Stitch is having a Craft Supplies Sale!

Join us on Saturday 5th March, 10-3pm.

Many bargains to be had - everything must go!!

Come down - have a rummage and a look  and hopefully you will find some useful materials for all your crafting projects!

We have printing stamps, soap making equipment, lace, jewellery cord, paper crafts, sequins, edging, knitting needles, craft boxes, quilting stencils, knitting machines, fabric remnants, cushion inners, crafting books and lots more! 

Stripe Up Your Life!
Head over Heels Stylecraft wool in stock!

Stuart Hillard has collaborated with Stylecraft Yarns to create 'Head Over Heels - Colours of the World', a wonderful collection of yarns. Come and buy a ball and pick up a FREE sock or shawl pattern!

Here at Stitch! we have the Amazon, Guatemala and New Mexico colourway! 

Hillard's six colourways are inspired by some of the most beautiful locations that he has visited. 

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CLASSES TIMETABLE!

LET'S GO!
 

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Weekly Knit & Natter (FREE) Tuesday 8th March, 10.30-12pm
https://bit.ly/36qAlMJ
Bring your knitting and stitching projects and come and make new friends in Stitch whilst enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This session is free. You could book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, every Wednesday 12-1.30, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-9th-March-12-1-30pm-p448328538
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that you need help from Pat with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats, scissors and rotary cutters. 

Introduction to Patchwork with Pat, every Thursday, 12-2pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-10th-March-12-00-2-00pm-p439712130
This is an introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wall hanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Learn to Make a Peter Pan Collar! Saturday 19th March 10-12pm, £40.00
https://bit.ly/3IirnPY
Come and join us and learn to make this timeless accessory that will add a bit of sunshine to your future outfits. 

Learn to Sew a Padded Laptop Case! Saturday 12th March 1-3pm, £45.00
https://bit.ly/3HgDY4N
Learn to make a Laptop case with our lovely seamstress Pat Stevens. Improve your skills with this one off course and have a beautiful case as an end product that you can use for yourself or would be a great handmade gift. This is a class for Beginners with basic sewing skills .

Learn to Make Sleep Shorts or Pyjama Bottoms. Sat 2nd April 10-12pm, £40.00
https://bit.ly/3hbVU5Q
Come and join us and learn to make some wonderfully comfy summer cotton sleep shorts or pyjama bottoms. Get a fix of spring colour with this beginners sewing class where you can make practical nightwear in any colour you like.

Beginners Quilting One Day Workshop! Sunday 10th April, 10.30-4.30pm, £75 (1 more space available)
https://bit.ly/3LAdrT8
Learn skills that include rotary cutting, choosing suitable fabrics, creating a patchwork, layering the quilt, quilting the layers together and finishing off with adding a binding. The design will be based on a patchwork made of squares. It is recommended that you are experienced with using sewing machines. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required.

Learn To Use a Sewing Machine, Saturday 9th April or Friday 29th April, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/LEARN-TO-USE-A-SEWING-MACHINE-Saturday-09th-April-10-30-12-p449304281

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/LEARN-TO-USE-A-SEWING-MACHINE-Friday-29th-April-10-30-12-00-p449307039
Are you a complete sewing beginner looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine? This is a one-off class for beginners perfect for you! Hosted by expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will earn your way around the workings, parts and components of a sewing machine, learn how to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin and learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams, change the needle, use a zipper foot and a 1/4 inch seam foot. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.

MACRAME

Macramé-knots for pots workshop! Thursday 17th March, 6.45-9pm
https://bit.ly/3K7NJUM
The perfect activity to do with a friend over a glass of wine and nibbles that will be provided! Your macramé plant hanger will make the perfect addition to your home or the special handcrafted gift for a loved one.

KNITTING 

Stitching Circle, Wednesday 9th March, 7-9pm, £5 (runs every other week)
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-Wednesday-9th-March-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Intermediate 2-part Knitting workshop, Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th March, 1-3pm, £55.00
https://bit.ly/31OKMYy
With Kay Dudman. This is an intermediate knitting class. (You should already be able to stitch in knit and purl and be able to cast on and off). Techniques you will learn are shaping - creating armholes and necklines. Increases (left/right slant); Decreases (left/right slant) Picking up for neckband/armband; following a pattern: terminology, abbreviations and diagrams, twisted stitches, cable stitches: cable front, cable back and incorporating texture in cable stitches.

CROCHET

Granny Squares Workshop! Friday 11th March, 10.30-12.30pm
https://bit.ly/3LR78e6
At Stitch's latest 2 hour crochet workshop we will focus on how you can use colour and texture to create unique and beautiful designs with a simple Granny Square. The workshop will also focus on forming a square, switching colours, joining techniques and making tassels.

Waffle - Special Crochet Stitch, Friday 25th March, 1-3pm, £40.00, ONE SPACE AVAILABLE 
https://bit.ly/35d8U9f
Some crochet stitches make the perfect foundation for large throws and cushions. In this class I will teach you how to crochet the texture-rich waffle stitch, working round both the front and back posts. Different edging techniques will also be demonstrated.

CRAFT SUPPLIES SALE! SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

Many bargains to be had - everything must go! Come down and have a look and hopefully you will find some useful materials for all your crafting projects! We have knitting needles, lace, stamps, soap making equipment, craft boxes, books and lots, lots more!
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £12 an hour. Please email Suzanne at hello@stitch.org.uk if you would like to book a slot to use. 
 

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 10-5
Wednesday 10-2
Friday 9-2
Saturday 10-3
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Have a good weekend everybody! We hope to see you in the shop soon, please pop in for a chat and a browse and check out our growing range of fabrics, wool, haberdashery, local makers gifts, buttons and craft kits. Or you can contact us on 07903 614727, email hello@stitch.org.uk or on our social media. 

Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!