Happy Friday! Another happy customer here at Stitch! learning to make a keepsake box, thank you Susan. Wendy said she found it "very enjoyable, relaxing and therapeutic and lovely to have something she's made herself and is proud of!" Please get in touch if you'd like us to run this class again. And a lovely class on Tuesday evening mastering the art of Tunisian crochet with Sharon. Tunisian crochet is such a great, thick chunky stitch, brilliant for cushions, bags and chunky scarves, using an overhand grip.

Other new great classes this month include our macrame xmas decorations class and learn to sew a draught excluder! We really hope you can join us. If you are a group looking to do some Christmas crafting of an evening/weekend then please also get in touch and we can arrange something for you. Kay will also be demonstrating at our free knit and natter on Tuesday 10.30-12, how to crochet a remembrance poppy, so everyone welcome to join us for that. 

FABRIC SALE CONTINUES!

And our fabric sale continues for another two weeks in the shop and online with the discount code!  AUTUMNFABRICSSALE 

Buy Discounted Fabric

Three weeks to go until the Under the Arches craft fair on Saturday 26th November! Such a fabulous craft fair. It is going to be packed full of amazing sellers offering a fantastic day of Christmas gift shopping. You can shop a huge range of products from candles and melts to homewares and soaps, jewellery and accessories to biscuits and wine-  perfect christmas shopping and stocking fillers The Arnos Arms on Saturday 26th November, together with festive food and drink, Christmas music and Christmas spirit!

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK
 

Weekly Knit & Natter, every Tuesday 10.30-12pm, FREE
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Every-Tuesday-10-30-12-p488898174
Make new friends in Stitch! Bring your knitting or sewing project, enjoy crafting company, a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This session is free. You can book online or just drop in on the day.

FREE! Learn To Crochet Poppies for Remembrance Day @ Weekly Knit & Natter with Kay Dudman,
Tuesday 8th November, 10.30-12pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/FREE-Learn-To-Crochet-Poppies-for-Remembrance-Day-@-Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-with-Kay-Dudman-Tuesday-8th-November-10-30-12pm-p448402270
Join Kay at our weekly knit and natter where she will be demonstrating how to crochet a poppy. Come along if you'd like to learn. Click on here to download the free pattern, courtesy of Kay Dudman, bring a crochet hook and red wool.
https://www.craftycavy.co.uk/product/remembrance-poppies/

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, next class 16th November, 12-1.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-16th-November-12-1-30pm-p488971188
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that need help with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week where you can choose what you want to make and Pat will assist you making. Not suitable for beginners dressmaking.

Introduction to Patchwork, Thursday 10th November, 12.00-2.00pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-10th-November-12-00-2-00pm-p506210452
 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, wallhanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.
 

Learn to Make a Kimono Saturday 5th November, 10:30-2:30pm,£55
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-make-a-Kimono-Saturday-05th-November-10-30-2-30pm-p472237267
Learn to sew a Kimono with the fabulous Pat Stevens! In one day you will learn this easy design and enhance your garment sewing skills. The end result is that you have a beautiful kimono that can be used any time of the year.
 

Learn To Sew and Make A Draught Excluder!
Wednesday 16th November, 11-1pm, £45
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Sew-and-Make-A-Draught-Excluder-Wednesday-16th-November-11-1pm-£45-p503716009

With Seamstress Pat Stevens. Keep the cold out this winter with a long draft excluder. Join us at Stitch to learn to sew this particularly useful but fun household item (particularly topical at the moment). A really great first class for a beginner starting out sewing.

Learn to use a sewing machine!
Saturday 19th November 10:30am-12:00pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-19th-November-10-30am-12-00pm-p506336944

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.

        KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 9th November,
7-9pm, £5
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-9th-November-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community (different dates over summer) for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Granny Square Workshop with Kay Dudman, November 26th
1-3pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Granny-Square-Workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-26th-November-1-3pm-p492661161
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. If you have completed Beginners Crochet or have basic crochet skills, would like to know how to do the basic granny square and like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for you!

Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, Saturday 12th November, 12:30-2:30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Read-Crochet-Patterns-Saturday-12th-November-12-30-2-30pm-p472236574

Learn to read Crochet patterns and instructions with Kay Dudman. Want to advance your knowledge of crochet beyond the basic scarf or blanket? Then come and join us at Stitch. In this class we will be using a granny square pattern to teach you the language of going the next step in your crochet journey.

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop Saturday 19th November 12:30-2:30pm & Saturday 24th November, 10:30-12:30pm, £70.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-19th-November-12-30-2-30pm-&-Saturday-24th-November-10-30-12-30pm-p506370714

With Kay Dudman. Crochet has been proven to have therapeutic and stress relieving benefits so why not master all the basics in this 2-part complete beginners course (no previous experience necessary).

Over the 2 weeks you will learn how to get to grips with the hook and yarn, work the foundation chain, double crochet, treble crochet, turning chain, simple pattern reading and basic finishing techniques. At the end of the course you’ll take away some small, fun items that you will have made.

One to One Crochet or Knitting lesson with Kay Dudman, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/One-to-One-Crochet-or-Knitting-with-Kay-Dudman-Please-contact-us-to-book-a-time-a-date-p499924623

Need some one on one lessons in crochet or knitting? If you are complete beginner needing to learn your knit from your purl or have that project that you are in the middle of or one your are raring to start. Our amazing goddess of wool Kay Dudman will be able to teach and guide you at any level. When you are finished you will gain the confidence to deal with that drop stitch and those increasing or decreasing nightmares will be a thing of the past. Kay's one on one classes will give you extra boost to face those new patterns head first.

EMBROIDERY
The ABC of Embroidery - Beginners and Refreshers, Tuesday 15th, November 6:30-8:30pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/The-ABC-of-Embroidery-Beginners-and-Refreshers-Tuesday-15th-November-6-30-8-30pm-p419972109

With fabulously talented Sharon Wallin have fun creating some simple designs using a range of hand embroidery stitches. This class is aimed primarily at beginners, but could also suit you if you have done some embroidery before and would like a refresher.

                           CRAFTING

Christmas Macramé decorations Thursday 24th November 7:00-9:00pm, £30.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Christmas-Macramé-decorations-Thursday-24th-November-7-00-9-00pm-p505826039

Come down to Stitch and join us for a delightful evening with Jennifer to kick start you into the Christmas spirit! Get cosy and crafting with this Festive macramé class that is ideal for beginners. Our class sizes are small making it a very intimate setting to get the support you need to create that something special. The pieces are being taught in this class would be a great addition to your Christmas collection for that boho vintage touch or would be an amazing present for someone special. There will be step by step guidance in the class and by the end you will have some beautiful handmade pieces to take away with you.

Learn to Macramé Mirror A Wall Hanging, £50
AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF 4 OR MORE, PLEASE EMAIL
This is a perfect activity to do with friends over a glass of wine that would be provided or join for an evening and make new friends. During the workshop you will learn three types of macrame knots:- a larks head; a square head; a double hitch knot. These knots are perfect for more advanced or intricate projects like a wall hangings, home decor or even jewellery. The mirror will be provided and will be ready to hang.


Learn to Make a Teddy Bear with local artist Susan Mehmet, Friday 18th & Friday 25th November, 11-1pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Make-a-Teddy-Bear-with-local-artist-Susan-Mehmet-Friday-18th-&-Friday-25th-November-11-1pm-p491660596
This is an introduction to making a teddy bear with movable joints. In this course you will learn the basics of how to sew and design a 17mm or 7 inch teddy bear from mohair fabric, glass eyes and metal movable joints. If you cant make this date but are still interested in this class then please get in touch and we can arrange for another date.

               GROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT
3 or more customers booking together get 10% off the cost of a class! Please email hello@stitch.org.uk to make a group booking.
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £8 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
 

Warmest Wishes from Suzanne and the team at Stitch!