Sievers

06/02/2026

Some of our upcoming classes in June and July include Colorwork Knitting Intensive with Shawn Simmons, Explore Color with Temari taught by Judith Yamamoto and Kathy Broer and Closed Coiled Basketry with Lynn Schuster. Learn more by reading about them on our website, www.sieversschool.com.

06/01/2026

The Open Quilt Studio quilters and sewists have been busy these past few days. We love seeing what everyone has been working on!

05/28/2026

Here we are, for the 48th time, marking the first day of the Sievers season of classes and for the next five days the studios will be filled with the special warmth only quilts (and quilters) can bring. Read more in our latest blog post.

05/24/2026

These are just some of many projects to explore! Our hours this weekend are 10-4 on Sunday and 10-2 on Monday, Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

The Sievers Shop opens tomorrow, May 18! Daily hours are 10-4 on Mon-Sat and 10-2 on Sundays and holidays through October 31. Handmade items from over 60 artists, plus many materials and kits for makers, including crochet, embroidery, needle felting, knitting, polymer clay, needlepoint, punch needle, watercolor and more, yarns, books and gifts. We look forward to your visit!

05/12/2026

Summer beach days will be here soon, but this is how it looks now, with what might be the largest snow bank left on the Island.

05/08/2026

Sunsets may signify the end of a day, but at the same time hold promise for the next, new day. We're thinking of new days to come and sharing what’s new on the Island and in the Sievers Shop. Read more in our latest blog post.

Sunsets may signify the end of a day, but at the same time hold promise for the next, new day. Monday's sunset made us think of the new days to come as we

04/28/2026

The 2026 Shetland Wool Week hat, Birsie Beanny, has been announced! Information about the pattern and yarns can be found on the Shetland Wool Week website. The hat uses one ball of six different colors from Jamieson and Smith at $6.95 each. We have them in stock if you'd like to place an order! Please go to sieversschool.com/contact and we can hold or mail them to you.

04/21/2026

As an island, by definition, we’re surrounded by water. This past week, many inland areas of Washington Island felt a little like shore property, with water views in fields, across roads, in yards and in basements. Read more in our latest blog post.

As an island, by definition, we're surrounded by water. This past week, many inland areas of Washington Island felt a little like shore property, with water

04/03/2026

A few cracks in the ice and blue sky today are some of the promising signs of spring!