Darla Fanton has been enjoying various forms of needlework for as long as she can remember. Quilting, cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crochet and more have all found places in Darla's world. She has been designing needlework professionally for 25 years and began teaching crochet 6 years ago. Darla lives in the Pacific Northwest but can be found frequently in other parts of the country sharing her love of all things needlework.
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Fun Funky Felted Beads
Felting is currently all the rage. When you see how easy it is to create these fun beads you will understand why. Needle felting does not require the use of water, so sit back, relax and create bead after bead using the variety of decorating methods you will learn in this class. See examples of additional uses for your new needle felting skills. Leave class with several funky finished beads to use as you wish. String them for a necklace, attach them to a keychain, use them for a zipper pull, decorate curtain tie-backs - the possibilities are endless. Class kit contains woll roving, wool yarn, accent beads, bead needle, nylon thread, felting needle, bamboo skewer and felting base.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Class Price: $77.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Introduction to Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet, also called afghan stitch, is enjoying renewed popularity and it isn't just for afghans! Everything in Tunisian crochet starts from the simple stitch you will learn. Explore traditional cross stitch on a Tunisian base and intarsia Tunisian where the color changes are worked as you go as well as Tunisian knit and purl. Learn two methods for working the cross stitches on a Tunisian base including one that is nearly invisible from the back side. Learn to use counted cross stitch charts you already have for Tunisian projects. Be ready to explore all the great new Tunisian patterns showing up in the marketplace! Knowing how to crochet a chain is a plus for this class, but no crochet or knit experience is required. Class kit contains Tunisian crochet hook, instruction booklet, five colors of yarn, stitch marker and a tapestry needle.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Class Price: $72.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Tunisian Crochet Loop-de-Loop Bracelet
Here we go loop-de-loop! Learn an easy variation of Tunisian crochet (worked with a standard hook) to create this beaded bracelet with lots of sparkle and movement. Using tri-beads pre-strung on sport weight thread most students should be able to finish their bracelet in class even if they have never crocheted before. You will see other projects worked in this technique designed to kick-start your own creativity with beads and crochet! No crochet experience is required. Class kit contains detailed illustrated instructions, pre-strung tri-beads in a variety of colors, focal beads and elastic thread closure for the slip-on style of bracelet.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Class Price: $77.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Tunisian Entrelac - To Felt or Not: In the Round
Tunisian Entrelac creates a fun patchwork-look fabric but requires no sewing! As a plus you can use a regular hook rather than a long Tunisian hook. It's really quite easy to create this small bowl as you learn to work complex-looking diamonds and triangles. Tunisian creates a sturdy fabric allowing your bowl to stand on its own as is or make it oversize and felt it at home for a different look. Students should be comfortable with single crochet and Tunisian Simple Stitch, also called afghan stitch (or have learned it in the Introduction to Tunisian Crochet class). Class kit includes wool worsted weight yarn (acrylic will be available for those with allergies), crochet hook, tapestry needle and color instruction booklet.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Class Price: $72.00
Skill Level:Intermediate
Two Bead Crochet Bracelet
Learn two different methods of bead crochet while making a beautiful bracelet. Work with pre-strung chip beads as well as learn how to add in beads as you go. Each method has advantages making it important to know both for future crochet projects. Since everybody on your gift list will want one, you will be happy this bracelet can be made in an afternoon. The color combinations are endless making it the perfect gift for friends, family or yourself! Students should be comfortable with single crochet. Some experience working with thread will be helpful. Class kit contains, rayon thread strung with glass and/or gemstone chip beads, 6/0 glass beads, two crochet hooks, toggle clasp and needle.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Class Price: $82.00
Skill Level:Intermediate
Hairpin Lace - Historic Style with a Twist for Today
Hairpin Lace is fun, easy and very portable as it is worked in strips. Hairpin Lace creates a graceful fabric with beautiful draping. With an appearance that can vary dramatically depending on the fiber used, it offers wonderful opportunities for "stand alone" projects or unique "trimming" to other projects. Come and explore some of the many uses and looks to this historic form of crochet. Students should be comfortable with single crochet. Class kit contains worsted weight yarn, several types of novelty yarn, crochet hook, Clover Hairpin Lace tool, stitch markers and full color instruction booklet.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Class Price: $88.00
Skill Level:Intermediate
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