Classes
Please pay for classes at time of sign up. Students will receive a refund for classes only if Lake Erie Mercantile cancels the class. This policy must be enforced in order to ensure that patterns and supplies purchased for the student in the class, as well as the teachers' time, are paid for. Thank you for your cooperation.
November
Tissue Holder
Thursday, November 29 5pm-7:30pm $15 Taught by Darlene Brittain December
Christmas Tree Skirt
Saturday, December 1 10:30-2:30 $35 includes pattern Taught by Darlene Brittain Refresh your decor with this simple and charming tree skirt. No puckers at the center of this one! 
Key Chain
Thursday, December 6 5pm-7:30pm $15 Taught by Darlene Brittain 
Card Wallet
Tuesday, December 4 5-7:30pm $15 Taught by Darlene This is the perfect Gift Card or Loyalty Card wallet to keep them all together. What a great gift! 
Beginning Knitting
Tuesday, December 4 11:00-1:00 $25 (plus worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles) Taught by Laura In this class students will learn how to cast on and knit. There will be increases and decreases learned, as well as how to bind off to create the fringed edge. Students will need to come back after they have knit to a certain point (included in cost) to be taught how to finish their shawl. 
Beginning Crochet
Monday, Dec. 3 2-5:00pm $43 includes pattern, button and yarn, and homemade stitch marker Taught by Laura |
January
Sewing Machine Mat
Saturday, January 12 10:30-2:30pm $30 includes pattern Taught by Darlene 
Thread Catcher Plus
Tuesday, Jan. 15 5-8:00pm $25 includes pattern Taught by Darlene 
Beginning Quilting
2 Thursdays, Jan. 17 and 24 5-8:00pm $45 includes pattern This quilt uses just two blocks but creates a stunning quilt. Students will learn to make half square triangles and flying geese, essential to becoming a quilter. 
The Ellen Bag
2 Saturdays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 10:30-2:30pm $70 includes pattern, hardware kit, and templates Taught by Deb Kellner This versatile bag is taught by the designer herself! Deb has been praised for her teaching technique and is anxious to show you how to make gussets and install zippers, twist-lock hardware, snaps and d-rings. THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR BEGINNER BAG MAKERS. 
Vinyl Project bag
Thursday, Jan.31 5-8:00pm $25 includes pattern Taught by Darlene FEBRUARY
Curvy Log Cabin Quilt
Saturday, Feb. 9 10:30-2:30pm $45 includes ruler and pattern Taught by Pat McBride There are lots of block options using this clever ruler. For this class, you may use a variety of scraps, or choose a colorway and cut strips. The possibilities are endless. |
Classes we can bring back:
Hot Dish Holders
Traverse City Cherry Cowl:
Beginning Brioche
Beginning Brioche
