More Creative Knitting than Ever

Don’t worry! We have more QUILTING TIPS coming in the next newsletter!

Last week we talked about how we can be creative… How do we actually get started when it feels overwhelming to dig into that soft, beautiful yarn?

“Creativity happens when we let go of our fear”

One way to actually get started on our creative growth is to LOWER OUR STANDARDS. That’s right! It’s 100% okay to not be perfect and to just start something with NO PLAN and with the idea that it will not be “right”. Just say that it’s a “practice” piece and TRY IT.

Make a mini - version of your new technique!

Knit a just few rows of a new pattern and then frog the whole thing!

Use SALE yarn or SCRAP yarn to practice a new stitch ! Select SALE ITEMS

Creativity thrives on curiosity. Our ability to wonder and search for answers, ignites our creativity. Try sparking your imagination and creativity by asking questions.

I wonder what this might look like? What about this design make me happy?

Practicing is important - We can’t creatively grow when we don’t practice. Dream it, try it. Do it. Do it again. You won’t know where you will end up till you try!

STEEKING is a scary thing to do! How do you get creative when you are too scared to cut your expensive, beautiful sweater? Simple! You make a small, simple practice piece!

What is STEEKING? Steeking is a shortcut used to knit garments such as sweaters in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until the end. After completing a tube, a straight line is cut along the center of a column of stitches, in order to make room for an opening or place to attach another piece.

Kim tested her steeking skills with this mini mug warmer - She was able to shrug off any imperfections in her first try by reducing the stress! Simple projects make creative tests fun!

You can learn new techniques by watching our videos HERE or signing up for private, semi-private or group classes!

Watch a live Sweater Steeking with Renae!

INNOVA Deals~

Tuesday Night Stitch Night is a good time to meet new crafters and be inspired by their love of quilting and stitching.

Visit the shop: We have samples of different quilts kits, patterns, yarn and more on display. Plus sale items!

Our Instagram pages (Quilts, Yarn) are chock full of inspiration!

Upcoming classes:

GET ORGANIZED ON Free Super Saturday Feb 18th
Intro to Pin Loom with Sarah Feb 18th
Rental Longarm Training and more!
Beginning Knitting Feb 18th

Spinning Saturdays

Our shop is excited to have the Wasatch Woolpack Handspinners Guild here for Spinning Saturday on Feb 11th. Have you ever been intrigued by the thoughts of spinning your own yarn or just seeing the process. Come on in the shop from 10 - 3pm to see the magic happen.

Spinners are invited to bring something to share for lunch and something to work on. We will have a great time working on projects and catching up with each other.

Computerized Quilt Guild

We are hosting the Utah Computerized Quilt Guild here for their meeting on Feb 25th at 10 am. Members are invited to bring a show and tell and learn a technique from Tara Learned on how to computerize names on a quilt. They will also be doing a charity baby quilt project. For more information and to join, drop in for the meeting and talk to Sandra.

Our Class list is being updated. Check back often for more options!

GET ORGANIZED ON Free Super Saturday Feb 18th
Intro to Pin Loom with Sarah Feb 18th
Rental Longarm Training and more!

Apply to Teach

If you are skilled in a particular quilting technique, craft style, longarming or other type of fiber art, apply to share YOUR love with others!

We want to build the quilting/crafting/knitting/weaving community and you can inspire others with your talents!

Check it out! Extended Saturday Hours!