Knox Makers – Fiber Arts
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.
Make a Wet Felted Vessel
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIt’s a little bit art, a little bit science, and just the right dash of chance... you never quite know what magic will happen when fibers come together! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of wet felting while creating your very own vessel with a lid. Use it as a candy dish, a…
Smocking 2.0
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesSmocking is an embroidery technique that functionally binds and decoratively embellishes pleats. This gathering of the fabric can be functional shaping or purely decorative.
In the class, we will be taking it to the next level and doing it in the round. The styrofoam balls and white pleated fabric will be provided. A variety of embroidery floss colors are available but if you have a specific color scheme in mind, you will need to bring your own. Thia will get you started with the skill needed for this next level. We ask that you have smocking basics. You're also welcome to stay for the afternoon during Stitch and Bitch for additional assistance and to finish up.
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.