Christmas Open House – Sunday Nov 18th 12:00-4:00: Come and join us for downtown Waverly’s Christmas Kick Off. Hot cider and goodies await you. The staff at Fiberworks wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas and hope you have a safe and joyous holiday season. Christmas Greetings on Main will be Thursday, Dec 13th from 6:00 – 8:00. Come and see the live windows and have a cup of hot chocolate on Bremer Ave. We will have carols by St. Paul’s Lutheran Bell Choir in our window.

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Block of the Month sign ups: It is time to sign up for the BOMs that will start in January.
#1 - From Thimbleberries, we will offer the Lodge Big Quilt. It will be based on four patterns like this year's project. The cost will be $27.50 for each of eight months, with one month each quarter when you will not receive fabric giving you a chance to catch up on your sewing if you are behind. This includes all fabric for the front and binding, four patterns, extra monthly project patterns available only to Club Members and 10% off all Thimbleberries fabrics and patterns throughout the year. Membership fee is $20.00.
#2 – From Quilt Country, we will also do Seasons in a Row. This one has a themed row for each month, snowmen for January, turkeys for November, etc. The price is $18.00 per month, which includes the pattern and all fabric for rows, sashing and borders. Optional button embellishment packs may be purchased at 10% off retail price for those doing the quilt.
If you sign up for either block of the month, it is a commitment for the entire year. We will have a meeting night on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 for demos, tips, treats and any help you might need on completing the project. If you cannot attend this meeting, we will mail your block to you on the following day, unless you have made arrangements to pick it up.

Holiday Closures: We will be closed on Thursday, Nov 22nd, Tuesdays Dec 25th and Jan 1st for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We will close early - 4:30 on Wednesday, Nov 21sr,

Free patterns: Thanks to Dreams of Stitches for #5 of 5 – Homegrown Lessons – Master chart; Whispered By the Wind – Snow; Lizzie Kate – Cozy Christmas Wishes and Poppy Creations – Candy Cane Sled.

TECHNIQUE TIP: Wool Felting

Felting is currently enjoying a popularity up-swing. Felting transforms the size, texture and density of either knitted pieces or roving or thread. One can do 3 dimensional shapes, appliques, or accessories like hats, mittens, purses, scarves, slippers and pillows. If you are knitting, you will want to make a test swatch to see how your yarn felts. Wool yarns that are not labeled machine washable work best, although you can use blends that are at least 50% wool. White and light colors may not felt as well as heathers or darker colors. After the piece has been knitted, it is put in the washing machine on hot wash and cold rinse cycle. Add about a tablespoon of laundry detergent as this helps the fibers swell and rub together binding them into felted fabric. Longer agitation = more shrinkage. You may not want to let the spin portion of the cycle run as it can set permanent creases. Roll in a towel and gently squeeze out excess water. Block into the shape you want the finished article to be. Let air dry. Do not use the dryer or your piece will continue to shrink. You will not be able to distinguish individual stitches and a felted piece may be cut to shape without unraveling.
You may also use wool roving or other natural fibers and a needle to felt the fibers together. Roving is carded, combed wool before it is spun into yarn. It is available in natural and dyed colors. All animal hair is covered with scales called cuticle. Moisture and heat cause these scales to soften and rise slightly from the hair shaft. If they are exposed to friction they begin to lock together. The felting needles are very sharp and have barbs along the edges to interlace the cuticles. Felting needles can be used individually or several may be put into a handle to cover a larger area at once. You must use some kind of mat underneath your needle to protect not only the surface but also to keep from breaking your needle. Jewelry, pins, appliques and 3 –D pieces are usual needle felting projects.

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Class Schedule: One half of the class fee is required at the time of registration to hold your place. Please register at least two weeks in advance of scheduled dates to allow for ordering of supplies in time for class. Fees include supplies and instruction. Please add 7% tax to fee if you mail it in. There are no refunds for class fees once I have ordered supplies, but you may reschedule a makeup time at your convenience.

I have not scheduled any formal classes for the rest of November or December. Most people’s schedules are so busy they don’t want to take time out to come to a class. If you have time and want to learn something in particular or start stitching on a certain project, get 2 or 3 people together and give me a call to set up a “private class” for you. We will offer open stitching anytime we are open. I will make an effort to keep the table cleaned off so if you need a place away from prying eyes or peace from the telephone, you can come here and stitch without interruption.

Sat. Jan 12th 9:00-12:00 – XL-ENT Angel January: This begins a monthly angel series done on 18 count needlepoint canvas. Pattern will be line drawn on canvas from a template. Threads are Needlepoint Silk floss and stitches are simple yet interesting. Includes cording and backing materials. Each angel will be accented with beads and a charm. January’s is a snowflake. Finished size about 4” ornament– these are so cute you will want to hang them all year long not just on your Christmas tree. Class Fee = $32.50.

Thur. Jan 17th 6:00-8:00 P.M. – Quilt Club Time: Choose from Thimbleberries Lodge Big Club Quilt or Seasons in a Row Quilt to work on during this time. Demonstrations, helpful hints, extra projects will be offered. Maybe even a snack! See first page for details of cost.

Sat. Jan 19th and Feb 2nd 9:00-12:00 – Honor Thy Needle: This is a wonderful pyramid shaped etui. It folds open to reveal a place to keep your needles, a small pair of scissors and pin cushion in the center. Pull on the cording and it closes back up. The design is worked over one thread with Dinky Dyes overdyed silks – seven different colors. Model is shown on Chai Tea 28 count Jobelan, but you may choose your own color if you’d like. There is some preparation stitching so you will want to register early enough to get the sectioning done before the first class. The second class will be two weeks later to allow you to finish any stitching not done in the first class and assembly will be the day’s agenda. You will need to choose a lining fabric to coordinate with your ground. All templates are cut and ready to cover. You may wish to bring magnification to class. Class Fee = $82.50.

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WHAT’S NEW! –Make a list!
Kits: Mill Hill – Outside the Box series – Gift Box; Sweetheart Tree – K is for Key, L is for Lamb, Friendship; Cherished Stitches – Amethyst Tin; Shepherd’s Bush – Happy Pumpkin Scissor Fob, Family Sampler, Happy Haunting; Prairie Schooler – Limited Edition Santa 2007 Let it Snow; Yarn Tree – Olde Time Santas (3); Bent Creek – Part 3 of the Big Zipper – The Big House; Just Nan - Autumn & Winter Spells; Mirabilia – Christmas Tree 2007. Other stuff: DMC – Pearl Cotton #5 in 36 variation colors; DeeBee’s – Frame weights; Fiberworks – Gift Certificates in any amount.(not new but still great for gift giving!) Fabric: Riverwoods – From A to Z; Avlyn – Ride the Rails with a panel any train lover will like; Art to Heart – Love Is; RJR – Jinny Beyer – Manor House.

QUILTING: Debbie Mumm: Joy Joy Joy, Greenwood Gardens; Art to Heart: Star of Wonder, Love Is; House of White Birches: Holly Jolly Christmas Quilting.

CROSS STITCH: Shepherd’s Bush: Bretts’ Stocking, On the Haunt, Witch’s Treat; Bent Creek: Red Thread Snapper Road Trip & Picnic; Homespun Elegance: Merry Stitches, All Is Calm, Peace on Earth, Meowy Time Nov/Dec; The Cat’s Whiskers: What a Hoot, Spook a Boo; Heart In Hand: Wee Santa 07, Thanksgiving Bird; La-D-Da: Harvest Angel; Calico Crossroads: Feast Your Eyes, Yule Kat; Something in Common: Winter Cardinal; Blue Ribbon: Winter Wingding, Green Letter Ornaments; M Designs: Halloween Tree; Rosewood Manor: Garden Tiles, Charming Tulips; Imaginating; Seasons Blessings, Nutcracker Ornaments, Candy Cane Christmas; Sue Hillis: Stitching Santa; Glendon Place: The Nativity; Sweetheart Tree: 12 Days of Christmas finished; Praiseworthy: The Bird’s Carol; Chatelaine: Alpine Seasons Garden; Dinky Dyes: Happy Holidays, Lightning Ridge; My Big Toe: Building Block Holy, The Wedding, The Lord is My Shepherd; Beardie Designs: Blackwork & Alfabet Bords; Ink Circles: Hanky Pysanky, Cirque des Triangles; Needlemania: Jardin d’Jour; Drawn Thread: Sampler MNO, PQR, The Riddle; Papillon Creations: Scheherazade; Cross Stitch Art: Celtic Cross Collection; Twisted Oaks: Coq Au Pins, Honor Thy Needle; Kitty Kats: Rachel & Artie; Sampler Cove: Wise; DebBee’s Designs – Autumn Fantasy

OTHER: Hardanger: Cindy Valentine – Celebration; Carolyn Mitchell – Beautiful Holiday Hardanger; Beading: Bead & Button – Easy Does It Series Bags, Bead Weaving, Netting, 101 Tips, ABC’s, Boxes & Bowls; Design Originals – Fantasy Beaded Bags; Shanigan – Beaded Basket. Canvas:; Carolyn Mitchell – February Fever; From Nancy’s Needle Evening Star; Laura Perin – Yankee Pride. Blackwork:: Stitchin’spiration – Knotwork Medallion 4, The Traveler & Wanderer; Tam’s Creations – Biscornus 1 & 2.

Happy Stitching and a Heartfelt Thanks for your patronage this year.

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Fiberworks
108 E Bremer Ave. STANDARD Waverly, IA 50677 PRESORT
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