Sue Joslin
Intro to the Silhouette
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesUsing Inkscape's add-on for the Silhouette, you will print and cut your own black and white sticker using registration marks. We will walk through the trace commands and create two cut lines at different depths. The first will cut sticker paper, the second cuts all the way through. If time allows, we will explore using other materials like cardstock, vinyl and felt.
There will be a fee of $9.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back of the SPARK building in the fenced in area.
Knox Makers is a place for the Knoxville area’s engineers, artists, hobbyists, innovators, educators and entrepreneurs to work and play. We are a technology and art collective dedicated to the promotion of creativity enabled and informed by science. Our lectures, workshops, and outreach programs inspire and educate both members and the general public. Our workshop provides members with both the space for large projects and the tools to complete them. We are a non-profit educational organization supported by member dues and staffed by volunteers.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.
Intro to the Silhouette
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesUsing Inkscape's add-on for the Silhouette, you will print and cut your own sticker using registration marks. We will walk through the trace commands and create two cut lines at different depths. The first will cut sticker paper, the second cuts all the way through. If time allows, we will explore using other materials like cardstock, vinyl and felt.
There will be a fee of $9.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back of the SPARK building in the fenced in area.
Knox Makers is a place for the Knoxville area’s engineers, artists, hobbyists, innovators, educators and entrepreneurs to work and play. We are a technology and art collective dedicated to the promotion of creativity enabled and informed by science. Our lectures, workshops, and outreach programs inspire and educate both members and the general public. Our workshop provides members with both the space for large projects and the tools to complete them. We are a non-profit educational organization supported by member dues and staffed by volunteers.
Intro to Knitting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesMake things from string! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off while making a mug rug. Yarn and Needles will be provided during class.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.
Introduction to Embroidery
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesYou will learn seven basic embroidery stitches in a 3" x 6" layout. Four larger motifs will help you learn how to work the stitches in combination. You can either frame the work as is; or finish it into a needle book and start storing all your needles and pins in one location. Directions- Knox…
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.
Small Repairs with Hand Sewing
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIt’s time to dig into your mending pile. Skills to be covered - reattaching a missing button and reinforcing damaged buttonholes, darning small holes in those favorite sweaters or t-shirts and fixing dress slacks hems. Maybe you want to camouflage holes in something else with hand embroidery. Bring two small repairs to class for assistance with hands on practice.
Quiltinator (Long-Arm) Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesQuiltinator is now up and running. This is the auth class you need to take to use it.
We start by covering what to consider before you even bring your quilt using and defining long-arm quilting terminology. Next up is machine preparation and loading practices. Lastly it will be your turn to write your name and practice designs within a square.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are fiber-curious, come see what others are working on. We have members who sew clothing and costumes, knit, crochet, weave, quilt, embroider, and many other bitch-and-stitch arts.
Our monthly meeting is meant to be a time to relax and indulge in any or all fiber arts hobbies. Whether you’re an expert or a novice come hang out for all or any part of the fiber fun.
RSVP is not required, just show up when you can and stay however long you can.
Quiltinator (Long-Arm) Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesQuiltinator is now up and running. This is the auth class you need to take to use it.
We start by covering what to consider before you even bring your quilt using and defining long-arm quilting terminology. Next up is machine preparation and loading practices. Lastly it will be your turn to write your name and practice designs within a square.
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.
Small Alterations or Mending with a Machine
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIt’s time to dig into the mending pile. Make that pair of pants that are too short into capris or shorts or simply shorten some jeans with a machine hem. Extend short pockets and add pockets in the seamline to loose skirts or slacks. This technique is not compatible with silhouette hugging skirts or slacks.…
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.