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  • Open House: Brooker, Martins & Associates

    Open House: Brooker, Martins & Associates

    January 13, 2023  9:30 am - 11:30 am
    110 E State St ste 1, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • The Stitch : Knitted Entrelac Scarf

    The Stitch : Knitted Entrelac Scarf

    January 17, 2023  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Stitch, 206 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Jan 17, 2023    5:30pm-7:30pm

    Jan 30, 2023    5:30pm-7:30pm

     

    $45 per person (Pattern included)

     

    Learn to knit entrelac, aknitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern.  Theresulting pattern looks like woven knitted strips or a basketweave effect. Thistechnique is much easier than it looks, and the scarf is a great project forexploring entrelac techniques. Participants should have a basic knowledgeof knitting (advanced beginner level).

     

    Materials: 440 yards of a long self-colorchanging yarn of an Aran weight, 1 size 8 US needle (either a pair of straightsor one circular, whichever you are more comfortable with), tapestry needle,tape measure, and scissors. All supplies are available for purchase at theStitch.

    Join Amy in this fun class held on two nights withan extra night available for practice and tutoring. 

     

    Sign up by phone at515-386-2014, coming into the store at 206 N Wilson Ave., or going on to ourwebsite www.thestitchiowa.com

    See more details

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  • The Stitch: Beginner Paper Piecing

    The Stitch: Beginner Paper Piecing

    January 21, 2023  10:00 am - 11:30 am
    The Stitch, 206 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Jan 21, 2023    10am-1130am

    Jan 28, 2023    10am-1130am

    $25 per person

     

    Come and learn Mikki'sfavorite quilting technique! Paper piecing lets you create perfect points andmatching seams. In this class Mikki will show you how to make an EconomyBlock in a 6" size.  You will receive enough extra pre-printed paperto make 42 blocks. 

    Class supplies needed:
    Rotary Cutter
    Ruler
    Pins
    Paper scissors
    Fabric scissors
    Fabric scraps 1/4 yard or less, both printed andbackground fabrics
    Sewing machine with a regular foot - not a1/4" foot
    Thread

    Optional but wonderful:
    Add a quarter ruler - Available for purchase atthe Stitch

     

    Sign up by phone at515-386-2014, coming into the store at 206 N Wilson Ave., or going on to ourwebsite www.thestitchiowa.com

    See more details

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  • The Stitch: Beginner Paper Piecing

    The Stitch: Beginner Paper Piecing

    January 28, 2023  10:00 am - 11:30 am
    The Stitch, 206 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Jan 21, 2023    10am-1130am

    Jan 28, 2023    10am-1130am

    $25 per person

     

    Come and learn Mikki'sfavorite quilting technique! Paper piecing lets you create perfect points andmatching seams. In this class Mikki will show you how to make an EconomyBlock in a 6" size.  You will receive enough extra pre-printed paperto make 42 blocks. 

    Class supplies needed:
    Rotary Cutter
    Ruler
    Pins
    Paper scissors
    Fabric scissors
    Fabric scraps 1/4 yard or less, both printed andbackground fabrics
    Sewing machine with a regular foot - not a1/4" foot
    Thread

    Optional but wonderful:
    Add a quarter ruler - Available for purchase atthe Stitch

     

    Sign up by phone at515-386-2014, coming into the store at 206 N Wilson Ave., or going on to ourwebsite www.thestitchiowa.com

    See more details

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  • The Stitch: Knitted Entrelac Scarf

    The Stitch: Knitted Entrelac Scarf

    January 30, 2023  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Stitch, 206 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Jan 17, 2023    5:30pm-7:30pm

    Jan 30, 2023    5:30pm-7:30pm

     

    $45 per person (Pattern included)

     

    Learn to knit entrelac, aknitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern.  Theresulting pattern looks like woven knitted strips or a basketweave effect. Thistechnique is much easier than it looks, and the scarf is a great project forexploring entrelac techniques. Participants should have a basic knowledgeof knitting (advanced beginner level).

     

    Materials: 440 yards of a long self-colorchanging yarn of an Aran weight, 1 size 8 US needle (either a pair of straightsor one circular, whichever you are more comfortable with), tapestry needle,tape measure, and scissors. All supplies are available for purchase at theStitch.

    Join Amy in this fun class held on two nights withan extra night available for practice and tutoring. 

     

    Sign up by phone at515-386-2014, coming into the store at 206 N Wilson Ave., or going on to ourwebsite www.thestitchiowa.com

    See more details

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Home State Bank Receives Friend of Extension Award

Home State Bank has been selected to receive the Friend of Extension Award from the Southwest Region in Iowa. The purpose of this award is to recognize a non-extension (lay) […]

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Jefferson Public Library New Book List

Jefferson Public Library announces new book list for January 2023. January 2023 New Book List

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Changes to Bell Tower Parade Route

Bell Tower Festival announces Parade Improvements Planning is well underway for the 43rd annual Bell Tower Festival, which will be held on June 8, 9 & 10, 2023, in Jefferson. […]

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