Second Annual Fellowship Open Sew with Shannon Timchula of Knotted Threads Co - July 12 & 13 2025
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WHERE:
Sew Whatever Studio - 155 Lincoln Place Court Belleville IL 62221
DATE:
**July 11 - 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
**There will be an optional Fellowship Dinner with an additional fee if you would like to attend. You will be able to move in to the classroom to your assigned machine and enjoy dinner and beverages. Menu and cost will be available at a later date.
July 12 - 10 AM - 5 PM
July 13 - 10 AM - 4 PM
(Building will be closing for the last participant by 5:30 PM)
FROM THE DESIGNER:
Prepare your needles and thread, for a grand adventure awaits! Join me for a Lord of the Rings Themed Sewing Weekend where we’ll craft glorious handbags fit for a hobbit’s travels and discuss all things Middle Earth!
Let’s create handbags worthy of Elven royalty or perhaps even a Dwarf’s treasure stash! Feel free to channel your inner Sauron and sew with a dark sense of style, or keep it light like the Shire's finest ales.
While we stitch, let’s discuss whether Frodo would’ve made a better fashion icon than a ring-bearer, or debate if Gandalf’s beard has its own postcode. From the Shire to Mordor, we’ll chat about all things Middle Earth—just remember, no ring-wraiths allowed unless they come bearing snacks.
Prepare for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and fabulous crafting. May your stitches be as swift as the eagles’ wings and your laughter as hearty as a feast in the Prancing Pony!
“One does not simply walk into a sewing weekend… unless it’s with friends!”
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready for a relaxing weekend among fellow hobbits and elves? Then come along! We will be playing Lord of the Rings movies, having Second Breakfast and sewing whatever! Shannon has not required that you make only Knotted Threads Co Patterns. She will be available to answer questions but please note if you have questions regaurding a specific pattern from another designer she may not be able to fully answer.
I hear there's also a goody bag with some great items from Alchemats Materials & Hardware, Shannon and More Me Know!
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Some basic sewing knowledge is REQUIRED. I will not be here to teach you to completely sew but I will be there to go over industrial machine basics, etc.
You do NOT need to know how to use an industrial for this workshop. We will be here to help!
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
We do have materials you can use within the classroom; fabric, assorted hardware, templates. However, you will be responsible for bringing your projects. We have cutting tables and cutting tools for every student if you run out of time to complete the cutting adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER WITHIN THE CLASSROOM:
We provide the machines, a wide variety of thread choices, needles, clips, rulers, thread snips, lighters, screw drivers, glue, duct tape, DST, hole punches, rivet presses, ironing station, heat press station.
We plan to provide a catered lunch on both days of the class. If you have dietary needs please let us know in the notes of your ticket or in an email. We want to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible within our space.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
We have secured a block with the Towneplace Suites in O'Fallon for $140/night
The price of the ticket does not include any travel, airfare or rides to and from said locations. These are your responsibility.
If you have any questions at all before purchasing your ticket please let us know!
OUR GOAL:
Our goal is to provide a stress-free class space to learn bagmaking. We do not want any students to feel rushed or like they weren't able to get their questions answered. We have worked tirelessly to make sure this is a safe and welcoming space to all who enter. <3 We thank you for your trust and support and cannot wait to see you there!