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Our week in review

This week has been great!  We worked on so many different projects and had so much fun!

We had lots of finishes!  Bean bags, pin cushions and a zippered heart pouch which actually has a zipper on the back as well!  Very creative!

There was knitting, weaving, cross stitch, sewing and crochet happening!  And…

something that really makes me happy.  These sewn projects were all made by one of my students all by herself at home!  How fantastic is that?!!

Classtime Fun!

Today was such a blast in class!  Students were working on all kinds of different things!

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Weaving with pick up sticks!

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These two were...

working on cross stitch projects!

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Attaching a zipper.

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Knitting - one student is starting a scarf, the other is starting a doll.

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This student is cutting out fabric for a tiered and ruffled skirt.  She altered an existing pattern in order to make it the way she wants.

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This student is cutting fabric for a patchwork binding on a blanket.  I love that I am able to have each student make whatever they wish!!

Camp Re-Cap

Last week was super fun!!  We had a knitting and crochet camp in the morning and a sewing camp in the afternoon.  AND of course there was weaving!

 We made lots of crochet stuffed animals!

We made clothing!

We made wrist warmers – both knit and crochet! 

A stuffed dog whose tummy was empty and had a zipper installed to become a pajama bag!  All the idea of this student!

Lots and lots of weaving!

We made bags and back packs!

Quilted items!

More!

And more!  Looking back at the week, I can’t believe how much we accomplished!!

Wednesday Class Fun!

Lots going on in class on Wednesday!Arm Knitted Scarf!Heart PillowHand SewingStudent created light box for design transferHeart pillowTransfer for embroidery and knittingKnittingArm KnittingSo much creative goodness going on at the studio!!

The Penultimate Day of Camp

These days and weeks are flying by so quickly!  Here I find that we have completed our penultimate day of knitting/crochet camp and everyone has made such great progress, I am so proud of our students!

Cute little pom pom bunny.Lots of knitting!!Shoelaces.Shoelaces.Knitting on the patio.Hair scrunchie.Working away.Shoelaces.Snack time and knitting time.Snack time and knitting time.Working on the inside of the paper pulp bowls.Inside of our paper pulp bowls.Embelishing the outside of our bowls.Ready for the 4th of July!Shoelaces.Hair scrunchie.Outside of our bowls.Outside of a bowl.

Knitting Class

I'm always saying this, but I can't believe how much fun we have in knitting class!  For class this week, this student brought an embroidery kit that she had at home and asked for help.  Well...of course!!  All forms of fiber arts are supported here in class.

Learning to transfer an embroidery design to fabric.Starting her embroidery - chain stitch.Working on putting on the buttons for her coin purse.Finished!!Knitting and chatting.Headband finish.Side of headband to show stitch detail.Starting a new project - a teddy bear.Goofing around and having fun!Putting on the first color.More circle weaving.Working on our circle weaving.Done!  So pretty!Close up of the center.Start of a cowl on circular needles.Knitting the toes of her chick.Finger knitting.Finished finger knitted scarf.

Knitting and Crochet

I am continually amazed at what our students can do - and WANT to do.  I am so lucky to be able to teach to students who truly are engaged and excited about their art.  We do so much knitting and crochet (that is what this class is all about!), but we also do so many other things.Almost done!

Making a small wallet.

Working on her stuffed animal

Learning to read patterns with notations like:  K2tog and kfb - not an easy task!

Scarf making.

It takes a long time to make a scarf.

Starting the circle weaving project.I was inspired by an art teacher named Cassis Stephens.  She taught this circle weaving class to her students. It looked like so much fun that I decided to bring it to our students.Painting our backgrounds.Our bases look like this.Finishing up.Finished base.

Aren't the bases for our circle weaving beautiful!  Just wait until they add the details and then some weaving to them.

Hop scotch today for break.

These students really love to play hopscotch.  It appears that this is an "old time" game because while they knew some of the basics, they really didn't know how to play.  I happily taught them the rules and away they went.

They LOVE hopscotch!

Sometimes, they are having so much fun, it is hard to get them to stop playing and come back to knit or crochet.

4th grade crochet headband.Loom knitting.

We don't always knit with knitting needles.  This student brought her knitting loom to class to work on.

Close up for stitch detail - Lovely!Spool knitting.

Spool knitting continues to be a huge hit.

Weaving boards - for bookmarks.

I made these weaving boards for noon art and held back a few for knitting class.  They make perfect bookmarks after being taken off the board!  The best part?  These boards can be used over and over again and are made with recycled (cereal boxes) cardboard.

Making a cowl on circular needles.

REALLY?  A 10 year old knitting on circular needles?!  Yes!

More spool knittin.More knitting.Starting a new project.WOO HOO!!  The head is done!Now the start of the beak.More weaving boards.IMG_4183 IMG_4182Adding details to our circle weaving backgrounds.IMG_4185Details being added.Hearts!Lots of color and lots of detials!

I can't wait until the bases are finished so that they can start the warping and weaving!

Knitting and Sewing continues!

Last week we mixed things up a bit in knitting.  I find that sometimes, especially on warm, sunny days, the kids get restless about half way through class and need a bit of a break.  Knitting for an hour and a half is hard work!

Mr. Smiley!

Sorry for the blurry photo.  Sometimes it's hard to photograph someone's finished project as it is waved in front of the camera - the kids are just so excited about their creations, they can't hold still!  This student made a pom-pom last week and turned it into a smiley pom-pom this week, which promptly retained the name of "Mr. Smiley".  So cute!

The Marble Game.

About half way through class time, the students were getting a little bit restless so we took a small break and played "The Marble Game".

Playing.

First, I  hand each student a paper towel tube that has been cut in half.  Then I show them a marble and explain the rules of the game.  The object of this game is to work together and keep the marble rolling from person to person without dropping it.IMG_3958

Once the marble has passed from your tube to the next person's tube, you run from the start of the line to the end and get ready to catch the marble again.  These students had a great time and managed the all-time record of four rounds!

Back to knitting.

Then it was back to their knitting!

4th grader Spot Dog.

Sewing was a BLAST!  We saw a huge Spot Dog come to completion.

Close-up.

Isn't he cute?!

Tux the distractor.Playing with scraps from his latest project.

Knitting/Crochet Classes

I never know what the students are going to work on in class.  They have their ongoing projects and work on those very diligently, but sometimes they want to do something different to take a break.Knitting and Spool Knitting

Some students decide to pull out their spool knitters, others move from one project to another.

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This student is very intent on finishing her project!  Look how much knitting she has done already!

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A new project for this knitter.

Just about half way there!

No matter what they decide to work on, they have a lot of fun!

Knitting Class!

We have such a fun time in knitting class!  Our students get so much done!

Sewing the last little bit on a hat.4th grader hat knit in the round.

This student did such a great job on her hat.  She cast on with circular needles, knit for 6 1/2", changed to double pointed needles, and then cast off and sewed the top closed.  Isn't it such a cute hat?!!

Side view of hat.Spool knitted bracelet with buttons being sewn on.Finished, embellished bracelet!Another bracelet!

What is just so wonderful about these knitting classes is the friendships that are being made.  The students are all so supportive of each other.  They help each other with challenges and celebrate finishes together!

Aren't those buttons fabulous?!!Hair bow by a new knitter.  Great job!Bows were very popular!

This session of knitting is over but the next one starts right up next week!!

Sewing and Knitting Class

It's time for another class of sewing and knitting and I haven't even posted from last week!!  So many good things to come from Let's Go Crafting.  A Halloween Workshop is being offered - I can't wait to see what each student comes up with!  American Girl Clothing workshops, Holiday Ornament workshops and more to come.But...let me get to the important stuff for now!  What went on in last week's classes?Collaborating.Cutting of new projects.Fabric selection and pinning.More cutting.Sewing.More sewing - this is the insertion of a zipper.Chattin' and knittin'More knitting.Part of a finished bow.Casting on.Almost done!Spool knitting at break time.A spool knitted bracelet!

Knitting Classes are a huge hit!

The new session of knitting has started and everyone is having a great time.  I just love how excited each student is about their own projects as well as those of their friends.

The knitting gang.

We meet at the picnic tables outside of the classrooms.  The fresh air is so nice!

Knitting friends.

Sometimes the tabletop is the perfect place to knit.

Contemplating a pattern.

What shall we make now?  There is a lot of teamwork and discussion that goes along with this class.  I love how they all work together and help each other out.

3rd grader "working" hard!3rd grader with his finished bag.

This student worked so hard and his bag came out really well!

What to make next...hmm...a fish toy for his cat.

Once this student was done with is first project, he decided that he wanted to make a toy for his  cat.  He had no problem with the increase and decrease stitches that he needed to learn to complete it.  Mind you, he had never done these before and he picked it up very quickly - so quickly in fact, that he finished this in just one week!  Now he is working on a scarf - pictures to come.

Crocheted scarf by 3rd grader.

This 3rd grade student is very talented in many different fiber related techniques.  She just finished a crocheted scarf and started a new one.  It's amazing to me how easy it is for these kids to learn these different crafts!

Is it a stuffed toy or a hat?

So....this 2nd grade student started out making a stuffed toy.  She knit away and then cast off.  Once she had sewn up the first side, she put it on her head and a new creation was born.

It's a monster hat!

Aftern the pom poms and buttons were added, then a mouth, the decision was made!!  Her knitted project became a hat.  But, all good monsters need a nose so one had to be sewn on.  What a fabulous first project!  Next up for this 2nd grader is a knitted bear!