Cupcake Pincushion Class

Sunday 7 October 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
$25 + $12 materials kit
Instructor Valerie Hebert

Skill Level: Easy
(Pre-requisite: ability to hand-stitch with fine needles and thread)

Learn to make sweet and swirly fiber treats that are as delightful to look at as they are to use. Plus, there's no gaining weight when these pretty cupcakes of coiled and rolled felt are sitting in your kitchen! Make one or more to give to your sweeties for holiday gifts.

The kit includes:

• felt fabric
• cupcake "paper" fabric
• rick rack trim
• fiber fill
• thread
• candy-colored decorative pins
• felted pom-pom "candy" topping

Materials to bring to class:

1. hand sewing needles (extra long preferred)
2. no-sew fabric glue
3. small scissors
4. extra straight pins (for holding felt while rolling)

Preregistration and advanced payment are required for all classes. Signing up is easy; just call 619.284.7684 or visit The Grove.