Finally, we have received a giant new shipment of felt in great new colors. This 20% wool 80% rayon is soft, bright, and just a bit thicker than our old felt, at a better price. If you’ve tried one of our adorable Threadfollower kits, you already know how great this felt is. We are so…read more
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Our Crafty Gift Idea #16 comes to us complements of the very crafty Jennifer Clark. Full time teacher, full time mother of two sweet little girls (as well as two of the four legged variety), she has still found the time for a handmade holiday. She says she will be taking a break from sewing…read more
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Knitting time is short, dear crafters, but there’s still time to whip out a stack of sewn goodies. For the fellows in your life, how about a tie of the neck or bow variety? Try this tutorial from Purl Bee for an elegant neck tie, or this one from Angela Osborn for a dapper bow…read more
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We touched on Eva’s 1 Day Workshop: Table Runner + Napkins on the very first day of our Holiday Happiness Gift Guide Series, but when Eva brought in her sample for the class, we just had to highlight it. Whip up a table runner and napkins on Thursday the 2oth with Eva, or choose a fabric for your…read more
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The prefect gift for that crafty someone who either needs a goto handbook for all their sewing questions or a step-by-step guide for learning how to sew. Sewing Basics is a a book that is anything but basic. It’s a handsomely illustrated, comprehensive introduction to machine and hand sewing by Sandra Bardwell. This season give…read more
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We are so excited to introduce our newest item: kits from Threadfollower. These little boxes contain everything you need–except scissors–to cut out and sew up a miniature critter. This crafty gift idea is a two in one! You can stitch up a bird ornament or a tiny cat for someone (or everyone) on your list, but…read more
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It’s fun to sew swingy skirts and flowy tops for spring and summer in our quilting cottons and voile, but did you know what we have a lovely, fun fabric option for cool weather garments, too? We have a rainbow of delightfully soft flannels from designers like Amy Butler and Erin McMorris. These would be…read more
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We do a lot of private classes at JP Knit & Stitch. Sometimes people just can’t make group class fit their schedule and feel like they need a little extra help and attention. We are always happy to oblige! See Amy below and the fruits of her few hours with Taylor. Voila, a completed Lisette…read more
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The lovely Maria has seamlessly moved from her winter knitting (remember her beautiful blue seater?) to her spring sewing. Here she is with her latest creation, the Colette Crepe dress. We can’t wait for it to warm up so we can see her in it. Stay tuned for pics from Jeanne’s Crepe Dress class…
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One of our favorite sorts of customers are those that are about to go on a big trip and they stop in the shop to stock up on supplies. I often ask them to send back photos of our yarn and/or fabric from far flung places in a Where’s Waldo sort of vibe, and, a…read more
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