOOOOOH! The Essentials of Ribbon Needlepoint with River Silks 100% Silk Ribbon” The class will work through a progression of stitches on blank canvas with varying widths of ribbon, then onto a marvelous Gardenia Canvas painted by Rishfeld Designs. We’ll show how to secure a ribbon stitch and all its variations. Using our 13mm ribbon you will achieve some three dimensional stitches. Add fun and variety to your stitching options. This is the easiest way to start with needlepoint or to expand your fiber repertory. An introductory/Intermediate needlepoint class with River Silks Ribbon. This class follows the book, “OOOOOOH! The Essentials of Ribbon Needlepoint with River Silks 100% Silk Ribbon” The class will work through a progression of stitches on blank canvas with varying widths of ribbon, then onto a marvelous Gardenia Canvas painted by Rishfeld Designs. We’ll show how to secure a ribbon stitch and all its variations. Using our 13mm ribbon you will achieve some three dimensional stitches. Add fun and variety to your stitching options. This is the easiest way to start with needlepoint or to expand your fiber repertory.

FT102-Basic Pattern Drafting *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Melissa Leapman Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C121 Seats: 36 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Homework swatches, calculator, tape measure, a few yards of non-stretchy scrap yarn, scissors Materials Fee: $2 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: Swatch #1: With smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate-size knitting needles, CO 24 sts. Work Stockinette Stitch for 4". BO. Swatch #2: With the same yarn and needles used in swatch #1, CO 24 sts. Work K2 P2 rib for 4". BO.	Click for details
Description: In this workshop discover how easy it is to design custom sweaters. First master basic drop-shoulder sweater design and then add refinements such as indented armholes or saddle-shoulders. By learning the fundamentals of pattern drafting and simple sweater design, you can make your customers feel special while selling the yarns you stock on your shelves!

FT103-Learning To Love Intarsia *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Sally Melville Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C122 Seats: 25 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Paper, pencil, eraser, scissors, more homework yarn and part balls of 4 solid colors, colorful magazine or art book, tapestry needle Homework: With worsted weight yarn in dark color and appropriate needles, cast on 20 sts. K 5 rows, then p 1 row.	Click for details
Description: Intarsia (also known as picture knitting) is glorious stuff but not without its challenges. This workshop will explore techniques to create beautiful fabric, tricks to minimize the "mess" and possibilities to design your own.

FT105-HEEL! Learn To Teach Toe-Up Socks To New Knitters with Mutt-Luks! *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: Lark Press Instructor(s): Annie Modesitt Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C124 Seats: 30 Remaining: 0 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: 50 gram ball (wound) of worsted weight wool yarn, 1 set (5) dpns (size 5) or two 11" circular needles (size 5), stitch markers, darning needle Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Help your new knitters tackle toe-up socks, and bring in a new market of knitters with a simple toe-up "Mutt-Luk" (bootie for doggie). You'll learn to teach basic techniques such as Toe Cast On, Basic Shaping, Use of Dpns or 1Circs, Creating a Peasant Heel, Kitchner Stitch and Elastic Bind Off through a non-threatening project. Students may choose to finish their projects as mutt-luks, or as small drawstring puppy treat bags (both projects from Annie's upcoming book, Men Who Knit And The Dogs Who Love Them, Jan 2007, Lark Press).

FT106-The First Cut Is the Deepest! *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Lucy Neatby Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C125 Seats: 20 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: Sharp scissors!; darning needles - blunt; 3.5 - 4.5 mm x 40 cm circular needle; (US #4 - 6/16") scissors; yarn, preferably wool and wool blends, DK or sport (5-6 sts per inch) weight in at least 2 colors; pencils; eraser; ruler; usual knitting paraphernalia including a crochet hook Homework: None
Description: Cutting your knitting is a liberating experience. It really isn't scary. It offers many benefits and opens up new construction and design possibilities. What exactly are steeks? While knitting a sample with center front and armhole steeks, we will discuss suitable yarns and how to plan for cutting. We will practice fully fashioned shapings, use of markers and securing methods. We look at possible applications of cutting in disaster management, adapting armholes and necks for working in the round, making mixed gauge fabrics and the Siamese sleeve method. For our finale, we will make the first incision!

FB107-Teachers' Workshop *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Margaret Fisher Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C210 Seats: 30 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Pencil and paper for taking notes Homework: None
Description: This workshop will cover the ins and outs of teaching--from developing class ideas to creating successful classes. Both new and experienced teachers and shop owners who are hiring teachers will learn about conducting classes in a shop. See why developing class plans and understanding teaching and learning styles are important. See how honing your teaching skills, marketing your classes and paying attention to the business details can lead to success. Margaret loves to teach and will share her perspective and experiences with you.

FT108-Technique and Shop Talk Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Lunch break from 11 AM to 2 PM Technique: Technique Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Shay Pendray Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C211 Seats: 20 Remaining: 10 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Advanced Supplies: Thread List: DMC Perle Cotton #5 813; Ribbon Floss Blue; Splendor S862; Elegance E862; Sparkle Rays SR39; Needlepoint Silk 898. 113.781; Medici 8798; DMC 6-strand cotton 718, 608, 743; Kreinik Braid #8 321j; Kreinik Braid # 12 026; Overdyed Floss 1481; Impressions 7044; Frosty Rays YO53; Soie Cristale 5043, 6022 and BLT Laying tool Materials Fee: $46 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: This class is for any shop owner who wants lots of hints on starting, stopping, laying threads, all things you would love to teach your customers. We will combine the stitching of technique with how to market the threads, how to introduce a new line of threads and inspire your customers. Please bring lots of questions about holding classes, choosing threads, changing threads or exciting your customers to increase your sales of supplies. We will teach but will also have an open dialogue to benefit our shops. Shay will bring to class the Beau Geste Canvas sewn on a roller frame.

FB109-Can I Copy This Pattern? A Legal Perspective on Running a Successful Needlework Business Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Patricia Zurlo Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C212 Seats: 40 Remaining: 22 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Homework: None
Description: Looking to grow your business and avoid potential legal pitfalls? In this class, Patricia Zurlo, attorney and passionate fiber and textile hobbyist, will take the mystery out of the legal and management issues faced by creative small business entrepreneurs. Topics to be covered include: design copyrights, trademarks, commercial leases, teacher contracts, employee manuals, book publishing and more. Handouts will be provided, and ample time will be allowed for a question and answer session.

FT110-Have Your Cupcake and Stitch It Too! *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: Raymond Crawford Designs Instructor(s): Julia Snyder Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C213 Seats: 13 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Stitching tools and goodies, stretcher bars 19" x 13", tacks if you wish to stitch the piece on a frame Materials Fee: $20 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: This is a darling cupcake design from Raymond Crawford and stitched by Julia Snyder. You will learn 25 different stitches including Padded Beaded Buttonhole on a Bar, ribbon leaves and two types of ribbon roses. You will be using only the finest threads: Merino Wool, Merino Silk, Kreinik Metallic, Madeira Silk, silver beads, Flair and various organdy ribbons. The stitch guide will not be available to copy; however, you can purchase it through & More.

FT111-Embellishment for Needlepoint Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Beth Robertson and Suzanne Howren Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C214 Seats: 20 Remaining: 7 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 8" x 10" stretcher bars, needles (#26 & #24 Chenille, #20 & #22 Tapestry, #10 sharp beading), pencil, a frame or frame weight so that both hands are free for stitching, scissors for cutting threads, metal and paper, tacks, laying tool, magnifier/light, if necessary, and extension cord Materials Fee: $15 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: This class explores creative needlework approaches on canvas using applique, altered thread, beading, couching, attaching found objects and padding. Retailers will experiment with these techniques in class creating a charming design and learning easy ways to relay the information to their customers. Present the knowledge gained in class to your customer with an easy to teach design and a full instruction manual and resource list.

FT112-Finishing a Tin Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Cross-stitch Sponsor: Dames of the Needle Instructor(s): Elizabeth Talledo Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C215 Seats: 20 Remaining: 14 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Embroidery scissors and usual stitching supplies Materials Fee: $20 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Are you looking for a new class for your shop--then this class is for you. We have stitching and finishing all together in one package. Learn about the counted thread stitches in this project while you learn how to finish a small tin to keep needles and threads and scissors. Students will learn how to finish a small tin with quilters fabric and will get a kit for a stitched version for their shop.

FT113-The Marvels and Methods of Starting in the Middle Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Lunch break from 11 AM to 2 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Cat Bordhi Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C216 Seats: 24 Remaining: 1 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Scissors, tapestry needle, markers, pencil, paper, tape measure Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Whether writing a novel or knitting, there are some definite advantages to starting in the middle. Join Cat as she banishes the usual notion of beginning at an edge and replaces it with the enchantment of starting midstream. We’ll learn several provisional cast-ons and explore a unique hat, a baby blanket, a vanishing-edge sock cuff, a fluted bag and more.

FT114-Knot Something Fishy Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Embroidery Sponsor: Teresa Layman Designs Instructor(s): Teresa Layman Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: D140-141 Seats: 25 Remaining: 12 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Embroidery scissors, personal light and magnification may be helpful. Everything else is provided. Materials Fee: $15 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Knots! and lots of them! Everyone is raving about it! This exquisite technique has been extremely well received because it's EASY to do and absolutely GORGEOUS! Come and stitch with us and learn how to make beautiful, well-formed French and Colonial knots as you work on our adorable new teaching piece... "Something Fishy," a whimsical fishy-fish pin that will be just as much fun to wear as it is to stitch. You will learn the mechanics of knots and what to do about unwanted knots in your thread. Shading with knots and finishing techniques will be covered as well. So come and learn to be a "Knotty Girl," you may just find it addictive!

FT115-Laid Fillings 202-Diagonals & Diagonal Trellis Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): John Waddell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: D142-143 Seats: 20 Remaining: 17 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 8" x 8" stretcher bars, tacks and usual stiching supplies Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: This is the next step in laid fillings after my "Laid Fillings 101" class. Being able to count on the diagonal can be a challenge. We will work to improve those skills. That is why this possibly is an intermediate level class. (I do have some tricks!) This will add to your stitching techniques. Some of these stitches are very easy to count and stitch. If you wish, bring a SMALL bag of threads; variety is good! I know some people have very strong color preferences. The samples will be usable. This will make a nice little class to teach in your shop.

FT117-Spinning for Knitters Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Other Sponsor: Spinning & Weaving Association Instructor(s): Joan Sheridan Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C223 Seats: 20 Remaining: 5 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Materials Fee: $15 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Understanding how yarn is made can make you a better knitter, crocheter, yarn buyer and promoter. Learning to spin is the perfect way to accomplish this. You will learn how to spin on a drop spindle, have the opportunity to try a wheel and learn a bit about fiber processing.

FT118-Crochet Illusions Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Crochet Sponsor: Wandering Wolf Instructor(s): Darla Fanton Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C224 Seats: 22 Remaining: 7 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Scissors; sizes G (4mm), H (5mm) & I (5.5 mm) crochet hooks; several locking stitch markers or safety pins; tape measure. Optional (but recommended) magnetic board or static cling guide to keep track of place on chart. Materials Fee: $7 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Viewed straight on, this new crochet technique appears as alternating stripes of color. But wait! View at an angle and the stripes disappear while a surprise secondary pattern emerges. Your customers will be fascinated as they create this optical illusion using only the basic single crochet stitch while learning how to work from a chart.

FT119-Weave a Scarf in a Day Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Lunch break from 11 AM to 2 PM Technique: Other Sponsor: Schacht Spindle Co., Inc. Instructor(s): Jane Patrick Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C225 Seats: 10 Remaining: 3 Price: $65 Member / $75 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Materials Fee: $12 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Learn the basics of weaving and go home with a luscious scarf. We'll start with the very basics of weaving, warping the loom, to weaving a scarf and finishing it. If you've always wanted to learn to weave, or want to reacquaint yourself to this intriguing craft, this class will get you hooked.

FB120-A Step By Step Guide To Creating Your First Web Site Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Tink Boord-Dill Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C226 Seats: 60 Remaining: 29 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Writing utensils for notetaking Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: This is a step-by-step guide to getting a shop online. It discusses the four types of Web sites and what is involved with each. It explains what steps YOU need to do and which you can delegate. It identifies the Web site elements that are needed to reach BOTH important online audiences. NOTE - This is a course on how to get a Web site online ... NOT how to put up a blog!

FT121-Needlework Blocking Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Other Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Luana Campbell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: D131 Seats: 12 Remaining: 3 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: Scissors that can be used on paper Materials Fee: $4 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Do you know what to tell your customers to do to improve blocking results even before they begin to stitch? Learn what finishing pitfalls to watch for and how to correct them. After a step-by-step demonstration of the blocking procedure you will make a 12” x 12" blocking board to take home with you.

FB122-Bring Those Customers In *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Business Sponsor: Y2Knit Instructor(s): Susan Wolcott Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: D132 Seats: 30 Remaining: 0 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $3 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Every yarn shop owner knows that if you can get customers in the door, you can sell them some yarn. The challenge is to get them in the door! This workshop looks at various offerings that get customers in the door--advertising, mailings, sales, workshops, special events and social knitting--and ways to ensure that customers will keep coming back. Recognizing that every shop presents a unique circumstance based on location, clientele, yarn and product offerings and shop owner personality, we’ll look at variations on these themes, so you can work towards discovering what will work best to get customers coming back to your shop. This workshop is interactive--come prepared to share what has or hasn’t worked for you.

FT202-Cable Variations: The Second Tier Package Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Melissa Leapman Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C121 Seats: 32 Remaining: 1 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Homework swatches with yarn still attached; extra white or cream-colored smooth worsted weight yarn; two size 4 or 5 double-pointed needles; scissors. Materials Fee: $2 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: Homework: Four swatches as follows: Swatch #1: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn (ribbon is OK) and size 8 needles, CO 20 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Work four rows of Stockinette Stitch. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #2: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 16 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1", then work Stockinette Stitch for four rows. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #3: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 40 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for six rows. Row 7: K8, P2, K9, P2, K9, P2, K8. Row 8: P8, K2, P9, K2, P9, K2, P8. Row 9: K8, P2, slip next 4 sts onto cn and hold in BACK of work, K4, K4 from cn, K1, P2, K1, slip next 4 sts onto cn and hold in FRONT of work, K4, K4 from cn, P2, K8. Row 10: Same as Row 8. Do not cut yarn. Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #4: With smooth, bright or dark-colored worsted weight yarn (in a solid color only, please) and size 8 needles, CO 22 sts. Work K2 P2 rib for 1". Do not cut yarn. Slip sts onto holder.	Click for details
Description: Thinking about adding a new "tier" to your "basic cable package?" Join author/designer Melissa Leapman as she expands your options! In class, you'll knit up several fun and unusual cable stitch patterns and motifs, including some that include color and lace techniques.

FT203-Stripes, and Stripes That Aren't *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Sally Melville Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C122 Seats: 24 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: More homework yarn and part balls of 2 solid colors Homework: With worsted weight yarn and appropriate circular needle, cast on 20 sts. K 5 rows, then p 1 row.
Description: Stripes … oh so easy to knit! But who can wear them? The truth is that everyone can both knit and wear them. This workshop explores ways to build stripes, knit stripes and play with simple stitch patterns so you can work easily with color and produce some of your favorite knitting and most flattering garments.

FT204-Finishing Ornaments on Padded Board *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Other Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Luana Campbell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C123 Seats: 13 Remaining: 0 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $3 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Could this be a new service to offer your customers? After seeing each step of finishing a padded board ornament, you will leave confident that you CAN do this for your customers. You will be ready to begin with the class sample pack that includes types of padding, board, fabric and twist.

FT205-Cables & Lace *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Annie Modesitt Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C124 Seats: 30 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Light, solid-color smooth worsted weight yarn (wool is best), size 5, 6 or 7 needles (any type), darning needle, sticky notes and stitch markers Homework: None	Click for details
Description: ANYone can knit beautiful lace and cables, two techniques which complement each other beautifully and are turning up more frequently together in modern knitwear. Break down the techniques for working any type of lace, creating a bias fabric and creating gorgeous cables without a cable needle - and have a blast while you do it!

FT206-A Dabble Into Double *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Lucy Neatby Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C125 Seats: 21 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Advanced Supplies: Two double pointed needles of sizes US 3, 4 or 5, ( 3.5 - 4 mm ); two solid colors of smooth DK/sport weight yarn; scissors; crochet hook and usual knitting paraphernalia Homework: None
Description: Make a voyage of discovery to achieve a deeper understanding of your knitting! Try a variety of types of Double Knitting to produce two-layer fabrics. Starting with tubular knitting on straight needles, moving on to tubes within tubes and the double-knit pocket trick. DK color patterning techniques will include positive/negative, and quilting for added texture and warmth.

FB207-The Best Kept Secrets of the Most Successful Shops *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Chris Bylsma and Kathy Morrow Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C210 Seats: 50 Remaining: 0 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Homework: None
Description: “So many helpful, stimulating ideas!” “This class is what I hoped it would be--something to energize me to go back to work and have a renewed energy and positive mental attitude.” Creating that extra something that keeps customers coming back is not just luck or “location." Join Kathy Morrow, a dynamic and successful shop owner, and Chris Bylsma, an experienced “shopper” and instructor who has visited numerous shops coast to coast, to learn some of the lessons of truly successful shops, good times and bad. Back by popular demand and different each time, this is a wonderful forum to network with other shops around the country, share your gems of success and gain insight and inspiration from what others have to share. Slides of shops around the country will give you a glimpse of how others look and “feel." While the focus will be primarily on knitting shops, other needleart shops are welcome.

FB208-Developing Classes To Increase Sales and Customer Loyalty Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Business/Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Adrienne Spencer Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C212 Seats: 25 Remaining: 6 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Two pair 16” stretcher bars, brass tacks, erasable canvas marker, size 20 and 22 needles, usual stitching supplies, paper and pen. Materials Fee: $20 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: You want to attract new customers, and keep all customers coming back again and again. Think “classes for beginners”, and “classes to advance the skills of existing customers.” In this class you will learn how to develop a lesson plan geared to your students’ abilities, tips for teaching stitches, how to help customers pick their own color schemes and much more. You will also learn ways to create a class with a price that is right for your shop. We will be working on a delightful, adaptable beginner project measuring 12” x 12”, and stitched on 14 count canvas. The goal of this class is to help you increase your bottom line!

FB209-The Kids' Market - Cash Today, Clients Tomorrow *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Laura Kelly Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C213 Seats: 52 Remaining: 0 Price: $15 Members / $25 Non-Members Skill Level: Beginner Materials Fee: $5 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Often considered more trouble than they are worth, learn how the kids’ market is a goldmine both financially and emotionally. In this fun class we will offer suggestions on generating revenue streams and building a future client base by capturing the kids’ market while at the same time inspiring confidence and creativity in our children. We will share with you our successful programs that kids enjoy and for which parents will happily pay to see them succeed. Learn tips and techniques on teaching kids, why it is more about the experience than the finished product and how to keep them coming back for more. A sample handwork birthday party will be experienced.

FT210-Unleash Your Imagination and Win! Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: YLI Instructor(s): John Waddell Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C214 Seats: 80 Remaining: 74 Price: $15 Members / $25 Non-Members Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 8" x 8" mini stretcher bars, tacks or staples, usual stitching supplies (scissors, variety of tapestry needles or crewel needles, etc.), paper and pencil Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: No matter what type of stitching your store promotes, this class will encourage you to offer customers an opportunity for creative stitching and the chance to win one of three prizes valued at hundreds of dollars each! Wonderful publicity for your shop! The first 100 pieces entered will receive a $25.00 gift bag of thread. This class will give you a jump on other shops in already having the materials and information necessary to participate in this National event. The ground materials, a variety of YLI thread options and rules for the project will be provided in class. You'll get ideas for planning a local event sponsored by your shop. John Waddell will give you ideas for using the different threads and how to promote this contest in your area.

FB211-Marketing Your Products *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Tarie Dillard-Williams Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C215 Seats: 25 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Homework: None
Description: In this class you will learn how to market new products as well as ones that have been around for a while; learn customers' buying habits; learn how to create a frenzy for any product; learn how to promote your store, yourself and your products; learn how to fill your classes.

FT213-Long & Short Stitch-The Essential Crewel Work Technique Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Technique: Embroidery Sponsor: The Crewel Work Company Instructor(s): Phillipa Turnbull Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: D142-143 Seats: 15 Remaining: 4 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Embroidery scissors Materials Fee: $20 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Long and Short Stitch made easy! Tried and tested step-by-step technique for beautiful results. Notes with clear illustrations provided for you to photocopy and use in your own class. Sit back during the second hour of class and enjoy a presentation of Phillipa's images of the historic crewel work and needlepoint collections in Traquair, Muncaster and Glamis Castle.

FT215-Spinning for Knitters *- Sold Out* Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Other Sponsor: Spinning & Weaving Association Instructor(s): Joan Sheridan Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C223 Seats: 22 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Materials Fee: $15 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Understanding how yarn is made can make you a better knitter, crocheter, yarn buyer and promoter. Learning to spin is the perfect way to accomplish this. You will learn how to spin on a drop spindle, have the opportunity to try a wheel and learn a bit about fiber processing.

FB217-Understanding & Deciphering Search Patterns & Web Site Statistics Friday, June 1, 2007 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technique: Business Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Tink Boord-Dill Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C226 Seats: 60 Remaining: 40 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Writing utensils for notetaking Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Web site statistics are an important part of understanding how to evaluate the effectiveness of your Web site. The statistics are available from your Hosting company as well as outside sources. I discuss the differences, which ones you need to be using and what it takes to implement them. I also translate the terminology into plain, easy to understand English.


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ST101-Moebius Baskets - Beginner's Delight *- Sold Out* Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Cat Bordhi Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C110 Seats: 25 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: Scissors, tapestry needle, markers, pencil, paper and tape measure Materials Fee: $25 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None	Click for details
Description: Learn to knit a felted Moebius basket beautiful enough to be displayed as art yet full of practical uses. This is perfect for Moebius beginners, because the process teaches you both how to make a Moebius scarf and how to open it up to make a Moebius container. The baskets can be enhanced with embedded beads or colorful embellishments before felting and are just right for holding a ball of yarn while knitting and walking or may be set at your feet while sitting. These baskets knit up quickly and few knitters can stop at just one!

ST102-CREATIVITY Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Other Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Sally Melville Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C111 Seats: 60 Remaining: 27 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Paper, pencil, scissors, colorful magazine or art book (which will NOT be cut). Homework: None	Click for details
Description: This presentation is about creativity: how it lies within each of us and how to access it; what its process is and how to step into it; where the pitfalls are and how to move forward when stuck; what the rewards are and how to see life--both its successes and failures--as enhancements to our creativity.

ST103-Modifying Sweater Patterns To Satisfy Your Customers’ Particular Needs Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Leslye Solomon Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C112 Seats: 60 Remaining: 1 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Red pen with an eraser and 12 inch ruler (optional). Homework: Bring example patterns that you would like to be able to change in some way.
Description: Empower yourself to know how you can adjust, re-write or enhance an existing pattern so you don’t lose the sale. Your customers look for what to knit next. Trouble comes when a pattern she likes doesn’t come in her size. She might want a round neck when there’s a “V”, a pullover when she wants a cardigan, a short sleeve when there’s a long sleeve or a plus or petite size. Using a knitter’s grid, practice the secrets to shaping necks, sleeves, sleeve caps and armholes, etc. You will also learn how to convert a pattern to a different gauge and more.

SB104-Needlepoint Networking Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Business/Needlepoint Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Meredith Barnhill-Willett Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C113 Seats: 25 Remaining: 17 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: Bring ideas that have worked for you: photographs of your store, successful marketing, merchandising and advertising ideas.
Description: This class is designed to encourage retail needlepoint shop owners to learn the art of networking! As a shop owner for over 17 years, Meredith will share some of her secrets in sales promotions, display ideas and much more! She will also share how networking has helped her business, and also how she has gained lifelong friends! Not only is this a class but a mission in making needlepoint better for all of us.

ST105-Knitting Tips, Tricks & Hints *- Sold Out* Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Knitting Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Lily Chin Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C114 Seats: 21 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: All homework, extra dpn’s, crochet hooks of various sizes, tapestry needles, extra circular needles, worsted weight yarn of various light colors, a shank button and dental floss (4", waxed preferred). Homework: 1 - With worsted/aran weight yarn and appropriate sized double-pointed or short (12 or 16”) circular needles, cast on enough sts to go circs or minimal amount of sts on dpn’s (maybe 12). Join, being careful not to twist. Work in 1 x 1 rib circularly for about 1”, begin to bind off leaving last 2 or 3 sts unbound, leave on needles to be completed in class. 2 - With worsted/aran weight yarn and appropriate sized needles, cast on about 8 sts, work for about 1” in any st, leave on needles to be completed in class. 3 - With worsted weight yarn and appropriate sized needles, make a swatch of about 3” x 3” in stockinette, end ready to work a knit row, do not bind off, leave stitches on stitch holder.	Click for details
Description: Learn all the little secrets to make knitting life easier and better. Find out how to remember what sized needle you’ve used on a swatch. Join a new skein of yarn or a new color without losing that first stitch. See alternative ways to cast on. Create invisible circular bind offs on a neck where the beginning and end are absolutely imperceptible. Gain an easier way to bind off. Weave in those little ends that are too short to put through a darning needle. Take away lots of small “fix-its” and improve those details.

ST106-Making Canvas Come Alive With Needlepoint 202-A Guide to Embellishment for Painted Canvas Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: Rainbow Gallery Instructor(s): Ruth Dilts and Joan Lohr Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C115 Seats: 25 Remaining: 4 Price: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: 8" x 12" stretcher bars, #22 tapestry needles and usual stitching supplies Homework: None
Description: Come see and learn many of the exciting embellishment techniques presented in the new book, Needlepoint 202. Ruth Dilts and Joan Lohr will demonstrate COUCHING, KNOTS (Bullion, Colonial, Twisted Bullion) RUCHING, SMALL WINGS, TUFTED STITCHES AND WRAPPED CORDS. Some of the embellishments in Needlepoint 202. 12 different canvases from leading designers are featured. Santas are discussed in the book featuring hair, mustaches and beards, which of course are adaptable to other faces. A discussion of the threads used in the canvases is also included in the book. If you want to try these techniques we will be providing you with #18 canvas, 8" X 12" and a copy of Needlepoint 202.

ST107-Bargello In The 21st Century Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Needlepoint Sponsor: Rainbow Gallery Instructor(s): Iona Dettelbach Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C120 Seats: 30 Remaining: 17 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: 9" x 13" stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies. Needles, canvas and fibers will be provided. Homework: None
Description: Iona Dettelbach, author of the new book, Creating Contemporary Bargello, will show you how to bring Bargello into your shop. Taking excerpts from her book, she introduces simple stitches that everyone can master. Bargello is an ideal way to introduce needlework to newcomers and show you and your customers how to design unique Bargello creations. A take-home project will be included. If you would like to stitch along while Iona is presenting, bring 9" x 13" stretcher bars and the usual stitching supplies.

ST108-Crochet for Cowards *- Sold Out* Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Technique: Crochet Sponsor: TNNA Instructor(s): Melissa Leapman Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: C121 Seats: 31 Remaining: 0 Price: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Skill Level: For All Skill Levels Supplies: Smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn for learning; 300 yds of smooth worsted weight yarn for first class project (hand-dyed or variegated is OK); 300 yds of bulky weight yarn for second class project (hand-dyed or variegated is OK); scissors and tapestry needle. Materials Fee: $10 Correct change appreciated. Please pay instructor onsite. Homework: None
Description: Want to learn how to crochet? Come to this beginner's workshop and learn the basics from popular author and teacher Melissa Leapman! In three short (and fun) hours, you'll have all the skills you'll need to create a beautiful in-class project--not to mention being able to answer your crochet customer's concerns back in your shop.

ST109-Turning Inventory Duds, Disasters & Orphan Skeins into Big Sellers *- Sold Out* Saturday, June 2, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Needle Arts Market Columbus 2007Detailed Class List

The Needle Arts Market Columbus 2007
Detailed Class List