Piecemakers Teachers' Open House - Piecemakers Country Store

Piecemakers Teachers' Open House is a great way for all of us to "get into the swing of spring" of the year.

We gather together to meet over twenty new and established teachers, see an array of incredible samples for current and future class projects, share ideas, inspire one another and show our appreciation for those with the God-given ability to teach.

Many of these teachers do free demonstrations throughout the year — watch for them in the website Calendar of Events.

Below are pictures of teachers and their handiwork taken at Open House 2023, April 15th.

Piecemakers Teachers' Open House 2023

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: Teachers arrive and visit with one another.

: Jean and Joanna greet everyone.

: Teachers introduce themselves.

: Eating lunch before the fun begins!

: Heather greets and assists customers.

: Evelyn Penfield — original bears and other critters

: Chris Flynn — journals with a vintage flair.

: Karen Fraser — advanced embroidery and beading.

: Lots of activity in the store.

: Home baked refreshments for all!

: Larene Smith — quilt making and bags, too.

: Teachers conversing with students.

: Sheilah Cleary — knitting, crochet and original beadwork.

: Hanne Lohde — original design wool applique and embroidery.

: Danna Phalen — alcohol ink art.

: Teja Cooling — vintage ornament trees and jeweled memory trees.

: Debbie Miller — needle felting.

: Great interest in a quilting demonstration.

: Kathy Davis — polymer clay, needle felting and resin jewelry.

: Rossanna — beginning to advanced sewing for adults and children.

: Bonny Knoll — machine applique and sewing skills.

: So many teachers to meet…

: Sue Pletl — hand embroidered greeting cards.

: Linda Webb — beginning to advanced knitting and crochet.

: So much to see…

: Leeanna Yater — shibori dyeing techniques.

: Gigi Lenker — spinning, weaving, basket making.