Learn how to use this delightful ruler. There are so many great patterns that are all done with this ruler. This one looks like pop beads. It only uses a 1/2 yard of each color, and you can make it whatever size you want. This class will be taught by Judy Gauthier. Class takes place Wednesday April 29th at 7:00 p.m. in Ripon, and in Milwaukee at 12:00 noon. Here

Make this adorable little dress for your little one! Skills learned include finishing edges using a bias trim, sew-in elastic casing, setting in sleeves, hemming and covering sewing on buttons. Class Length / Schedule: 2 – 90 minute classes April 14th and 21st (Tuesday) 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Please note that the class fee is due at the time of sign-up. We are more than happy to take a payment over

So somewhere down the line we were sold a bill of goods. That bill of goods was that we were not to use anything but 100% cotton in our quilts. Other fibers were not to be considered unless, of course you were an art quilter. Every other serviceable or beautiful fabric was discounted. Okay there were a few people who pushed the boundaries such as “Blue Underground”. They created silk

Let us introduce you to the world of stranded colorwork, often called Fair Isle knitting. In this class we will learn the basics of knitting in color, covering several methods of holding your yarns, reading charts, how to introduce new colors, the concept of yarn dominance, how to avoid tangled yarns, weaving in ends, and finishing techniques. This class is for absolute stranded knitting beginners and those looking to brush

Wine and Wool 2015 was a huge success and a great deal of fun. The wine at Vines and Rushes is so wonderful. There was just enough of the sweet and the dry. We had wonderful food made by Ripon College, and the yarn was a delight as well. Make sure to reserve your spot when it comes around again next year.

It’s official. We will be grandparents this summer. Jackie is due in May, and Katie in July. Jackie is having a boy, and Katie is having a girl. So, I am knitting and sewing like a mad woman. The shop has been kind of quiet, like it usually is this time of year. So, I have been able to sew my little heart out. I would much prefer to have

The sun is getting higher. It’s a sure thing. Even though we are far from being out of the woods in terms of bad weather, there is the promise of spring. The days are longer. There are a few more birds flying around outside. But one of the best things that I notice when the sun gets higher is this; the sun shines through my stained glass window. Yup, I

Here’s a quilt by our mystery quilter. She never lets me take her picture even though I beg her! I made a quilt like this and she saw the sample in our back room. So, I told her how to do it in about 3 simple steps and she took off with it. I so love her fabric choices. She combined Michael Miller, Kaffe Fasset, Moda and Alison Glass for