Seriously, I am so grateful for people that are more clever than I am that come up with these brilliant, simple, and oh-so-helpful ideas.
Not everyone has the ability to sew themselves, and their loved ones, fabric face masks during this pandemic. We all know we can’t go to the store, or online, and buy masks so finding a way to make well-fitting fabric face coverings that you can insert a filter of some kind into should be high on everyone’s priority list right now. NOTE: these masks WILL NOT filter out the Covid-19 virus, the goal is to prevent us from touching our faces with our hands that may be contaminated, plus helpfully keep out a portion of the many germs and viruses we encounter.
In my opinion, face masks cannot harm us as long as we understand that just wearing a mask doesn’t protect us completely from the Covid-19 virus, but it does encourage social distancing when in public. And that is totally worth it!
Well hello!
I sure hope you all aren’t too sick of the website/social media/email bombardment from every contact you have. I know it’s an inconvenience and I certainly do appreciate you taking the time to click + read.
I received notice from the owner of Wichita Studio School, where my studio is located, that he is closing the building to the public. That means the iCT DeSTaSH SaLe is officially canceled, which is what I honestly expected to have to do anyway.
Today and tomorrow the building is being sanitized. Unfortunately, that does not include private studio spaces so I will be there Saturday when we are allowed back in, sanitizing our space and setting up for virtual lessons.
What this means for us:
For now, I have to cancel our in-person classes + private lessons.
I foresee having to move to virtual classes, which makes it hard for me to physically guide you, but it’s better than nothing!
I will be using Google Hangouts/Meet for virtual individual/group lessons.
Once we set up a time to meet virtually, I will help get you set up if you haven’t used it before.
I will be keeping in touch via email, Facebook, Instagram so keep an eye out.
Thank you all!!
Don’t give up, we’ll all get through this time as healthy, more community-minded knitters. We have plenty of knitting to keep us busy!!
SO…how’s everyone holding up??
Guess where I am…my usual workspace, my cozy home ‘office’.
I am sure more than a few of you are also now working from home or off work keeping the community safe practicing social distancing.
Luckily, we have many many projects to keep us creatives busy!
I want to keep in touch and update all my students, knitting + spinning friends, and clients about Firebrunette Knits’ plans for the next few weeks through the end of March.
Subject to change.
CLASSES: an email will be arriving in all student’s inboxes about all classes scheduled through March
Spectra Short Row Study: postponed to begin April 2nd
Flax Sweater: will go ahead as scheduled but will be broken down into individual meet times for each student
Brenton Point: will go ahead as scheduled but will be broken down into individual meet times for each student
Ramble Shawl: postponed to begin April 25th
DROP IN HOURS AT THE STUDIO: cancelled until April 6th
iCT DeSTaSH SaLe: I am keeping this scheduled, but will NOT be accepting drop-offs until after the 1st of April, at that point I will evaluate the current Covid-19 situation and decide if the sale needs to be canceled
All subscribers will receive an email with a few more details shortly.
I have had virtual lessons available for the last year and with a few out-of-state exceptions, this option has not been utilized locally yet.
I would like to remind everyone that you can meet with me virtually through a number of video conferencing options:
– Please use the Book Now option on the Firebrunette Knits Facebook Page to reserve a time, choose Virtual Lesson
– If you are not on Facebook, contact me directly, chauntel@firebrunetteknits.com to schedule
Google Hangouts – I will send you an invite 10 minutes prior to our scheduled meet time so you have time to sign in or download the app to your phone/iPad/tablet
This service works on any platform with video-enabled + I have found with a good internet connection it is good quality for video
Skype – I don’t typically use Skype, but if it is a platform you would prefer we can connect that way
Zoom – limited to 40 minutes
If you have a preferred way to virtually connect, please don’t hesitate to ask if it’s an option
I understand these are trying times, emotionally and for some of our small businesses, financially. There are a lot of movements out there for small businesses to stay alive during this time. Picket Fence Quilt Co, the brick + mortar fabric shop I work at as well as teach at, does not have an online store, but we are staying open. If you cannot come in, please call and purchase a gift certificate for future visits, or as a gift for another quilter/family member. Maybe get a jumpstart on your Holiday shopping or prepare for upcoming birthdays!
316-558-8899
I cannot thank you all enough for taking precautions at this time, it is important that those of us that are not compromised do our part to take care of and watch out for those that are in danger from Covid-19.
I will be running the drop-offs a little differently for this sale.
There will be a 2 week window for dropping off at the Studio, 751 George Washington Blvd, with specific dates/times:
Start Drop-off Date: March 26th, Thursday, 11am – 5pm Dates/Times: March 28th, Saturday, call to set time March 30th, Monday, 2 – 8pm April 2nd, Thursday, 11am – 5:30pm End Drop-off Date: April 4th, Saturday, 10am – 1pm
As per usual, you need to contact me ahead of time to arrange drop-off; call/text 316-351-8515, email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com.
Some of these times coincide with classes at the studio, I will do my best to not take away time from my class to accept Destash drop-offs.
As you may or may not have heard, our life is taking a leap west in the next 6 months. We will be relocating to Arizona, luckily it won’t be a fast move so there is still time to squeeze in some classes + workshops here in Wichita. I am opening up Drop-in times at the Studio starting in March, opening up more appointment times as well. More information below and on my Facebook Page. You can always email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com, text/call 316.633.3217 to reserve your spot. Payment is due prior to class. EVENT + CLASS LISTINGS ON FACEBOOK
STARTING MARCH 5TH, I WILL HAVE DROP-IN HOURS EVERY THURSDAY AT THE STUDIO: Bring any projects, issues, patterns, etc that you need help with.
This will be open to all so there may be an overlap of clients. I will, of course, do my very best to accommodate everyone’s individual needs so don’t hesitate to drop by. If you want to make sure you have one-on-one time with me, please contact me to make an appointment or visit my Facebook Page to book an appointment.
THURSDAY HOURS: 11AM – 5PM
$10 DROP-IN FEE up to one hour’s time
*Remember, the building is secured so you will need to contact me by text/phone when you arrive so I can let you in.
As you may or may not have heard, our life is taking a leap west in the next 6 months. We will be relocating to Arizona, luckily it won’t be a fast move so there is still time to squeeze in some classes + workshops here in Wichita. I am opening up Drop-in times at the Studio starting in March, opening up more appointment times as well. More information below and on my Facebook Page. You can always email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com, text/call 316.633.3217 to reserve your spot. Payment is due prior to class, more detailed information can be found at the bottom of this email. EVENT + CLASS LISTINGS ON FACEBOOKBOOK A PRIVATE LESSON
March + April Studio Drop-In Days STARTING MARCH 5TH, I WILL HAVE DROP-IN HOURS EVERY THURSDAY AT THE STUDIO: Bring any projects, issues, patterns, etc that you need help with.
This will be open to all so there may be an overlap of clients. I will, of course, do my very best to accommodate everyone’s individual needs so don’t hesitate to drop by. If you want to make sure you have one-on-one time with me, please contact me to make an appointment or visit my Facebook Page to book an appointment. THURSDAY HOURS: 11AM – 5PM $10 DROP-IN FEE up to one hour’s time *Remember, the building is secured so you will need to contact me by text/phone when you arrive so I can let you in. 316-633-3217
March + April Fixing Mistakes $25 DATES: Wednesday, March 11th 1pm – 4pm OR 5:30pm – 8:30pm Wednesday, April 1st 1pm – 4pm OR 5:30pm – 8:30pm No matter your skill level, we ALL make mistakes in our knitting. The confidence that comes when you learn a few tricks to keep your knitting on track will astound you! Mistakes help us work smarter, not harder. Don’t let mistakes hold you back, come and let me build your confidence in your knitting skills, you can do it! Skills required: Basic knitting (cast on, knit, purl) You’ll learn how to fix: a dropped stitch in garter a dropped stitch in stockinette (on the knit and purl side) dropped stitches at the edge of a row missed yarnovers missed increases + decreases unfinished stitches Class Prep REQUIRED: Arrive at class with three completed swatches approximately 4″x4″ in a smooth, light-colored, worsted-weight yarn: Swatch 1: garter, do not bind off, leave on a needle Swatch 2 & 3: stockinette, do not bind off, leave on needle I recommend that swatches be worked on circular needles. SWATCHING MANDATORY!! Tools to bring to class: set of double point needles one size smaller than your knitting needles crochet hook same size as your knitting needles darning needle split markers notepad + PENCIL
March SPECTRA ~ A Study in Short Row Techniques $50 Dates: Mondays March 16th, 23rd, 30th 3 – 5pm OR Thursdays March 19th, 26th, April 2nd 6 – 8pm
Learn the three most common SHORT ROW METHODS; Wrap & Turn, German, and Japanese, in one mesmerizing scarf, Spectra, designed by Stephen West.
This workshop will give you the tools to learn to substitute your favorite new method of short rows in most patterns.
March + April Ramble Brioche Shawl $45 Dates: March 28th, 10am – 12pm + April 25th, 9:30am – 12:30pm PREREQUISITES: basic brioche workshop, or brioche knitting experience, must NOT be new to brioche Learn the most common forms of increasing, decreasing and how to read a brioche chart This is a great start to shaping in brioche. Most of the shawl is knit in garter, then finished off with a simple yet stunning brioche pattern at the top edge.
Knit in DK weight yarn, it knits up quickly and makes for a super squishy fabric.
STARTING MARCH 5TH, I WILL HAVE DROP-IN HOURS AT THE STUDIO: Bring any projects, issues, patterns, etc that you need help with. If you want to make sure you have one-on-one time with me, please contact me to make an appointment or visit my Facebook Page to book an appointment.
HOURS: 11AM – 5PM
$10 DROP-IN FEE up to one hour’s time
*Remember, the building is secured so you will need to contact me by text/phone when you arrive so I can let you in.
Thank you to everyone that has taken a class, or three, this last month at the studio. It has proven to be a great success.
I love January, the newness of the year.
I have been finishing projects right + left, sweaters, shawls, cowls, mittens, all pulled from my WIP pile. I have this nagging guilt about ongoing projects, but in my line of work it is rare that I get to work a project start to finish without something else popping up.
In all honesty, I could probably work on just WIPs for the next year solid and not finish them all (we’re talking close to 60 knitting projects + a dozen crochet).
If you are like me, and absolutely a floozy when it comes to casting on, go grab a project that is over 50% completed and get it finished!! It will feel so good, I promise!
If you are already registered in the March 7th Brioche class and would like to change to the new date, please don’t hesitate to contact me and switch!
Brioche Knitting
Wednesdays February 12th + 26th, 6-8pm
$40 + Supplies
Learn the ever-so-popular brioche stitch technique in knitting; flat and in the round using two high contrasting colors.
You can choose from a cowl or infinity scarf, directions are given for both in the pattern available on Ravelry. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevelle-ss-brioche-cowl-infinity-scarf
Supplies:
as described in the pattern
Call/text 316.633.3217 or Email firebrunetteknits@gmail.com to reserve your spot
