The Sewing Shanty now carries alpaca products from PromiseLand Alpaca located outside of Kratzerville, Pa. The shop now carries yarns, socks, and felt pads. Stop in and feel the softness of 100% alaca products-best of all, they are local products.
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Welcome PromiseLand Alpaca
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Snyder County Arts Camp
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Dena and I just finished up a week of art camp with 57 great kids. The theme was American Indian and each of the campers made Indian Aprons furnished by Dena. The kids used craft felt and then added their beads. What a great age to learn about sewing and beadwork’
Go Joe XIII SIGNATURE QUILT
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
This quilt is a fund raiser for St. Joseph Center and will be presented to the GO JOE XIII TEAM on July 19, 2010. Signatures are a $1 donation. Please help out a great charity.
2nd graders are great!
Friday, May 21st, 2010 This week I had the opportunity to work with a 2nd grade class on their quilt project for the year. Once a year, I travel with my little red wagon to teach my classes on Mondays. I also went into the local school with the Susquehanna Valley Spinners and Weavers guild. and the children watched as 2 sheep were sheared and then they learned by hands on how to use the fleece and turn it into fiber. Working with 2nd graders is a blessing-they really pay attention and participate.
future weaver
- 2nd grade quilt class
Felted Octopus Bag
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
- Felted octopus bag
This felted Octopus bag pattern is found in Cat Bordhi’s book, A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting. Two long tenacles can be tied together for the handles and the other 6 can store your treasures. The head can be placed inside for an extra pocket.
Hmong Story Quilts
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Playing Ball Story Quilt
Vietnam soldier quilt
During “Savor Selinsgrove” on May 15, The Sewing Shanty will have a quilt and needlepoint display from the mountains of Laos. Since most Hmong could not read or write, they told their stories through their sewing and embroidery. The workmanship is amazing. The scrolls are worked in reverse applique and the stitches are barely visible. These are original quilts that were produced individually and were not meant for commercial resale. Stop by the shop, and Rev. Mary Peterhaensel, will tell how she obtained these quilts, while teaching them English. A one of a kind collection! Visit www.selinsgrove.net for more information about May 15TH. A true learning experience for all.
- Hmong Quilt
crocheting by Joanne Bo
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Beginner classes
Thursday, April 15th, 2010The Sewing Shanty offers 2 beginner’s quilt classes. The 1st class is either a crayon or photo quilt. The student will go home with a completed 12 inch pillow. Fabric choices and style designed by the student. Complete class $28. The 2nd class is a split rail quilting class. Students will use the speed quilting method. Class fee is $15. 
- Beginner’s split rail quilt
Materials are discounted 25%. An adult must remain with children at all times. Machines may be rented.
Thomas the Tank
Friday, April 9th, 2010This lined pillow case fits a 20″ X 52″ body pillow. This was designed for my grandson’s birthday. A kit to make this is available for $27.99. Fabric is $7.75 per yard.
Talented friends
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 I am extremely lucky to have 2 talented friends. Debbie Mote designs fabrics and her house blessing, which was designed as dinner napkins, has been turned into this attractive table center piece or wall hanging by Dena Praul-Gentner of Denajean-Handmade by Design. Debbie’s design collection can be found at www.Spoonflower.com. Look for ddmote fabric.
