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STITCH-INS


 

Friday Stitch-In Open House

Every Friday, 10 am - 4 pm 
Join a great group of stitchers for fun and stitching at the shop.
Most people arrive a little after 10 am, bring or buy lunch, and leave between 2 - 4 pm.
You can come for all or part of the fun - whatever works for you!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up for our special events.


 

First Tuesdays with June McKnight

Join us for special mini classes with the fabulous June McKnight! June will share her knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. Classes are held via Zoom from 6 pm - 7 pm (Pacific). 

Cost: $25 per class - includes live Zoom session, link to video replay, and handouts
>> Learn more

Couture Design Tue, Jan. 9 Diagonal Stitches Tue, Jul. 2
Circles Tue, Feb. 13 Big, Bold, and Beautiful Tue, Aug. 6
Where Did I Go Wrong? Tue, Mar. 5 Cross Stitches + Q&A Tue, Sep. 3
Textures Tue, Apr. 2 Custom Plaids Tue, Oct. 1
Feathers  Tue, May 7 Hair, Fur, and Fuzzy Tue, Nov. 5
Trellises and Lace Tue, Jun. 4 Bring on the Sparkle Tue, Dec. 3

 

Pippin Peonies Workshop

Join us this October 25-26 to stitch this cheerful canvas from Pippin. Our own Stitch Doctor Elizabeth has created a great stitch guide with lots of interesting, yet accessible stitches and fun fibers (plus no plying!). Elizabeth will also lead the two-day class at the shop. 

   When: Friday, October 25 - Saturday, October 26
   Where:  Old World Designs
   Cost:  $650 - includes canvas, stitch guide, fibers, and live workshop
This workshop is sold out, but you can still buy the canvas and stitch guide. >> Learn more 

GROUP CLASSES

Two-hour group classes at the shop to learn a new technique or get assistance with your project. Email or call (650-321-3494) to sign up.


 

Group Embellishment Class

These group classes with Elizabeth are held once a month at the shop, typically on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your current project and we'll provide some wonderful options to elevate your stitching and help with sticky spots.
$35 per class

Saturday Mornings:   10 am - 12 pm
Saturday Afternoons: 1 pm - 3 pm

2024 Dates: January 6 February 10 March 2
  April 13 May 4 June 1
  July 13 August 3 September 7
  October 5 November 2 December 7



 

Stitching Study Hall

This monthly program with Elizabeth is designed for the Advanced Beginner stitcher and includes:
  • Five topic-specific classes -- learn decorative stitches & create a stitch reference book
    $75 per class - includes canvas, threads, handouts, and materials to create stitch book
  • Six group lessons -- receive help on your current project or stitch book
    $35 per class - bring your project and your questions 
Wednesdays, 11 am - 1 pm, or Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm
 
2024 Schedule: (dates in parentheses are sold out)
Go-To Backgrounds: Full Coverage Stitches (Wed, Jan. 24) (Sat, Jan. 20)
Group Lesson (Wed, Feb. 21) (Sat, Feb. 24)
Build Your Stitch Library: Mosaic & Cashmere (Wed, Mar. 20) (Sat, Mar. 23)
Group Lesson (Wed, Apr. 24) (Sat, Apr. 27)
Go-To Backgrounds: Open Stitches (Wed, May 22) (Sat, May 25)
Group Lesson (Wed, Jun. 19) Sat, Jun. 22
Group Lesson (Wed, Jul. 17) Sat, Jul. 27
Group Lesson (Wed, Aug. 21) Sat, Aug. 24
Build Your Stitch Library: Scotch Stitches (Wed, Sep. 18) (Sat, Sep. 21)
(no class in October) - - - - - -
Build Your Stitch Library: Knots, Loops & Lines (Wed, Nov. 13) (Sat, Nov. 16)
Group Lesson (Wed, Dec. 11) Sat, Dec. 14

PRIVATE LESSONS

Please email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up for any of our private lessons.

 

June McKnight

Nationally recognized teacher and prolific author, June McKnight joins us via Zoom for private lessons and special group classes. Learn from a master!

One-hour private lessons via Zoom available by appointment.
>> Learn more 


 

Elizabeth Pavel

Elizabeth specializes in teaching new stitchers and offers private lessons in addition to her Stitching Study Hall program and Group Embellishment Class (see above).  

One-hour private session and group sessions available on Fridays and some Saturdays by appointment.
>> Learn more 

 

Suzanne Attenborough

Avid stitcher and teacher, Suzanne offers lessons via Zoom. 

One-hour private sessions available by appointment. >> Learn more
Contact the store to inquire about group lessons.

To see all class offerings, please view our Calendar or click here for the Full Class List.