Alison Glass & Giucy Giuce Mini Series Sew Along
SEW ALONG DETAILS
- The event will last for 10 weeks, March 22, 2020 - May 31, 2020.
- The first eight weeks will consist of sewing the 8 block patterns. Share one block (a 4” version or larger) each week on Instagram to be eligible for weekly prizes.
- Use the hashtags #MINISERIESSAL, #ALISONGLASS, and #GIUCYGIUCE to enter/share your blocks. You must post the correct block assigned for each week and use the hashtags to be eligible to win prizes.
- During the last two weeks of the sew along, you will choose how you would like to use your blocks in a finished project or projects.
You can purchase your patterns and accessories from Smith-Owen and enjoy a 20% discount. Just use coupon code agsewalong at checkout or in the store. Need fabric for your sew along? Go ahead and use that code for your mini series fabric too.
A Journey to Improv
A Journey to Improv. Join us for an interactive two-hour trunk show/demo of improv techniques by Colleen Kole. There will be plenty of time for questions as you hear Colleen’s story of how she uses improv in her design practice and how you can build a new repertoire of techniques so you feel comfortable trying them at home. You will also hear about her transition to a full-time artist and an exhibitor of her art nationally and internationally with this action-packed trunk show.
Coleen's Bio:
Colleen Kole is a full -time studio artist who quilts and dyes her own fabrics. Her quilt journey began by picking up unfinished quilt blocks and hand sewing them together with no previous sewing knowledge. They just needed to be rescued with a needle and thread to join them. Fast forward to a life with a busy family and a sewing machine became a part of her creative life.
Coleen's Bio:
Colleen Kole is a full -time studio artist who quilts and dyes her own fabrics. Her quilt journey began by picking up unfinished quilt blocks and hand sewing them together with no previous sewing knowledge. They just needed to be rescued with a needle and thread to join them. Fast forward to a life with a busy family and a sewing machine became a part of her creative life.
Smith-Owen Sew Along
We've added two new, fun Sew-Along projects for 2020. Choose one or both.
The cost for the sew-a-longs for the year is only $15. This covers the monthly patterns. If you purchase fabric for this project in the store, you will get a class discount of 20%.
We will meet to showcase your blocks and to pick up the next month's pattern on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. If you choose not to come to the meeting, the pattern can be picked up after that date in the store.
Starts January 16 at 7:00
Show up and join the fun!
Half Square Triangle- Let's Get Going
The cost for the sew-a-longs for the year is only $15. This covers the monthly patterns. If you purchase fabric for this project in the store, you will get a class discount of 20%.
We will meet to showcase your blocks and to pick up the next month's pattern on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. If you choose not to come to the meeting, the pattern can be picked up after that date in the store.
Starts January 16 at 7:00
Show up and join the fun!
Churn Dash Calendar
SOBs
Smith-Owen Bees - Swarms are Forming
How the bee will work:
The swarms are forming at Smith-Owen….be sure to sign up.
The block exchange bee will be 1 year in length. The first meeting is January 16 at 6 PM.
The books we will use are also the swarm: Click on title for more info
- Modern Quilt Blocks by Block Emily Dennis Quilt block designs are suitable for all levels of skill
- Free Spirit Block Party there are both easier and intermediate skill level blocks-build your expertise
- Paper Pieced Modern by Amy Garro participants should have some paper piecing experience
You are welcome to join one swarm or all three, just know that it is a commitment to be met.
Each swarm/hive will have 12 people in it. The block sizes in the books are such that 12 blocks will make a nicely sized quilt.
Calendar
Premier+2 Embroidery Software
Each month we will be working with different modules within the program.
Sashiko Stitching
Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery that uses a basic running stitch to create repetitive patterns.