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Books Books Books

We just got in a whack of new books including some great books for kids. Summer's a great time to teach a kid to knit. After all it's one of the most portable hobbies there is. It's perfect for evenings at the cottage or long rides in the car or as a way to occupy everyone on a rainy day. If you're looking to make a present for a new mom or baby, we've got some lovely new books. One of my personal fav's is "Itty Bitty Nursey" by  Susan Anderson.

If you still don't know how to knit we still have six places in our August 18th Knitting 101 class. But don't hesitate as space is limited. And this is a very popular workshop. We also have some fun felting classes on the horizon such as: Hat Blocking, Felt Flowers and a Mix Media Vest with Tonia.

Last but not least, just a reminder, in honor of National Knit in Public Day this Saturday, everything in our sale bag will be $4.00

Volunteers Needed

The folks at The Cornerstone Shelter are looking for a knitting teacher for some residents who are keen to knit mittens! Are any of you knitters ready for a change of volunteer job?

I do not know how long these lessons would last. This would need to be discussed. 

I did learn however, that there's usually a short session to explain to volunteers what it's like to be in the shelter and the rules of engagement. The people who live in the shelter have had some hard knocks and come from a variety of backgrounds. Interacting with volunteers is often the only time they get to let their guard down a bit. 

I think this is a remarkable way to give back to our community. Leaning knitting will open up many doors for these women.

If interested talk to Karen Ann, the volunteer coordinator at Cornerstone - The number is 613-233-2243  Learn more about the Cornerstone shelter  Or contact her at karenann.mckinna@cornerstonewomen.ca

 

Cup of Tea Pincushion.

 

This charming pin-cushion is easy to make, using basic embroidery stitches. Made from wool felt, and nestled in a porcelain tea cup, it is a perfect Morther's Day gift. $25 per person, $30 for Mother and daughter.  May 4th 7-9pm  All materials; including tea cup are provided. 

BREAKING NEWS: We have A Crochet Book Giveaway

Crochet Contest

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CONGRATULATIONS DONNA SNIDER!  Please come into the Wab and pick up "Crochet Inspiration", by Sasha Kagan, or email us with your snail mail address and we'll post it to you.

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We have a present to donate to one of our loyal readers. Laura Twiss of Twiss & Weber is donating a copy of Sasha Kagan's Crochet Inspiration to the person who can come up with the most interesting answer to the following question... post your answer in our comments section at the end of this post.

(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)

What is the most beautiful or intriguing piece or work of crochet you have ever seen?

Here is Laura's review:

Crochet Inspiration, by Sasha Kagan

A lovely book to have for those even slightly interested or for those with years of experience in crochet. British knitwear designer Sasha Kagan supplies plenty of large samples of the crochet work in many weights and colours of yarn along with charted maps of each sample and inspiring projects further along the book. The yarns she chose to work with take great photos and are clearly of quality. I find it exciting and refreshing to have so many different types of yarn and weights featured in one book. A task not easy to do well, but Kagan does execute the book well --an example of her years of experience in design and publishing. Kagan’s work is professional and classy. Recently re-released in paperback, I highly recommend Crochet Inspiration.

Crochet Inspiration
Sasha Kagan
Sixth & Spring Books
US $19.95
CAD $25.95

For those of you interested in learning how to crochet or to simpley get back into it, Laura will be giving the following class at the Wab.

Crochet for Beginners:

In two two-hour classes, learn to crochet a simple flat lap-top cozy. Learn the Chain Stitch, and Single Crochet Stitch. From these two stitches you will build your own fabric to cover a laptop, mobile phone, or a simple bag. Bring in your item you want to make a cozy for, or it's dimensions (height, depth, and length). Check out our photo above.

The first class we will build the base for your item, there will be homework between classes, and in the last class we will discuss and execute a variety of closures and finishings.

Notes: Yarn, needles, and pattern provided; No Experience necessary.

Date(s): April 23rd & 30th Time: 10-12 pm Cost: $50.00

 

One copy of Crochet Inspiration will be awarded to the most interesting answer (write in our comments section) to the following:

What is the most beautiful or intriguing piece or work of crochet you have ever seen?  on Thursday night, April 14th at the Wabi Sabi Stitch 'n Bitch from 6-9pm

The gals at the Wab look forward to reading your comments!

 

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CONGRATULATIONS DONNA SNIDER!  Please come into the Wab and pick up "Crochet Inspiration", by Sasha Kagan, or email us with your snail mail address and we'll post it to you.

Free Classes At The Wab

Now that I've got your attention, ha-ha. Seriously though, we're teaming up with the folk at CPAWS to raise awareness about the diversity of the Ontario Wilderness through craft.

What does this mean? Join artist Stephanie MacNeill on March 5th 10-12pm and learn how to needle-felt a woodland animal. Donate the animal to CPAW'S 2011 eath day event and the class is free. The animals will eventually be auctioned off to raise money for CPAW's. Keep your animal and donate twenty dollars to the cause. It's a win-win situation.

But that's not the only class. Help set the scene for the CPAW'S woodland display. Artist, Karen Straniky will guild you through this woodland adventure.You'll use Uupcycled sweaters, a bit of sewing and lots of creativity. March 3rd  from 6-8 pm  

 

Making Art With Maggie

These awesome pieces were made recently at Wabi Sabi in Maggie Glossop's fiber painting class. 

I love how expressive this medium is. I think it looks a lot like a water colour.

Here are some more images for your enjoyment

An artist at work.

We'll be running this class again soon, I promise. For those of you interested in learing more about this art form check out Maggie's work

Join Margaret Ferraro at Wabi-Sab

Ferraro Art Workshops presents: 

Childrens' Art workshops with artist/instructor Margaret Ferraro.

Do you have a child who is keen to draw? Building a strong foundation of skills in a nurturing environment will give your child the skills to enjoy drawing anything and everything. Every class begins with warm-ups, then several exercises, each appealing to different areas of development such as: Visual analysis and construction, proportion, and composition, to name just a few. We manage to make this a fun and freeing experience, which allows children the freedom to express themselves fully and creatively. Class size is limited to 8-10 students. 

Class is from 10 am-3 pm., with one supervised hour for lunch. We'll have different projects every day.

Saturday December 18th

Draw Santa and other Christmas related material in the morning. Paint a Christmas scene in the afternoon.  

Sunday December 19th

Draw a reindeer and other related material in the morning. Papier mache sculptured ornaments in the afternoon. 

Wednesday December 22nd

Draw the Grinch and other related material in the morning. Paint a christmas scene in the afternoon.  

Thursday December 23rd

Draw Frosty or an elf and other related material in the morning. Papier mache sculpture ornaments in the afternoon.  

Margaret has been teaching specialized childrens' art classes for over ten years in her home/studio just west of Ottawa. 

For further information please contact Margaret Ferraro:

613 839-5241

margferraro@xplornet.ca 

 

You're Never To Old To Learn

Learn how to knit this lovely neck warmer in our Knitting 101 workshop. You'll love it. Classes are ongoing. See our website for details.

Felt As A Creative Landscape

Kids love our playmats. They play for hours creating their own imaginary worlds. Spend a morning making one for the special child in your life.

Workshop : Dec 11   Time: 10-2 pm   Cost: $75.00

Let Carol show you how to use cotton, silk and wool to make a blanket that's both beautiful and warm. This is an intermediate felting class so some experience is needed.

Workshop: Oct 28  & Nov 4  Time: 6-9 pm Cost: $85.00

 

 

Ever wondered what Nuno Felting is all about? Well, these two lovely scarves are great examples of what you can make with this technique just by adding water, soap, roving, and silk. Keep a lookout for our next workshop.

 

 

Yes, it really was made with felt!

 Learn how to felt Paint with Maggie Glossop www.maggieglossop.com

Make landscape or other pictures – still life or abstract from wool rather than paint and paper/canvas. Here's your chance to let your inner artist out. 

Date(s): Nov 21   Time: 12-3 pm   Cost: $70.00