New fall classes are now forming, learn some new techniques and have fun doing it!! (Bring along a friend!) Samples for all classes are now in the store. See more details on the schedule. Remember, we also offer private lessons in sewing, patternmaking, felting, spinning, etc. For more info or to register for classes call […]
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Oct7
Babette blanket class
With the basics of crochet you can make this stunning blanket–color is the key.
Babette Blanket class. Saturday October 25th and Nov. 1st, 1-3:00. $40.00.
Want to learn the basics?? Beginner crochet class is scheduled for October 18, 1-3:00. $15.00. Please pre-register as class size is limited.
Already know how?? Join us for TGIF Hookup. An […]
Sep10
Today is a good day to dye
(As for the post title, I guess referencing Klingon proverbs really means you’re a geek, eh? Guilty as charged).
Last Saturday’s dye class was brilliant — pun intended — as you can see from student Darcy’s end products above. (For more, check out her yarn photos on Flickr). The sun didn’t come out and scorch us […]
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Sep10
Surface Design Workshop
Tonight’s workshop still has a few available spots.
Jenny Barnett Rohrs is teaching a series of surface design classes here at Stitch Cleveland in September. Details from her recent blog post:
I’ll be offering a class on stamping on fabric, first. We’ll cover ink pads, acrylic paints, and even color lifting using stamps. (I may even through […]
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Sep3
Just announced! Three classes with Annie Modesitt
Great news, knitters! Stitch Cleveland and River Colors Studio are happy to announce that we’ll be hosting three classes with nationally-known designer, teacher and author Annie Modesitt this month!
Combination Knitting — what Annie’s perhaps best known for (check out her book Confessions of a Knitting Heretic!) — is an amazing combination of Western (German/English/American) […]
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Sep3
Surface design class details
Tonight’s workshop has a few spots still available..
Jenny Barnett Rohrs is teaching a series of surface design classes here at Stitch Cleveland in September. Details from her recent blog post:
I’ll be offering a class on stamping on fabric, first. We’ll cover ink pads, acrylic paints, and even color lifting using stamps. (I may even through […]
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Aug21
Dye class Saturday 6 September / sweater workshop
Come one, come all — it’s Dye Day at Stitch Cleveland on Saturday 6 September from 10:00 - 2:00. Class fee is $50 and includes dye, gloves, use of processing equipment and cleaners, 2 skeins of yarn (you are welcome to bring more from your stash) and instruction by me, Shannon, your dyemistress.
Trust me, the […]
Aug4
Workshop: Katherine Shaughnessy of Wool & Hoop
It will be sew very crewel if you miss the workshop with Katherine Shaughnessy of Wool & Hoop on August 16th from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Cost is $85, including the (rather schmancy) kit. We’ve stocked up on crewel supplies, including amazing iron-on sets that feature all her current patterns plus a few new […]
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Mar9
Beaded wristlet class
Hey everyone! As Megan noted, the blizzard caught me out of town, but I’ll be back on Tuesday just in time to offer several new classes. This Saturday, it’s beaded wristlets from 11:00-1:00. Bring sock weight yarn (this is great for using up leftovers if you’re a sock knitter) and beads. Both are available next […]
Feb7
Crazy Quilt Square Pincushion workshop
Coming up on February 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — a crazy quilt square pincushion workshop with local fiber artist Pat Burcham! Learn to paper-piece a crazy patch square and embellish with hand embroidery stitches, then stuff it for an awesome pincushion. Cost is $50 and includes kit. Sign up early — class […]
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Shannon, sometimes better known as 
Heidi Massingill is an experienced dressmaker and fiber artist, her design studio specialized in special occasion wear and fine tailoring. Her resume includes The Phantom of the Opera, The Cleveland Ballet, Peter’s Store for Women in Chagrin Falls, Margaret’s Fine Tailoring for Women in Rocky River, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and more. She also designs and creates a line of children’s knitwear, Chikadee Handknits, and holds Knitting and Crochet Instructor certification with New York’s 
Megan Engelmann is a Cleveland-based fashion designer and graduate of Kent State University’s Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. She has been sewing for nearly twenty years and specializes in women’s clothing design and illustration. As a working fashion and accessories designer for a large Ohio-based company, Megan keeps her skills as sharp as her scissors! She has been teaching sewing, illustration, and design for six years.
