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TT201-Personal Footprints - Easy, Easy Socks
Homework: None
Supplies: usual little bag of knitting essentials; needles and yarn will be supplied
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TT202-Knit To Flatter and Fit
Homework: 1. Dress in something close fitting. (We need to see your real silhoutte. You may wear only lingerie, or you may add a bodysuit, a leotard or tights. But do wear supportive lingerie.) 2. Standing straight with arms only slightly away from your side and feet together, have someone take a straight-on, full body (head-to-toe) photo of you. (Have the photo fill the screen as much as possible.) 3. Print the photo onto plain paper (as large a print as possible is probably best). 4. Trace your outline only with a heavy black pen. You may bring more than one copy of your outline to class.
Supplies: lightweight colored paper (that you can trace your outline through), scissors, measuring tape, pencil, eraser
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TT203-Or Nue'
Homework: None
Supplies: 8"'x 8" stretcher bars and tacks.
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TT204-More Reversible Cables
Homework: With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 9 needles, cast on 12 stitches Row 1 - k2, [k1, p1] 4 times, end k2. Rep this row for 1". With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, cast on 12 stitches and work in k2, p2 rib for 1". With any light colored worsted weight yarn and size 10 needles, cast on 12 stitches. Row 1 - k2, [k2, p2] twice, end k2. rep this row for 1". With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, cast on 14 stitches. Row 1 - k3, [k1, p1] 4 times, end k32. Rep this row for 1". With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, cast on 13 stitches and work in k1, p2 rib for 1". Leave all stitches on respective needles.
Supplies: homework swatches, worsted wt yarn in a few light colors, sts markers, TWO cable ndls, safety pin or a little scrap of contrasting yarn, graph paper with four boxes to the inch, (optional: see-through graph paper the same size), magic markers in a few colors that WILL bleed through to back of paper, circular or double-pointed needles size 8 or 9
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TT205-Two-Color Double Knitting
Homework: Three swatches pieces as follows: #1: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 28 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 40 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 24 sts. Slip sts onto holder.
Supplies: three homework swatches with yarn still attached, a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark), sticky notes (such as Post It(TM) Notes), two size 6 double pointed knitting needles, blunt tapestry needle, graph paper 5 squares to the inch and a pencil.
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TT206-Aloha
Homework: None
Supplies: 10"x10" stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies
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TT208-Yin Yang Dragonfly and Ladybug
Homework: None
Supplies: usual stitching tools and tacks plus supplemental lighting and magnification, if needed (canvas is painted on 18m)
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TB211-A Marketing Plan for the Small Business: Why You Need It and How You Start
Homework: None
Supplies: notebook, writing materials and a creative mind
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TT212-Intentional Patterning
Homework: None
Supplies: assorted needles size range 5-10, calculator, tape measure, scissors
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TT213-Baubles, Baubles and More Baubles
Homework: Students will need to baste (with floss dark color) the silk gauze (every 5 stitches)on all 4 sides. This forms a grid. Baste a line horizontally & one vertically to find center. Baste another rectangle 1/2 inch from the outer one (this encases the design.
Supplies: needles #24 and #26, 6"x6" congress cloth on stretcher bars, cotton floss for practice, scissors for cutting metallics and silks, laying tool, lens magnifier, portable light, table or floor stand for stretcher bars.
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TT214-Finishing Needlework Picture Frames
Homework: None
Supplies: scissors to cut poster board
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TT215-Teaching Beginning Needlepoint
Homework: None
Supplies: scissors or thread cutter and magnification, if needed
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TT216-Yes, They Can! Design It Themselves With Unpatterns
Homework: Knit a 5"x5" swatch in your most popular yarn or a yarn you'd like to design your own garment in. Those not familiar with design might prefer to stick to stockinette; more adventurous knitters may work in a stitch pattern.
Supplies: a garment that fits well in a fabric similar to the yarn used for swatching (can be a different sleeve style or neckline from what they're planning on designing), measuring tape, calculator, notepaper, and pen or pencil
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TT217-Knitting with Giant Skeins
Homework: None
Supplies: bring knitting needles #7 or #8 or #9, scissors, darning needle
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TT218-Teaching Circulate: A Beaded "Fauxbius" Wrap
Homework: Read pattern before class. (It will be mailed to you.)
Supplies: size 6 ndls and stitch markers
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TT219-Color and Weave Effects Mini Tote Bag
Homework: None
Supplies: scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape
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TL301-Learning, Remembering and Time Management
Homework: None
Supplies: None
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TB302-Exit Strategies
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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TT303-Basic Pattern Drafting
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.
Supplies: homework swatches, calculator, tape measure, a few yards of non-stretchy scrap yarn, scissors
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TT309-Yarn 101 (Or How to Talk Intelligently About Every Skein of Yarn in Your Shop)
Homework: None
Supplies: something to write with and an open mind
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TB310-The Quiet Powerhouse: The Power of Public Relations
Homework: None
Supplies: notebook and writing tool
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TT312-Stand Up and Be Noticed
Homework: None
Supplies: Scissors that can be used to cut poster board.
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TT314-Sew Many Threads, So Much Fun
Homework: None
Supplies: scissors or thread cutter and magnification, if needed
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TT316-Teaching the Undulating Waves Beaded Scarf
Homework: Read pattern before class; it will be emailed to you.
Supplies: size 6 needles and stitch markers
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Friday Classes
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FT101-Magical Moebius Knitting and Designing
Homework: None
Supplies: yarn and needles will be provided; bring the usual little bag of knitting tools
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FT102-Borders and Buttonholes
Homework: Use non-textured, light-colored yarns. Worsted weight is best. Block both swatches. 1. Work a piece approx 4x4", in stockinette, working selvage stitches in stockinette also: change to smaller needles and finish with 1" k1 p1 rib, then bind off all stitches with needles MUCH TOO LARGE. 2. Cast on 24 stitches: work 3" in stockinette. DO EXACTLY AS WRITTEN: do not slip stitches and do not work short rows. (You are shaping a round neck, in case you wonder what is going on.) At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 6 stitches. At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 3 stitches. At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 2 stitches. At the beginning of the next 3 RS rows, bind off 1 stitch. Work 8 rows straight. Bind off all stitches.
Supplies: yarn (same weight as homework piece; contrasting color is fine), needles appropriate for ribbing for homework piece
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FT103-Or Nue'
Homework: None
Supplies: 8" x 8" stretcher bars and tacks.
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FT104-Custom Fitting Existing Patterns
Homework: If you really cannot get to all of these, don’t worry about it. You can view a fellow student’s homework in class to follow along OR, if you know someone else who’s also taking the class, you can divvy-up the homework and each do half. A. With any worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles or appropriate size to obtain medium tension, cast on about 24 stitches. 1. work in k1, p1 rib for 2" or so. 2. work in stockinette for 2" or so. 3. work in any simple cross cable or rope cable pattern for 2" or so. 4. work sts in any eyelet/lace pattern for 2" or so. 5. work in any 2-color-pattern for 2" or so. 6. work in garter st for 2” or so, bind off. B. With any fingering weight yarn and size 2 needles (or any size to get about 7 to 8 sts to the inch), cast on 24 sts and work in stockinette for about 3", bind off. C. With any sport weight yarn and size 5 needles (or any size to get about 5 to 6 sts to the inch), cast on 20 sts and work in stockinette for about 3", bind off. D. With any chunky or bulky weight yarn and size 10 needles (or any size to get about 3 to 4 sts to the inch), cast on 15 sts and work in stockinette for about 3", bind off. E. With any worsted weight yarn, cast on 16 stitches and work in stockinette for about 2" with size 5 needles, 2" with size 8 needles, then 2" with size 10 1/2 needles, bind off.
Supplies: graph paper, maybe 8 or 10 squares to the inch; gauged or proportioned knitter's grid, any gauge; pencils (preferably in several colors) and eraser; pocket calculator; any issue of Vogue Knitting before Spring 1991 but after '84. If you can’t find one, I’m sure one of your fellow students will share.
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FT105-Colorful Cables
Homework: Swatch #1: With light-colored (preferably off-white) smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 17 sts. Work K1, P1 rib for 1". Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #2: With light-colored (preferably off-white) smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 28 sts. Work K1, P1 rib for 1". Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #3: With light-colored (preferably off-white) smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 28 sts. Work K1, P1 rib for 1". Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #4: With light-colored (preferably off-white) smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 42 sts. Work K1, P1 rib for 1". Slip sts onto holder. Swatch #5: With light-colored (preferably off-white) smooth worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 26 sts. Work K1, P1 rib for 1". Slip sts onto holder.
Supplies: homework swatches with yarn still attached, extra white or cream-colored smooth worsted weight yarn, smooth worsted weight yarn in three or four different bright colors, one size 5 double-pointed needle
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FT106-Katt Z. Witch
Homework: None
Supplies: 8"x11" stretcher bars, usual stitching tools, and magnifier, if needed
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FT107-Santa In Martini Glass
Homework: None
Supplies: 10' x 13" stretcher bars and the usual stitching supplies
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FT108-For Me?
Homework: None
Supplies: 12" x 12" stretcher bars, usual stitching tools, and magnification, if needed
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FT109-Cuff-Down and Toe-Up
Homework: Make 4 tubes: for each, use a light-colored worsted weight yarn (no cotton/cotton blends) and size 5 knitting needles (either DPNs or 2 circs). CO 40 sts and, being careful not to twist, close in the round. Work even in St st (knit each rnd) until each tube measures about 2". Do not bind off. Keep on needles or put on scrap yarn.
Supplies: all homework, size 5 metal circular needles (16” and 24”), several extra balls of worsted-weight yarn in different (light) colors, point protectors, scissors, stitch markers, sticky pad, pen, tapestry needle and the usual knitting paraphernalia
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FT110-Crayon Box Jacket Short Course
Homework: None
Supplies: US #8, 9, 10 needles; 4 or 5 different basic wool yarns in your choice of colorway that knit at 4st/inch on US 10 needles including Cascade Pastaza, Classic Elite Montera or Bazic Wool, Manos wool, Stacy Charles Zara Plus or Merino Cable, Lamb's Pride Worsted; 2-3 ribbons such as Trendsetter Dolce or Dolcino, Berroco Zen, Deco Ribbon, Choo-Choo, K1C2 Tartelette; 1-2 sock and fingering weight yarns; mohair, odds and ends, runners, novelty yarns and anything else that beckons except bulky, chunky and chenille yarns. If in doubt, bring it!
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FT111-No Counting Sheep Here!
Homework: None
Supplies: tacks, normal stitching tools, paper scissors
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FT112-Spring Meadows
Homework: None
Supplies: 9" x 9" stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies
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FT113-Sew Many Threads, So Much Fun
Homework: None
Supplies: scissors or thread cutter and magnification, if needed
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FB114-Plan A Shop Retreat--For Fun & Profit
Homework: None
Supplies: note taking supplies
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FB115-Dressing Your Windows To Attract Customers and Move Product
Homework: None
Supplies: photo of the shop windows and their measurements is helpful, but not required; scissors, glue stick, cello tape, and pen or pencil.
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FT116-Learning To Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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FB117-Business Sense: Marketing and Promotions
Homework: Customer profile, competition, description of the neighborhood. BBB and Chamber of Commerce.
Supplies: paper, pen, calculator
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FT201-Advanced Shaping: Lower Edges
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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FB202-Exit Strategies
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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FT203-Mosaic Knitting: Colorful Knitting the Easy Way
Homework: Four swatches pieces as follows: #1: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 15 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next row (WS): Purl across. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 23 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next row (WS): Knit across. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 27 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next row (WS): Purl across. Slip sts onto holder. #4: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 27 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next Row (WS): Knit across. Slip sts onto holder.
Supplies: four homework swatches with yarn still attached, a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark), sticky notes (such as Post It(TM) Notes), size 8 knitting needles, graph paper, 5-squares-to-the-inch, pencil
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FT204-Colorwork Workshop
Homework: None
Supplies: Stitch markers, several, with at least 1 in a contrasting color; one pair each of US 3, and US 6 16" circular needles; one pair US 6 double pointed needles
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FT206-Yarn 101 (Or How to Talk Intelligently About Every Skein of Yarn in Your Shop)
Homework: None
Supplies: something to write with and an open mind
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FT207-Santa Christmas Ornament
Homework: None
Supplies: 8" x 7" stretcher bars, scissors and any other needlepoint supplies desired.
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FT208-Crochet Stitch Workshop
Homework: None
Supplies: Smooth, light-colored sport weight or DK weight yarn, appropriate sized crochet hook, scissors
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FB209-It's All About You
Homework: None
Supplies: comfortable clothing
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FT210-The Hole Truth--All About Lace
Homework: None
Supplies: 2 oz of smooth light color DK or worsted weight yarn (wool preferably) and needles appropriate to yarn
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FT211-Bright Paisley
Homework: None
Supplies: laying tool, 2 pr 12" stretcher bars, scissors. clamp, frame weight or stand would be helpful.
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FB212-Business Sense: Marketing and Promotions (Part 2)
Homework: Customer profile, competition, description of the neighborhood and the expanded view. BBB and Chamber of Commerce.
Supplies: paper, pen, calculator
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ST101-Engineering New Stitch Patterns
Homework: None
Supplies: Graph paper, pencil, eraser, smooth worsted weight yarn and suitable needles for swatching
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SL102-Creativity
Homework: None
Supplies: paper, pencil, magazine (not knitting or gardening) or art book
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SB103-How to Run a Well Oiled Needlework Business
Homework: None
Supplies: paper and pen
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ST104-Join As You Go Knitting
Homework: With worsted or chunky wt yarn and appropriate needles, make swatch of 12 sts in stockinette st in stripes of 2 rows color A and 2 rows color B for about 16 or 18 rows, bind off. With worsted or chunky wt yarn and appropriate needles, make swatches of 12 sts in one color for about 16 or 18 rows, bind off.
Supplies: yarns used in homework, appropriate needles, including circular and double-pointed needles of same size(s) used and all homework swatches
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SB105-Ready for a Shop Facelift or Makeover?
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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SB106-Turn Your Customers' Stash Into Store Sales!
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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ST107-Hope for the Cure
Homework: None
Supplies: beading needle of choice, embroidery scissors, laying tool, 2 pairs of 8" stretcher bars and brass tacks
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SL108-Enhancing the Canvas
Homework: None
Supplies: paper and pencil or pen.
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ST109-Little Needle Felted Critters
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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ST110-Savvy Solutions
Homework: Two 6 x 6 stockinette swatches in a light-colored, smooth worsted weight yarn. Leave one swatch on the needles.
Supplies: A garment designed to fit you that has "issues," yarn and needles for swatching, tapestry needle, scissors, calculator, crochet hooks
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ST111-Hugs and Kisses
Homework: None
Supplies: Please bring your favorite stitching tools as well as tacks, 9 x 12 inch stretcher bars.
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ST112-Spring Meadows
Homework: None
Supplies: 9 x 9 stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies
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ST113-Planning Ahead for Perfect Finishing
Homework: Swatch #1: Make 2. Leaving a long tail of yarn, cast on 15 sts. Work in K1 P1 rib for 10 rows. Mark the side that begins and ends with a knit stitch as the RIGHT SIDE. On next right side row, knit across, increasing 1 st at center (16 sts). Work in stockinette for 15 rows. Beginning with a right side row, work in K2 P2 rib for 10 rows. Bind off. Swatch #2: Make 2. Leaving a long tail of yarn, cast on 10 sts. Work in garter stitch for 20 rows. Bind off. Swatch #3: Make 1. Cast on 36 sts. Work in stockinette stitch for 7 rows. Work in stockinette throughout. Next row (wrong side) bind off 6 sts, work to end of row. Decrease 1 st at end of row every right side row 6 times. 24 sts remain. Work 10 rows even. Next right side row bind off 10 sts at beg of row and work to end. 14 sts remain. Decrease 1 st at beg of each right side row twice. 12 sts remain. Work 5 rows. Bind off. Break yarn leaving a long tail. Swatch #4: Make 1. Cast on 36 sts. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 rows. Next row (right side) bind off 6 sts, work to end of row. Bring unfinished swatch to class.
Supplies: plain, light-colored worsted weight yarn, needles sized appropriately for the yarn, tapestry or yarn needle.
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ST114-Crochet Answers
Homework: Students may bring their "problem projects".
Supplies: sport or worsted weight yarn and appropriate sized hooks
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ST115-Land of the Midnight Sun
Homework: None
Supplies: 9"x9" stretcher bars, needles, usual sewing supplies
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ST116-Learn To Spin Your Own Yarn!
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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SB117-Using the Internet for Business Success
Homework: None
Supplies: writing utensils and paper
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Sunday Classes
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NT101-Writing Patterns To Sell or Kit Up
Homework: None
Supplies: paper and pencil
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NL102-Making the Most of Your Yarn Collection
Homework: None
Supplies:
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NB103-Share Your Passion--Teach
Homework: None
Supplies: note taking materials
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NT104-Double-Sided Knit Casing
Homework: With worsted or chunky wt yarn and appropriate needles, make swatches of 12 sts in one color for about 16 or 18 rows, bind off.
Supplies: yarn used in homework or use same weight in another color, appropriate needles including circular and double-pointed needles of same size(s) used, homework swatch and tapestry needle
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NB105-Small Shop, Small Budget
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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NT106-Filling the Stocking
Homework: None
Supplies: favorite stitching tools along with tacks and stretcher bars measuring 8 x 9 inches
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NT107-Derek's Gecko
Homework: None
Supplies: beading needle of choice, embroidery scissors, laying tool, one pair each of 6" and 9" stretcher bars, brass tacks
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NB108-How to Run a Well Oiled Needlework Business
Homework: None
Supplies: paper and pen
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NT109-Ewe Dye-It Yarns - No Mess Dyeing in Your Shop!
Homework: None
Supplies: pencil & paper for your notes. Wear clothes (cotton fabrics recommended) that you won't mind if you do splash a bit of dye on. You many bring one or two of your own skeins (not balls) of undyed yarn or silk threads if you'd like to experiment with this technique if time permits.
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NB110-The Best Kept Secrets of the Most Successful Shops
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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NT111-Needlepoint Store Cottage
Homework: Knowledge of basketweave, continental stitches.
Supplies: appropriate needlepoint tools, #20 and #22 tapestry needles, 11" and 14" stretcher bars and tacks
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NT112-Crocheted Buttonbands and Buttonholes
Homework: With worsted or sport weight yarn and appropriate sized hook, make two swatches at least 6" square: one in single crochet and one in double crochet OR one in garter stitch and one in stockinette stitch OR any combination of these 4 stitches.
Supplies: homework, yarn used for homework, crochet hooks in a variety of sizes
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NT113-Slipped Stitch Patterns
Homework: None
Supplies: Three colors of worsted weight yarn; needles sized appropriately for yarn.
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NL114-Diversify With Weaving
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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NT115-Anticipation
Homework: None
Supplies: 8"x8" stretcher bars, usual sewing supplies
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NT116-Learn To Spin Your Own Yarn!
Homework: None
Supplies:
None
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NB117-Taking Your Shop Online, Web Site and Beyond!
Homework: None
Supplies: writing utensils and paper
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AM - Affiliate Membership 2010
Homework:
None
Supplies:
None
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RM - TNNA Retail Membership 2010
Homework:
None
Supplies:
None
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